A-Sides
Unsigned Hype – Eleanor
by: Sal Christ photo credit: Facebook page Denver’s Eleanor is acoustic poetry in motion: a soothing sway of warmth, reflective in its timbre, and familiarly nostalgic while seizing the heart strings lead singer, Ryan Brasher, so gently rides upon. A trio from Boulder, the band lends itself to an organic conversation between musician and audience [...]
Little Goose
by Tim Wenger Little Goose has got some funkiness to their take on rock and roll, and their new record Classic Gent showcases it finely. Heavy wah pedal kicks the disc off on the title track “Classic Gent,” an upbeat number that sets the mood for the rest of the album. The next couple tracks [...]
And The Black Feathers
by Tim Wenger …And The Black Feathers bring something fresh to Denver’s music scene with their new record Love on the Lam. Hints of Black Keys, Jack White and some good ole’ rockin’ soul music stick out throughout the disc, with hard-hitting (even if sometimes distorted) vocals taking the forefront. Like many well produced rock [...]
Poet’s Row Album Review
by Tim Wenger Denver has a wide variety of folk music, and Poet’s Row is one that stands out from the crowd. Their new self-titled full length is thirteen songs of emotion and soul stemming from bluesy guitar riffs, harmonic vocals and that stingy smell of cheap whisky that never seems to come off your [...]
Joshua Radin-Wax Wings CD Review
by Jenn Cohen Photo courtesy of Radin’s Mgt. Even if you’re not familiar with his name, chances are good that you’ve heard Joshua Radin’s music. He is most notoriously known for the songs that make you cry on T.V. shows and movie soundtracks. His soothing delivery, both instrumentally and vocally, make his songs [...]
Kingman Brewster-Starving Artist EP Review
by Tim Wenger Kingman Brewster is one of those groups that can cross genre lines with ease, and they demonstrate that ability on their new EP Starving Artist. The four songs on the disc demonstrate influence from, and bring to mind, the sounds of hip-hop artists such as Atmosphere and Tupac, and the group throws [...]
Plan B Rejects-CD Review
by Tim Wenger Hardcore punk rock has held many names in the Mile High City, and Plan B Rejects are establishing themselves as one of the players currently carrying that torch in this town. Their debut EP throws six hard-hitting tracks smack into the face of the (probably not unsuspecting) listener. The track “Breaking Point” [...]
Rufus “The Wednesday Night EP” (Review)
by Jonathan McNaughton & Darnell Teague “The Wednesday Night EP” is the latest mix-tape release for Rufus. Rufus has an amazing voice that gets exemplified by the masterful beats that are produced by Sunniebeats. Rufus has a sound that is a blend between Musiq Soulchild and Maxwell. His soulful voice is showcased on the track “Heaven,” where Rufus sings his [...]
DJ Headfridge- Space Honky Review
by Charlie Sullivan This is Grammy-nominated DJ Headfridge’s first release in nearly seven years. Headfridge and T-Bone Records have teamed up with Differential Productions to release this trip hop/funk/vinyl mash-up from beyond the cosmos. The album marks a departure from previous Headfridge releases in that the entire album was recorded live on two turntables (with [...]
Eric Martinez-Baptized in Ice-Review
by Tim Wenger Eric Martinez, of Dyrty Byrds fame, brings out a side of himself containing a high dose of rocking, while still remaining mellow, on his new solo record Baptized in Ice. Elements of blues and classic rock mesh with Martinez’ own signature driving rock sound, to create an album that sounds very different [...]
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