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Get To Know Colorado’s Next Rapper Up – Looney Ando Hip-Hop

Get To Know Colorado’s Next Rapper Up – Looney Ando

Denver rapper Looney Ando has been making big moves in his city lately. His sit-ins with artists such as Tnertle, MIDIcinal, Homemade Spaceship, and The Party People have helped propel him into the forefront of the city’s hip-hop scene. Ando is an Illinois native that has spent time all over the midwest and parts of […]

Aug 28, 2018 Read →
Major Key Music Talk With Denver Duo Minor | “Holding My Breath” Out Now! Electronic

Major Key Music Talk With Denver Duo Minor | “Holding My Breath” Out Now!

Quietly making their mark on the Denver music scene, the Minor duo is bringing a unique twist of melodic electronica and folky hip-hop to the table. The duo is composed of multifaceted producer Sam Goodman and singer and songwriter Jessa Raskin. The two have a rich musical history and their chemistry in the lab is […]

Aug 2, 2018 Read →
Demo Taped – An Artist You Need To Know [New Music Monday] Hip-Hop

Demo Taped – An Artist You Need To Know [New Music Monday]

  I sat down with Atlanta native Demo Taped after his show to talk about his new EP, Momentary. His signature smooth electronic sound is back with a bold message about mental health and being yourself. With tracks like, “Insecure” and “Own it”, Momentary is an invigorating, approachable take on personal struggles. Pairing upbeat dance-friendly […]

Jun 4, 2018 Read →
An Artist At Large – Woman Crush Wednesday Featuring Sarah Mount Funk

An Artist At Large – Woman Crush Wednesday Featuring Sarah Mount

Originally from Littleton, CO, multifaceted artist Sarah Mount is our Woman Crush Wednesday for the week. From laying down bodacious sax lines to teaching art lessons to college students, Mount has found a path that allows her to live her life through her expressive creativity. Sarah’s father, R.D. Mount, was the frontman for the Black […]

May 23, 2018 Read →
Splashing into the Scene with Mammoth Water [Artist Interview] Indie

Splashing into the Scene with Mammoth Water [Artist Interview]

Mammoth Water is here to funk. Pushing the limits of improvisational funk-rock, Denver trio Mammoth Water is making tidal waves in the Colorado music scene. Using their funk-rock dancetronica fusion, the trio creates a fresh experience at every show while maintaining their party music vibe with every experience. Incorporating elements of hip-hop, house music, rock, […]

Apr 26, 2018 Read →
Women Crush Wednesday | Getting caught up with Houston band Say Girl Say Electronic

Women Crush Wednesday | Getting caught up with Houston band Say Girl Say

Acoustic darlings Say Girl Say are back— and there’s a whole lot they have to say. I sat down with the music duo to discuss songwriting, female empowerment, and the music scene in Houston. Glowing after their performance at In Bloom Fest, Say Girl Say’s energy feels just like the music they make: soothing and […]

Apr 18, 2018 Read →
Woman Crush Wednesday | Minneapolis Vocalist/Producer Megan Hamilton Electronic

Woman Crush Wednesday | Minneapolis Vocalist/Producer Megan Hamilton

This week’s WCW is Megan Hamilton, the electro funk queen putting Minneapolis on the map with her genre bending instrumentals and west coast hip-hop vocals. Hamilton’s range in style should be missed by none. The Minneapolis native has elements of every genre imaginable within her catalog; reggae, boom-bap, soul, dubstep, deep bass, house, trap, hip-hop, […]

Mar 21, 2018 Read →