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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...

Lady Denim is made up of four members: Matthias Mandl, Nick Lundeen, and brothers Nic and Chris Lubin. Photo by Jordan Altergott, courtesy of Lady Denim.

Lady Denim reflects on their humble beginnings and new EP

Kota Babcock September 12, 2021

Nick Lundeen and Nic Lubin started out as roommates with no idea they would create a band would or spend a weekend with indie legend Saint Motel just a couple years later. With their newfound success,...

Collegian Album Reviews Graphic (Katrina Clasen | The Collegian)

Satellite Pilot’s new album is a whimsical take on modern rock

Max Hogan September 8, 2021
Loveland, Colorado, indie-pop group Satellite Pilot recently released their sixth full length album, the self-titled "Satellite Pilot." The 11-track album shows the band flourishing in the era of psychedelic pop, their music a celebration of the past, present and future. 
New to FoCo? Check out these 8 songs by local artists

New to FoCo? Check out these 8 songs by local artists

Maddy Erskine August 31, 2021

As the semester begins, we welcome many new and returning students to Fort Collins, which is full of exciting opportunities and experiences for music lovers both on- and off-campus. One of the easiest...

Shakedown Street performs at the Aggie Theatre, accompanied by Boots Jaffee on harmonica.

Tribute band Shakedown Street keeps the Dead alive

Dylan Tusinski August 26, 2021

For Fort Collins Deadheads, or fans of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead, Friday night was a cathartic experience. The Grateful Dead are an American phenomenon known for their improvisational...

The inside of The Lyric, a music venue and movie theater, Aug 4.

Local music nonprofit provides platform for hardcore scene

Max Hogan August 23, 2021

Music and arts nonprofit Blast N Scrap has been putting on shows featuring an eclectic variety of performance artists and musical styles since the spring of 2019. The charitable organization was created...

Photo courtesy of Banshee Tree. From left to right: drummer Michelle Pietrofitta, five-string violinist Nick Carter, bassist Jason Bertone, and guitarist and lead vocalist Thom Lafond.

Banshee Tree discusses new album, ongoing musical journey

Kota Babcock August 17, 2021

After a canceled tour and amid a pandemic, local band Banshee Tree found the time and ability to connect their songs to their listeners outside of live shows.  Jason Bertone, bassist of Banshee Tree,...

(Left to right) Matan Birnbaum, Ethan Chrisri, Abe Dashnaw, Ben Eberle, and Hays Bruce of Fort Collins band People in General perform during Casual Fest at the Boulder Bandshell July 23. (Michael Marquardt | The Collegian)

First of four Casual Fest shows sparks DIY scene revival

Max Hogan July 29, 2021

In an ambitious attempt to bring the DIY scenes of Northern Colorado out of their pandemic-induced dormancy, Casual Fest brought a variety of sounds and styles to the main stage, giving listeners...

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