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Alec Reviews Music: Rise Against speak out once again with ‘Wolves’

Alec Erickson June 13, 2017

We are currently living in one of the most exciting times to be involved in politics. Social media and the internet in general have made us all more socially aware of everything happening than we could...

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Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest promises to light up Old Town

June 13, 2017

From August 11 to 13, Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest is coming to Fort Collins. Known locally as BoNi, the free music festival takes place in Old Town and features a massive lineup of 86 bands in 2017....

At the front of the crowd, fans gathered to watch Slow Caves open for St. Lucia at Taste of Fort Collins 2017  (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Taste of Fort Collins Day 2: Beating the heat with great food

Chapman W. June 11, 2017

[new_royalslider id="603"] As temperatures rose on Saturday, attendees to Taste of Fort Collins beat the heat with cold drinks, treats and by hanging out in the shade of the trees. Taste of Fort Collins...

Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T's performs at Taste of Fort Collins 2017 (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Taste of Fort Collins Day 1: Plain White T’s are anything but plain

Chapman W. June 10, 2017

[new_royalslider id="602"] As the gates opened and people swarmed into Washington Park on Friday night they were headed one of two places: the stage or the line for beer. Taste of Fort Collins is an...

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5 unconventional summer albums

Brody Coronelli June 10, 2017

The summer song is a staple in pop culture at this point. Every year in late May, early July, the charts are bombarded with a slew of "Summer anthems": songs detailing carefree days under the sun and nights...

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Alec Reviews Music: Dan Auerbach goes retro with ‘Waiting on a Song’

Alec Erickson June 9, 2017

There is something about the town of Nashville and its influence on music. It has been a center for musicians for decades now and many greats owe a lot to that city. That means when you adopt the city...

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Alec Reviews Music: Bleachers reach for the top with latest release ‘Gone Now’

Alec Erickson June 7, 2017

Summer is a season that is often dictated by the anthems blaring on the radio. Often it is when we start to hear from one-hit wonders, and when tours and albums get announced. It is a good time for fans...

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Alec Reviews Music: All Time Low bids farewell to youth with ‘Last Young Renegade’

Alec Erickson June 6, 2017

As time rolls on there are two options left for musicians: embrace the changes and adapt or try and fight it and stay the same. All Time Low have always proven to be a band that accomplishes the former....

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Alec Reviews Music: Tigers Jaw recovers with ‘Spin’

Alec Erickson May 22, 2017

Releasing an album even though they announced a hiatus was no small feat for Tigers Jaw. That was back in 2014 and with their last album “Charmer.” Shortly afterward the quintet lost three...

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Alec Reviews Music: The Mountain Goats return with epic songwriting in ‘Goths’

Alec Erickson May 22, 2017

With a career spanning over two decades and a discography with over a dozen entries, there is plenty to take in when we talk about The Mountain Goats. For the better part of the last 20 years they have...

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Alec Reviews Music: Paramore is back with new sound in ‘After Laughter’

Alec Erickson May 21, 2017

Growing up, chances are that you have once listened to Paramore, either as a hardcore fan of the emerging pop-punk scene or as the occasional listener of the Top 40. Regardless of where you stand with...

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Alec Reviews Music: Blink-182 shows a different side with deluxe version of ‘California’

Alec Erickson May 21, 2017

Last year saw the return of Blink-182 with the release of “California.” Despite what you thought of the album, it was a different on a lot of levels at the same time trying to be the same as some of...

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