Neal Francis is currently on tour with the Black Pumas, and they stopped in Denver for two sold-out nights (Aug. 11-12) at the Mission Ballroom. Both Francis and the Pumas are phenomenal to see live, full of enthusiasm and energy. We caught them on Aug. 11, and Neal’s team graciously shared some photos from…
The Velveteers debuted a video this week for their new song “Motel #27.” The song is from their upcoming album Nightmare Daydream, due out Oct. 8. Nightmare Daydream is produced by Dan Auerbach (of the Black Keys) and will be released on Auerbach’s label, Easy Eye Sound. “I instantly dug them,” says Auerbach. “They’re amazing…
. Son Volt just released their tenth studio album, Electro Melodier. We’ve been playing the album’s lead single, “Reverie,” for the past couple months: Additional cuts from the album include “Arkey Blue,” “Lucky Ones,” and “Diamonds and Cigarettes” (featuring vocals by country singer Laura Cantrell). If you’re not familiar with Son Volt at…
Stand for Myself isn’t just an album title – it represents what British singer Yola achieved during the past several years, as she has come into her own as a songwriter and vocalist.
By Stephen Thompson, NPR The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. In the year-plus that we’ve been recording…
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit headlined Red Rocks on Aug. 1. Bursting with the energy of fired-up musicians finally allowed back on the road, the sold-out concert showcased songs from Isbell’s past several albums, including 2020’s Reunions, which was released during the pandemic. Isbell also gave high praise to the show’s opener, Lucinda…
See who made your list of Top 20 Songs with a Directive.
You voted, we listened…and now we can congratulate the Gasoline Lollipops for earning the Number One spot on the Colorado Sound’s 2021 list of the Top 20 Colorado Bands! The Top 20 was voted on by you, our members and listeners. All bands who made our Top 20 this year are listed below, in order…
Sunday, Aug. 1 is Colorado Day, the 145th anniversary of the date Colorado was founded as a state. To celebrate Colorado Day, the Colorado Sound is featuring an All Colorado Music Weekend, starting tonight (Friday) and running all day Saturday and Sunday. We’re spinning Colorado artists exclusively, including those you voted as our Top 20…
Update: the Bohemian Light Music Festival has been canceled due to COVID concerns. See their website for details. From the festival: “Due to concerns around the emergence and rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Bohemian Light Music Festival,” said Laura Wilson, live music manager for Bohemian…
The Mountain Goats are celebrating the release of their brand-new album, Dark in Here, which they recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. They recorded Dark in Here right after recording their 2020 album, Getting Into Knives, at Sun Studio in Memphis. Dark in Here is currently our Album of the Week. Margot recently…
After starting during 2020 as way to safely enjoy live music during COVID, the Drive and Jive series continues this summer at the Holiday Twin Drive-In in Fort Collins. Presented by the Colorado Sound, the schedule of day- and night-time shows includes such artists as Slim Cessna’s Auto Club and 12 Cents for Marvin. The…
