Holy hot damn! Colorado's local music scene is "killing it" as Managing Editor, Castro loves to say. Ivory Circle has come full circle with their latest release, "Faces and Colors". It mimics their signature tempo from their first EP, with the bass drum echoing the beating hearts of lost lovers in the background, but seemingly more mature. Connie, Ivory Circle's lead singer lays her vocal cords out on the table and holds nothing back as she fearlessly belts out the anthem of scorned lovers. If this song is any indication of what's to come when their album debuts this April, then lets just say we're going to have to come up with a better synonym for "killing it". Plus, the music video is SO well done. You can tell that they are very serious about their art and aren't going to stop until they make it. Whatever that means. Give it a listen and stay connected for their album drop later on in the Spring!
Locals Only | Breach & Bellow Timelapse Music Video, "The Sun Will Rise"
This weeks Local's Only feature is not only a beautiful visual tribute to the state, but also a awesome showcase of our state's musical talent. Jesse Spencer is a drummer who's performed in many different groups throughout Denver's music scene over the years: The Wild After, Leash of Foxes, Ivory Circle, but recently he's released his first full-length solo record the moniker Breach & Bellow. Mr. Spencer hopped in his Jeep this past November for twelve days to explore the landscape of Colorado and all the magic it has to offer. The result of Jesse's adventure has culminated in a beautiful time-lapse video for the album's second single, "The Sun Will Rise". Featuring backing vocals from Ivory Circle front-woman Connie Hong, this video is not only a dynamic visual of the Rocky Mountains one does not usually see, but also is super cool introduction to one of Denver's newest groups. There are no dates booked to see Breach & Bellow live as of now, but check out the stunning video below and let us know what you think!
Hometown For The Holidays | A Hometown Christmas Carol
This past Saturday marked the 2014 Hometown For the Holidays competition, a show which led to local newcomers AMZY taking home both the crowd favorite award of the night as well as the top prize of taking 1st in the music surveys, winning them time at the Blasting Room, and the opportunity to open next year's Not So Silent Night.
The contest itself might be over, but this year showcased a delightful new level of camaraderie between the competing bands than we've ever seen before. Although there was less "#DenverBandBeef" than we've come to expect (and love) from this competition, we did get one big band medley out of it, and it's this fabulous rendition of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" that the boys from Filthy T put together with fellow competitors Amzy, DeDoz, Rumours Follow and Ivory Circle. Just in time for Christmas, you can throw this awesome local cover onto your holiday party playlist and just wait for friends to ask you who it is. Mad props to Filthy T for putting this all together, and consider this your "happy holidays" from your Ultra5280 family to yours.