Colorado Scene Spotlight: February 2024
This month’s featured artists include: Tiny Tomboy, Boot Gun, Sorry Sweetheart, and even more!
The purpose of this series is to spotlight some bands and artists that are currently on top of their game it in the Colorado music scene, whether by releasing new music, playing consistent shows, or just overall being great people to know and listen to! There's so much talent to go around and not enough recognition, so this is just one way to shed some light on the incredibly talented acts that grace the stages throughout the Rocky Mountain region. There is also a Spotify Playlist every month with the featured bands and artists to accompany these lists, so that you can give them a listen for yourself! Without further ado, let's jump right into the February edition for 2024!
Tiny Tomboy
Tiny Tomboy (Photo Credit: Chloe Barkley)
For fans of: Snail Mail, boygenius, Alvvays
The newest artist on our roster, Tiny Tomboy deserves all the hype and if this is your first introduction to them, well then you’ve been missing out all this time! Combining the melodies of Indie Rock with a hard-hitting aggressiveness in their music, Tiny Tomboy can be seen playing a multitude of local live events, from DIY punk shows to Indie showcases. Tiny Tomboy’s sound has been a revolutionary one on the Denver scene and they continue to grow their following with every new audience that experiences them.
You can check out Tiny Tomboy live for yourself on February 24th when they play at the Seventh Circle Music Collective to celebrate the release of their new single “Dead Dog” - which releases February 23rd via Mean World Records.
Boot Gun
Boot Gun
For fans of: Night Beats, Wolfmother, Whiskey Myers
Bringing a new fusion of country and rock n’ roll known as “ya’llternative” to the masses, Boot Gun deliver heavy hitting grooves to your ears and vibrations to get your body moving. If you need a band to get down and dirty with, then Boot Gun is the perfect fit for you. Not only are their songs catchy and driving, but they know how to party and will get you dancing from start to finish.
You can get on dancing with them on February 24th for the release of their new album “One For The Willing” - when they celebrate with High Street Joggers Club and Moonlight Bloom at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox!
Sorry Sweetheart
Sorry Sweetheart
For fans of: Streetlight Manifesto, The Interrupters, Goldfinger
Perhaps one of Denver’s most notable Ska bands, Sorry Sweetheart brings you legendary party anthems and are destined to bring the energy wherever they play. Besides just being an overall good time, Sorry Sweetheart have technical, fast-paced ska songs that also have an “easy core” element to some of them - combining breakdowns with the energetic sounds of the genre. Sorry Sweetheart have established themselves as one of Denver’s staple bands to see live and they’re not going anywhere, anytime soon.
You can see Sorry Sweetheart live for yourself on February 27th at the Seventh Circle Music Collective in Denver, and make sure to follow them on social media to get all of the latest updates regarding their shows and music.
The Munsens
The Munsens (Photo Credit: Kate Goodwin)
For fans of: Death, Morbid Angel, High On Fire
By far one of the heaviest bands on the scene, The Munsens have been shattering skulls since 2009; ever since their relocation to Denver from Asbury Park, New Jersey. Bringing heavy riffage and thunderous drum beats to eardrums everywhere, The Munsens are a force to be reckoned with and they continue to demonstrate to Heavy Metal fans all over Colorado why they’re at the top of their game. After the release of their album “Unhanded” back in 2019, The Munsens went on to play a number of high profile shows followed by the release of their newest single, “Sacred Ivory” in 2023 - which you can stream down below.
Destiny Bond
Destiny Bond (Photo Credit: Jacki Vitetta)
For fans of: Scowl, Minor Threat, Gel
If there’s one band out there that can perfectly encapsulate Denver’s hardcore scene, it’s Destiny Bond. The hardcore scene in Denver is what some would call criminally underrated, but thanks to bands like Destiny Bond, it’s starting to finally get the recognition it deserves. With hard, thrashing beats and driving riffs throughout all of their songs, Destiny Bond brings the heat, both within their live shows and on their recordings. They have a sheer raw energy to them that is hard to match and that very few other acts possess, so this seems to be just the beginning for Destiny Bond.
Catch them on tour with other hardcore acts SPY, Jivebomb, and Combust in May 2024 - and keep an eye out as they are always announcing new shows and staying active!
