Tom Murphy
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Writer, musician, itinerant filmmaker
Just barely getting this off the ground due to not being well. But will update until it's complete. Featured artist is mclusky because of course. They play Marquis on 3/24 with Cherry Spit.
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Best Shows in Denver and Beyond March 2026
mclusky performs at The Marquis Theater on 3/24/26, photo by Damien Sayell Nuovo Testamento, photo from Bandcamp Monday | 03.02What: Nuovo Testamento and Dark ChismeWhen: 7Where: Hi-DiveWhy: Nuovo …
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/03/01/best-shows-in-denver-and-beyond-march-2026/
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Charm School Sends Up Music Scene Gatekeeper of Privilege on Noise Punk Single “Scene Queen”
Charm School, photo courtesy the artists Charm School seems to be accelerating the pace the entire length of its single “Scene Queen.” The relentless energy of the song suits its subject matter of …
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/03/01/charm-school-sends-up-music-scene-gatekeeper-of-privilege-on-noise-punk-single-scene-queen/
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La Sécurité’s Art Punk Single “Bingo” Satirizes the Way Life is Presented as a Game No One Can Really Win Under Late Capitalism
La Sécurité, photo courtesy the artists La Sécurité’s new single “Bingo” sounds like it got dropped out of the early 80s No Wave scene with strong, funk-adjacent bass lines and guitar that sounds a…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/28/la-securites-art-punk-single-bingo-satirizes-the-way-life-is-presented-as-a-game-no-one-can-really-win-under-late-capitalism/
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Asian Cowboy Perfectly Balances Melody and Raw Noise on Posthardcore Single “Varmint”
Asian Cowboy, photo by Sara Almgren Asian Cowboy’s “Varmint” doesn’t let up from the start of the song until the middle where it takes some time to wind back up into its urgent pace and reflect on …
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/27/asian-cowboy-perfectly-balances-melody-and-raw-noise-on-posthardcore-single-varmint/
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Lars Lervik’s Krautrock Pop Single “Carried By the Gate” Has the Idiosyncratic Charm of 90s Lo-Fi Indiepop
Lars Lervik, photo courtesy the artist “Carried By the Gale” by Lars Lervik immediately hits the ear as like something that came out of a lot of listening to Velvet Underground, Stereolab and Pavem…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/27/lars-lerviks-krautrock-pop-single-carried-by-the-gate-has-the-idiosyncratic-charm-of-90s-lo-fi-indiepop/
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“Fine” is Cosmic Madness’ Psychedelic Folk Song About Letting Go of Outmoded Habits and Leaning Well Into Where You Want to Be
Cosmic Madness, photo courtesy the artist The lyrics to “Fine” by Cosmic Madness seems to unspool a narrative of reflection as a means of looking forward, of establishing a personal framing as the …
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/27/fine-is-cosmic-madness-psychedelic-folk-song-about-letting-go-of-outmoded-habits-and-leaning-well-into-where-you-want-to-be/
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Erin Frisby’s Vulnerable and Impassioned Protest Folk Single “F*cking Bitch” Honors the Memory of Renee Good
Erin Frisby, photo courtesy the artist No one with a shred of conscience of basic decency will forget the ICE execution of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 7, 2026 or the subsequent …
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/18/erin-frisbys-vulnerable-and-impassioned-protest-folk-single-fcking-bitch-honors-the-memory-of-renee-good/
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KEEP YA NOSE OUT Processes Grief With an Aching Poignancy on the Neo-Soul and Drum and Bass Flavored Single “I WILL SEE YOU CRY”
KEEP YA NOSE OUT, photo courtesy the artists On its single “I WILL SEE YOU CRY” KEEP YA NOSE OUT combines indie-adjacent minimal guitar pop with DnB breakbeats and soulful vocals with some processi…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/18/keep-ya-nose-out-processes-grief-with-an-aching-poignancy-on-the-neo-soul-and-drum-and-bass-flavored-single-i-will-see-you-cry/
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Metropolis Ensemble, Erik Hall, Sandbox Percussion Present a Cinematic and Emotionally Rich Version of Simeon ten Holt’s “Canto Ostinato Sections 74-87”
Metropolis Ensemble, Erik Hall, Sandbox Percussion, photos courtesy the artists Metropolis Ensemble’s Andrew Cyr, Erik Hall and members of Sandbox Percussion are set to release their version of Dut…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/17/metropolis-ensemble-erik-hall-sandbox-percussion-present-a-cinematic-and-emotionally-rich-version-of-simeon-ten-holts-canto-ostinato-sections-74-87/
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“Afrika” Showcases the Wildly Creative Fusion of Krautrock and Art Punk of Chromosome’s Reissued 1981 self-titled EP
