Though new to the Fort Collins music scene, Former Empires brings a deep knowledge to their music. Choosing to focus on simplicity over complication, dynamics over complexity, the band has formed a sound that is, within the songs, emotional, explosive, and surprising. The trio includes drummer Dan Butcher, who has been in and around Fort Collins music for decades; bassist Andrew Berg, whose technological spirit and ability to embrace the groove help define the music; and guitarist/singer Dan Marx, a veteran of the Washington DC music scene, who provides words, texture, and imagery.

noise rock out of fort collins 

bring earplugs 

Glitter Porn is a 4 piece new-wave/alt-rock/glam rock/something band from Colorado Springs, CO. Drawing our inspirations from things like Talking Heads, burlesque, and Universal monster movies, we value campiness as an art form, rather than something to always be laughed at. So we try to be as dramatic as possible while onstage. We always dress up, and often times encourage our fans to dress up too with various themes! From kaiju to clowns to cryptids.

Borrowed Feathers is a 6-piece band hailing from Denver, CO, whose sound blends elements of Psychedelia, Blues, Indie & Americana music. They aim to recreate the sonic feel of the past while adding their modern take. Face-scrunching guitar solos and bluesy harmonica tones are a staple of their sound. The band has quickly created waves in the local scene with their groovy feel, head-banging solos & captivating vocals on every stage they stand on. With an ever-growing fanbase, Borrowed Feathers stands to push the musical envelope in the Colorado landscape and beyond.

Brūha is a latino fronted band out of Denver Colorado, Brūha takes inspiration from the surf punk scene of southern California, 60s psychedelia, and soft modern indie to create a  refreshing and recognizable sound that has made its name for itself in the Denver Music Scene. lead by Fabian Guerrero, Nicolas Guerrero, Maxim Guerrero, Christian Olsen

Hot Day Sugar Mouth is relatively new to the FoCo music scene, having formed in 2022 through many jam sessions in Anna Philippe’s (vocals, guitar, lyricist) living room. What started out as casual living room music-making with friends eventually transformed into intimate songwriting collaborations with Sam Miller (drums) and Yu-Hsin Chang (keys). Backyard shows for friends and family progressed to local shows across Fort Collins, including The Aggie, The Coast, and The Neighbor.

A dark, ethereal experience. Embrace our darkness 

A group of hard rockin' hood rats just tryin to share their music with the world. The 86'D banded in September 2018 just outside of Greeley, CO and hasn't skipped a beat since. Steering clear of any particular genre, The 86'd only wants to put out good music, whatever the "genre" may be. Current influences include the likes of Led Zeppelin,Whiskey Meyers, AC/DC and Blink-182. A mixture of influences will always be heard through their song writing. 

"We Review Music" reviewed J.Carmone's Volume 4, saying:

"Recorded entirely in his bedroom from September to December of 2023, "Volume 4" is a testament to J.Carmone's dedication to his craft. Armed with little more than a guitar, bass, drums, keys, and his own powerful vocals, J.Carmone crafts a sound that is as bold as it is authentic. Each instrument resonates with a raw energy that captures the essence of DIY rock at its finest.

We are Philia, a three piece aalternative rock band coming out of Loveland Colorado. We mash together our different music tastes and styles to bring you rock you've never heard before. Give us a listen!