Confluence

INTRODUCING CONFLUENCE  

Holy Underground's latest addition, Confluence brings a fresh sound to Denver while providing a throw back indie rock feel with mathy arrangements from seasoned players. I am an idiot and missed their TreeFort performance (sailor jerry!) but I will most certainly catch them May 7th at the Larimer Lounge as they open for Maps and Atlases. They have a few more sweet shows lined up in the next few weeks so go see what the buzz is about and check out their Local Shakedown performance and chat... am I saying Confluence wrong? 

Abandin Pictures

ABANDIN PICTURES PLAYS  

Denver knows to pack up the venue when this band plays.

There is an indie rock familiarity + experimental components with head bouncing polyrhythms and ambientish noise. The energy and professionalism of their performance left me wanting more (like a full show's worth). They know what's up.

Check them out April 19th at UI Sound in Boulder (<--I have seen the best shows there) and catch them in Denver...they sell all the tickets, so get on it!

PrettyMouth

RIP Local Shakedown performance and interview from PrettyMouth.

This unfortunately begins a small collection of lost local shakedowns...

Marie Litton is a Denver music staple and it was an honor to have her in the station. Plus, this band displays the up most attention to detail...it was delicate with purpose, soul grabbing, thoughtful, and just plain beautiful. 

I will never forgot our interview and conversation. It reminded me to do what I love now and forever. 

Wire Faces

  WIRE FACES SET AND INTERVIEW

 
Check out a special live set and interview from Fort Collins' Wire Faces. Correction - their recent LP release is King Cataract.

And thanks to Rowboat for co-hosting and spinning their new record, Of Disappearing.

SF1 and The Maykit

SF1 is a drummer, music producer, dancer, actor and emcee who is one hell of an entertainer and human. Backed by a talented crew of musicians and dancers, SF1 creates a fresh sound and experience that is smile & booty shaking inducing. 

SF1 PERFORMS AND INTERVIEWS 

The Maykit swung by the studio for a second visit but this time I didn't loose the audio! Check out this talented singer-songwriter's records as they are perfect for a rainy, contemplative day. 

  THE MAYKIT PLAYS AND SINGS

 

Kristi Stice

KRISTI STICE PERFORMANCE AND INTERVIEW  

I first saw Kristi play a small studio space with Patrick Dethlefs and instantly fell in love with her, her vocals, and approach to song writing. It is playful, charming, smart, and enchanting. The recording and its content are of the upmost quality and I would argue could be enjoyed by just about every human with an appreciation for truthful music making. Stream and buy it here. "Red" def made me tear up and I wish "Courage" could play every time I walk through a park. So good. and "Green Grass" ah! I am glad I am revisiting this record.  

Check her out live April 19th at Little Tree Acoustic in Lafayette! 

FaceMan

The above images above are from FaceMan's new record. It gives you an idea how awesome this band is. SO AWESOME. They are some kind of unifier for Denver bands, they play with/know everyone it seems and this year's FaceMan's Waltz was a success. 

Dean is one of my favorite local drummers (captivating!) and I believe him and David teach lessons professionally so go to them! And Steve - so emotive and full of passion. Passion for what I'm not sure but it doesn't matter. I love these guys and love watching them live but listening to a live set (a very good one) works too so listen below. 

TALK TALK TALK

Set List:

Eye & the Arrow - LSD Western
Rowboat - Cold, Black Wind
Esther Sparks & the Whiskey Remedy - Back to Life
Fierce Bad Rabbit - Carry On
Instant Empire - Flicking Youth
CC/NN - My Bodhicitta Girl
Astra Moveo - Don't Waste Another Night
Adai - Graves
Port Au Prince - Jesus Kathleen
Turner Jackson - Jackson
Strange Powers - The Metro