Chromosome, photo by Nan0 Banana Fog & Co recently reissued the self-titled, 1981 debut EP by Chromosome on limited 12” vinyl and digitally. The post-punk/art rock/Krautrock band were innovator…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/17/afrika-showcases-the-wildly-creative-fusion-of-krautrock-and-art-punk-of-chromosomes-reissued-1981-self-titled-ep/
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Best Shows in Denver and Beyond February 2026
babybaby4ever releases the new album at Hi-Dive Saturday February 6 Clementine Was Right, photo by Tom Murphy Monday | 02.02What: Worst Night of the Year Fest II: Clementine Was Right, Caspar Milqu…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/01/best-shows-in-denver-and-beyond-february-2026/
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Drum & Lace Soundtracks a Future Science Fiction Body Horror Classic on IDM Ambient Single “Lichen”
Drum & Lace, photo by Priscilla C. Scott “Lichen,” the lead single from Drum & Lace’s forthcoming EP Terra (out March 13, 2026 via Mesh), is brimming with richly saturated synth tone in the…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/14/drum-lace-soundtracks-a-future-science-fiction-body-horror-classic-on-idm-ambient-single-lichen/
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Norwegian Punk Band Poor Bambi Demands to Be Heard in the Oligarchic Twilight on the Spirited “Let Me Speak”
Poor Bambi, photo by Haavard Goa Norwegian punk band Poor Bambi recently released its debut album Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning (out February 6, 2026 on Apollon Records) filled with songs…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/12/norwegian-punk-band-poor-bambi-demands-to-be-heard-in-the-oligarchic-twilight-on-the-spirited-let-me-speak/
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JOMOON Alchemically Combines Sonic Darkness and Transcendence on Experimental Downtempo Track “Her Veins”
JOMOON, photo courtesy the artist “Her Veins” by JOMOON begins with a menace like standing next to a portal to a dark and mysterious dimension. The distorted pulse and swirl that is in the foregrou…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/12/jomoon-alchemically-combines-sonic-darkness-and-transcendence-on-experimental-downtempo-track-her-veins/
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Madeline Goldstein Entrancing Darkwave Synthpop Single “Dream 2 Die” is a Song About Personal Liminal Spaces and Transcending Stasis
At the beginning of Madeline Goldstein’s new single “Dream 2 Die,” it’ obvious that the songwriter has mastered the art of the percussive bass synth line. It’s a sound reminiscent of the better end…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/09/madeline-goldstein-entrancing-darkwave-synthpop-single-dream-2-die-is-a-song-about-personal-liminal-spaces-and-transcending-stasis/
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Half Shadow’s New Psychedelic Folk Single “Fruit” is a Song About Savoring the Grounding Experiences of the Lived Existence
Half Shadow, photo courtesy Jesse Carsten The touch of reverse delay on the guitar at the beginning of Half Shadow’s “Fruit” gives it the proper sonic entryway to a song about reflecting on the goo…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/09/half-shadows-new-psychedelic-folk-single-fruit-is-a-song-about-savoring-the-grounding-experiences-of-the-lived-existence/
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Paula T’s Hyperpop Single “Sugar Tits” Examines the Contradictions of Preserving One’s Identity and a Yearning to Be Desired
Paula T, photo by Viviane Eng Paula T’s second single “Sugar Tits” (following “Canary”) begins with a bit of a statement of intention in a spoken word intro. But then the song with its …
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/04/paula-ts-hyperpop-single-sugar-tits-examines-the-contradictions-of-preserving-ones-identity-and-a-yearning-to-be-desired/
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Old Man of the Woods Conjures a Deep Sense of the Beautifully Otherworldly in the Looped Vocals of “Edges of Pleasure”
Old Man of the Woods, photo by Ian Lowell Old Man of the Woods is the project of Miranda Elliott. The songwriter, producer and singer has an album called Cape Perpetua due out March 10, 2026. But f…
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Trio Pussit’s Live Performance of “Vermo” is a Churning and Inspired Headlong Exercise in Improvised Noise Rock Funk
Trio Pussit released its latest album NPC EXODUS LIVE via Ototomy Records on December 5, 2025. The album captures the improvisational elements of a live set recorded at Lepakkomies bar in Helsinki,…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/03/trio-pussits-live-performance-of-vermo-is-a-churning-and-inspired-headlong-exercise-in-improvised-noise-rock-funk/
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Taroug Reflects on Early Childhood Memories of Tunisia on Ambient Art Pop Single “1995”
