Last month's TheHundred party with Christian Martin

Into its ninth month and showing no signs of slowing down, TheHundred is back again this weekend with another sure-to-be sweltering dance party, this time right at midsummer. They key to TheHundred's success thus far has been providing hot up-and-coming acts with local talent to create an atmosphere filled with good vibes for large, dance hungry, house music loving crowds. This weekend's lineup is no exception and should prove to be another night to remember.

The headliner is Moon Boots, a representative of the excellent French Express record label. Moon Boots' repertoire consists of nu-disco originals and remixes that are tailor made for hot summer nights. True to his name, Moon Boots creates dance music that pairs a futuristic spaced out feel with weightless ease - veritable rocket fuel for the dance floor. Check out "Got Somebody".


Also joining the lineup is Chicago based via New York DJ Lani Love. Also a fashion blogger, Lani Love incorporates her eye for style and eclecticism in her music selection, bringing that same dose of personality into her sets. The result is something fresh and infectious that'll keep people crowding the dance floor. Check out this Lani Love spring mixtape.


The local support for this hot night of dancing starts with TheHundred founder option4, who will get the night started with a mood setting deep house set before getting the sweat flowing later in the night with some summertime house music. Jinro will keep the party going with nu-disco and bouncy, funky grooves. Hollagramz will keep the party going with a DJ set that shows off the versatility of the acclaimed local experimental electronic group.




Be sure to get to Beauty Bar early, as TheHundred parties are known to reach capacity. The fun begins this Saturday, July 28 at 9:00PM. The show is 21+ and entry is only $6! RSVP on Facebook here!

At last night's Rhinoceropolis show a friend of mine brought up a great point: at Rhinoceropolis conventional club/venue wisdom goes out the window. At just about any other venue anywhere else, there is a sort of code - a set of rules whether written or unwritten that everyone needs to follow to participate in any of that venue's events. But in that respect, Rhinoceropolis is not that kind of place, as this D.I.Y. venue has none of that at all. As long as people are generally considerate to each other everything else pretty much does not matter. People can be exactly who they want to be, and that is perhaps what creates the unique atmosphere of this particular setting - a setting that after this night one of its most beloved inhabitants would no longer call home.

It is not unusual for Rhinoceropolis to host a variety of different acts for a show and party on any given night, so Tuesday's party wasn't really all that out of the ordinary, but what set this night apart from others in the past was that it was a farewell party for Travis Egedy, the man behind Pictureplane. After spending years living and creating in the art space/venue, Pictureplane is making the move to New York, so Rhinoceropolis did what they know best - put on a show - as a farewell party.

Alphabets

Even with a late start on a Tuesday night, people came in steady streams, with a healthy crowd before the opening set from Alphabets. Alphabets is the solo electronic music project of Colin Ward, who creates a sound that is self described as "high altitude dance" and "tree-punk". His performance was a mixture of experimental noise, highly distorted vocals, and highly effective tribal-like beats. Upon seeing Alphabets' performance those self-descriptions made sense - a high energy combination of clunky sounds with an underlying savage attitude - a sort of wild and rebellious punk-rock form of electronic music. Check out Alphabets if you seek the complete opposite of the electronic music that exists in the majority of clubs.

Hollagramz

Next up was a DJ set from another local experimental electronic group, Hollagramz. Hollogramz is the production/DJ duo of Cory Brown and Ron Cole, who create an electronic sound with a raw tropical aesthetic and heavy, sometimes grimey, world inspired beats. When they aren't sharing their original productions, the two collaboratively share their catalog of found sounds that inspire and/or embody the music they like to create. Tuesday night's performance was just that, as the duo took turns laying down two songs at a time, seeing what they could come up with to not only work the crowd, but feed energy off of each other. I'd say they were very successful at accomplishing those goals. Check out a Hollagramz set if you're looking for electronic music that's a little bit darker and a little bit funkier.

Narky Stares

Narky Stares followed next with a DJ set of her own. Narky Stares is Lauren Zwicky, best known for being a co-founder of the monthly all ages queer dance party Damn Gurl - a now award-winning party. Like any good DJ, Narky Stares understands being versatile and adaptable to any situation and can play a variety of sounds. On this night, she provided a set of what she does best - a mid to uptempo mix of high energy dance music that regularly causes sweat fests on the Damn Gurl dance floor that is just one door over from Rhinoceropolis.

