KCSU LIVE In-Studio

In this in-studio session, Maddy Erskine joins psychedelic desert fuzz band Los Toms to chat about their new album "Centipede Sessions". Unfortunately we couldn’t have the full band come in and play their songs live due to covid restrictions, so instead we listened to a recording of their song Rogue Roomba/Sciencefish. The song is normally played as one, but is broken into two sections for this se...

In this episode, Katie Shriver, also known by her stage name Twin Riverz, joins local music director Maddy Erskine in the studio for an emotional set. Twin Riverz has been making music her whole life, but recently started sharing her original songs in hopes that people will relate and find some form of comfort. In this live session, she plays 4 original songs on guitar and ukulele and chats about...

In this week's episode of KCSU Live In-Studio, Maddy Erskine talks to People in General about their formation as a band, their musical inspirations, and how they are handling the pandemic. People in General is a 3 piece math-rock and jazz-pop band from Fort Collins. People in General plays 4 original songs: Way Rad, Goodbye, Cinderella, and Buster.

In the first episode of the semester, Maddy Erskine talks with The Red Scare about their musical inspirations and DIY recording. The Red Scare is a punk band from Fort Collins, Colorado, and known for their wild performances at DIY venues. The Red Scare sent in 3 songs recorded from their basement since they couldn't come into the studio to perform due to COVID-19. One of these songs is their new...

For the semester’s final live in-studio session, Joshua Kellogg talks to Mary Ellendorff of Girl in a Band about the effects of COVID-19 on academics and the potential of DIY bands & venues to get back on their feet in the wake of the pandemic more easily than others. The post Live In-Studio: Girl in a Band appeared first on KCSU FM .

The Tight are a local vintage power trio who wear their classic rock influences proudly on their sleeve. They brought their bombastic style and a high level of musicianship into the KCSU studio, where we discussed the Get Launched! concert (Which, sadly, had to be cancelled later the same week), just over a year after their participation in the inaugural event of the same name. They also discussed...

On March 9th, 2020, The Sickly Hecks came into the KCSU studio to play some songs and talk about heck house and the possibility of new music on the horizon. The post Live In-Studio: The Sickly Hecks appeared first on KCSU FM .

Los Toms visited the studio to play some songs and discuss Colorado weather and getting electrocuted at rehearsal. The post Live In-Studio: Los Toms appeared first on KCSU FM .

Próxima Parada – a groovy soul group from California- stopped by Fort Collins as part of the tour they are currently on. After braving the snow so foreign to the California lads, we began the performance where the band played four originals. Between songs, we discussed the challenge that comes with vulnerability and how the bands stays present to preserve genuineness. Towards the end, we go on tan...

Sugar Britches came into the studio this past Tuesday and played some music for us. We also discussed how to talk about hard topics in a lighthearted manner, and the joys of collecting CDs in the digital age. The post In-Studio Performance: Sugar Britches appeared first on KCSU FM .

Bluegrass powerhouse Head for the Hills came back to our studio last week to premier their new track “ Omotola ” and discuss what they’ve been up to. Between their original music, we discussed the Nigerian influence on their new track, working with Color Red Music, and more. You can hear the full performance and interview below. — Support local musicians! Here are some other bands you may enjoy. M...

modrn , a duo from Denver specializing in electronic pop, was the first in-studio of this semester. They came to our studio last week and played four original songs which you can hear below. Between the songs we discussed how they met, what inspired Sofia to play the drums left handed, and more. — Support local musicians! Here are some other artists you may enjoy. Xavley Hotel Wifi Adazuri The pos...

The Greeting Committee was in town last month, and before opening for Hippocampus , the band came to our studio to play some live music. They played straight through their latest EP “ I’m Afraid I’m not Angry ” which we discussed in the interview. Specifically, we discussed what inspired the shift from optimistic, love-filled songs present on “ This is It ” to the melancholy, serious mood present...

On their way through Fort Collins, The Brazen Youth , an indie group from Connecticut, stopped by the station to play and discuss music. With a fresh EP released earlier this year, the band has been touring the country since July. Throughout the session they played three songs from their latest EP. We discussed the influences of Connecticut and the reactive nature of music- you can hear the full s...

A few weeks ago weareforests, a local ambient folk band, came to our studio to perform live music. Among the double bass, ambient vocals, and focused drums was a random conversation waiting to happen. Between weareforests’ original music, we discussed their stage plot’s ‘existential dread zone,’ how nature influences the band and ended up with […]

Choir Vandals, an alternative band from St. Louis was passing through the state last week, and while they were here they stopped by KCSU. They played four songs throughout the set, and between songs we had a tangent filled conversation. We started the conversation with how the band name originated from an anxiety filled camping […]

In celebration of their newest EP, “The Color & Decay,” Places Back Home came to KCSU for an in-studio performance. They’re a post-folk band that got their start at CSU who have now mostly moved to Denver. Despite the introspective lyrics, the group has a hilarious chemistry together. The band’s positive personality came through as […]

The local electronic scene is something I think deserves more attention, and chitchat, a new group from Denver, supports that claim. They came in for an in-studio performance last week and played two new originals throughout the set. “Play it Cool” has an upbeat music video that accurately portrays Josh Kern and Madisen Vogel’s lighthearted […]

The Red Scare is a relatively new band in the local scene, which explains why half of their performance consisted of unreleased songs. Between songs, we discussed the sporadic nature of songs like “Dog Park” and the literary influences behind more personal songs like “Scrotum.” If you’re interested in how the band’s name came to […]

Lady Denim, a new indie-pop band formed late last year, brought their dreamy songs to our studio last week.  You know them from their hit single “Pipe Dream” which, despite being the first released song of the band, gives them an aura of experience. Their music has a depth and charm difficult to emulate, and […]

The Crooked Rugs is one of the newer bands to come through our studio as they officially became a band earlier this year. However, the band has is no stranger to the music scene and the members have been inconsistently playing together for a while. We discuss what took the band so long to make […]

In the Whale, a band who has been in the local scene over 9 years, joined me for a live performance and interview last week. Between the high energy songs, we discussed Nate’s background in mortuaries, the symbolism of flowers, and more. They’ve got a show this Friday at the Downtown Artery, so if you’d […]

Another week, another in-studio. Last week featured Fat Stallion, an experimental rock group which recently delved into the realm of hip-hop and folk. By recently, I mean a few months ago as they’ve already released two unique albums this year. We discussed their sporadic change in style, and more during the session.    

Dry Reef, a Philadelphia band currently touring through Colorado, graciously fit an in-studio performance into their schedule. The surf rock group brought their good vibes to the studio yesterday with five original songs and four positive attitudes. Between songs, we discussed their music, tour life, and more. If you’d like to experience Dry Reef’s live […]

Schitzo-pop band, The Sun Machine, delivered during their live performance last week. The group is based in Austin, Texas, and they are currently in the middle of a West Coast tour. The band is know for their paranormal influences, as their latest album, “Turn on to Evil,” was based on first-hand experiences with spirits. Between […]