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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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Local band Leftover Salmon to headline NewWestFest

July 17, 2017

NewWestFest:When: August 11, 12 and 13 Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Downtown Fort Collins Price: Free Local music fans will have a reason...

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Jhené Aiko to headline RamFest 2017

Alec Erickson July 13, 2017

Video by Zach Bermejo When: August 24 at 5 p.m. Where: Moby Arena Price: Students = $10, general = $30 Rams have something to look forward to in the fall besides the new stadium; R&B artist...

Steve Gray performs with the country- rock band Union Gray at the Lagoon Concert Series on Wednesday (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Denver-based Union Gray brings country to the Lagoon Concert Series

Julia Trowbridge July 13, 2017

Country/rock music blared across campus Wednesday night as Union Gray performed at the Lagoon Concert Series.   Union Gray is a band from Denver, Colorado, that performs a mix of new and classic...

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Alec Reviews Music: The News Can Wait releases infectious EP

Alec Erickson July 13, 2017

When it comes to EPs, you have a certain expectation as a listener. You expect the tracks to be a bit more varied as a band is either trying something new or trying to get a footing. That is not the case...

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Paul Simon performs timeless set at Red Rocks

Jonny Rhein June 29, 2017

Paul Simon performed at Red Rocks Amphitheater Wednesday night, and it is safe to say he has still got it. The night could not have been better for an outdoor show at one the country’s most renowned...

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