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1 week ago | 
decibelmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
Divide and Dissolve, the sonic architects of powerful, instrumental narratives, are poised to unveil their latest creation, Insatiable, on April 18 via Bella Union. This album is a milestone for the band, introducing the potent element of Takiaya Reed’s vocals. Regarding their single from the record, “Grief,” she says, “I felt like I was just trying to access a different part of myself, and also I’m a multi-instrumentalist, and the voice is another instrument.
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1 week ago | 
decibelmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
Experimental Italian band SVNTH are sharing their new record, Pink Noise Youth, with us before the rest of the world. It drops officially on April 18 via These Hands Melt Records. Check out the experimental, out-of-the-box blend of influences below.
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1 week ago | 
outfrontmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
The Pearl, a vibrant and increasingly popular queer bar previously called Pearl Divers and located inside local Denver staple Your Mom’s House, has recently made a significant move, taking over the revered space formerly known as The Mercury Cafe. While the initial partnership held promise and excitement, the relationship ultimately soured, leading to a difficult departure. When The Pearl first began operating at Your Mom’s House, the atmosphere was one of optimism and collaboration.
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1 week ago | 
newnoisemagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
LA-based psych-rock outfit Blackwater Holylight have unveiled their latest offering, the EP titled If You Only Knew, out now via Suicide Squeeze Records. A collection of songs born from varied recording sessions and collaborative spirit, the EP serves as a poignant glimpse into the band’s evolving sound and their deep connection to the human experience. At the heart of this release is bassist and vocalist Sunny Faris, who offers insight into the EP’s creation and the band’s journey.
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2 weeks ago | 
decibelmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
Rimouski, Quebec space-themed, orchestral metal band Vortex are dropping their concept EP Alien Realms tomorrow. Before it gets released everywhere, you can stream it here. The cosmic horror-themed album features a lot of melody and orchestral elements paired with aggressive riffing and straightforward metal. Like their previous two records, the album is all about venturing into space and searching for life beyond our planet.
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3 weeks ago | 
outfrontmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
Denver’s Brutal Poodle has carved out a unique niche, blending the city’s vibrant metal scene with inventive, pun-laden food specials. Their latest creation, the “MacSuggah,” a mac and cheese tribute to the legendary Swedish metal band Meshuggah, is a testament to this fusion. The special is in honor of Meshuggah playing Denver this Friday alongside Cannibal Corpse and Carcass.
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3 weeks ago | 
outfrontmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
Dive into spring with the world of conscientious cannabis, cannabis that gives back and supports the work of marginalized communities. We are thrilled to have RuPaul’s Drag Race star Kim Chi on the cover in all her glory, as well as some other great articles and cannabis reviews. Happy smoking stoners! Addison Herron-Wheeler Addison Herron-Wheeler is OUT FRONT's co-publisher and editor-in-chief and friend to dogs everywhere.
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3 weeks ago | 
outfrontmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
After a challenging departure from their previous venue inside Colorado bar Your Mom’s House, The Pearl, a beloved queer space formerly known as Pearl Divers, is embarking on an exciting new chapter at the historic Mercury Cafe in Denver. This move represents not only a change of location but also a renewed sense of hope and the opportunity to cultivate a space that fully aligns with their vision of inclusivity, community, and growth.
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4 weeks ago | 
newnoisemagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
New Zealand metal band, Alien Weaponry, known for their unique blend of thrash metal and Māori culture, are back with a powerful new album, Te Rā, out March 28 via Napalm Records. This album marks a significant step forward for the band both musically and thematically, as they delve deeper into their heritage and address pressing global issues.
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4 weeks ago | 
decibelmagazine.com | Addison Herron-Wheeler
Portland, Oregon band These Cursed Hands just dropped a video for “Perihelion” from their latest EP, Intelligent (RE)Design, released November of last year. Check it out below. The band fuse black, progressive, core, death, and thrash metal elements, and, on their latest album, tell the story of “divine beings who, weary of humanity’s existence, engineer a cybernetic fungal evolution through possessive spores.” Inspired by religion and science fiction, they keep it weird on the record.
