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Concert Preview: Gus Dapperton at The Bluebird Theatre on Oct. 6

2Oct

By Mimi Norton1 Comment

Local Shows: Previews & Reviews, Music, Reviews, Shows

Concert Preview: Gus Dapperton at The Bluebird Theatre on Oct. 6

by Augie Voss "You will leave this earth for a while." This promise can be found on the websites of nearly every theater and music hall to be visited by indie “dream pop” sensation Gus Dapperton on his upcoming Polly People tour. Born in Warwick, New York in 1997, Brendan Rice began writing music in his teens - and is largely self-taught. After a brief stint at Drexel University reinforced his propensity for individualistic learning, he returned home, where he continued to develop the Gus Dapperton persona. His music is dreamy, ethereal, and raw; Dapperton often eschews the growing popularity of electronic production by sticking mostly to analog instruments. If a song sounds too clean or sterile he’ll filter it through a radio, and the resulting feel is reminiscent of the 80s...

CONCERT REVIEW: Noname at the Ogden Theatre 3/6

31Mar

By RosaleeNo Comments

Local Shows: Previews & Reviews, Music, Reviews, Shows

CONCERT REVIEW: Noname at the Ogden Theatre 3/6

In his long printed cardigan and sweats, Noname’s opener Elton Aura emanated a calm confidence that set the tone for a night of powerful lyricism. He knew exactly how to excite the young audience as he lit a joint on stage and passed it down (to be immediately intercepted by the stage security) after taking a few puffs himself. Elton concluded his set how he began it, having us repeat after him “Elton! How it do!” and then exited the stage to loud cheers. The audience hummed with energy as we began the wait for the person who had brought us all to the Ogden Theatre this Wednesday night. As Noname's band slowly set up their instruments I was struck with how vulnerable they were in that moment. Only feet of distance between us at the front of the crowd and the band members shuffling equi...

CONCERT PREVIEW: Noname At The Ogden Theatre 3/6

5Mar

By RosaleeNo Comments

Local Shows: Previews & Reviews, Music, Shows

CONCERT PREVIEW: Noname At The Ogden Theatre 3/6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syi60tUIP48 Nonames powerful first music video: "Blaxploitation - A Film by Noname." Lauded for her lyricism and unique voice, Noname is one of the most promising new artists in hip hop. The Chicago rapper released her debut album Room 25 this past September. This release was highly anticipated due to the wide commercial and critical success of her 2016 debut mixtape Telefone which featured hits such as “Diddy Bop” and “Shadow Man.” On Wednesday, March 6th she will be playing at the Ogden Theatre in Denver. Photo by Mark Horton/Getty Images.

26Feb

By JaneNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end), Uncategorized

SONG OF THE WEEK: The Hollies- “We’re Through”

In need of 2 minutes and 16 seconds of cathartic dancing-around-the-room-by-yourself bliss? Maybe you’ve been fiending for this feeling since the weekend ended. Maybe you’ve got some pent-up frustration because, hey, the block can suck. Maybe you just want to listen to a nostalgic bop. Fear not, The Hollies’ “We’re Through” will provide what you’re looking for. Though not one of The Hollies’ most popular hits, the number of listens to this song on Spotify has been climbing and climbing since its feature in an episode of Netflix’s most recent series, The Umbrella Academy (based on comics written by Gerard Way, lead singer and co-founder of My Chemical Romance). Its exposure in The Umbrella Academy was what brought me back to The Hollies and here I am now, listening to “We’re Through” on...

19Dec

By MayaNo Comments

Music, Reviews

Best Albums of 2018

Here are some of the SoCC writers' favorite albums this year in no particular order: Be The Cowboy – Mitski https://open.spotify.com/album/653wRjqO0GOZPQPcXpeAXD?si=KzlcpkDuSZiN_TeKctZiAQ If you can believe it, I didn’t like Mitski (of Bury Me at Makeout Creek era) at first. I thought her sound was too rough, too grating, somehow a little too angsty. Fast-forward two or three years, and songs from Be The Cowboy occupy at least a quarter of my weekly music rotation. I can’t give Mitski all the credit for that transformation; I’ve grown enough to learn to love Bury Me at Makeout Creek and Puberty 2. Still, Mitski’s own artistic development is crystal clear to everyone engaged with her art–– for proof, google Be The Cowboy and count the number of “Best of 2018” lists the album’s incl...

