Entertainment

For AAPI heritage month, four female creatives reflect on their heritage and artistic style. By Izzy Fincher

CU students from Unmask the Racism have collected more than 1000 origami cranes for a community activism project. By Izzy Fincher

For summer break, the CU Independent arts section curates an upbeat, feel-good pandemic playlist.

Electronic artist ZHU brought his unique brand of dark house music to Red Rocks Ampitheatre, May 5. By Ben Berman

After their victory in a virtual Battle of the Bands, The Rocky Coasts set their sights towards live performance in 2021 and beyond. By Ben Berman

The College of Music’s Class of 2021 will livestream a 12-hour concert on Friday to raise money for Boulder’s Musicians Relief Fund. By Izzy Fincher

In their second album, Flyte tackles heartbreak and emotional struggle. Their attempt falls flat due to uninspired songwriting. By Altug Karakurt

“ROADRUNNER” begins Brockhampton’s farewell with their most diverse and experimental release to date. By Marion Walmer

Christen Malloy, the winner of CSI’s 2021 Poetry Slam, uses poetry to fight for social justice and explore her identity as a trans woman. By Izzy Fincher

To celebrate AAPI creatives, the CU Independent arts staff shares favorite albums released by Asian artists during the pandemic.