Taroug, photo by Jacek M. Wesolowski Taroug will releases his new album Chott on March 27, 2026 via Denovali. The album’s ten tracks explore personal history and identity through blending tradition…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/03/taroug-reflects-on-early-childhood-memories-of-tunisia-on-ambient-art-pop-single-1995/
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Erik Hall’s Reimagining of Charlemagne Palestine’s “Strumming Music” Highlights Its Minimalist/Maximalist Tonal and Rhythmic Flourishes as Sonic Texture
Erik Hall, photo courtesy the artist Erik Hall released his new album Solo Three on January 23, 2026 via Western Vinyl. The record features the composer and multi-instrumentalist’s reimagining/rewo…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/02/erik-halls-reimagining-of-charlemagne-palestines-strumming-music-highlights-its-minimalist-maximalist-tonal-and-rhythmic-flourishes-as-sonic-texture/
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Forever Factory’s Moody Synthpop Single “Absence” is a Song About the Complexities of Romantic Devotion
Forever Factory, photo courtesy the artist Forever Factory is set to release the EP Violence Is Everywhere But Not Here in March 2026. Ahead of that the project offers “Absence.” The subdued, melod…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/02/02/forever-factorys-moody-synthpop-single-absence-is-a-song-about-the-complexities-of-romantic-devotion/
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Goth Disco’s Driving Rhythms and Atmospheric Melodies on “Chemical Rush” Highlight Its Themes of Navigating the Perils of Club Culture
Goth Disco, photo courtesy the artist Goth Disco seems like an appropriate project name in the music heard in “Chemical Rush.” The song pairs dance beats with a distinctive and driving bass line as…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/28/goth-discos-driving-rhythms-and-atmospheric-melodies-on-chemical-rush-highlight-its-themes-of-navigating-the-perils-of-club-culture/
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Your Tired Friend’s Sultry Downtempo Single “Angel” Evokes a Yearning For What Brings a Colorful Spark to One’s Life
Your Tired Friend, photo courtesy the artists Your Tired Friend seems to have delved into some deep and dark corners of musical inspirations and of the psyche in the writing and refining of “Angel.…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/28/your-tired-friends-sultry-downtempo-single-angel-evokes-a-yearning-for-what-brings-a-colorful-spark-to-ones-life/
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Poor Bambi’s Triumphant “Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning” Celebrates the Inevitable Collapse of Late Capitalism
Poor Bambi, photo courtesy the artists The title of Poor Bambi’s “Skyscrapers Soaring, Yet We’re Drowning” is a statement in itself. The menacing tone of the song has an element of triumph in it as…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/27/poor-bambis-triumphant-skyscrapers-soaring-yet-were-drowning-celebrates-the-inevitable-collapse-of-late-capitalism/
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Arts Fishing Club Rebels Against the Mechanization of Our Humanity on Rock and Roll Single “Some Kind of Dangerous”
Arts Fishing Club, photo courtesy the artists “Some Kind of Dangerous” finds Arts Fishing Club in a more boogie rock mode but not in the way that feels like a retro 70s rock mode so much as embraci…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/27/arts-fishing-club-rebels-against-the-mechanization-of-our-humanity-on-rock-and-roll-single-some-kind-of-dangerous/
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MAKEUP Breathes Otherworldly and Fantastical Melodies Into the Ethereal Synthpop of “Finger Driver”
MAKEUP, photo courtesy the artist The swirls of ethereal harmonics and melodies in the hazy synths of MAKEUP’s “Finger Driver” pair well with a background of icy tones and a spare electronic beat. …
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/27/makeup-breathes-otherworldly-and-fantastical-melodies-into-the-ethereal-synthpop-of-finger-driver/
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The Notwist Brings a Fragile Jangle Pop Delicacy to Lovers’ Heartbreaking “How the Story Ends”
The Notwist, photo courtesy the artists The Notwist’s new album News From Planet Zombie is out March 13, 2026 via Morr Music on LP, CD and digitally. But now you can hear a bit of what’s on offer w…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/27/the-notwist-brings-a-fragile-jangle-pop-delicacy-to-lovers-heartbreaking-how-the-story-ends/
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New Wolves Reconciles the Contradiction of Being Comfortable in Ones Restlessness in the Downtempo Psychedelic Pop of “Sleep It Back”
New Wolves, photo courtesy the artists New Wolves return with the more downtempo pop of “Sleep It Back.” Its languid pace and the subdued but slightly haunting tone of the vocals seem to be set bac…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/26/new-wolves-reconciles-the-contradiction-of-being-comfortable-in-ones-restlessness-in-the-downtempo-psychedelic-pop-of-sleep-it-back/
