Best Ritika Janapati Podcasts (2025)

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Ria and Mia Return for the 2025-2026 School Year With a Mixed Bag of Summer Favorites 36:42

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KCSU Music Directors Ria Janapati and Mia Templien return to the station for their first podcast of the 2025-2026 school year! Although our music team was on break over the summer, their love of music never took a vacation; Listen as Ria and Mia break down their favorite songs, albums, and artists of the summer. With picks including but not limited…

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Austin, TX Band Grocery Bag Pens Nonsense Lyrics and Were Peer Pressured to Keep Their Last-Minute Name 15:48

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Hailing from Austin, Texas, Grocery Bag is a ragtag group consisting of Bella Martinez, Jimmy Mercado, Dillon Aitala, and Logan Kerman. Each member had a unique upbringing with music: Martinez played in bands or various genres, including a church band; Aitala picked up guitar in high school and kept at it after COVID-19 hit; Mercado's dad played dr…

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"We Were Made For This Show": Dynamic Duo Hot Boyz Opening for Soulja Boy, Making Music Completely Their Own 33:11

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"Hot Boyz" is a duo hip hop/rap group consisting of DvNeHppy and JG. DvNeHppy hails from southern Louisiana and JG from Denver, the two meeting when they "opened" for rapper Twista in 2022; Twista was a no show, so the two performed anyway and were dazzled by each other's sets. The two began collaborating not long after, even starting their own res…

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Franz Ferdinand and Telescreens rock Boulder Theatre to its core on April Fool’s Day 2:01

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https://kcsufm.com/2025/04/franz-ferdinand-and-telescreens-rock-boulder-theatre-to-its-core-on-april-fools-day/By KCSU

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FOOLS FEST '25: "Loud Was Always In Our Veins", Slag Praises the DIY Scene 10:44

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of…

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FOOLS FEST '25: Dry Ice May Not Play Their "Limp Biskit Nickelback-Core" Music as a Prank 10:13

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of…

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FOOLS FEST '25: College Kids Just Wanting To Play Music, Snow Day Knows Too Many Good Pranks 10:14

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of…

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FOOLS FEST '25: Choam Nomsky Knows Karate and Wants To Catch People in a Giant Mousetrap 5:53

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of…

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FOOLS FEST '25: "A Country Band Plumb Gone Wrong", Plastic Forearm Loves Kelly Clarkson and Yelling in Record Stores 7:56

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Fools Fest is KCSU's annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University's campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU's music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of…

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Are the Music Directors Oracles? Mia and Ria's Recent Spins and What They Got Right About The Grammys 29:39

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Happy Valentine's Day from the KCSU Music Directors! Mia and Ria break down their recent favorites in music, including trip hop bands like Massive, Portishead, and Wagon Christ, other artists like Blondie, FKA twigs, Leonard Cohen, and, of course, Talking Heads. The two then move on to the results of the 67th Grammy Awards, sharing their excitement…

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~The More You Know~: DJ-Athon Repeat Spins and Grammy Predictions, Mia and Ria's Infinite Music Knowledge 30:07

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Happy November from KCSU's Music Directors! For this podcast, Mia and Ria reflect about DJ-Athon, KCSU's biannual fundraiser, and which songs DJs were playing the most; some artists include Charli xcx, Magdalena Bay, Chappell Roan, Billy Joel, and A Tribe Called Quest. The two flex their music knowledge regarding the connection between Blondie and …

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Frayne Vibez Talks "Taking it Easy" and Provides the Vibez to KCSU 14:50

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Euan Peart, KCSU's Station Manager, got the opportunity to chat with R&B pop artist Frayne Vibez before his show at Washington's on Friday, October 18th as one of Lupe Fiasco's opening acts on his Samurai tour. In an interview focused on Vibez' career and experience as an young artist, the two talk about Frayne's musical inspirations, including Joj…

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Mia and Ria Bring You Spooky Music: Halloween Movie Soundtrack Classics, Eerie New Wave, and the Music Directors' First Podcast Together 29:45

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KCSU’s Music Directors Mia Templien and Ritika/Ria Janapati know good music. Whether it be 70s folk rock or experimental pop, Mia and Ria are in the crowd dancing along. Their podcast navigates their wide variety of taste and how music from decades past is still relevant today. Join them during their journey in the music department here at KCSU. Ha…

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Speed Run Interview with Sitting On Stacy, Alternative Rock Friends Since High School 12:28

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Currently on tour with Sublime and Rome, Sitting On Stacy hopped into KCSU's studio for an on-air interview with local music director Riley Hilbert.By KCSU

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"A Folk alt-j", Eli Waltz Pulls Inspiration from Traditional Chinese Music and Pens Meditative Lyrics 35:51

