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20 Questions with Synthetic Elements

Estimated read time 5 min read

Since 2001 local Punk-based band Synthetic Elements have been making the kind of music that makes a once-punker nostalgic for days past. Their high-energy tempo, entertaining lyrics and catchy vocal harmonies are as impressive as their technical prowess, on their four studio albums and in live performances alike. They met in high school and grew up as a band in Denver, and have worked just about every stage in town. We sat down with drummer Brett Carson to hear his answers to our 20 Questions.

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20 Questions with Chain Station

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It’s summertime in Colorado, which means the is Bluegrass is ripe for the pickin’! Chain Station found music, each other and even their band’s name wandering in the mountainous playground that lies just beyond Denver. Rightly so, they have traveled all over the state and beyond, bringing high energy “Mountain Music” wherever they go, and have gathered quite a following along the way. We caught up with Chain Station recently, in our latest installation of 20 Questions…

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Groove Festival – Georgetown, CO – July 18th-20th

Estimated read time 14 min read

Groove Music and Arts Festival weighed heavy with Funk, with a liberal helping of Bluegrass and Jam on the side. It also included camping, at a very modest price, and several workshops. Families were strongly encouraged to come; children were free and there was a special camping area for families near the main stage area. While the placement of the bands on the schedule wasn’t perfect, the musical selection was fantastic, the venue was gorgeous and the people who came were equally beautiful. All in all, it was an amazing weekend.

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Groove Festival Debuts In Georgetown July 18th-20th

Estimated read time 6 min read

It’s simple, it’s summertime and there is an overabundance of festivals here in Colorado. It is a blessing and a curse for local audiophiles: while there are always fun things to do, not all festivals are created equal, and discerning one from another can be tricky. For the old school veterans and young flower children of our Coloradical music scene, we’d like to introduce you to the Groove Music & Arts Festival. Check out our preview for what’s in store as well as an exclusive Q&A with one of the festival’s creators.

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20 Questions with Tiger Party featuring “Made of Stars” Exclusive

Estimated read time 8 min read

Crashing into the local music scene like a wild animal, Tiger Party is the latest and greatest Electro/Funk/Jam superband to spring up in Denver. The “collaborative music project” is an amalgamation of influences and talents. Led by keyboardist Blake Mobely, the group has talent from the likes of STS9, Lotus and The Motet (just to name a few) and seems to impress Denver more and more with each performance. Their second album, “Made of Stars” is set to be released July 12th and we have an exclusive track to share…

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LOHI Music Festival Late Night – June 14th – Cervantes’ Masterpiece

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Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom got busy early Saturday night, as attendees of the LOHI Music Festival made their way from the event grounds to Five Points for part two. The last set of moe. ended at 10pm, getting fans all hot and bothered and leaving them begging for more. With a new moon on the rise, when the festival ended, it was apparent that Denver was not ready for bed yet. The second half of the festivities included performances from The Pimps of Joytime, Everyone Orchestra featuring members of moe. and the Motet, and The Heavy Pets.

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LOHI Music Festival – June 14th – Highland Tap & Burger

Estimated read time 9 min read

The crowd was nicely mixed at the LoHi Music Festival on Saturday. People of all ages, shapes and styles came out of the woodwork for the third year of Highland Tap & Burger’s annual music to-do. The music of the opening band started at noon and could be heard from blocks away, telling friends, neighbors and passersby that they should stop and take a listen. Throughout the day the two stages of the festival saw Genetics, Tiger Party, The Heavy Pets, The Pimps of Joytime, Joy Porter’s Vital Organ, Chrome Drones and, most fantastically, moe.

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Thievery Corporation – June 13th – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

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An air of mystical excitement filled Red Rocks on Friday the 13th. The curious date was met with another peculiar happening: a full moon, a combo which won’t be seen again until 2049. All of this made for a fantastic yet somewhat eerie mood within the crowd. Put it together with the enchanting Electronic World Dance music of Thievery Corporation at the world famous venue Red Rocks and what do you get? “It’s going to be spiritual,” I heard one guy say. His prediction was spot-on.

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Alvin Risk – June 14th – Summit Music Hall

Estimated read time 5 min read

Saturday night Summit Music Hall hosted Alvin Risk, the young Producer and DJ who has quickly ascended the ranks within the EDM scene with his genre-bending sound, combining and overlapping Dub Step, Drum’n’Bass, Moombaton, and Electrohouse with a wide range of vocal samples — amazingly, he pulls it off and he does it with a certain panache that is unmistakable. He did not fall short in his delivery; it was an awesome show, and though the crowd was sparse, this is not the last we will see of Alvin Risk, not by a long shot.

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The Glitch Mob – April 26th – Fillmore Auditorium

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The Glitch Mob returned to the Fillmore Auditorium for the second of their two night stand in Denver on Saturday. With a set list that blended new and old and an impressive stage production, the trip delivered a powerful and consummate performance. Though the group seems to have re-branded themselves with a slightly edgier Industrial sound, the product was well presented and fairly mixed with their older material, pleasing fans of all ages.