14Dec

By JaneNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end), Uncategorized

SONG OF THE WEEK(END): Mike Clark & the Sugar Sounds- “Burn You Up”

This song has haunted me all week. From the deep, deliberate drum beat at the song’s beginning to the singer crooning, “You know it’s gonna burn you alive…burn you up, burn you up” at the bridge, listening to this track transforms me into a more melancholic version of myself. “Burn You Up” reminds me of a failed relationship and lost love I’ve never even felt nor experienced before. However, the song isn’t overwhelmingly sad. It’s tinged with sweetness, present in the way the guitar chords are somewhat reminiscent of bells ringing, the way the lead singer draws out certain words while keeping others short, and also for the way the lyrics “you called me darling when you broke my heart” are sung- simply, tenderly, and truthfully. The simplest way I could explain this song to my friend...

6Dec

By PaulinaNo Comments

A Few New(ish) Things to Hear & See

Earl Sweatshirt –– Some Rap Songs spotify:album:66at85wgO2pu5CccvqUF6i This album doesn’t feel suited for taking apart. It’s full of seamless transitions from one jazz-beat and sample to another. Earl’s lyrics are significantly more dense here than on I Don’t Like Shit… or Doris, and in some ways, this contributes to some difficulty in approaching the album. Still, a single listen through the tracklist and the genius of the album and its maker become instantly clear. Maybe I’ll have more concrete things to say after a few more listens. For now, I let the album play out and wash over me, like a slow-moving tsunami I’ve not quite comprehended the magnitude of. Bug Fight –– “Worm" This is a recent single from Bug Fight, a band on the New Perfume label that is home ...

26Nov

By Mimi NortonNo Comments

Music, Reviews, Shows, Uncategorized

Concert Review: Kamasi Washington at the Buckhead Theater on Nov. 17

As the lights dimmed in Atlanta’s Buckhead Theater, James Brown’s “Get Up Offa That Thing” played overhead and members of Kamasi Washington’s band walked on stage and received a warm welcome from the audience. Once Kamasi stepped on stage, we were all transfixed by his presence – immense, towering, powerful. The audience yelled and hollered and even I, being relatively new to his music, felt I was in the presence of a real demigod. In fact, Washington has been referred to as the “savior of jazz,” but he’s always been too humble to accept the accolade. FlyLo and Thundercat have made a name for themselves as more electronic musicians, but Washington doesn’t feel the need to stray too far from traditional jazz. He’s emulated and expanded upon the music of his jazz heroes and proved ...

6Nov

By JaneNo Comments

Music, Reviews

On Top of the World: Louisville, White Reaper, and I

My old Kentucky home is the land of many of the world’s superlatives. The world’s greatest horse racing, the world’s best bourbon, the world’s most influential boxer, the world’s largest baseball bat, and also the World’s Best American Band, White Reaper. Both White Reaper and I hail from the same city, Louisville, unknowingly frequenting the same restaurants and music venues for years before I discovered them. They put out their first EP in 2014, three years before I would first register hearing their music, and four before I would meet them and grow to be a huge fan. I must admit that I have not been a fan of White Reaper’s for long, but nonetheless, their music has grown to become a significant part of my life. My relationship with White Reaper’s music started on Record Store Day...

5Nov

By FionaNo Comments

Music, Reviews, Uncategorized

ALBUM REVIEW: Khalid- “Suncity”

Khalid's rise to fame has been slow and steady. His smooth sound and relatable lyrics make for versatile, chill music for a variety of settings. But apart from being solid background music, his most recent album, Suncity, shares some words of wisdom about his journey to stardom as well as the unpredictability of life that we can all relate to. Unlike his first album, American Teen, which centered on Khalid's relationships and teenage experiences with catchy but simple songs like "Saved" and "Young, Dumb and Broke," Suncity's abstract feel is more of a focus on instrumentals. Apart from "Saturday Nights," with the chorus "all the things that I know, that your parents don't" which echoes the angsty teen of Khalid's previous album, Suncity tackles life's obstacles in a way that ...