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On September 7th, music directors Mia Templien and Ritika Janapati interviewed itinerant artist Eli Waltz before his show at The Roxy on Broadway in Denver. Waltz discusses his life on the road as a solo artist and his inspirations for his music.By KCSU

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From Australia to Milwaukee, psychedelic rock and R&B bring danceability to KCSU 1:00:43

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The folk girls dominate this week’s Gems: Adrianne Lenker, to Lizzy McAlpine, and Maggie Rogers 56:50

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A Summer 24’ spins recap with Mia and Ria 1:00:00

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Medium Build, Bob Vylan, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Bidding Ado to the Music Directors 35:24

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Happy end of the school year! Jalen and Paris wrap up their time here at KCSU with an April recap.By KCSU

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A Devastating Month of February: Natalie Joachim, Mannequin P*ssy, Middle Satyr, The Last Dinner Party 29:36

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KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music tastes within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam wi…

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Amy Parsons Finds Her Energy as a Guest DJ on 90.5 KCSU 15:45

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Colorado State University President Amy Parsons is no stranger to music on campus, but going live on-air on CSU’s student-run radio station, 90.5 KCSU, is a first for the presidential bucket list. On Wednesday, March 6th, Parsons sat down with KCSU DJs Erin Fuller and Riley Hilbert to talk about her mission to bring live music back to CSU and take …

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THE GOBLIES: KCSU's Hot Takes About The 2024 Grammys 39:17

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The Grammys have come and gone, but the music directors aren't convinced that they covered everything. Join Jalen and Paris as they recap the 2023 year in music and give their "Goblies" to artists and bands they appreciated.By KCSU

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Megan Thee Stallion, SUPERB*TCH, glass beach, Courting, and a Sneak Peek into February 19:32

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The music directors wish you a happy new year! Catch up with the music released in January with Jalen and Paris, and stick around towards the end for a sneak peek of what they'll be doing in February.By KCSU

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Penelope Scott, Danny Brown, Jockstrap, Andre 3000, and Winding Down The Semester 31:23

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Some unique music dropped in November, and the music directors are in the know! Join Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby as they recount the month in music and close out the fall semester.By KCSU

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Hiromi, Sufjan Stevens, Sampha, Troye Sivan, and What The Music Directors Are Wearing For Halloween 28:04

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KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam wit…

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Earth Eater, Teezo Touchdown, Frankie and The Witch Fingers, Mitksi, and the Music Directors Black Country, New Road Concert Outing 27:16

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KCSU’s Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the links that bring the two together <3. Come hang out and jam wit…

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Gettin’ the Goose: A Preview of CSU’s Fall Concert Shenanigan 19:10

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KCSU’s programming director Laura Andrews sits down with members of the improvisational indie-groove band Goose ahead of their upcoming concert at Colorado State University on October 7th, 2023. The band talks about their hidden Fort Collins upbringings, their two sold-out Red Rocks Ampitheater shows on October 5th and 6th, their musical influences…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Basement Baby: From Crowd to Stage 10:06

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KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar. In this episode, Basement Baby tells a cryptic story about their name and how they want to spread their good vibes from th…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Clementine: If Weezer Was Good 11:57

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KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar. In this episode, Clementine talks how they came from the roof of the snack shack at Holiday Twin Drive-In to playing big g…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Bridge Renaissance: 9 Chord Wonders 12:45

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KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar. In this episode, Bridge Renaissance chats about their jazz/indie/funk fusion sound and their constant evolution as a band.…

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Battle of the Bands 2023 - Stil Runnin: Energetic Blues Metal or Psychedelic Jungle Rock? 8:12

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KCSU's Battle of the Bands is our annual local music festival that's hosted at CSU. Four bands face off and the audience gets to vote for who they liked best! The winners get a cash prize and a slot playing at CSU's Ramskellar. In this episode, Stil Runnin tells us about their journey from California to Colorado and their mixed up story (or stories…

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Hozier, Cautious Clay, Noname, and Getting To Know The New KCSU Music Directors 19:40

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KCSU's Music Directors Jalen Thompson and Paris Huckaby are the destination for eccentric and eclectic music taste within the CSU community. Their podcast maneuvers the world of music through their eyes, including new releases, pop culture, interviewing other music connoisseurs, and the link that brings the two together <3. Come hang out and jam wi…

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March Recap: Boygenius, "Daisy Jones and the Six", Morgan Wallen, "Swarm", and Drake Drama at Lollapalooza 33:29

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Music Directors Bridhid and Bailey recap music events, talking about their favorite albums, singles, and pop culture moments for the month of March.By KCSU

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An interview with Ben Mozer, owner of The Lyric 19:37

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Ben Mozar discusses the local film scene and how his support of local artists led to his creation of The Lyric, an independent movie theater in north Fort Collins. Interview by Sulaiman Akbar.By KCSU

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February Recap: Rebecca Black, Paramore, Ice Spice, The Grammys 24:51