ASiEL

Rapper ASiEL came on next, another artist with a Damn Gurl connection as he was a featured performer at the last Damn Gurl party. His performance on this night was very much a reprise of what occurred a couple weeks before - a captivating exhibition of his original songs about queer life driven by heavy beats, earnest presence, and undeniable pride that got the crowd hyped. Not even technical issues could cool down his performance, as he kept his composure and thus the audiences attention through his set.

Pictureplane

If this were a conventional venue, it'd be about time for everyone to head home, but even on a Tuesday night, the party was still well under way at about 2:00AM when Pictureplane was ready for his farewell performance. The energy in the venue was still incredible, and there were still plenty in the crowd to witness Pictureplane's set. The lights went out, save for a pair of flashing tri-color LED light bands on the floor, as Pictureplane went into selections of songs from across his catalog.

Pictureplane

Pictureplane's unique electronic sound consisted of a combination of dark wave, synth-pop, hip-hop, and trance house music that kept the crowd dancing while Pictureplane seemingly poured his all through the microphone. Even though songs would sometimes cut out due to a faulty wire, the party wouldn't stop, somehow growing with more energy as the music and lights came back on after the few brief interruptions. One sure sign of a good party is an audience sprayed with champagne, a trick Pictureplane kept up his sleeve until midway through his set. In between standout songs like "Trancegender" and "Post Physical", Pictureplane was sure to express his love for the crowd and his home, Rhinoceropolis, praising the place for being unlike anywhere he's seen in the world. He ended his set with a song he called the Rhinoceropolis anthem, "Day Glowwwed" from Turquiose Trail.

Pictureplane

As much as I wanted to party deep into the morning hours, I wasn't able to stay for the closing set from DJ Dirt Girl, who likely kept the party as long as people could possibly stand. Still, I was able to see enough to really drive home the fact that Rhinoceropolis is a very unique place - a true departure from conventional club/venue environments. It is just as much a venue as it is a place for like minded do-it-yourself individuals to congregate and hang out. A place where you can watch artists throw amazing performances in the front and then lounge with those same people in the back while chatting by a fire pit. As much as people of Denver will miss Pictureplane, there is no doubt that this place is dear to his heart and he will miss Denver just as much if not even more.

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There's a bittersweet occasion going tonight. The sweet part is easy, as it'll be a show featuring prominent names in the local Denver underground/D.I.Y. music scene and a set from a visiting DJ. The bitterness comes from the fact that this is a farewell show for someone has been incredibly important to Denver music. That person, producer and musician is none other than Pictureplane, who'll be journeying east to New York, hopefully bringing even more attention to Denver music as he continues to make waves across the nation.


Pictureplane is the project of Travis Egedy, who makes electronic music that incorporates a bit of dark wave with synth pop and even hints of trance and house, sometimes being labeled as witch house. It is a combination of sounds that definitely stands apart from anything else, which is why he has garnered so much attention for his craft. Check out "Real Is A Feeling" from his latest album, Thee Physical.




Joining the lineup are a host of local acts that have become important fixtures at the D.I.Y. capitol of denver, Rhinoceropolis; ASiEL, a queer rapper self-described as the king of hip-pop, Alphabets, an experimental electronic/dance group that plays what they call "treepunk", Hollagramz, an experimental electronic group that fuses a hint of dark wave influence with tropical and tribal rhythms, and Narky Stares, a Denver DJ best known as co-founder of the Damn Gurl monthly dance party.


DJ Dirt Girl is a special visiting guest from Santa Fe, NM. DJ Dirt Girl describes herself as an "intergalactic bounty hunter", so keep that in mind when you hear her set. Expect a fluid mix of spaced out sounds, like a zero gravity combination of grime, electro, dance-punk, house and more. Check out her "Summer of Dirt 2011" mix.


Come out to Rhinoceropolis tonight to bid farewell and party down at the same time. Things will get going around 10:00PM tonight.

I can't think of a better way to prepare for a weekend of parties than by attending a party, so last night I went to the Larimer Lounge to start things off right. The Larimer Lounge hosted a couple local acts and a national act that all share one thing in common - inciting people to dance. A sizable crowd made their way to the venue ready to dance, and the combined energy of the crowd and performers made the night a great starter party.

Ron Cole of Hollagramz

The party began with a DJ set from Hollagramz. Although Hollagramz usually performs as a duo, for this night Ron Cole was the sole representative from the group in charge of laying down a mix. Ron Cole took a spot on center stage and began pumping out a dance mix that reflected the Hollagramz style - a blend of heavy bass with 2-step/funky and tropical rhythms. His moody grooves were a good party starter, getting people in the mood for dancing as people arrived and began to fill the venue. As an opener should, he did well to gather people towards the dance floor by the end of his set.

