Alternative

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

Swift’s new album “evermore” tackles relevant, painful topics like domestic abuse, isolation and loss during COVID-19. By Chloe Wasserstrom

Reggae groups Dubbest and Policulture brought an evening of reggae influenced jams to Boulder’s Fox Theatre. By Ben Berman

After a week off, the panelists return to discuss Weezer’s debut classic, ‘The Blue Album.’ This is another long-awaited discussion.

Circa Waves steps out of their comfort zone with their new album, ‘Different Creatures.’ By Samantha Danshes

Everything from best concerts, best albums to worst pop songs and worst musical acts is covered in the usual 15 minutes.

With alternative and indie becoming blanket terms in the industry nowadays, what really defines a piece of music as alternative?

By Sam Goldner
Though certainly alienating on first impression, Meat Puppets’ second record is ultimately one of the more brilliantly crafted rock albums of the past few decades.

By Sam Goldner: These 12 albums from the alternative sector have given us the greatest return on investment in 2012.