Category: News
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Simple Minds with Soft Cell and Modern English at Denver’s Ball Arena
By Ben Shatz “It’s been a long wait,” says long-time Simple Minds fan Matt(51). His self-proclaimed coolest daughter, Maya(16), agrees: “I’ve been waiting a long time, but not as long as him.” Fans crowded Ball Arena Tuesday night, bringing their decades-old vintage T-shirts, their enthusiasm, and even their offspring to catch three of the most…
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“Punk is such a dirty word:” punk rock’s “first wave” in colorado in the late 70s
By Nicholas Merl A timeline of Colorado’s “first wave” of punk rock artists. (Nicholas Merl/Radio 1190) Colorado is home to an incredibly vibrant and diverse musical underground with a rich history. Throughout the late 1970s and early 80s this scene, largely localized in Denver and Boulder, hosted a small but active niche of punk rock…
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There Aren’t Enough Teachers in America
By Rian Korb Students working in Norlin Library at the University of Colorado Boulder on April 10, 2025. (Rian Korb/Radio 1190) The teacher shortage in the United States has been going on for more than a decade, with events such as the COVID-19 pandemic having only exacerbated the issue further. According to data obtained from…
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“Three Nights with Jesse Welles”
Story and Photos by Payton Cordova Jesse Welles fields song requests at the Fox Theater in Boulder, Co., Sunday, Apr. 6, 2025. (Radio 1190/Payton Cordova) Sometimes the whistling is the only thing he keeps to himself. When people go to a Jesse Welles concert these days, they go to sing his songs. The 30-year-old musician…
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Growing Up and Growing Old: ‘The Summer Book’ Movie Review
By Lucy Forde Emily Matthews as Sophia (front), and Glenn Close as Grandmother (back) in Charles McDowell’s “The Summer Book.” (Charles McDowell/”The Summer Book” [2025]) On March 15 Charles McDowell’s film adaptation of Tove Jansson’s 1972 novel ‘The Summer Book’ screened at the Boulder International Film Festival, Boulder’s four day presentation of early screenings of…
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The Psychedelic Post-Punk Paranoia of Plastic Mystic
By Nicholas Merl The cover of Plastic Mystic’s “AMERICAN SPIRIT / SEVERANCE,” published March 2025. Art by Thomas Corbin. Plastic Mystic is a post-punk psych freakout trio based in Denver. Originally formed in late 2022 Plastic Mystic have become familiar faces on the Denver hardcore circuit. As a group they have carved a distinctive niche…
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Fighting for Free Speech: CU Boulder SJP Students Protest Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest
By Bell Piccirillo Students for Justice in Palestine rallied inside and outside the C4C to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and the broader suppression of Palestinian activism. To protect protesters from potential retaliation, photos were edited to conceal their identities. (Bell Piccirillo/Radio 1190) A student-led protest erupted Friday, March 14 at 12 p.m. as…
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The Tokyo Series Holds the Key to Growing Baseball Worldwide
By Colby Wyatt Sold out crowd during a regular season game of the Nippon Baseball League at the Tokyo Dome. (IQREMIX/https://flic.kr/p/su1MUv) On March 18 and 19 two of the most popular MLB teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, will be playing a series in front of a crowd of over 55,000 people at…
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Brava! An Homage to Visual Artists and the Women Who Inspired Them
By Emily Doskow “Make a Wish” by Claire Ibarra (Emily Doskow/Radio 1190) The “Brava!” exhibit at the Boulder Public Library showcases local photographers, painters, and sculptors and the works of their inspirations. From Feb. 4 to March 30, the Boulder community can enjoy the work of local female visual artists and the women who inspired…
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CU Students Write Valentines Cards for Immigrants at “Revolutionary Love Night”
By Darien Cole Volunteers decorating their cards. (Payton Cordova/Radio 1190) On Monday, Feb. 10, a coalition of CU Boulder student activist groups hosted the second annual “Revolutionary Love Night”. Groups present included the Palestinian Student Association (PalSA), Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Climatique, The Feminist Underground, and UMAS…
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What Will Dark Horse’s Relocation Mean for Boulder?