ManCub

Next up was local noise/electro-pop duo ManCub. ManCub setup in their characteristic face-to-face manner, bringing an intimate quality to their set by putting their analog synth rig not up on the stage but right on the dance floor as Alex Anderson and James Wayne began to crank out their original songs. Their set began with a trio of their newer noise-pop meets chillwave songs that set the tone for the set and got the crowd going. Everything was going smoothly until the unthinkable happened - one of ManCub's tube amps fell from the stage onto the dancefloor during one of their songs. As disastrous as that should have been, ManCub did their best to continue on with their set, but after trying to perform "Made In Japan" and "Summer Rain" they had to end their set early.

ManCub

Prior to the mishap, things were going great - the crowd was on the dance floor and people were getting into their set. ManCub handled themselves as well as they could post mishap, still trying to keep things going. For the most part, those that didn't see what happened didn't even realize anything was wrong - it helps that ManCub's style of sound involves a lot of noise, so with the amp not working up to par things sounded different than usual but not necessarily off. But a couple songs later more things began to fail and there was no more going forward. I commend them for working through adversity - they managed to maintain the party atmosphere despite setbacks. Luckily for the crowd, there was still one more act so the show did continue to go on.

Cherub

Headliners Cherub came up on stage to close out the night with a set of their own, and they brought the party to its absolute peak. Cherub is the electro-pop duo of Jordan Kelly and Jason Huber from Tennessee. Both members play guitar and do vocals, accompanied by a computer and drum machine, with Jordan Kelly busting out the talkbox for some songs. Cherub's EP, Man of the Hour, is a collection of electro-pop songs with a strong retro funk influence, making for a modern dance set that also has a sort of laid back sexy groove to it, but their live set includes that funkiness plus a lot more.

Cherub

Cherub forgoes much of the laid back groove feel in their live set for something with a lot more energy and oomph. Cherub got the crowd to go completely nuts on the dance floor by blending their funky guitar and vocals with uptempo house/techno beats, a hybrid sound that is incredibly danceable while being fresh and unique. The two have impeccable stage presence as well, infectiously transferring their seemingly unending supply of energy to crowd on the dance floor. Their danced-up versions of their original songs were very crowd pleasing, but they also threw in some covers/remixes as well. Their version of Daft Punk's "Around The World" definitely stood out, complete with Jordan Kelly providing the talkbox autotune style vocals. By the end of the night, both the band and the crowd were a sweaty mess, and everyone had wide smiles. Check out this band's EP for some smooth grooves, but make sure you bring your dancing shoes to see these guys live, because they bring the intensity.

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It's Friday Eve and it's time to celebrate, you know, before all the celebrating that will go on this weekend. That means I'll be heading to the Larimer Lounge, which will be hosting a bit of a dance party tonight to help get things going. Tonight it's all about electro-pop, with one touring band and a couple local dance inducing specialists. It'll be a night that seems like both the past and future in music have collided, melding into fresh sounds for the here and now.


Tonight's headliner comes to Denver by way of Tennessee. Cherub is the electro-pop duo of Jordan Kelly and Jason Huber whose sound is rooted in the past, especially in '80s funk, but who also have an eye for the future. They take retro funkiness and match it with modern indie dance by mating uptempo beats with smooth harmonies, a little talkbox and a healthy dose of guitar and synth. Check out "Disco Inferno".
05 Disco Inferno by Thissongissick.com


ManCub will be joining this sexy party tonight - a local electro/noise-pop duo that this blog just can't get enough of. ManCub rocks parties with their analog synthesizer driven sound, creating music that is some parts noise-pop, some parts dream-pop, and all parts awesome. Check out "The New Sound".
The New Sound by Mancub303


Hollagramz will be kicking off the night with a DJ set of their own. This local electronic duo produces some sweet original dance tracks that combine elements from UK funky/garage music and tropical beats, but they can also put together a seamless mix that should get the dance floor charged. Check out their remix of Holy Other's "Touch".
Holy Other- Touch (HOLLAGRAMZ Remix) by HOLLAGRAMZ

The Larimer Lounge doors open at 7:30PM and the music starts at 8:30PM. The show is 21+ and tickets are $10 at the door.

