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Writtalin Artist Insider

Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat with Indie Electronic Group A R I Z O N A
It’s the middle of winter in Colorado, but you’d never know it with the 60 degree weather in Denver tonight.
April 4, 2017
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat With Jack Novak
It’s quarter to seven on a Saturday night in the heat of summer in Denver. I’ve given myself plenty of
August 22, 2016
Writtalin Artist Insider: South African Producer Sketchy Bongo
It’s early on a Friday morning and I’m sitting in my studio apartment in Denver, waiting for a text form
July 5, 2016
Writtalin Artist Insider: Brazilian Producer FTampa
Scandinavia is often regarded as the birthplace of the World’s hottest DJs, but producer FTampa is proving that great dance
February 15, 2016
Writtalin Artist Insider: Julian Calor
With electronic dance music (EDM) gaining popularity everyday, we see more and more would-be producers throwing their hat in the
January 30, 2016
Artist Insider: Happy Fangs Bite Hard
“Excuse me, sir. Do you have a minute to talk about rock and roll?” The question comes somewhat meekly during
November 24, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat With Borgeous
It’s 10:30 p.m. on a Saturday and I’m standing backstage at the National Western Complex in Denver. I look down
November 13, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: Chill The Giant
CHULA VISTA, CA – No matter your age, it’s always a great time to follow your passion. This is a
November 11, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat With Tritonal
JP and Sam of Cash Cash stand up and immediately Dave of Tritonal sits down. Let me refresh your memory-
November 6, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat With Cash Cash
The green room at the Bluebird Theater in Denver is not so much a room as it is a little
November 3, 2015
Artist Insider: Good Old War Breaks Us Into Better Shape
The throng inside Anaheim’s famed House of Blues presses toward the stage in silent, rapt attention. In the heart of
November 2, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat with Big Room Dutch Duo W&W
My first live experience with W&W was at Decadence in Denver almost a year ago. I remember being at the
October 29, 2015
Artist Insider: Infected Mushroom
I was recently fortunate enough to be able to sit down with Erez Eisen of legendary Israeli psychedelic/electronic act Infected Mushroom
October 23, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat With Producer Laidback Luke
Every time a major dance music event goes on in Denver, we put out multiple interview requests, hoping that a
October 2, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: Guitarist, Hunter Pea
At 19 years of age, most of us have no idea what we want to do for our weekend, let
August 26, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: Veteran Producer Benny Benassi
Benny Benassi is a dance music pioneer. A key part of the electronic music scene since the 1980s, the Italian producer
August 3, 2015
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat With Dance Music Duo Mako
Since hearing the single “I Won’t Let You Walk Away” feat. Madison Beer this past Winter, I’ve been a huge
July 29, 2015
Artist Insider: Searching for Home and Talking Full House with John Moreland
The Hi-Dive in Denver, Colorado is quiet as the opening band packs up their own equipment and exits the stage.
June 23, 2015
Artist Insider: X Ambassadors are Rock’s New “Renegades”
There’s a very good chance that a little indie outfit from Ithaca, NY is one of your favorite bands and you
May 26, 2015
Artist Insider: Parade of Lights are “Feeling Electric”
In the early days of Writtalin–which admittedly isn’t that long ago since we’ve only been going strong for about a
May 22, 2015
Artist Insider: A Chat With DJ ETC!ETC!
When you buy tickets for a show at Red Rocks in Denver, they clearly say in bold print, “RAIN OR
May 18, 2015
All Good Things: An Interview with Greg Barnett of The Menzingers
While Taking Back Sunday finishes up their VIP acoustic set and meet-and-greet at the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado,
April 7, 2015
Artist Insider: A Chat With Dance Music Great Joachim Garraud
Joachim Garraud has been making electronic music for decades. The DJ and producer first began his foray into dance music
January 11, 2015
Artist Insider: Big Data Gets Dangerous
It’s day two at the Sunset Strip Music Festival in the blistering heat of late September West Hollywood and the
October 12, 2014
Artist Insider: Back to Basics with Cloud Cult
For every band living the rock and roll lifestyle – smashing guitars and raiding the mini bar a la Iggy
September 18, 2014
The Night I was Supposed to Interview The Chainsmokers
Note: I write these events as they happened from my vantage point. My friend Johna can validate the Boulder part
August 25, 2014
Artist Insider: A Chat With Genre-Breaking DJ Duo GTA
I arrive at the Hotel Teatro around 8 p.m. and the sun is just setting. Colorado’s elusive summertime is finally
July 18, 2014
Artist Insider: Camila Grey of Uh Huh Her
I decided months ago that it was appropriate and ethical to be in my underwear during a phone interview for
June 23, 2014
Artist Insider: Flying High with Birds of Tokyo
What’s in a name? For a band like Metallica or Five Finger Death Punch the answer may be obvious. Others
May 12, 2014
Artist Insider: Getting On With the Business with Craig Finn of the Hold Steady
The Hold Steady is arguably the most critically-acclaimed rock n’ roll band of our generation. Having just released their sixth
May 5, 2014
Artist Insider: A Chat With EDM Legend Fedde Le Grand
I start to panic when my friend and I walk up to Beta Nightclub in Denver. My interview with EDM
March 27, 2014
Artist Insider: Rockin’ Out with Sleeper Agent’s Alex Kandel
Rock and roll has always been a bit of a boy’s club, but don’t tell that to Alex Kandel, frontwoman
March 24, 2014
Artist Insider: A Chat with Up and Coming DJ Treyy G
It was a passing conversation that led me to an interview with Denver DJ Treyy G. I was talking to
March 14, 2014
Artist Insider: A Chat with EDM Sensation Dyro
The temperature is sub-zero as I head to the Four Seasons in Denver for my interview with Jordy van Egmond.
February 11, 2014
Writtalin Artist Insider: An Evening with Parade of Lights
In the world of professional sports, a dislocated knee could mean the end of a career. For a certain Los
February 5, 2014

