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Introducción al punk rock: 5 bandas para empezar

Introducción al punk rock: 5 bandas para empezar

Christian Arndt and Imelda Barrios April 11, 2023

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Traducción de Imelda Barrios ¿Quieres entrar en un nuevo género de música? Intenta el punk rock. El género...

Intro to punk rock: 5 bands to start with

Intro to punk rock: 5 bands to start with

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. Want to get into a new genre of music? Try out punk rock. The genre is deeply rooted in individuality, social commentary and self-expression....

Josiah Martinez of Denver-based band Immigrant's Child speaks about the state of the Colorado music scene during an interview on KCSU Radio in the Lory Student Center March 5. "I think there is just a huge sentiment for a lot of people wanting the Denver music scene, or the Colorado music scene in general, to expand from where it is," Martinez said. "I do think we're on that cusp of it potentially getting to that next level, but it is just a lot of DIY stuff. It is being propped up by a lot of grassroots-type organizations."

Local band Immigrant’s Child combines music with heritage

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter March 9, 2023

The band Immigrant’s Child has garnered a dedicated fanbase thanks to their blend of indie music, heritage-inspired lyrics and storytelling.  The band visited the KCSU radio station March 5 to tell...

Graphic of a person listening to music on their headphones with music notes floating in the air around them.

Lil Yachty successfully steps outside his genre

Luke Wilson, Staff Reporter March 7, 2023

"Let’s Start Here." by multiplatinum-selling rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Yachty is an expectation-shattering display of the greatness that can arise when artists embrace the intersectionality that...

Washington’s in Fort Collins Feb. 24. Washington’s is a music venue for live contemporary music with a balcony level.

Washington’s music venue: A hidden FoCo gem

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter March 2, 2023

Conveniently situated in Old Town, Washington's is a 900-person capacity music venue focused on educating, supporting and increasing sustainable careers in the live concert industry, according to their...

Taylor Fest-goers dance at the Aggie Theatre in Old Town

Taylor Fest: A party for Swifties by Swifties

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter February 15, 2023

With over 79 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Taylor Swift is currently dominating the music industry. As she prepares for her upcoming “Eras Tour,” starting in March, some tickets are priced...

Photo by Sophie Hur, courtesy of Soccer Mommy

Soccer Mommy uses her inside voice in the outside world

Dylan Tusinski, Staff Reporter December 1, 2022
Soccer Mommy explores the emotional realities of fame in her new album "Sometimes, Forever."
Andrew Elofson, Sara Perez, Kelsey Gant, Sulove Tripathee and Noah Sauls of Denver, Colorado pop-punk band Suitable Miss

Alternative pop-punk band Suitable Miss encourages inclusivity

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

Suitable Miss is a Denver-based alternative band looking to diversify the Colorado music scene. The band was formed in 2019 by cousins and best friends Kelsey Gant, bassist, and Sarah Perez, lead vocalist. “Me...

Liz Agna performs during the drag show

The Lyric presents a special Halloween drag show

Alex Wilson, Social Media Coordinator October 27, 2022

The Lyric held a Halloween drag show Friday, Oct. 21, where the performers executed an extra spooky production.  Krisa Gonna, the hostess and mastermind of the show, produced the screen projections...

Colorado State University Marching Band Tuba players march toward Canvas Stadium for the homecoming football game against the San Jose State University Spartans. CSU won the game 32-14 Oct. 9. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

‘Keeping the tradition alive’: The Alumni Marching Band legacy

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

With this year's Homecoming & Family Weekend swiftly approaching, students, staff, family and the Fort Collins community will experience some of Colorado State University’s finest festivities and...

Self-proclaimed Denver alternative hip-hop rapper Schama Noel speaks live on-air

Locally based rapper Schama Noel is on the rise to fame

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts and Entertainment Director October 4, 2022

Rapper Schama Noel is rapidly growing his fan base as more local news sources and music lovers acknowledge his talent. He visited the KCSU radio station Sunday morning and told his story to a live audience.  Noel...

Cello players in the Fort Collins Symphony warm up before "Escape to Enchantment," their signature concert

Fort Collins Symphony starts new concert season on high note

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 4, 2022

On Oct. 1, the lights dimmed in The Lincoln Center, and attention was drawn to the Fort Collins Symphony orchestra as Maestro Wes Kenney took the stage to kick off the symphony’s newest season with “Escape...

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