For my next installment of Halloween weekend celebration, I made my way to the Larimer Lounge to check out a Halloween bash presented by Analog Space. The Larimer Lounge was hosting local groups all featuring moody sounds that would make the perfect soundtrack to an awesome Halloween party, so I made my way down to both have a good time and support great local music. It may not have been the largest party in town that night, but that just gave it a feeling of exclusivity, and by the end of it all I was glad to have been part of the experience.

Peter Black

The night began with an opening DJ set from Analog Space's own Peter Black. He got the night started with a smooth mix featuring new tracks from the best artists in the underground tech house scene. He kept the speakers pumping out bass and snappy drums by lacing together house tracks that featured a multitude of different but related styles; 2-step, bassline, juke, UK garage, post-dubstep, grime, and more. Peter Black showcased the ability to lay down a continuous bass-heavy dance mix that sounded completely fresh and never relied on the mainstream. Fans of indie dance music should definitely check out Peter Black's style.

King Mob

Up next was local experimental electronic trio King Mob. When I first saw this band, I thought their peculiar blend of dark electro, dream-pop and almost retro influences would work perfectly for Halloween, so I was excited to catch this band again on this particular weekend. King Mob is Ben Martin, Charles Kern, and Sam Martin - all three handle different electronics controllers and synths to create their unique sound while Ben Martin also handles the vocal duties.

King Mob

King Mob started with the hypnotizing "U Remember", followed by the atmospheric "Moonchild". "Take My Hand, I'm Changing" was next, a song that sounds like a dark experimental version of new wave. They then performed a trio of songs soon to be released on a new EP that really balance out their dark, moody sound with captivating danceability. They finished with a slightly tweaked version of "The Wasp", enhancing the usually slow-building intro with a more driving uptempo beat before the song led into a slower funky 2-step garage-like bass section. I got what I wanted - King Mob for Halloween - and now I can't wait for them to release their new EP. If you are a fan of dark but dancey electro, check out King Mob's unique style.

Hollagramz

Next up was a DJ set from local electronic duo Hollagramz. The duo of Ron Cole and Cory Brown laid down a continuous mix of mostly their own brand of tropical influenced indie dance music. Their style of indie electro included heavy bass at a steady mid-tempo, combining world influenced rhythmic styles like calypso, raggaeton, and UK garage with techno influences from glitch, house and rave. All together, it makes for futuristic sounding dance music that is dark but not macabre. A couple standouts from their set were "Serpent Magnetism" and when they threw in N.W.A.'s "Fuck tha Police" and got people to dance with them up on stage. Check out Hollagramz if you are looking for indie dance music that hits but isn't just straight up hard house or dubstep.

Flashlights

Flashlights took the stage next to give the crowd a dose of their ethereal dream-pop. Sam Martin provided the dreamy synths and other-worldly beat work that gives Flashlights its electro-pop sound that is never glittery, but instead a fresh combination of chill and danceable. Ethan Converse provides the emotive vocals that are slightly more melodic than that of modern chillwave groups. Together, the instrumental and vocal package is incredibly catchy and sounds unlike anything out there - an abstract sound that is welcoming and accessible due to its peculiarity. The whole live experience is enhanced by the lighting used in their stage production, really making their performances seem like a pleasant dream.

Flashlights

I'd seen Flashlights a couple times before, so I thought I knew what to expect song-wise this time around. Flashlights started with one of my favorites, the strangely hard hitting but moody song "Glowing Eyes". Then they performed the atmospheric deep-in-a-dream dance song "New Hampshire". The last time I heard them, they revealed a new song, "New Hampshire Part II", and on this night they transitioned smoothly into that piece, keeping the dreamy feel of the original but really emphasizing the dance beat. But after that, Flashlights took the audience into uncharted territory, performing three new awesome songs to finish up their set. I can't wait for a Flashlights full-length album just so I can get my hands on these new delicious dream-pop songs. The new songs really kept the Flashlights signature feel but somehow got even more dance energy out of the crowd. If you are into dream-pop and/or chillwave, you better know Flashlights by now, but if you don't, get on it!

ManCub

Headliners ManCub came out last to close out the Halloween bash, and like I've become accustomed to seeing them do, they had a few new tricks up their sleeve to set this performance apart from any other one of theirs that I've seen before. The duo of Alex Anderson and James Wayne delivered another night of their hard hitting, face melting electro noise-pop, but they did so a little bit differently this time. Donning bear masks, the two took their places behind their circuit-board like rig while enveloped in a cloud of smoke. They had their back-lit 'MNCB' fabric backdrop and red and green laser show, but they pulled out a couple more stops by adding extra colored lighting to each side of the stage. It's never enough for ManCub to hit the crowd with their dance-party noise-pop, they have to provide an immersive show.

