It’s rather surprising that Dan Craig even has time these days to put out a new record. Besides being one of Denver’s premiere singer/songwriters, he’s also a med student, a husband, and recently a new father. Actually, though, this gem of an EP, In Dust Bowls, already had the groundwork laid for it. According...
Back in April of this year, I got the chance to do a profile piece on Denver artist Rachel James for Examiner.com. During that interview, James talked about the difficult year she’d had, and how it was deepening her as a songwriter. Then, a few weeks ago, she sent me a copy of her...
So before I tell you about singer/songwriter Stephanie Mabey, a bit of a disclaimer… Just so you know, I’m a huge believer in crowdfunding projects and sites like Kickstarter, and I’m even down for throwing some money at them myself. But I’ve had some misgivings about promoting artists who are doing Kickstarter campaigns, simply...
When Denver area artist Roniit (say “Ro-NEET”) sent me a link to her self-titled debut CD a few months ago, I was backlogged and told her it would be awhile before I got to it. However, when I did get a listen, I was pleasantly surprised. I put it on my ipod, and have...
Many people might be more familiar with the name Boulder Acoustic Society than they are with the name Aaron Keim. That’s because Boulder Acoustic Society has been making a name for itself as a progressive band in the bluegrass/roots/neo-folk world over the past several years. But Keim (who happens to be the founder of...
Singer/songwriter Tyler James is a bit of an anomaly. His bio says he grew up in the Pacific Northwest and in Iowa, and currently hails from Nashville. But spin his debut record It Took the Fire, and you’d swear he was from Memphis. And maybe from the 1970s. Don’t misunderstand–James’ blue-eyed soul has a...
With all the music I listen to in my role as a blogger, one thing I truly enjoy is observing the growth of an artist–to see how a musician progresses from one record to the next. I love it when the new record is better than the last. Take Denver-based singer/songwriter Katey Laurel, for...
Here’s yet another Denver indie artist who is making waves (see my blog tagline above). Rachel James and her band Brighton Boulevard have been spreading their brand of pop-rock around Denver for awhile now. But those who are familiar with Rachel James’ past musical efforts will find a different tone on the new EP...
One cool thing about indie music is the diversity and creativity you find in it. Two indie acts can easily sound like they are worlds apart. The flip side, though, is that sometimes indie music can be so far on the creative margins that not many people can relate to it. It takes a...
For a young singer/songwriter barely 20 years old, Denver local artist Laura Brehm is already somewhat of a veteran in the indie music field. With two full-length recordings already to her credit, Brehm has been playing the Denver local music scene for nearly four years now. Growing up in a musical family, she says...
