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Denver-based band Tonguebyte is your next music obsession

Kadyn Thorpe March 10, 2022
If you want to support local artists and add a little spice to your playlists, we have got the band for you. According to their Facebook, Denver-based band Tonguebyte strives to “push Denver music into a funky punk rock-fueled future,” and they’re sure to be your next musical obsession.  
A graphic of a ram with the phases of the moon around its head to the left of the words, Horoscopes by The Collegian, on a blue background of little constellations.

Horoscopes March 7-13

Hailee Stegall March 8, 2022

Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)  Get on your grind, Aquarius. This is the week to ground down and make your dreams happen by any means...

The band Co-Stanza showcases their new song Method Actor live at The Lyric Mar 3.

Co-Stanza and Dry Ice perform easy-listening pop at The Lyric

Max Hogan March 8, 2022

On March 3, local indie-pop musician Co-Stanza released their latest single, “Method Actor,” in an energetic and upbeat show opened by Denver group Dry Ice.  Co-Stanza’s music is exactly what...

Local songs to welcome back the spring sunshine

Local songs to welcome back the spring sunshine

Maddy Erskine March 3, 2022
After some very cold weeks, the sun made its comeback. It’s starting to feel like spring, a time of warmer weather, longer days, new beginnings and cruising around with your windows down to some of the best local music around. Lucky for us, we've got lots of local music to blast. Here is a playlist of my favorite songs for soaking in the spring sun and breathing in the fresh, no-longer-freezing air. 
The bar of The Magic Rat showcases the nights entertainment in lights at the Elizabeth Hotel Jan 26. The open mic event was hosted by K Colorado State University radio station partnered with Land of Bands.

Fort Collins’ music scene fosters artistic free speech

JD Meltzner February 8, 2022

Freedom of speech is perhaps the most divisive of the rights so long ago promised to Americans. The extent to which it protects our speech and actions is constantly debated in a multitude of social arenas,...

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Thom LaFond talks solo album ‘The Moon Leans In’

Kota Babcock 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.
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A holiday playlist for the Grinches of the world

Maddy Erskine 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 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. 
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