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Fishbone plays at The Aggie Photo credit: Stephen Mackey

Fishbone brings a fun energy to Aggie Theater

September 10, 2016

On Thursday Sept. 8, The Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins hosted Fishbone, one of the first all African-American ska bands. Originally from Los Angeles, Fishbone's music has a more positive feel to it with...

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Alec Reviews Music: Following legal disputes, A Day to Remember releases best album in years

Alec Erickson September 9, 2016

For 13 years, A Day to Remember has been at the forefront of a new era for the metalcore and post-hardcore genres, but with legal disputes and two less than stellar albums released in recent years, the...

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Colorado-based bands making it big in the music industry

September 9, 2016

We all know what Colorado is known for mountains, the Mile High City, weather that can never seem to make up its mind, and of course, the champions of the 2015 Super Bowl, the Broncos. But what people...

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Camille Bloom to perform in Fort Collins after releasing crowdfunded album

Alec Erickson September 7, 2016

American singer-songwriter Camille Bloom is set to release her fifth studio album, which is also her first crowdfunded album, on Sept. 9, and Fort Collins concertgoers will be some of the first people...

Mad Decent Block Party was pretty decent

Mad Decent Block Party was pretty decent

September 4, 2016

I would first like to make a disclaimer that the music played at this tour is not the kind of music I frequently listen to. I usually stick to the genres of alternative and hip hop, and I am used to watching...

The Jauntee performs an instrumental-focused concert at Hodi’s Half Note

September 2, 2016

Hodi's Halfnote was the perfect venue for a concert from The Jauntee on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Though there were few people in attendance, that did not take away from the music and the cheerful mood throughout...

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Britney Spears’ ninth album “Glory” is unoriginal and unsatisfying

Zoë Jennings August 31, 2016

Although it comes as somewhat of a surprise that Britney Spears is still making music, she released her ninth album "Glory" on Aug. 26, and it is extremely hard to stomach. The album is completely devoid...

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Five takeaways from this year’s MTV Video Music Awards

Alec Erickson August 30, 2016

While the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) are widely considered as a joke by many in the music industry, it is hard to deny the fact that it is one of the most popular award shows among young adults. Because...

Silversun Pickups perform an intimate concert at the Downtown Artery. (Seth Bodine l Collegian)

Silversun Pickups play an exclusive and intimate concert at the Downtown Artery

Seth Bodine August 28, 2016

At the Downtown Artery in Old Town Fort Collins, two chairs, an acoustic guitar and bass sat on the stage. Round tables were spread out on the side of the room, and around 30 people came in with beers...

Jonathan Russel, guitarist of The Head and the Heart, plays during RamFest. (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

CSU kick-starts the semester at RamFest, The Head and The Heart headlines

Chapman W. August 27, 2016
Students and community members alike gathered Friday night for Colorado State's annual RamFest.
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Bob Schneider performs a funny and soulful concert at the Downtown Artery

August 26, 2016

“I'm batman, but you can call me Bob." This was one of the many jokes that accompanied Bob Schneider's concert at the Downtown Artery on Thursday, August 25, where he engaged the audience with his...

Fall Music Guide: Albums to look out for this semester

Fall Music Guide: Albums to look out for this semester

Alec Erickson August 24, 2016

Fall is an interesting time for music fans of any genre. Because it is right before award season deadlines, it is often the time that we see the most releases. This year has been packed with many great...

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