ManCub

ManCub's stage production set the mood up right, and they started the show with a couple more surprises - two brand new songs with ManCub's signature blend of dance beats, analog synths and filtered vocals, making for a style of electro-pop that almost sounded like a dance-punk version of chillwave. They brought out two older favorites, "8-Bit Crush" and "Made In Japan" before playing another newer song I've heard before but still believe has not been named. They then played a cover/remix of Queens of the Stone Age's "Feel Good", using the guitar riff from the song to turn ManCub's version into a dance-punk banger. Summer may be gone, but they made the crowd wet with "Summer Rain".

ManCub

Of course, since it was Halloween weekend, we had to hear ManCub's awesome electro version of "Ghostbusters". They finished with "The New Sound", a reworking of the original "Sound" that was even more dancey than it was before. That was supposed to be the last song, but the crowd wouldn't let them end it there, and since it was still just shy of closing time, ManCub treated the audience with an encore presentation of "Mt. Rushmore" - it sounded like they may have been reworking that one a little bit as well. I've seen many ManCub shows, and they're always constantly changing for the better, and that's what keeps me coming back. ManCub was the perfect way to end the Halloween bash on a high note, putting a cap on a great night of local music.

There are a lot of wonderful things going on in the local Denver music scene, all driven by dedicated musicians and an ever-growing number of supportive fans. If you didn't check out Saturday night's show, keep your eyes open for the next event featuring all local talent. Our local musicians work hard to make great music and provide a good time for those who support it, and that's what makes the local scene so great. Check out the scene if you haven't already, but be careful, because it'll keep you coming back.

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Halloween weekend is alive and well and tonight there will be plenty of festivities to choose from. I'll be headed to the Larimer Lounge for a Halloween bash featuring an awesome local lineup perfect for the occasion. I've seen all four bands on the bill live at least once before, and I know that each one of them has something to offer that will play well into the season's mood. It'll be a good chance to celebrate the night while enjoying authentic homegrown talent, and it should be one of the weekend's best parties.


Local electro noise-pop duo ManCub will be headlining the show. These guys will ignite the dance floor with their hard hitting analog synthesized electro music, and they'll have a few new tricks up their sleeve for this show tonight. Check out "The New Sound" and "Ghostbusters".
The New Sound by Mancub303
GHOSTBUSTERS MNCB final by Mancub303


Flashlights is a local dreampop group with an awesome unique sound. This duo pairs airy yet emotive vocals with a very creative production style. The production always sounds futuristic and otherworldly while having a retro feel to it, like a combination of synthwave and chillwave with a twist. Check out "Canoe" and "Holidays".
Canoes by FLASHLIGHTS
Holidays by FLASHLIGHTS


Hollagramz is a local electro duo that inject a sort of tropical influence into their production. They create thumping dark-tinged electro songs that have rhythms and sounds influenced by styles of music one would find playing on a Caribbean island, making for a unique blend with high danceability. Check out "Axis" and "Galactic Leash".
Axis by HOLLAGRAMZ
Galactic Leash by HOLLAGRAMZ


King Mob is a local trio that sounds like a cross between '80 new wave revival and darkwave at times mixed with hard electro. The first time I saw these guys I thought their music would make the perfect Halloween soundtrack, so I'm happy to catch them on Halloween weekend. Check out "Take My Hand, I'm Changing" and "The Wasp".
Take My Hand, I'm Changing by King Mob Music
Wasp by King Mob Music

The Larimer Lounge doors open at 9:00PM and the music starts at 10:00PM. This 21+ show is $10 at the door.

Sometimes all it takes is a blog to define, shape, and perpetuate a movement in the landscape of music. These days there are a lot of do-it-yourselfers out there, trying to fill a niche and expose people to things they are passionate about. Last night at the Larimer Lounge, Denver was treated to a show presented by a blog that featured a genre of electronic music first defined by a blog.

Glo Fi State of Mind presented by the blog Bonafide Hype, was a showcase of local electronic music and included a big name in the national chillwave scene. Glo fi (chillwave) is an emerging genre of electronic music characterized by its use of processed synths, samples and loops that draw much stylistic influence from '80s new wave and shoegaze, but is as airy as it is danceable. The vocals tend to have simple melodies and a highly filtered, reverberated sound. The term chillwave is purported to be coined by a blog, so it's appropriate and exciting that the show last night was put together by one.

