Stray the Course is the only pop punk band in recorded history to feature two guitarists and lead singers with 0 tattoos or piercings. Emerging from a garage in Denver, their sound is reminiscent of early 2000s pop punk but with a modern twist. Combining shreddy lead lines, unrelenting energy, heavy chords, and gut-wrenching brutally honest lyrics, they check almost every pop punk box. Except they still haven't written a song about how much they hate their hometowns.

Spliff Tank delivers a fast blend of garage rock, new wave melodies and psych-punk. The group has been a passionate integrant of the Fort Collins music scene since 2018 and has shared the stage with the likes of Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute), Elephant Stone, and Teenage Bottlerocket. Spliff Tank delivers a dynamic set of songs best heard and felt live. Stream their new EP, Locked In, out now. 

Denver punk trio Slap Happy has taken those halcyon vibes of 90’s pop-punk and distilled, warped, and mutated them for the present. On their 2021 debut, Prophylactic Shock, the group matures from their earlier EP’s and Singles into a tight, driving wall of sound, punctuated by vocalist and guitarist Luke Slouka’s growls, drummer Mack Millar’s precision hits, and bassist Andrew Larson’s distorted, hammering bass lines. Tracks such as “Kingsley Manor” invoke nostalgic themes of leaving home, mixed with doo-wop style vocals and driving power chords.

Ruthless Ginsburg is fuelled by frustration channelled into song. We have found ourselves entrenched in a reality in which our freedoms and human rights are challenged. From destruction of ecosystems, to bigotry, to financial inequity, the very fate of humanity and the planet hangs precariously in the balance. In the midst of chaos and evil, voices of justice, rage, and a little silliness are needed to buoy the sinking ship, to create community, to call us to both march for a cause and dance for joy. The time has come…to be Ruthless!

For ten years, Plasma Canvas has been a force to be reckoned with in the Colorado punk scene. Through success and failure, breakup and re-formation, punk royalty and pariah status, the duo at the core of it all - Evalyn Flowers and Ren Ash - have planted their flag as the "loudest, gayest band in the world." 

Known for their relentless energy blending ridiculous comedic lyrics and catchy music at a frenetic pace, Nub is a wild three-piece punk band sure to tantalize you into dancing with massive riffs and funky licks. We take weird seriously. Based in Foco, we would be ecstatic to play the next FoCoMX.

I am a guitarist/singer/songwriter/keyboardist and native of Detroit, Michigan, currently living in the awesome city of Fort Collins, Colorado. Music is a way to convey what’s in someone’s heart, soul and emotions. I write a lot about what I see in the World and my life’s experiences. My music style is a blend of: Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave, Ska Punk, Pop Punk, Rock, Indie... call it what you will, I just write what’s in my heart at that time.

Joe Suburb is an old school, punk rock revival band. Forming in 2017, they feature former members of Four O'clock Friday, House of Suffering, pressbox and Power Blazer. With an attention to energy and fun, Joe Suburb has managed to become one of Northern Colorado's foremost acts in their genre. Even winning the top spot on Taste of Fort Collins 2021. Vocals and lead guitar are handled by Jacob McGee. Rhythm guitar by Paul Hundertmark. Bass guitar by Paul Lindquist. And Jared Foster on drumming detail. If you're a fan of the Ramones, Joe Suburb will be right up your alley!

Northern Colorado’s favorite four piece middle aged adult contemporary post hardcore group. Rats and Snakes and Safe and Sound EP's available on all streaming services. Going back into the studio in 2026 for a fall release.

Bad Roommates - we are a punk rock band from NoCo, Colorado. Based in Fort Collins and formed in 2018. We are a highly energetic band that brings “fun” back to punk rock/rock music. We are a unique group of musicians. Our sound spans from gritty electric energy, to fast-paced power with songs that tell a story or message. We also have a little mixture of old-school punk rock, combined with some new ideas to make our stand-alone sound. Most importantly at our core, we are united by our nerd ties that give us a fun & corkyness that we bring to our music and the stage.