new music

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

Sam Smith’s third album “Love Goes” is filled with party songs, though a sliver of stripped-down soul remains. By Izzy Fincher

On his eighth album, classical guitarist Stuart Weber reminisces about old love and old roads in rural Montana. By Izzy Fincher

Belgian-American, electropop artist Speelburg’s debut album “Porsche” shows wide-ranging influences. By Izzy Fincher

Marilyn Manson cultivates the mature sound he has been looking for in his new album “WE ARE CHAOS”. By Altug Karakurt

With 48 musicians, CU composer Jordan Holloway remotely premieres his symphony, a powerful, refreshing take on American patriotism. By Isabella Fincher

Fiona Apple’s “Fetch The Bolt Cutters” is a rare achievement from an artist whose popularity and creativity are intensely intertwined. By Cameron Markuson

On their debut LP, Midwest guitar indie-rockers Disq show they have the energy to become a key-player in the indie spotlight. By Cameron Markuson

Okay Kaya’s new album is a trip through naivete where sentiments lay somewhere between love and absence. By Cameron Markuson

The duo explores the turmoil of love and heartbreak, adding jazz influences to their iconic sing-songy sound. By Benny Titelbaum