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Mainstreet performs spring showcase

Maddie Wright May 4, 2017

The Colorado State University a cappella group Mainstreet demonstrated their passion for music Wednesday night at their spring showcase. With the theme of “Through the Decades,” Mainstreet...

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Alec Reviews Music: Album releases to lookout for this summer

Alec Erickson May 4, 2017

With summer vacation less than two weeks away, we can welcome in the free time with some new music. From classic artists to more contemporary ones, there is plenty of new music to fill out your summer...

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New music-based fraternity for women charters

Maddie Wright May 4, 2017

The new fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota, recently chartered as a chapter at CSU. SAI is a place for female students to come together and express their musical talents. Currently, SAI does not have a house...

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Best songs for end of year parties

Jayla Hodge May 4, 2017

With the end of the year approaching, its time to update your party playlist with some fresh songs. Here are of the best party songs for all end of the year occasions and vibes: https://play.spotify.com/user/rmcollegian/playlist/75JInDAEb8C56QufXZICpK   These...

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Bohemian Nights announces summer lineup

May 4, 2017

One of the best things about being in Fort Collins during the summer is the amount of free music there is. Once again, Bohemian Nights is here to provide Fort Collins with some free local music all summer...

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Green Report: Getting stoned at concerts

Dylan Simonson May 3, 2017
Getting high at concerts, commonplace, but still illegal.
Cover art for "Humanz".

Gorillaz provides a soundtrack for the apocalypse with ‘Humanz’

Zach Bermejo May 3, 2017

“What type of music is the Gorillaz?” This question was asked of me about a week ago at a stranger’s apartment.   I first heard this question when “Demon Days” was released in 2005...

Kelci Hartz rehearses with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps in Manama, Bahrain in preperation for the Formula 1 opening ceremonies. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Pascke/Ascend Performing Arts)

CSU tuba players perform at international race in Bahrain

May 3, 2017

  Last week, the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix was commenced with a performance by Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. Among the hundred or so elite American performers was Tuba player Kelci...

Colleen McAnallen (left) and Kasey Brosheit (right) spend the last day of Spring Break studying and preparing for the last half of the semester. After a week of tranquility Fort Collins again becomes the bustling center of CSU.

Songs to listen to during finals week to make death seem a little slower and less painful

Miranda Moses May 2, 2017

It is that time of year. There is absolutely no parking in the library parking lot, suddenly the 300-person lecture hall that usually has 23 people sitting in it is magically once again at capacity and...

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Alec Reviews Music: New Found Glory delivers summer anthems with ‘Makes Me Sick’

Alec Erickson May 2, 2017

Synthesizer-filled catchy tunes that still pack a pop-punk punch is the best way to describe the latest project from New Found Glory. While it has been three years since their more hardcore attempt at...

(Left to right) Singer/guitarist Caleb McFadden, Drummer Mike Davis, and bassist Justin Daggett. Photo by Wellspring 5280 Media, courtesy of Chess at Breakfast.

Local Spotlight: Chess at Breakfast is a self-made rock powerhouse

Brody Coronelli May 1, 2017
Local experimental alt-rockers aim to put Fort Collins on the map
Slow Caves performs Friday night during FoCoMX. Photo credit: Jonny Rhein

FoCoMX Review: Slow Caves performs lively rock concert

Jonny Rhein April 29, 2017

Fort Collins’ Slow Caves rocked FoCoMX Friday night. The rock surf band played to a packed crowd at the Aggie Theater, one of the many venues hosting shows over the weekend to honor the talented and...

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