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Nick Lundeen and Chris Lubin of Lady Denim perform at Globe Hall in Denver, Colorado, July 17, 2021.

Lady Denim is back with a new drummer, same classic sound

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter January 27, 2022
Local indie band Lady Denim rocked the stage of the Aggie Theatre on January 20 for their first 2022 show back in Fort Collins. 
(Graphic Illustration by Lee Billiot | The Collegian)

Thom LaFond talks solo album ‘The Moon Leans In’

Kota Babcock, Arts and Culture Director January 27, 2022
Named for his time spent under the stars while recording, Thom LaFond's debut album “The Moon Leans In” traverses genres to create melodies that stick with listeners. Recorded in rural Lyons, Colo., LaFond said his album takes inspiration from musicians like Mac Miller and Billie Holiday.
Fresh local music to welcome the spring semester

Fresh local music to welcome the spring semester

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor January 18, 2022
It’s a new year and a fresh semester, meaning it’s time to enjoy some new local music.
A green themed graphic, depicting the Grinch's hand with a CD ornament that reads "songs to steal x-mas to"

A holiday playlist for the Grinches of the world

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor December 9, 2021
There is nothing that makes me hate Christmas more than Christmas music. Does this make me a Grinch? I mean, he is much more logical and relatable than the entire population of Whoville, who seem to have quite a materialistic outlook on the holiday that they view as morally superior. 
Local music to add to your playlist for finals

Local music to add to your playlist for finals

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor November 30, 2021
With finals week around the corner, it’s important to find some joy in life as well. Hopefully these local tunes can help you survive and remind you that Colorado isn’t that bad of a place to be — even if you fail all your exams and owe a university tens of thousands of dollars. 
David Dugan, José Chalit Hernandez, Jakob Mueller, Oliver Mueller and Steven Hartman perform at Chipper's Lanes

Local bands cover throwback artists at Live on the Lanes

Maddy Erskine November 10, 2021

Nov. 6 was an opportunity for the crowd of Chipper’s Lanes' 830 North to travel back in time to the '80s and '90s with three local bands, each covering a different iconic group for a late Halloween...

Violet Visionaries band members pose for a photo during practice Nov. 7. They have two upcoming shows and an EP coming out early next year. (Milo Gladstein | The Collegian)

Greeley band Violet Visionaries prepares for 2 upcoming shows

Brooke Pippin November 9, 2021

Local indie-rock band Violet Visionaries is looking forward to breaking the stagnation the pandemic confined the music scene to.  The pause in live entertainment occurred when the band was...

Fort Collins punk and rock songs to check out this week

Fort Collins punk and rock songs to check out this week

Maddy Erskine October 18, 2021

Fort Collins has been fighting to make a name for itself as a music hub for decades. As NPR said back in 2010, “This university town is big enough for an assortment of music collectives to bloom,...

Miranda Fling, winner of the Sonic Spotlight Competition and Forrest Nelson, one of the top eight finalists for this year's competition sit together in Old Town

Sonic Spotlight provides young musicians with big opportunities

Max Hogan October 4, 2021

Colorado nonprofit Sonic Spotlight announced its 2021 lineup of local musicians who will compete for a chance to work with industry professionals to create a music video, high-quality recording and...

Wesley Kenney, professor at Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, stands on stage in the concert hall in the Center for the arts building. Quote "It has been almost twenty months since we have preformed in front of a live audience. We are so excited... it is who we are."

Wes Kenney apoya a la sinfónica al regresar a conciertos en vivo

Kota Babcock September 28, 2021

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Traducción de Sarahy Quintana. Mientras los músicos de todo el país se enfrentaban a la devastadora pérdida...

The members of the Crooked Rugs pose for a picture during band practice Sept. 22. Their album THAT! releases Sept. 24. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

‘Into the unknown’: The Crooked Rugs on forging their own path

Max Hogan September 22, 2021

Local indie-rock group The Crooked Rugs is set to release their sophomore album "THAT!" Sept. 24. The album combines a diverse set of influences from the jazz classics of the '60s to bluegrass and...

Wesley Kenney, professor at Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, stands on stage in the concert hall in the Center for the arts building. Quote "It has been almost twenty months since we have preformed in front of a live audience. We are so excited... it is who we are."

Wes Kenney supports symphony in returning to live performance

Kota Babcock September 15, 2021

Editor's Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. As musicians around the country faced the devastating loss of live performance, conductor Wes Kenney offered innovative solutions for...

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