Photo Credit: Kelci Newlin Denver’s Feral Suits are dropping a single from their debut album Drown the Garden this Friday, and we’re stoked to premiere it here first, along with an interview with the band. Give “Soft Spot” a listen: Feral Suits · Soft Spot Feral Suits came out of nowhere — here’s what we know about them so far:  Feral Suits takes the idea of a garage band to the extreme. They recorded “Drown the Garden” in a basement and a literal warehouse. But even as a garage band they constantly take shots at breaking the mold and catching the listener off guard. We got to chat with ..read more

On the last day of 2020, a year which has felt like a decade, we’re proud to share a collaborative feature put together by BolderBeat’s own Yoni Gottlieb, a.k.a. Yugs. Below, local contributors from BolderBeat, 303 Magazine, and Taste Culture call out their top five bops of the year, wrapped up in a sweet little playlist package for you to enjoy.   Listen on Spotify: Kori Hazel  @kovoho  Music Editor and Talent Buyer at 303 Magazine ”Dobby”  – 1010 Benja SL  “Dobby” is one of the best love songs I have heard in recent memory. The song speaks about the sacrifices ..read more

By: Mirna Tufekcic A tender heartbeat of the drums and soft echos of a voice make Joel Ansett’s newest single “Ease” almost trance-inducing. It beckons you to stop whatever you’re doing, take a deep breath and give yourself some time and space to relax. Probably Ansett’s best single yet, “Ease” is chill and easy to listen to over and over again. It actually gets better with each listen. Tuning in to the lyrics reveals a more complicated story, though:  I want to see myself clearly Like when you’re near me Showing me who I am How do I keep forgetting There’s too many voices Lights and loud ..read more

By: Zach Dahmen Andrew Sturtz has been in the music scene of Colorado for the past five years making quiet waves. His crooning has made its way through many coffee shops, venues, and festivals. His distinctive and awe-inducing vocals have gaurandered a deep love and following. Some have even called him the folky Justin TImberlake of Boulder, CO. (Let’s all forget Timberlake's Man of the Woods phase). Andrew writes from a personal space, creating a very human portrait of a man searching through relationships and experiences. STURTZ. Photo per the artist. This past winter before the pandemic, S ..read more

By: Brody Coronelli It’s hard to find a balance between pop music and the technicalities of experimental music like jazz and funk. Many artists find themselves unintentionally sacrificing accessibility and strong hooks in the name of making something that’s technically accomplished and challenging. Boulder singer/songwriter Pamala Machala has been aptly striking this balance her entire career, making piano pop flavored by jazz, R&B, and funk without sacrificing a great hook.  Pamela Machala. Photo Credit: Gerardo Brucker “I think a lot about the perfect balance between novelty and re ..read more

By: Brody Coronelli In this current social and political moment, behind the amplified and passionate declarations uttered during conversations between friends, family and acquaintances, most people are quietly wondering the same things: How did we get here? Where did this constant sense of division and conflict arise from? How do we move forward, maintain empathy and connection, and overcome this?  Kind Hearted Strangers. Photo Credit: Charla Harvey On their new single “Red & Blue”, the Boulder folk-rock band Kind Hearted Strangers (singer/guitarist Marc Townes, guitarist Kevin Hinde ..read more

By: Mirna Tufekcic During these uncertain and trying times, we find ourselves living in, one thing is for certain:  music heals. Knowing this, after a long spring of non-existent live music and a hot summer of zero music festivals, I came to the conclusion that if I wanted to enjoy some live music that I like, with the people I like, I had to make it happen myself. So, I made up my mind to create a small, socially-distanced music event in my own backyard with my own musician friends and friends who love music.   The author at The Backyard Acoustic Sessions. Photo Credit: Franki ..read more

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By: Jason Myers  Ghost Tapes. Despite the lack of live music in today’s world, musicians are still finding ways to stay creative and spread inspiration. Case in point: Denver’s alt-soul group Ghost Tapes. The band has taken advantage of the downtime to release their new EP, ‘FIG (Ichumi)’ to the masses, adding color and flavor to the Denver music scene. BolderBeat recently sat down with the band to chat about the EP and all things Ghost Tapes. Read on:  Ghost Tapes has a very interesting take on modern soul and rock music. How would you describe your sound? What influences would you ..read more