Music

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

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

Local musician Emma Kieran is perfecting her craft in the folk music genre, alongside meditative and healing storytelling. By Ben Berman

For Women’s History Month, the CU Independent arts staff pays tribute to influential female singers of the 70s.

Despite the constraints of a Zoom format, hyper-pop singer and rapper Rico Nasty managed to give a satisfying performance. By Ben Berman