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Brighid and Bailey recap music moments in the month of February-chatting about their top artists, albums, songs and their thoughts on the Grammys.By KCSU

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Pixie and the Partygrass Boys On Festivals, Skiing, and Utah Culture 33:18

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In this episode of the KCSU Music Podcast Bailey Liverman sits down with Utah based band Pixie and the Partygrass Boys to talk about their appearance in Steamboats Bluegrass festival WinterWonderGrass and more!By KCSU

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Nick Anderson of The Wrecks Talks Childhood Songwriting and More 20:08

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Follow KCSU's music team through an interview with The Wreck's lead singer and guitarist Nick Anderson.By KCSU

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Talking Shop with Odie Leigh 21:03

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KCSU's Bailey Liverman sits down with musical artists Odie Leigh to talk about everything from her recent tour to her musical beginnings.By KCSU

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SZA, Backseat Lovers, zzzahara, & More Dominate KCSU Charts 23:32

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"KCSU’s Weekly Gems Countdown” is hosted by the KCSU Music Directors and describes the top artists that your local 90.5 FM DJs are playing this week! This article is posted weekly on Sundays and discussed on their show “KCSU Weekly Gem Countdown” which airs every Monday from 12-1. During the show, you can learn more about each musician or band befo…

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Colorado Musician David Lawrence's Jazz Journey 35:40

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KCSU's Assistant Music Director Bailey Liverman sits down with jazz musician David Lawrence to talk shop about influences, new music, and more!By KCSU

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Cavetown Tops the Charts, While New Music Enters and Dominates 19:04

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"KCSU’s Weekly Gems Countdown” is hosted by the KCSU Music Directors and describes the top artists that your local 90.5 FM DJs are playing this week! This article is posted weekly on Sundays and discussed on their show “KCSU Weekly Gem Countdown” which airs every Monday from 12-1. During the show, you can learn more about each musician or band befo…

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KCSU's Music Directors Wrap up October with a Guest Review of the Halloween $uicideboy$ Concert 35:09

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KCSU's Baily Liverman and Brighid Bandel talk shop on music news in October with a guest appearance of Podcast Director Ben Haney! Album reviews, TikTok songs, and much more are covered in this episode of the music podcast!By KCSU

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Creature Canyon Spills Secrets About Their Tour Shenanigans, Favorite Music, and More 15:30

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KCSU Deejay Riley Hilbert sits down with San Diego band Creature Canyon for an exclusive interview following the release of their debut album "Remarks".By KCSU

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KCSU's Music Directors Talk September Concerts, Omar Apollo, and Much More 35:52

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Welcome to KCSU's new monthly segment of our Music Podcast the Monthly Wrap up! In this episode our music director's Bailey and Brigid go over their favorite singles, albums, music news, and much more!By KCSU

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Meet the Competitors Who Made KCSU's Battle of the Bands 30:56

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KCSU's Music Directors sit down with the four Battle of the Bands competitors to ask them questions about the performance, their bands start, and more!By KCSU

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Super Happy Fun Time with Bryan Bielanski 38:00

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This week on the "KCSU Music" podcast, the KCSU music director interviews Bryan Bielanski, an up-and-coming folk Americana artist from North Carolina defying genre standards. They discuss his current tour and his crazy National Park tour over the pandemic. They also hit on what it means to be an artist in an ever-changing industry and his goals for…

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Warm Weather Must Haves: A Playlist for You! 9:10

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Brighid Bandel creates the best summer playlist this year because, let's face it, the mood of the music will always reflect your actual mood. Summer 2022 will be the best one yet! Since the weather has been getting so nice and we are almost to summer, she wanted to share the songs that always seem to be on her spring and summer playlist so you can …

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Brighid’s Break Down: Houndmouth 15:23

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Did you miss the Houndmouth with Buffalo Nichols show? Well, you’re in luck because this week on the semester’s first episode of the KCSU music podcast, music director Brighid Bandel is bringing the concert to you. In this episode, Brighid breaks down the concert into tiers and categories so you can get a full look into the bands, their sound and t…

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Meet the originators of Denver-based label, Coastless Creatives 27:21

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In this episode of the "KCSU Music Podcast," music director Lindsay Johnson talks with Alex, Ransom and Jack of Coastless Creatives. The LLC began as Alex's senior project at Metropolitan State University and has since become a live label serving a variety of musicians, artists and venue owners in Denver and beyond. Their vision for Denver's music …

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KCSU's Halloween Creature Feature 12:09

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Join KCSU's assistant music director, Stevie, as she gets an inside look at a modern monster's music taste. Interviewed audience members include the Headless Horsemen, a long-dead vampire and more! Tune in to see who likes to listen to Grimes and who wants the Grim Reaper to produce their own album. Which Halloween creature's music taste best match…