Music Musings

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Stories Behind Iconic Albums

Every great and iconic album has a story. When Lady Gaga met Tony Bennett backstage at the Robin Hood Foundation gala in New York City, she impressed him with her

October 1, 2020

Preview: Global Dance Festival 2017

July 18, 2017

Upside Down & Inside Out

February 19, 2016

The 1975 to Debut New Single “Love Me” This Afternoon

October 8, 2015

Concerts: A Timeline

August 11, 2015

Reviews

Why You Should Care About Kesha’s Comeback
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to read Kesha’s name in the news without biting back some kind of frustration. Since 2014, the pop superstar has been locked in a legal battle with former manager and producer Dr.
July 24, 2017
Parade of Lights Return with Electric New Single “Touch”
After eighteen months off the map, Writtalin’s favorite electropop band is back with new music in tow. Ahead of their forthcoming album, the LA four-piece Parade of Lights have given us a taste of what’s to come in the form
July 16, 2017
Smoke & Fire: Cuebrick ft. KARRA
Smoke & Fire. Have you ever heard that one track that makes you stop for a second and consider the beauty that is music, and the way it can affect each and every one of us so differently? Especially in
May 8, 2017

Shows

Artist Watch: Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Walking into the Fox Theater, you can definitely tell you’re in Boulder, Colorado. Tattoos, wide brim hats, and beards: the classic recipe for a Rainbow Kitten Surprise concert. With a name that never fails to raise eyebrows and initiate some
August 15, 2018
Preview: Decadence NYE 2017
The end of 2017 is almost here and with it comes the seventh year of Colorado’s massive dance party, Decadence. Taking place once again at the Colorado Convention Center on Dec. 30th & 31st, the event will offer a wide
December 28, 2017
Nova Tour Wows at 1STBANK Center
It’s a brisk night in late fall in Colorado and the wind is biting as people rush into the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, CO. But the cold isn’t keeping the crowds from coming tonight – with producer RL Grime headlining
November 29, 2017

All Things Music

FIRST LISTEN: “Shut Up” and Listen to Walk the Moon
This past Wednesday marked a glorious occasion for fans of dance-along, paint-your-face indie pop. Giddy, metro rock outfit Walk the Moon – still selling out
September 13, 2014
Writtalin Artist Insider: A Chat With Cash Cash
The green room at the Bluebird Theater in Denver is not so much a room as it is a little nook under the stairs that
November 3, 2015
10 Workout Songs Guaranteed to Help You Keep That Resolution
If you’re one of the millions of New Years’ resolvers who vowed to get fit this year, chances are you’re looking for the perfect soundtrack
January 22, 2014
10 Incredibly Overrated Bands
Overrated bands don’t start out that way. There’s always the trickle of promise as they emerge from the underground, a whisper from mouth to blog
February 17, 2014
Artist Insider: Camila Grey of Uh Huh Her
I decided months ago that it was appropriate and ethical to be in my underwear during a phone interview for a potential job. But here
June 23, 2014
Concerts: A Timeline
Pre-Concert You’re excited, but it hasn’t really sunk in yet. Are you sure you have legitimate tickets? What if somehow you got sold a double
August 11, 2015
Wake Up: Discover Yourself in 2015
Another year, another beer. That’s what I always say, every day in fact. Don’t look at 2015 as just another year. Keep your eyes open
January 2, 2015
Boss Ladies of Pop – 2013
In 2013, these ladies ruled the pop music scene… Ariana Grande: The Nickelodeon star has had quite the year with her release of album Yours
January 2, 2014

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