WASTED ENERGY
Blog on all things music. From local show reviews, to crusty opinion pieces, to interviews with the artists. We also highlight historical content from our old newsletters and zines such as Local Anesthetic and Waste Paper from the 80s and 90s.
News
DIY legends tackle AI slop at Ghost Canyon
Ghost Canyon, Denver’s premiere DIY experimental music fest, recently concluded its 4th year haunting the streets of South Broadway. This year, the festivities kicked...
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Third Saturdays on 13th kicks off
13th Ave, where Wax Trax has been selling records since 1978, has a special place in our hearts. Customers often share their 13th Ave...
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The hallway era at Stanley Marketplace is over
Why our Aurora grand opening will make you skip your Saturday plans Before we use comically large scissors to cut the red ribbon this...
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Reviews
Swords. Sorcery. Sick riffs: Castle Rat at the Ogden
Castle Rat is part of the recent revival of 1980s pulp fantasy aesthetics. The band’s members lovingly drape themselves in the nostalgic and campy...
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On the fringes of Insane Clown Posse
“This must be your first time,” the tall Juggalette yelled, tugging at the sleeve of the now-sticky trash bag I’d improvised into a poncho...
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The Plantasia Festival Experience
Earlier this month I was lucky enough to be able to attend Day One of the annual “Plantasia” festival at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory....
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