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Denver’s most quietly compelling songwriter keeps building a catalog of songs that feel like driving through familiar neighborhoods at dusk. Two features on B-Side Guys and counting — because every time he sends something new, it passes the only test that matters.
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- Isaac Martinez – “Float”: When the Cult Is Just You and Your Wife
Isaac Martinez wrote “Float” for his wife while feeling trapped in the world. What does floating mean when the cult is just domestic life? - Album Preview: babybaby4ever – 4ever is a long time
Denver synth-pop artist Lily Conrad, under babybaby4ever, releases the album “4ever is a long time” on February 7, blending luminous harmonies and themes of heartbreak and self-discovery. - Anthony Ruptak – “Phantasmagoria”: Cataloging Collapse in Real Time
Anthony Ruptak’s “Phantasmagoria” vividly explores disillusionment amid societal decay, blending personal experience with collective despair in a hauntingly honest anthem for our chaotic times. - Casually Committed – “Sacred Cyanide”: Breaking Free Through Controlled Chaos
Casually Committed’s “Sacred Cyanide” encapsulates the struggle for liberation against systemic control, blending aggression with precision. It portrays defiance as a continuous, exhausting battle rather than a simple escape. - DOOM SLUG – “Pins and Needles”: Denver Trio Crafts Intimate Stoner Rock Debut
DOOM SLUG’s debut single “Pins and Needles” skillfully intertwines emotional themes with heavy riffs, exploring intimacy and vulnerability through atmospheric sound and lyrics. - Isaac Martinez – “Cedar Road”: The Geography of Delayed Adolescence
“Cedar Road” succeeds because Martinez treats adolescent pain as legitimate source material rather than embarrassing artifact. - Northern Colorado’s Newest Gem: The Bright Collide Shines with Pop-Rock Precision
The Bright Collide’s debut single “Colorful Wishes” combines indie rock and new wave, showcasing intricate arrangements, dynamic lyrical themes, and emotional authenticity that resonate with listeners. - From Hospital Beds to Spring Thaws: Chris Rusin’s “Leave It In The Snow” Charts Rebirth
Chris Rusin’s “Leave It In The Snow” reflects internal transformation and renewal. Emerging from cancer recovery, it captures humility and authenticity through its seasonal metaphor and intimate sound. - Album Review: Razorbill – What’s Not
Boulder’s indie rock band Razorbill is set to debut their album “What’s Not” on September 27, 2024, showcasing fresh and sincere sounds of youth. - Album Preview – Mars FM: Under Your Branches
Mars FM’s sophomore album, “Under Your Branches,” releasing on August 30, 2024, promises a deeply personal and introspective journey with nature-inspired themes and a blend of folk and psychedelic rock. Rooted in Colorado, the album is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and acceptance.
The best small room in Denver. If you’re playing Globe Hall, you’re either about to blow up or you already did and chose to stay small.
Colfax institution. The kind of room where the bartender’s band is better than half the touring acts that come through.
The anchor of the South Broadway corridor. Consistently books bands two years before anyone else notices them.
RiNo’s original music room. Survived the neighborhood’s gentrification and still smells like beer and possibility.
The step-up room. When Denver bands graduate from 100-cap bars to the Bluebird stage, you know they’ve earned it.
Part bookstore, part venue, part community center. The weirdest shows in Denver happen here, and that’s exactly the point.
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