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Dream Pop Single “moonlight” by sydastry and Its Warmly Ethereal Melodies Brings Clarify to Uncomfortable Thoughts
sydastry, photo courtesy the artist An early morning, dreamlike energy courses through sydastry’s “moonlight.” The songwriter’s vocal style shifts easily from singing to more spoken word passages t…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/26/dream-pop-single-moonlight-by-sydastry-and-its-warmly-ethereal-melodies-brings-clarify-to-uncomfortable-thoughts/
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Pocket Of Lollipop’s “Be Your Own Detective” is an Art Pop Song Crafted From the Wonderful Weirdness of Dream Logic
Pocket Of Lollipops, photo courtesy the artists Pocket Of Lollipop’s enigmatically titled EP Number 2990 (out January 11, 2026) ends with the deliciously unusual track “Be Your Own Detective.” It s…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/25/pocket-of-lollipops-be-your-own-detective-is-an-art-pop-song-crafted-from-the-wonderful-weirdness-of-dream-logic/
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Mary Ocher’s “The Dance” From Forthcoming Album Weimar is a Song Mourning the Specter of Modern Fascism
Mary Ocher, photo courtesy the artist Ahead of the March 13, 2026 release of her new album Weimar, Mary Ocher offers a peek into what we’re in for with the video for the single “The Dance.” Stylist…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/24/mary-ochers-the-dance-from-forthcoming-album-weimar-is-a-song-mourning-the-specter-of-modern-fascism/
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Pullman’s “Bray” is a Cinematic, Uplifting and Gently Urgent Flow of Invigorating Tonal Textures
Pullman, photo courtesy the artists Pullman released its new album III via Western Vinyl on January 9, 2026 (vinyl, digital download, streaming). The group comprised of Ken Brown (Tortoise/Directio…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/23/pullmans-bray-is-a-cinematic-uplifting-and-gently-urgent-flow-of-invigorating-tonal-textures/
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Silver Liz’s Trip-Hop Glitch Pop Single “Trixie’s Crying” is an Affectionate and Playful Song About Helping to Uplift a Struggling Friend
Silver Liz, photo courtesy the artists Silver Liz’s third album appropriate titled III comes out January 30, 2026 (very limited edition vinyl, digital download and streaming) and its string of sing…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/23/silver-lizs-trip-hop-glitch-pop-single-trixies-crying-is-an-affectionate-and-playful-song-about-helping-to-uplift-a-struggling-friend/
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La LEURENTOP’s Percussion-Driven Avant-Pop Single “The Darkness” is a Song About Embracing the Shadow Side of Ourselves to Come Into Our True Bloom
La LEURENTOP, photo courtesy the artist La LEURENTOP uses a spare, tribal drum pattern to establish a rooted rhythm for “The Darkness.” The song feels and sounds like a personal ritual, a repeating…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/20/la-leurentops-percussion-driven-avant-pop-single-the-darkness-is-a-song-about-embracing-the-shadow-side-of-ourselves-to-come-into-our-true-bloom/
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Chris Canipe Notes the Absurd Elements of Societal Collapse While Mourning the Destruction on Jangle Pop Single “Barely Stitched”
Chris Canipe and band, photo courtesy the artist Chris Canipe has penned a song to encompass the state of the American body politic at this moment. “Barely Stitched” lists examples of the crassness…
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Sasha & The Bear Create a Space to Lean Into One’s Feelings of Emotional Abandonment on Downtempo Dream Pop Single “Peaches”
Sasha & The Bear, photo courtesy the artists Sasha & The Bear display a command of mood and pace on “Peaches.” The warm and intimate vocals are reflective and soulfully melancholic are fram…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/17/sasha-the-bear-create-a-space-to-lean-into-ones-feelings-of-emotional-abandonment-on-downtempo-dream-pop-single-peaches/
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Next epidoe of Queen City Sounds Podcast is my interview with Ravish Momin of Turning Jewels Into Water. They play The Bug Theater on 1/24/26.
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Queen City Sounds Podcast S5E42: Turning Jewels Into Water
Turning Jewels Into Water, photo by Ed Marshall Turning Jewels Into Water is a project with composer/percussionist/turntablist Val Jeanty and percussionist/composer/electronic musician Ravish Momin…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/15/queen-city-sounds-podcast-s5e42-turning-jewels-into-water/
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New episode of Queen City Sounds Podcast with Lily Conrad aka babybaby4ever. Her album release show is 2/7/26 at Hi-Dive.