By Gavin Orth Dark Horse’s interior, famous for its zany decor. (Anna Tolette/Coloradan Magazine) Dark Horse Bar & Grill, a staple of nightlife in the Boulder community, will be leaving its original location to allow for Williams Village 2, a new University of Colorado dormitory expansion. Many view the university’s takeover of the lot Dark…
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Denver Organizes to Protect Neighbors
Story and Photos by Payton Cordova Listen to the audio feature here. Denver, CO—people gathered at the Denver State Capitol to protest anti-immigrant rhetoric and recent deportation raids conducted by the United States government on Saturday, Feb. 8. Led by organizers of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition…
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Van Zeppelin and Daft Floyd: Bringing Back Cover Bands
By Hayley Forstot From the moment the singer hit the first note, I knew Van Zeppelin was going to rock and roll. The crowd was electric and it was an unforgettable sing-along. It was so nice to see people of all ages come together and share the same love for music. Lead singer Alec Smith’s…
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Just The Beginning
By Lex Chavez Listen to the audio feature here. On Wednesday Feb. 5, the walk to the Denver capitol building was accompanied by the steady beating of a drum. Hundreds of people crowded the front steps; and hundreds more on the lawn. The streets were lined with groups of protestors chanting various slogans such as…
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Transgender Athletes, Colorado Law And LGBTQ Resilience: A Breakdown of Trump’s Recent Executive Orders
Rocky Mountain Equality, a Boulder-based resource center for the LGBTQ community. (Celia Frazier/Radio 1190) Editor’s Note: This story was cross-published on the digital webpage of the University of Colorado Boulder’s independent student news outlet, The CU Independent. By Celia Frazier Listen to the audio feature here. In the weeks since returning to office for his…
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Smiles and Soulful Grooves: A Funky Friday Night with Nether Hour
By Dominique Montes Bishop left, Bobby center, Bercy right, singing “The Hit.” (Dominique Montes/Radio1190) If any experience really captured Boulder’s lively culture, it was Nether Hour’s concert at Fox Theater on Friday, Jan. 31. A 2018 rock band debut from Austin,Texas Bobby Flacos’ vocals, Adam Bercy’s bass and guitarist Bishop delivered a groovy mix of…
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What a Possible Freeze of Federal Aid Could Mean for Students
By Darien Cole The University of Colorado, Boulder’s Office of Financial Aid. (Nicholas Merl/Radio 1190) CU Boulder students are concerned about their financial aid following President Trump’s signing of a memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Jan. 27, which ordered federal agencies to pause financial aid that contradicted the administration’s…
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More Than a Date Night: Challenging the Heteronormative Heart of Valentine’s Day
By Sophie Englezos Decline of Valentines day celebrants between 2007-25. (Graphic/Statista.com) Overpriced candy boxes, booked out restaurants and students ridingLime electric scooters while balancing bouquets of flowers were among the most common sights to be seen in Boulder this last Friday. All these less-than-beautiful festivities really make me grateful that I am single and Valentine’s…
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Synergistic Hardcore: Scorplings Play at Wesley Church
By Nicholas Merl Andrés Perez (Left), Bryon Parker (Center) and Dan Monaghan (Right) playing at Wesley Foundation United Methodist Church, Saturday, Feb. 8 (Photos via Machkne Rudnicki) Denver-based experimental hardcore trio Scorplings played at the Punk Standard show at Wesley Foundation United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 8. Playing alongside coloradan punk acts Soneffs, Chair…
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Review: “Bama Rush”, a Commentary on Modern Sexism and Womanhood
By William Flockton “Bama Rush”‘s film poster. Fleit deliberately chose to evoke horror movies in the film’s promotional material. (Bama Rush / HBO) Rachel Fleit, a documentarian whose work focuses on how women interact with society, visited the University of Colorado Boulder on Monday, Feb. 3 for a screening of her documentary, “Bama Rush.” Within…