(in)doors by KCSU

It's not a phase! The Nova Kicks are kicking it up a notch! On this episode, Asher sits down with Luis (Lu) Prado, Enrique Sandoval, Annie Kelly, and Brandon Fierro to learn more about one of the most beloved DIY bands in the Colorado scene and the most talked about band in the (in)doors series. The Nova Kicks classify their style as "a destructive sound wave of distorted grooves and soul", not sticking too closely to any one genre and embracing the chaotic energy they bring into each and every performance. The Nova Kicks kick back, get down and personal, and open up about serious and important topics like living with anxiety, using music as a creative (and healthy) outlet, how COVID has challenged brought new challenges into their lives and what each band member looks forward to most when shows come back (plus all of us constantly interrupting each other because we can't see when someone starts talking). This episode features The Nova Kicks' newest track "The Phase" off their newest EP, "Son of a Stray" (which includes a super secret bonus song at the end)! You can stream "Son of a Stray" on all music platforms.

Flora de la Luna is a collective of four guys, and a goose, that give it all they got, to give you an authentic surfy, punk rock, honest to goodness DIY experience that brings back the dripping nostalgia of moshing in a living room with your friends. The band mates Alex Matis, Everett Daddario, Jake Bondy, Aldo Beltran, (and Gus Gaggle) open up about their struggles from COVID-19's impact: everything from cancelling a tour to Germany to postponing their newest album, to day to day struggles working at [redacted grocery store]. This episode features the exclusive track "Rock & Rolla" that is set to come out on their upcoming release "Every trip must come to an end," sometime soon to a platform near you.

Power moves, synthetic ukuleles, and fashion advice, oh my! Meet Seauwen, a seventeen year old who likes writing call out songs about anyone who slightly inconveniences them with lyrics specific enough that they never need to name names: people just know that it is a song about them. Seauwen (pronounced Sew-en), opens up about redefining cool for yourself, where to get the best cat backpacks, missing your friends, and the best (home depot) buckets for school! You can listen to Seauwen's newest single "The Worst Call" on the Wednesday of this episodes release on September 23!

Do the Hutu Hop. Do the Tootsie Roll.

[The Sickly Hecks are] like Beethoven, if he wasn't a total f******* nerd."

Meet Mary Ellendorff, a Girl (in a Band) who doesn't know how to deal with internal conflicts so she writes about them vaguely, turning painful situations into beautiful songs. On this episode, Mary opens up about her creative process, loss and love, finding acceptance in the DIY community, and truly learning about the importance calling your friends (and washing ya haands).

On this episode of (in)doors, Asher sits down with bassist Max Jonas Knaver from the progressive metal band We Are William, based in Fort Collins- Colorado. We Are William has sights set on blending elements of many different styles to create music that is at once inspiring, intriguing, and captivating. COVID-19's affect has shifted their focus from live shows to songwriting and recording new material. We learn how the band has gained confidence in remote work, how technology holds the band together, and exploring DIY mentality in the modern age.

On this episode, Asher sits down with Edgar Lujan and Robert Boehm from the Greeley based Doomer band, SEAM RIPPER. Their nostalgic, yet nihilistic, 80's synth project was cut short due to the pandemic, and SEAM RIPPER has yet to play live. However, they are a large part of our DIY community, and are actively supportive of projects like this podcast and encourage everyone to stay healthy so we can get back to going to live shows. We learn more about Edgar and Robert's musical history, Candy Man, breaking windows at house shows, and SEAM RIPPER's ideal line-up for the future (hint: two of them have their own (in)doors episodes and there is a third on the way;)).

YEEHAW! This week we go a little western and sit down with the five-piece western psychedelic band, The Crooked Rugs, composed of Nolan Brumbach, Jayce Haley, Jay LeCavalier, and Rex and Finn Stowers. These cowboys talk about their Spaghetti roots, adaptation and invention, the creative process in the face of a pandemic, and share some ways we can all be supportive of local music. This episode also contains TWO NEW BONUS TRACKS that will be released the Friday of this episode's upload.

This week, Asher talks with Forestry, featuring returning guests Nick Visocky, Larson Ross (aka Forestry's biggest fan), and first time interviewee Jairus Crabb. Yes it's an emo project. Get over it! We share lots of laughs, get serious at times as we learn more deeply on how each member of the band has been impacted by the changing world of COVID, how they have been staying sane (or losing their marbles), what lies in store for the future of each of them and (maybe) a sneak peak at some potential interviews coming soon ;)

This week, Asher sits down with Swan Johnson, a music producer and entrepreneur, who hails from South Huston Texas, bringing wicked and unique edges to the pop and club music community. We learn more about Swan's past as a DJ, how he has been impacted by COVID -19 and what he's working on in the meantime (hint: its a "radio" show).

This week, Asher sits down with Eliot Coble from the San Antonio based project called papergirl. This slowcore indie band has faced some rough times in the wake of Covid-19 and Eliot opens up about what its been like personally, stories on band connections, and share a few laughs as we learn about the lore of papergirl and Eliot's personal journey.