Author: Auguste Voss

Alex G Show Review

Arriving at a mid-size venue like the Ogden well before the opener, one seldom expects to see more than a couple dozen people—maybe die-hard fans intent on a spot against the rail or eager to skip the merch line—but just 30 minutes or so after doors opened, the music hall was packed on a Wednesday evening. Alex G fans aren’t your average indie-alternative listener, as evidenced not only by the entire crowd’s punctuality but also the sheer number of embroidered “Alex G” hats, eager conversations speculating the setlist, and emotional voices chiming in during the chorus of any given track.…

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Phoebe-Bridgers Red Rocks Review

The indie-folk singer-songwriter and recipient of Billboard’s 2022 “Women in Music Trailblazer” award, Phoebe Bridgers, performed fan favorites and deep cuts at Red Rocks Amphitheater on Tuesday, May 17th. Avant-garde punk outfit Sloppy Jane opened the evening with an exciting, energetic, and sometimes abrasive tour through their discography, backed by an orchestral arrangement that filled the massive space with rich strings and horns. We heard a couple of songs from 2018 “Willow,” the eclectic and rock-heavy odyssey of a woman who flees to the desert from LA. Their 2021 album “Madison,” released via Phoebe Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records, was…

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Hippie Sabotage Red Rocks

Thousands of fans streamed into Red Rocks Amphitheater on Thursday, May 5th, to catch a highly-anticipated show from California-based production duo Hippie Sabotage. The two brothers, Jeff and Kevin Saurer, were slated to headline Red Rocks in 2020 but had to postpone the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A full two years later, they made sure it was worth the wait with a star-studded lineup. First up was alt-pop artist Sebastian Paul, whose hard-hitting production and infectious vocals had the crowd swaying and singing along. The singer-songwriter and producer grew up in Colorado, and clearly has a strong fanbase…

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