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Music

Mackenzie Gault, a classically trained violist and vocalist Brer Rabbit jam out.

Flobots puts on a timely performance at NewWestFest

Mack Beaulieu August 14, 2017
Always political, Flobots used the stage to speak of unity one day after Charlottesville
Michael Kirkpatrick and The Honey Rider Band were one of Friday's opening acts.

Leftover Salmon kicks off NewWestFest with energetic set

Alec Erickson August 12, 2017

“I want to see Fort Collins get carried away," said Leftover Salmon to the large crowd in Old Town. Leftover Salmon is the headlining band who performed Friday night at the most anticipated festival...

Macklemore takes the IM fields by musical storm Friday for the ASAP fall concert.

5 up-and-coming bands performing at NewWestFest

Sarah Ehrlich August 10, 2017

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest: August 11, 12, 13 -80+ Colorado based bands -250+ art and food vendors What better way to end summer than with a music festival? Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest...

Ivory Circle Performing

Shatterproof performs new music at Aggie Theatre

Alec Erickson August 7, 2017

The rain couldn’t put a damper on a night that was filled to the brim with music. Hardcore Shatterproof fans waited in the pouring rain just to get a chance to sing along to some of their favorite songs...

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Alec Reviews Music: Canadian Softball’s ‘Awkward & Depressed’ is satire at its best

Alec Erickson August 2, 2017

Crowd-funded albums have become a popular thing over the past few years. With an ever-growing list of good crowd-funded albums you might think that it would be difficult to stand out. Canadian Softball...

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Alec Reviews Music: Arcade Fire’s ‘Everything Now’ falls short of expectations

August 2, 2017

When you think of the term indie rock, there is always one band that comes to the forefront of your mind: Arcade Fire. For the better part of two decades, Arcade Fire has been blurring the lines of art...

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NewWestFest to begin August 11

Alec Erickson July 31, 2017

Fort Collins is known for its festival season, and the best one is just around the corner.NewWestFest is a free, three-day music festival on August 11-13. Music fans and Fort Collins residents will have...

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Fort Collins musical parody group The Mostlies celebrate 25-year anniversary

Colin Raunig July 28, 2017

For the past 25 years, musical parody group The Mostlies has been annual shows in Fort Collins. Their songs entail local and national topics, covering everything from politics to lifestyle issues....

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Alec Reviews Music: Local outfit Shatterproof release energetic and loud EP

Alec Erickson July 27, 2017

Upcoming tour dates:Fort Collins: Aug. 5 at the Aggie TheatreDenver: Aug. 25 at the Marquis TheaterColorado Springs: Aug. 26 at the Black SheepChances are if you have heard of any local Fort Collins band,...

Alec Reviews Music: Foster the People are back with third studio album ‘Sacred Hearts Club’

Alec Reviews Music: Foster the People are back with third studio album ‘Sacred Hearts Club’

Alec Erickson July 25, 2017

iTunes: $10.99Amazon: $10.99Best Buy: $11.99Six years ago, “Pumped Up Kicks” was released and ever since everyone has known the name Foster the People. This alternative indie band has been...

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Alec Reviews Music: Silverstein returns to form with ‘Dead Reflection’

Alec Erickson July 20, 2017

"Dead Reflection" is $9.99 on iTunes, $9.49 on Amazon and $8.99 at Best BuyThere has one band that has always been at the forefront of the emo and post-hardcore scene. You could always find a Hot Topic...

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Alec Reviews Music: Breathe Carolina release dance-filled EP ‘Coma’

Alec Erickson July 19, 2017

"Coma" is available on iTunes for $3.99Listen for free on soundcloud.comWith summer in full swing, fans of electronic music have plenty of festivals and shows to attend. While there are plenty of big names...

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