First Look: Babelord "Feels" Video

March 28, 2019

Just who is Babelord?

We are still trying to figure that out. All we know is we received this transmission via our 8 track fax machine and wanted to share with our fellow earthlings.

2.5 million light years away, within the 528th quadrant, beyond the ninth quasar within the Andromeda galaxy lies the planet of Galactar; home of the Galactans. The Galactans are a peaceful and highly advanced humanoid race; well versed in the arts, sciences and intergalactic love...

In Galactic year 420.69, a young Galactan by the name of Babelord was sent to the planet Earth with an impossible mission; to educate humans in the ways of infinite, unconditional, intergalactic love. With no feasible way to communicate effectively with the primitive humans, and armed only with the sounds of music and a few friends she has made along the way, Babelord and her comrades fight an uphill battle. Will she succeed, or will the spirit of humanity be erased from the universe FOREVER??????

Babelord and her Earthling friend Danny D.

First Listen: Slex Allen - "Shut Up"

March 27, 2019

We love when new music lands in our inbox, more importantly when heat arrives! The latest from Slex Allen is a bonafide party starter. The single “Shut Up” gives the same lyrical assaults we are used to hearing from OptycNerd with a slight twist. Check it out for yourself and don’t be afraid to show your Slexxy side.

First Look: Modern Leisure "Your Favorite Self" Lyric Video

March 26, 2019

We get our first look off the new lyric video for “Your Favorite Self” from Modern Leisure. The song is the opening track from Super Sad Rom-Com. We had a chance to review the album awhile back in July and has held its position in the office playlist since . The band has a few dates coming up an we highly suggest checking them out (see below).

Lost Lake - 4/5/19 - w/ Kyle Emerson, Anthony Ruptak

Hi-Dive - 5/4/19 - w/ Tyto Alba, Panther Martin

Hi-Dive - 5/21/19 w/ SEGO

Listen to Super Sad Rom-Com:

spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7svT1LN7MwTszaJJK2ivOl

soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-503753456

bandcamp: https://modernleisure.bandcamp.com/album/super-sad-rom-com

First Listen: Ishi - "Bring The Thunder" (Rome In Silver Remix)

March 19, 2019

We get our first look at the new remix for Bring The Thunder courtesy of Ishi today. The remix gives us hints of the sexiness of Prince mixed in with some upbeat galactic dance vibes that has us dancing non-stop. You can catch Ishi as he makes a stop here in Denver on March 22 at The Hi-Dive.

Thanks to the internet and specifically Soundcloud I met Rome in Silver by randomly hearing his music. I reached out and we had a mutual respect for each other's artistry. We started a long distance friendship & collaboration in which you are witnessing. He fell in love with this track and completed a sexy remix & the rest is history.

New Music Alert! Tyto Alba - "Oh Pride"

March 18, 2019

Our good friends from Tyto Alba have released their new single off their upcoming full-length album Suckers set to drop in May! The band has ben working hard on their new album and “Oh Pride” gives us a taste of what is to come. The band will be having a release party of May 4th this year at Hi-dive, stay tuned for more information on that.

The track utilizes its biggest strength by showcasing Steinway’s voice to capture the meaning of the song giving us a first hand look at the struggle between pride and uncertainty for what lies ahead.

First Listen: Whiskey Autumn-Monochrome Actress

March 18, 2019

Whiskey Autumn (Photo Credit: Sierra Voss)

Whiskey Autumn for the past couple of years has been flying under the radar in the Denver music scene and are finally garnering some much needed respect. On this track the band captures a much more dance friendly vibe playing to the strengths of Laut’s unique voice all while delivering production that will have us clapping in unison at their next performance which is on April 12th at Lost Lake.

Monochrome Actress” is the third single from Whiskey Autumn’s upcoming album, Modern Doubt. The first, “Birds That Flew,” premiered with 303 Magazine, followed by the premiere of “Let’s Go Sailing Instead” on CPR’s OpenAir. After a buzzworthy set at UMS 2018 and extensive touring throughout the Pacific Northwest and Midwest, Whiskey Autumn was named one of “13 Local Musicians to Watch Out For In 2019” by 303 Magazine.

Produced by band members Greg Laut and Jason Paton, “Monochrome Actress” is a dreamy electro pop tune which builds off the foundation of Whiskey Autumn’s previous EP, Ice Cream In The Sun. The song was mixed by Chris Scott (OptycNerd, Young The Giant) and mastered by Jim Wilson (David Byrne, Neko Case, The Yawpers). The track was written by frontman Greg Laut and features an old Hollywood film noir sample, dancey synth lines, jangly surf guitar, and falsetto vocals. The track juxtaposes classic Hollywood’s outward appearance of glitz and glamour with the grim realities of attempting to succeed within the entertainment industry.

Says Laut, “‘Monochrome Actress’ was written after watching a slew of classic films from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Movies have always been a great source of inspiration for me and it was fun to tap into an old Hollywood vibe for this song while meditating on the dark realities of showbiz.”