Photos: Nessa Barrett Featuring: Nessa Barrett & Isabel LaRosa Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO 3/16/23 Photos by: Shannon Shumaker Nessa Barrett Isabel LaRosa
Author: Shannon Shumaker
When one thinks of a coming of age tale, they thing of romantic comedies, high school sweethearts and records about growing up. And while all of those are accurate depictions of the classic coming of age story, what we don’t usually see is what comes after. What happens when you continue growing and changing and overcoming life’s obstacles as you grow through your twenties and into your thirties? Amber Run are tackling exactly that on their dynamic and vulnerable fourth album, How To Be Human. Throughout the album’s thirteen tracks, the band traverses the difficult terrain of just existing and…
Early last month, pop-punk powerhouse, MOD SUN released his highly-anticipated album, God Save The Teen. With the album comprised of twelve emotionally vulnerable, hard-hitting and incredibly relatable tracks, it came as absolutely no surprised that Denver’s Summit Music Hall was filled with die-hard fans excited to see the artist spill it heart out on stage in support of the album just seven shows into his headlining tour. And it’s safe to say that he didn’t disappoint. Bringing along two diverse opening acts for the ride, rising rapper Pardyalone and Australian pop-punk band Stand Atlantic opened the show. While both acts…
Photos: MOD SUN Featuring: MOD SUN, Stand Atlantic & Pardyalone Summit – Denver, CO 3/1/23 Photos by: Shannon Shumaker MOD SUN Stand Atlantic Pardyalone
Photos: Bayside Featuring: Bayside, I Am The Avalanche & Koyo The Gothic Theatre – Denver, CO 2/24/23 Photos by: Shannon Shumaker Bayside I Am The Avalanche Koyo
Blonde Maze’s newest EP, Another Color is a stunningly tranquil, meditative and inspirational release that’ll have listeners hitting repeat every time it comes to an end. Comprised of seven new tracks, including a collaboration with Alex Baker, Another Color is the perfect soundtrack to long drives or relaxing afternoons. Cinematic and ethereal, the EP is sure to transport you to a new mindset or mood altogether. Blonde Maze eases you into the EP with the stunning opener, “A Retrospective” before diving into the romantic, driving second song, “When You Move”. The title track, “Another Color” is a dreamy, introspective upbeat…
Earlier this month, Tove Lo embarked on her North American Dirt Femme tour, with stops in Nashville, Queens, Philadelphia and Toronto, but just as quickly as her run kicked off, it was brought to a stop and forced the cancellation of three shows due to an unexpected illness. After being forced to make the decision to reschedule shows in Chicago, Detroit and St. Paul, the iconic Swedish artist was finally on the mend and set to hit the stage for an excited, sold-out Denver crowd. And it’s safe to say that she was worth waiting for. The venue was packed…
Photos: Tove Lo Featuring: Tove Lo & Slayyyter Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO 2/20/23 Photos by: Shannon Shumaker Tove Lo Slayyyter
drowning, the debut mixtape from 18-year-old alternative/pop artist, Jessie Murph marks the beginning of a promising career from a young artist with a voice that is well beyond her years. Carried by moody, simplistic beats, acoustic guitar, powerfully vulnerable lyrics and an iconic, soulful, gritty rasp, drowning is comprised of eleven tracks that will pull at your heartstrings and make you really feel something. Kicking off with the intimate, stunning opener, “Always Been You”, Jessie Murph pulls absolutely no punches with drowning. The gorgeous love song quickly establishes her dynamic vocal range in soulful lows and soaring highs as well…
Seventeen years since their formation and with four full-length albums under their belts, Pierce The Veil easily broken into the mainstream and are armed with a devoted fanbase who has been following them for nearly two decades. Because of this, they have the chance to really experiment with their sound, and that’s exactly what they’re doing with their fifth full-length album, The Jaws Of Life. And it works. At its core, The Jaws Of Life contains everything that a classic Pierce The Veil album has: emotionally vulnerable lyrics, creative songwriting, and songs that are sure to make you want to…