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Alec Reviews Music: Milky Chance rides success with ‘Blossom’

Alec Erickson March 22, 2017

In the music industry there is always one fear: whether you will be a one hit wonder or not. You make a poppy track that dominates airwaves and suddenly all ears are tuned for your next big project. That...

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Alec Reviews Music: Knuckle Puck release first new music since debut

Alec Erickson March 22, 2017

While the emo scene may seem overplayed and overdone since the mid-2000s, pop-punk is a genre that has helped usher emo music into a new age. At the forefront, we should always consider Knuckle Puck. With...

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Local spotlight: Americana singer-songwriter Mitchel Evan

March 21, 2017

Singer and songwriters are in no short supply, but truly achieving success as a solo performer is not easy. With poetic and forthright songwriting that manages to create a portrait of himself as an artist...

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Real Estate returns with new guitarist, new album ‘In Mind’

Jonny Rhein March 21, 2017

Real Estate had a game-changing year in 2015. After the release of “Atlas” in 2014, the indie heroes decided to temporarily go their separate ways to work on their own projects. Lead vocalist and guitarist...

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Alec Reviews Music: Mayday Parade releases anniversary edition of ‘A Lesson In Romantics’

Alec Erickson March 21, 2017

As an artist, one thing you always hope for is that your work will stand the test of time. No matter how long, 10 years, 50 or even 100, you want your work to have a lasting impression on everyone that...

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Headliners announced for 2017 Taste of Fort Collins

Alec Erickson March 21, 2017

Fort Collins is still a few months away from binging on food, but music fans will have a chance to binge on some music in preparation for the food festival that is Taste of Fort Collins. Fans can get excited...

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Alec Reviews Music: Can’t Swim comes out swinging with debut ‘Fail You Again’

Alec Erickson March 20, 2017

Releasing their first full-length album can be a struggle for new bands. There is a certain tone that must be set. For Can’t Swim, they have absolutely no problem doing just that. Coming off their release...

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Alec Reviews Music: The Shins look to the future with ‘Heartworms’

Alec Erickson March 20, 2017

There has always been one name in the indie rock scene that carries a lot of respect. Of course, we are talking about The Shins. James Mercer has been in a state of constant evolution since the release...

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Fleet Foxes return with impressive single

March 20, 2017

Six years ago Fleet Foxes released their sophomore album “Helplessness Blues," an album that built upon the baroque folk framework they established on their self-titled, first full-length album. Less...

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Alec Reviews Music: Senses Fail release all acoustic E.P. ‘In Your Absence’

Alec Erickson March 9, 2017

With a career spanning over 15 years, Senses Fail has a lot to celebrate and reflect upon. That is exactly what the post-hardcore outfit does with their newest extended play “Still Searching."   Based...

The sculpture "Steel Splat" by Doris Laughton sits in front of the University Center for the Arts. With the recent removal of the Soup Can sculpture from the UCA, the building will be adding new art instalations throughout.

Frangel López Ceseña wins CSU Concerto Competition

Mckenzie Moore March 9, 2017
Three finalists competed at the CSU Concert Competition in collaboration with the CSU Sinfonia.
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Heavy-metal band Red Fang to perform at Aggie Theatre Friday

Jonny Rhein March 9, 2017

Aggie Theatre has a killer lineup this month including metal band Red Fang who will grace the stage Friday. The band is touring in light of their new album “Only Ghosts” that came out late...

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