Welcome to our monthly series on new music in Colorado. Each month we feature 5 local musicians, 5 local music videos and 5 local songs. To check out previous entries in the series, go here.Are you a Denver artist with fresh music you want us to check out? [email protected] for consideration.
January is over and the month of love is in full swing. However, if you’ve been outside recently, it may be hard to believe. Well, we’re here to tell you that we’ve got plenty of local tunes to keep you company while you fend off snowy weather and freezing temperatures.From hometown favorites like N3ptune to Tiny Tomboy From upcoming indie rock acts like , there’s something for fans of all genres this month. Also includes house and dubstep music. If hip hop is your thing, Shama Noel and his SF1 is for you.
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5 local acts to watch
little tomboy
Listen if you like The Velveteers
Tniy Tomboy makes indie rock music with a fun and noisy twist. They recently held a ‘Denim Prom’ at The Black Buzzard with Sponsored Content and support from The Bannetons. The star of the show, in my opinion, is the lead singer and guitarist, constantly delivering intense guitar solos and slightly psychedelic passages.
fifer
Listen to Late Night Radio if you like it
Electro-funk masters PHYPHR have been hitting the Colorado stage for several years now, but have yet to release a proper album. Thankfully, that changed with his debut album Catalyst on February 24th, featuring collaborations with fellow Colorado pals including Manic his Focus. PHYPHR’s smooth and funky style is rapidly gaining attention both at home and abroad. There’s a good reason for that — his live his approach to DJing and producing is worth a look.
Grace Divine
Listen if you like Omar Apollo
Grace Devine is a relatively new and warm presence on the Denver music scene. Her sunflower vibes and indie pop aesthetic match her joyful melodies and peachy lyrics, creating the sounds of an early morning sunrise casting shadows over a freshly planted garden. Her recent collaboration “Holy” with Denver-based indie her soul her band Fresh Her Fruit lead her singer Ronan Her Andrews is a case in point.
CLR BLND
Listen if you like Rüfus Du Sol
CLRBLND is exactly what you’d expect from Meow Wolf and Michael Bolland, who contributed creativity to Who’s Calling’s electro indie performance at High Ground. CLRBLND’s first and only release, ‘Falling Out’ is a nocturnal house vibe with an indie flair. Think Rüfüs Du Sol with its purple aura and delicate guitar lines.
Thrasha
Listen if you like Mersiv
Denver is considered the “bus capital of the world” for good reason. She has co-signed with industry leaders such as Mersiv and She A Hundred Drums, and has also headlined the She Aggie Theater in Fort Collins. Her aggressive dubstep style is loud and sometimes even moderately wicked. If Merlin listened to dubstep, this would be his song that strikes him when he steps into the battlefield.
5 new local songs
Break Science — Mechaflora
Listen if you like Pretty Lights
Denver-based duo Break Science will release their first full-length album since 2018’s Grid Of Souls. This time, they delivered a lo-fi jam track with the single “Mecha Flora”. This track combines synths, tambourines and shakers to create the soundtrack to your next Colorado adventure.
fresh fruit! – dance
Ask me if you like poolside
fresh fruit! They’re back with a new EP, Wonderlime — their first project since their impressive ‘Independently’ EP released in 2021. Turn on this tune of someone dancing around your kitchen while your eggs scramble and take over the groove.
Manic Focus — You Do You
Listen if you like GRiZ
Recently transplanted to Colorado, funky bass enthusiasts Manic Focus have released the first single from a new album due out this spring. “You Do You” is Manic Focus’ self-proclaimed “return to blues electronic style”, and it makes sense. “You Do You” has a unique sound that pairs perfectly with the funky bass.
Motet — Backseat
Listen if you like STS9
The first track on The Motet’s new album All Day, ‘Back Seat’ is a modern funk tune with all the bells and whistles. This sonic adventure. Did you hear the talkbox there too? this one has it all.
SF1 — Down
Listen if you like Gold Link
Led by bongos and layered percussion, SF1 begs us to “get off” on his new single. If you’re looking for an excuse to shake your hips, you’ve found it.
5 new local music videos
N3ptune — Black Horse
Listen if you like Cold War Kids
It quickly became clear that N3ptune was more than a musician. He’s a multi-faceted creative force, and his latest music video for his soul rock anthem “Black Horse” is a perfect example. It’s pure rock and roll — from black and white styles to guitar ritualistic smashes, this one has it all.
Big Doggy x Zany Inzane x Schama Noel — Mike
please listen if you don’t mind
Schama Noel put his bags to work in “Microphone,” an eccentric global collaboration with Sri Lankan rapers Big Doggy and Zany Inzane. “Microphone” is an infectious demonstration of hip-hop’s undeniable groove. You don’t have to understand the lyrics to enjoy the track.
Tennis — let’s go wrong tonight
Listen if you like ABBA
Colorado-based husband and wife duo Tennis have delivered a disco-inspired video for their latest single, “Let’s Make a Mistake Tonight.” The video features a floating piano, colorful melodies, big her 80s style hair and a dazzling dress. If you like disco, this is for you.
Electric Animal — Waterfall (Fort)
Listen if you like Cage the Elephant
Elektric Animals is modern rock at its best. Loud guitar riffs, crouching vocals, and a hint of piano were captured on camera while the band recorded the song at Denver’s recording studio, The Keep. was given. It’s a simple video, and to be honest, it’s more of a live recording than a music video. But hey, it’s an adorable peak to the creative process, and that’s all we could ask for.
garbage. — Harm official music video
Listen if you like Paramore
“Harm” comes when you combine loud guitar harmonics with killer drums and a strong vocal lead. Loud and emotional, it’s arguably Trash.’s most compelling song to date. The video contains several emo rock motifs, such as drab concrete walls, shattered objects, and dimly lit rooms with destructive gear. As it sounds, the band nailed the presentation.