Skip to Main Content
Founded 1891.

Submit a Tip

Join
The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Music

Photo Courtesy: iTunes

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...

Fleet Foxes 
Photo courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org

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...

Red Fang "Only Ghosts" press photos 2016 (Photo courtesy of Red Fang)

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...

Photo Courtesy: iTunes

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.
Photo Courtesy: iTunes

Alec Reviews Music: After five years, Minus the Bear releases ‘VOIDS’

Alec Erickson March 8, 2017

When it comes to independent rock it is very hard to stand out, mostly because at this point it is hard to come up with something new or have some sort of reinvention to seem fresh. However, this is not...

The CSU Concert Band stands after their final piece in "Joie de Vivre," a French-inspired repertoire to kick off their Spring 2017 performance season. Photo credit: Mckenzie Moore

CSU Concert Band performs lively French-inspired repertoire

Mckenzie Moore March 7, 2017

The non-audition Colorado State University Concert Band performed their first concert of the semester on Sunday, presenting the audience with an engaging repertoire consisting of French compositions and...

Photo Courtesy: iTunes

Alec Reviews Music: Ed Sheeran releases long-awaited ‘Divide’

Alec Erickson March 7, 2017

Music plus Ed Sheeran equals instant success. That must be why his latest endeavor is so formulaic and in such a great way. Do not get me wrong, his latest release is something completely different from...

Photo courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org

Lorde releases single, announces sophomore album ‘Melodrama’

Alec Erickson March 6, 2017

Lorde is back with new music. These are words we have been waiting to say for four years now since the young singer-songwriter took the world and airwaves by storm. She announced and released the lead...

Photo courtesy of commons.wikmedia.org

Fort Collins Symphony performs impressive “Masterworks 4”

Emma Turner March 6, 2017

Students, community members and donors gathered Saturday night at The Lincoln Center to listen to the Fort Collins Symphony perform three pieces from master composers Mozart, Stravinsky and Beethoven in...

Photo Courtesy: iTunes

Alec Reviews Music: Dirty Heads bring good vibes with alternative reggae E.P. ‘Dessert’

Alec Erickson March 4, 2017

If you have been to Red Rocks, odds are you might notice that one band is almost always on the bill. For the last 11 years there has always been one band that has led the way for the in the reggae alternative...

The CSU Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra combined for a special collaboration. Photo credit: Mckenzie Moore

CSU choirs and orchestra combine for double feature

March 4, 2017
The Colorado State University Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra teamed up with the CSU Chamber Choir for a double-concert on March 3.
Load More Stories