Hollagramz

The show did not feature chillwave exclusively, offering a good mixture of electronic music along the way. The first group to take the stage was Hollagramz, Denver locals that took the influence of dubstep and blended it with house and world inspired beats to come up with something that doesn't quite fit in any existing genre, but is very pleasing to hear. The duo of Cory Brown and Ron Cole injected a wide variety of sounds and tempos into their set - going from slow with booming bass and womp, to fast paced tracks laced with beats with a heavy tropical, Latin and European influence. I loved their Hollagramz styled remix of "Show Me Love" by Robin S. and especially enjoyed their standout original 2-step-garage-meets-house-and-bass track "Serpent Magnetism".

E.V.S.

Next up was E.V.S. (Eternal Vibration Sequence), a new local jamtronica (electronic jam) band. Although not chillwave, these guys had the appropriate chill vibe in their music. Cole Hopfenspirger and Tom Moore manned the computers while Steven Bullen provided the drumming. Cole would also break out the electric guitar for some songs, while Tom would add percussion with bongos. They added a little extra stage production to go with their show, with a video projection put together by local artist and graphic designer Kevin Daviet. It was a very energetic and enjoyable performance - a set that included electronica similar to STS9 but to me, less repetitive and with more stylistic variance. It was a good high-energy blend of rock and electronic music; if you like electronic jam bands, keep on the lookout for this recent Global Battle of the Bands winner.

Flashlights

The show took a step towards chillwave when Denver local dreampop group Flashlights hit the stage. It was their first performance since returning home from a short west coast tour, and it seemed the crowd was happy to welcome them back, as they had the largest audience of the night. Flashlights got the mood right, dimming the lights to almost darkness aside from a few spinning stage lights that glowed like illuminated disco balls. It was a clever idea, but without spotlights on Ethan Converse and Sam Martin, it was hard to see what the band was doing. It's a shame, because the last time I saw Flashlights, what stood out to me was being able to clearly see the passion and expression on Ethan's face as he sang, and the hypnotic way Sam would bob to the music as he played the keyboard. Otherwise, it was a quality set from Flashlights, playing songs from Hidden Behind Trees, especially my three favorites "Holidays", "Glowing Eyes" and "New Hampshire", as well as some new material including "New Hampshire Part II", available on the GOLDRUSH music festival compilation.

Brothertiger

Finally it was time for the main event, Ohio's own chillwave extraordinaire Brothertiger. John Jagos brought to Denver with him his signature '80 inspired lo-fidelity beats, airy melodic synthesizers, and dreamy subdued vocals. I really like how reminiscent his style is to '80s new wave, but the synth and vocals make it well suited for a party in the clouds. I enjoyed the soft dance-ability and slow grooves of "Feels" and "Lovers". He also dropped one his newest releases, the infectiously melodic track "Like Water", with a pop-friendly synth line that sounds like gentle water droplets dripping into a clear pond.

There was a decent turnout at the Larimer Lounge last night, but no where near enough to create the required energy to best experience the show. All the featured music is still very new, and perhaps the word just hasn't gotten around far enough that this type of music exists. The local bands did a great job performance wise, and I'm excited that we have pioneers of new music right here in this city. Brothertiger was an extremely good representative of chillwave, but I think much of the crowd was frozen trying to figure out what they were seeing and hearing. Brothertiger's straight-forward stage production was anti-climactic compared to the two bands that were on stage before Brothertiger, which isn't a big deal to me, but I think had an affect on the way the crowd perceived the show.

Overall it was not a bad effort for first-time show producers Bonafide Hype. They did a good job of bringing in a solid lineup of talent, keeping the music close together in style but varied throughout the night to keep it all interesting. It wasn't the largest crowd, nor was it the most passionate I've seen, but as the music grows and evolves, so will the audiences that come to enjoy it. The people behind Bonafide Hype have a good ear for what's new in electronic music, so keep an eye out for their next production, as I'm sure they'll do an impeccable job.

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It's time to head back to the Larimer Lounge for some more electronic goodness. Tonight, the Lounge will host three local Denver electronic bands and a national chillwave artist. It'll feature hot new electro sounds from across the spectrum - chillwave, dreampop, dubstep. Break out the glow sticks, put on some fluorescent colors, and come on out and dance the night away.