Elephant Revival brought their "A Game" of inspiring musical evolution to the packed Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado last night. The genuine diversity among the band members provided a staggering display of some of the coolest musical ideas on earth. The band has always self-expressed their musical style as "Transcendental Folk Music," meaning their music transcends many styles, tempos, and cultures.

Denver-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer DJ Williams is a man on a mission. Renowned for his dynamic performances with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Williams is set to release his highly anticipated solo album, Gravity & Grace, on June 3, 2025. This fearless sonic journey showcases his evolution as an artist, blending deep grooves, soaring guitar work, and raw rock intensity.

ALO, once and sometimes still known as Animal Liberation Orchestra, released their latest album Frames (Brushfire Records) today, April 4. The 10-song collection is either the sixth or the ninth album by the NorCal quartet, depending on whether one counts three late-90s records that can’t be found anywhere on the internet.

In the final edition of our five-part interview series with Dogs In A Pile (DIAP), Joey Babick, the band’s powerhouse drummer, takes us through his musical foundations, influences, and the unique approach he brings to the band's sound. He opens up about the balance between aggressive, rock-inspired beats and the improvisational freedom of jazz, drawing from the legendary drummers who shaped his style.

Grahame Lesh, son of the legendary Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, is a gifted musician who has carved out his own space in the music world while continuing to honor his family’s rich legacy. A talented guitarist and vocalist, Grahame is perhaps best known as a founding member of the band Midnight North, among numerous other projects. Over the years, he has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including notable Grateful Dead alumni and musical icons.

From her early songwriting days in a Wyoming dorm room to sharing stages with bluegrass maestras like Molly Tuttle, Shelby Means has carved out a path that blends deep-rooted influences with an adventurous artistic spirit. Now, with the release of her debut solo material, Shelby Means is embracing a musical journey uniquely her own—a journey defined by heartfelt storytelling, meaningful collaborations, and genuine authenticity.

Over the past decade, Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has forged a distinctive path through indie-folk, captivating listeners with his deeply personal lyrics and grassroots spirit. Known for blending emotive storytelling with a minimalist, soulful sound, Ziggy’s music invites listeners to look inward and embrace life’s simplest yet most profound moments.

Orlando singer-songwriter Cat Ridgeway is hard to ignore—and once you hear her music, you’ll understand why. Possessing an electric stage presence and an unquenchable passion for her craft, Cat blends indie rock and punk with subtle echoes of dream pop and folk. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, she doesn’t just dabble—she commands guitar, harmonica, trumpet, trombone, drums, piano, mandolin, and bass, sometimes juggling three instruments at once during her live shows.

Over two decades ago, Railroad Earth burst onto the jamgrass scene with their distinctive fusion of bluegrass instrumentation, rock ‘n’ roll spirit, and improvisational verve. Their deep ties to Colorado have been evident from the start—think sold-out shows at the Fox Theatre and Boulder Theater, as well as unforgettable nights at Red Rocks.

New York City singer-songwriter Leo Sawikin has always been a master at weaving introspection with melody, and his upcoming album, Till You’re Somebody Else, set to release on January 24, 2025, is no exception. Building on the success of his 2021 debut, Row Me Away, Sawikin dives deeper into his signature “shoegazey Britpop” sound—a blend of jangling guitars, dreamy keys, and evocative lyrics that evoke bands like The Cure and early Coldplay.