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Queen City Sounds Podcast S5E41: babybaby4ever
babybaby4ever, photo by LK Konkoli Over the last handful of years discerning fans of synth pop in Denver that have been fortunate enough to witness a babybaby4ever show have an artist worthy of her…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/13/queen-city-sounds-podcast-s5e41-babybaby4ever/
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Wishing Well Divers’ “Water Magic” is an IDM Psychedelic Ambient Jazz Trek Into a State of Inner Calm
Wishing Well Diverse, photo by Steven Mizener “Water Magic” from the new Wishing Well Divers album home sick home (released January 8, 2026) immediately launches into an eclectic stream of interwea…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/12/wishing-well-divers-water-magic-is-an-idm-psychedelic-ambient-jazz-trek-into-a-state-of-inner-calm/
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Best Shows in Denver January 2026
Cherished celebrates the release of its self-titled debut LP at Hi-Dive on 1/22/26 Angel Band, photo by Tom Murphy Friday | 01.02What: Angel Band w/Ryan Wong, Fishlegs, Elaine and NimonaWhen: 7Wher…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/01/best-shows-in-denver-january-2026/
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Sara Diana’s Lushly Rendered “Is That Blood?” is a Dark Dream Pop Song About Passion and Trust
Sara Diana, photo courtesy the artist “Is That Blood?” begins with a spare but urgent piano line before Sara Diana’s strong and soulful vocals come in with a brooding backdrop of cycling low end an…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/06/sara-dianas-lushly-rendered-is-that-blood-is-a-dark-dream-pop-song-about-passion-and-trust/
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First Day of Spring’s Art Rock Post-Punk Single “PARTYZEIT!” is a Song About Facing One’s Fears and Personal Failings With Integrity and Creativity
First Day of Spring, photo courtesy the artist First Day of Spring on its driving and eclectic single “PARTYZEIT!” sounds a little like Happy Mondays if that band was inspired more by Krautrock. Bu…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/06/first-day-of-springs-art-rock-post-punk-single-partyzeit-is-a-song-about-facing-ones-fears-and-personal-failings-with-integrity-and-creativity/
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Jupe Jupe’s Passionate Post-Punk Single “Cane” is a Call to Embracing One’s Vulnerability as a Path to Self-Liberation
Jupe Jupe, photo courtesy the artists Jupe Jupe is set to release its new album King of Sorrows on February 7, 2026 on vinyl, digital download and streaming. Ahead of that event the Seattle-based p…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/05/jupe-jupes-passionate-post-punk-single-cane-is-a-call-to-embracing-ones-vulnerability-as-a-path-to-self-liberation/
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Best Shows in Denver January 2026
Cherished celebrates the release of its self-titled debut LP at Hi-Dive on 1/22/26 Angel Band, photo by Tom Murphy Friday | 01.02What: Angel Band w/Ryan Wong, Fishlegs, Elaine and NimonaWhen: 7Wher…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/01/best-shows-in-denver-january-2026/
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DOMUS Conjure Feelings of Cosmic Uncertainty on Ambient IDM Single “Unavoidable Cycles”
DOMUS, photo courtesy the artists Thobias Eidevald and Henrik Sunbring of DOMUS are not utility members of Sinoia Caves but the beautifully saturated synth tone on “Unavoidable Cycles” has a simila…
https://queencitysounds.org/2026/01/01/domus-conjure-feelings-of-cosmic-uncertainty-on-ambient-idm-single-unavoidable-cycles/
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“I will eternally miss you when the abyss finally disintegrates me” by the fear of death and the end of time is a Gutting Depiction of the Last Days of Humanity
“I will eternally miss you when the abyss finally disintegrates me” by the fear of death and the end of time is in fact not a song by an early 2000s emocore band nor is it post-rock. The sentence o…
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SloNewsLife’s Lo-Fi Indiepop Single “Ansible” is a Tender Recollection of Loss and Connection With Memories of Family
SloNewsLife, image courtesy the artist The title track of SloNewsLife’s September 13, 2025 EP ansible has a fragile and lo-fi quality that sounds refreshing in an era of excessive production and wh…
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Variety Hour’s Electro-Post-Punk Pop Single “I’m On Fire” is the Sound of Someone Who Has Chosen to Break With a Stifling Status Quo
Variety Hour, photo courtesy the artists “I’m On Fire” by Variety Hour sounds on the surface like a moody indie rock song with a minimal rhythm guitar riff at the beginning of the song. But as it a…
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GUMDROP Subverts the Process of Keeping Up With Beauty Standards in Late Stage Capitalism on New Wave Hyperpop Single “EYE CANDY”
GUMDROP, photo courtesy the artists GUMDROP’s winning blend of 80s New Wave and hyperpop is fully realized on the “EYE CANDY” single. Warping and lingering guitar riffs drip like the confections th…
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