indie rock

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

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

Kinlaw’s debut art-pop album pairs driving dance beats with dark, heartfelt confessions about moving through love and life. By Izzy Fincher

Car Seat Headrest returns from a four-year hiatus with a subversive, angry album that lacks the charm of their earlier work. By Ben Berman

Canadian indie-pop band Peach Pit delivers honest lyricism and lo-fi flair on their second studio album. By Ben Berman.

Indie surf-rock collective Summer Salt will bring their unique sound to Boulder’s Fox Theatre on their 2020 tour. By Benny Titelbaum

The lo-fi leaning indie-rock band (Sandy) Alex G played an intimate show to a packed house at Denver’s Marquis Theater Wednesday. By Cameron Markuson

Indie rock artist (Sandy) Alex G will perform in Denver on Wednesday for his sixth album “House of Sugar” tour. By Cameron Markuson

The young singer-songwriter’s follow-up to “Apricot Princess” is a surface level attempt, lacking in adequate variety. By Ben Berman