Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman

New Monsoon's a Jam Band Only By Associationnew

When you talk with a jam band member, you expect to hear certain things. The list includes, but is not limited to, the terms "organic," "magical" and "special."

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 01-22-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: New Monsoon

Remember Motley Crue? Poison? Ratt?new

The members of EndeverafteR purposefully hope to ring in a "new" era for music -- by offering up some that's actually quite familiar.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 01-15-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: EndeverafteR, Kiss or Kill

OneRepublic Hits and Missesnew

The group has crafted an album that, more than likely, has no fewer than three radio-friendly hits on it. In fact, the group crafted an album of songs that are all payoff and hook.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 12-18-2007 | Reviews

Tags: Dreaming Out Loud, OneRepublic

Who the Hell is OneRepublic?new

The balladeering pop-rockers, who currently call Los Angeles home, are everywhere these days -- on television, radio and probably your iPod, too, thanks to the success of their hit single "Apologize" and their newly released debut album, Dreaming Out Loud.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 12-18-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Dreaming Out Loud, OneRepublic

Schoolyard Heroes Run with the Devilnew

If you're gullible, you might classify the four members of Schoolyard Heroes as devout devil-worshippers.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 11-20-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Schoolyard Heroes

ytcracker on Nerdcore's Beefsnew

Bryce Case Jr., aka rapper ytcracker, on his hacker past and his beef with MC Chris.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 10-23-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: ytcracker

Monolith Festival Plans For Morenew

The inaugural Monolith might not have a brand name like its rival fests ... but look at the lineup.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 09-18-2007 | Concerts

Tags: Monolith Festival, concerts

Colorado Springs Hip-hop Scene Struggles with Policenew

Artists, promoters and club owners deal with a wave of bad publicity after two murders and a CSPD statement to local media outlets, expressing worry over the local hip-hop nights taking place at downtown bars and nightclubs.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pete Freedman | 09-04-2007 | Music