PASHA Is Your Next R&B Obsession
Photography by Akbar Khan. One of the more saturated genres in our modern music landscape is the ever-shifting world of R&B. Most often made with deep emotional ties reminiscent of blues, over complex rhythmic structures and beats, this genre is still filled with life despite its 1940s genesis. Amongst the many R&B acts debuted in […]
Support Women DJs Is Shattering the EDM Glass Ceiling
Within the bustling music industry scene in New York City, a new organization is making waves with a specific focus on women in EDM. Support Women DJs is a women-owned and femme-focused event planning and resource-providing group for femme DJs and artists started by Rachel Brosman. With a wide range of services, community at its […]
Building the MF DOOM Universe: The Journey of Working As DOOM’s Sound Engineer
As more musicians and creatives migrate to Denver, Morgan Garcia is an exciting addition to the local music community. With many years in the industry under his belt as a producer and sound engineer for MF DOOM and other names within alternative hip-hop, Garcia is exploring life as a musician after his career alongside the […]
You Just Missed BLK ODYSSY
Review- BLKD ODYSSY at Larimer Lounge On Sunday, September 22, crowds of hip-hop heads and music enthusiasts collected in the moody lower level of Larimer Lounge. Slim Tha DJ prepared the antsy crowd with hip-hop favorites and a special emphasis on Earthgang and JID. “Y’all ever heard of Spillage Village… Dreamville…?” Slim teased the crowd. […]
You Just Missed SchoolBoy Q
Review- ScHoolboy Q at Mission Ballroom All Photography by Maya Boustany After a five-year hiatus from performing live, ScHoolboy Q is back on the stage at Mission Ballroom touring his newest album Blue Lips. Opener Devin Malik came out hot, getting the crowd riled up and giving the performance his all. Malik was featured twice […]
Festival Radar: Melodic Music and Movement at All Day I Dream
The sweltering heat didn’t stop Denverites from flocking to Sculpture Park on Saturday, August 3 for the All Day I Dream 2024 World Tour. This renowned record label founded by Lee Burridge set out to visit 11 cities across the globe, including The Mile High City, resulting in a total of 26 shows.
VIKA Brings Her True Self to The Stage
Photography by Jaymie Belknap and Brett Kane. An intriguing new voice is rising from the Seattle music scene and spreading across the country. In theme with our June Monthly Mix, VIKA is a curator of many love-songs and vocals that carry heavy intention. Each ballad moves over the listener with echos of classic rock, and […]
You Just Missed Mk.Gee
Review- Mk.Gee Wove Chaos and Serenity at Meow Wolf Sunday night, Meow Wolf hosted a sold-out show for multi-instrumentalist Mk.gee and his two bandmates. This marked Mk.gee’s first time in the Mile High City and an exciting night for his fan base in the music scene in Denver. Mk.gee, or Michael Todd Gordon, is from […]
Lyrical Density, Texture and Taste: Meet Rapper Blvck Svm
Any hip-hop heads who have yet to encounter Chicago rapper Blvck Svm will be thrilled to dive into the wordy aesthetic rap of his discography. Svm’s calming yet intense energy propels the lyrically dense tracks forward. Attentive listening is highly encouraged. Svm seeks to cover topics in his rap that haven’t been touched by the […]
Love Stings – Denver’s Sour Magic Blooms With New Single “Black Roses”
Named one of Colorado’s top 10 acts by CRP’s Indie 102.3, Sour Magic delves into the bittersweet beauty of unrequited love with their new single “Black Roses,” a preview of their second album, The Hive. Scheduled for release on Friday, March 29, “Black Roses” explores unrequited love through the mosaic eyes of a drone bee […]
Enter The World of Monster Rally: Collages of Sound
Those who listen to Monster Rally, or multi-instrumentalist and producer Ted Feighan, likely assume this international sound comes from somewhere tropical and outside of the United States. Despite appearances, Monster Rally is a project built out of Ohio by a music fanatic compelled to interact with global and timeless music. The name, Monster Rally, may […]
Catch Up with Denver’s Own, Jae Wes
In the music industry, each musician’s journey is nuanced and unique. Jae Wes, who grew up in Denver as Josh McClendon, is a classically trained cellist and pianist who’s now helping shape the modern R&B scene. Catchy hooks and smooth beats move Wes’ songs along with the rhythm, asking the listener to dance and sing […]
Local Album Release: Wind Chimes In Traffic Brings Sounds of Denver to Spotify
For anyone looking to further explore the Denver music scene, Wind Chimes in Traffic is the first album under local musician Jacob Hoeffner’s new pseudonym, skozi.b. Before the album drop, Hoeffner released three singles, “BAHHH!”, “Antoine & Elison” and “Cosmo II.” Each song brought a new element to the impending project. “Those songs represented a […]
“Sad Night Dynamite” Brings Horror to Hip hop With Intention
Featured image by Kay Ibrahim. Liminal sound on the edges of hip-hop, wave music and electronic, is on the rise in popular listening as 2023 transitions into 2024. One ear worm that has fully infiltrated the mind this year is a self-titled album by the iconic duo Sad Night Dynamite. Hailing from the UK, Sad […]
Explore California’s Psychedelic Hip Hop Underbelly
Crafting in the dry hills and salty air of southern California Keni Pich, or keni can fly, is a young budding artist honing in his musical talents. Freshly out of college in San Diego, Keni has migrated up to LA seeking the thick creative scene and an audience for his moving work. Helping build the […]
Discover Denver’s Sonic Garden of Instrumental Delights
Within the local Denver scene, music of many genres is flourishing in exciting ways. Walking in Cheeseman Park this past month, you may have stumbled upon a cozy jazz performance under one of the largest trees. Matthew Abraham-lifelong saxophone player and now an avid producer- alongside Jacob Hoeffner– bass player and jazz enthusiast- made Cheesman […]
Take a Breath with Les Imprimés’ Sounds of Peace
2023 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for modern soul and experimental music. Les Imprimés is an exciting new name and is already one of few artists comparable to the iconic Yellow Days. Morten Martens, a multi-instrumentalist now releasing music as a solo artist, has an ear for the ethereal and international and […]
Question Love, Reality, and Genre With 19 Masters as Your Guide
In the wake of the Barbie movie, feminism and womanness seems to be a cultural discussion all in the service of capitalism and further plastic production to melt the planet. For those who did not feel comforted by the pink and blue binaries laced with consumerism, perhaps 19 MASTERS could bring some affirmation. Saya Gray, […]
“Yacht Rock 2” is your underground hip hop album of summer 2023
Released in late August of 2019 with a run time of just over 23 minutes, Yacht Rock 2 holds its own in The Alchemist’s well of a discography. “Ocean Prime” stands as the producer’s second most popular song on Spotify despite the ten-plus full projects released since then.