Audrey Brittain sits down with Sofia Young of Sofia Young and The Curls at Youth on Record's 2026 Music Matters Showcase. Together, they talk about how Sofia's music is imbued with her passions for female empowerment, social equity, and family. Tune in to hear more about Sofia's history navigating stage fright and finding supportive community through music. You can find Sofia’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @sofiamyoung . Hosted by Audrey Brittain Engineered by Leo Ra...
May 12, 2026•19 min•Ep. 23
Leo Rael sits down with Denver-based surf pop band, BRŪHA, at Youth on Record's 2026 Music Matters Showcase. The band, consisting of members Fabian Guerrero (vocals/guitar), Nic Guerrero (drums), Maxim Guerrero (lead guitar), and Christian Olsen (bass), is on the rise in the Denver scene, and in this conversation, they explore why they wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The band discusses their passion for family, local culture, the next generation of Latinx artists, and of course, Cosmo's Pizza...
May 12, 2026•18 min•Ep. 22
Leo Rael sits down with Wulfsun, a rapper, producer, and guitarist based here in Denver. An Arizona native, Wulfsun talks about how influential the Denver indie music scene has been on his sound, and he walks us through his "nebulous" creative process. He explores how music production has become his form of journaling and self-expression, and what advice he has for others trying to do the same. You can find Wulfsun’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @wulfsun_ . Hosted by...
May 12, 2026•9 min•Ep. 24
Carlitos Perez sits down with Andrew and Brad Barr of The Barr Brothers upstairs at Denver's own Bluebird Theater. Together, they dissect the evolution of their music from their first band, The Slip , to their newest release, the album Let It Hiss . Additionally, the brothers share some big learning moments they've faced in their artistry and the advice they can now offer to other musicians. You can find The Barr Brothers’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @thebarrbrothe...
Apr 02, 2026•24 min•Ep. 20
Lucy Richardson and Hermela Hailu sit down with OK Go’s Damian Kulash backstage at Indie 102.3’s INDIEVERSE Festival in fall 2025. This wide-ranging conversation moves from Beanie Babies to a shifting music industry, and lands on the challenge of centering creative joy once making art becomes your job. You can find OK Go’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @okgo Hosted by Lucy Richardson and Hermela Hailu Engineered by Carlos Perez Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee Edited...
Feb 12, 2026•22 min•Ep. 17
Lucy Richardson and Carlos Perez catch up with Bartees Strange backstage at Indie 102.3’s INDIEVERSE Festival in fall 2025. In a candid conversation, Bartees reflects on growing up religious in Oklahoma, finding punk and Midwest emo as a teenager, and how bands like TV On The Radio and At The Drive-In offered a sense of belonging in a rock world that rarely looked like him. You can find Bartees Strange’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @bartees_strange Hosted by Lucy Ri...
Feb 12, 2026•11 min•Ep. 18
Carlos Perez and Hermela Hailu sit down with Lulu Demitro and Will Trafas of Pink Fuzz backstage at Indie 102.3’s INDIEVERSE Festival in fall 2025. They talk about coming up in Denver’s evolving music scene and why patience and persistence matter when building a lasting creative career. You can find Pink Fuzz’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @pinkfuzzband Hosted by Carlos Perez and Hermela Hailu Engineered by Lucy Richardson Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee Edited by ...
Feb 12, 2026•18 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Chris Fazzari of Youth On Record and Shawn Lucero of Indie 102.3 are talking with Dressy Bessy at the final Underground Music Showcase. Dressy Bessy is an indie rock band from Denver, Colorado, led by singer-songwriter Tammy Ealom. Tammy is joined by her bandmate and life partner, John Hill. Dressy Bessy is best known for their song “If You Should Try and Kiss Her,” which was featured in the 2000 film, But I’m a Cheerleader . In this episode, you can hear their takes on the Denv...
Oct 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Moses Greytower of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Lee Paige and Shana Cleveland of La Luz, a Seattle-based rock band, at the final Underground Music Showcase. The conversation surrounds the group’s experience touring, their love of all forms of media, and how their communities inform their approach to songwriting and music production. You can find La Luz’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @laluzband. Hosted by Moses an...
Oct 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Miah Edwards of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Frances Forever at the final Underground Music Showcase. Frances Forever is an indie-pop singer-songwriter, best known for their viral hit Space Girl. Stay tuned to hear them talk about finding the romantic side of mundane things, the perils of performing at altitude, and the impact that social media has had on their development as an artist. You can find Frances Forever’s music wherever you strea...
Oct 03, 2025•18 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Jasenia Sutherlin of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Julie Davis of Bluebook at the final Underground Music Showcase. Their conversation surrounds the collaborative nature of Denver’s music scene, memories of past UMS experiences, and the group’s love of musical theater. You can find bluebook’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @thisisbluebook Hosted by Jasenia Sutherlin and Alisha Sweeney Engineered by Carlos Perez Mixe...
Oct 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Moses Greytower of Youth On Record and Shawn Lucero of Indie 102.3 are talking with Old Man Saxon at the final Underground Music Showcase. Old Man Saxon is a Denver-based rapper who was voted a crowd favorite in the Netflix Series Rhythm and Flow . Stay tuned to hear about how he wants to shift the narrative of hip hop to create a future-focused mindset in young artists, music as a lifeline through dark times, and the story behind his amazing suit. You can find Old Man Saxon’s m...
Oct 03, 2025•20 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Jasenia Sutherlin of Youth on Record and Shawn Lucero of Indie 102.3 are talking with Telly at the final Underground Music Showcase. Telly is a Denver-based Latin artist, and in this conversation she discusses the foundations of her musical expression and her experience coming up in the local Denver music scene. You can find Telly’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @Telly_Denver Hosted by Jasenia Sutherlin and Shawn Lucero Engineered by Lucy Richardson M...
Oct 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Jasenia Sutherlin of Youth on Record and Shawn Lucero of Indie 102.3 are talking with two members of Velvet Daydream, Kaeden Keys and Ryder King, at the final Underground Music Showcase. Velvet Daydream is dedicated to the revival of 1970s classic rock, and in this conversation they discuss the diversity of the Denver sound and their development from childhood friends to bandmates. You can find Velvet Daydream’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @thevelve...
Oct 03, 2025•14 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, Lucy Richardson of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with FIDLAR at the final Underground Music Showcase. FIDLAR is an American punk and garage rock band from Los Angeles. Their discography dives deep into substance abuse and sobriety. Stay tuned to hear them talk about performing on a cruise, getting crutches thrown at you, and how to make mosh pits more accessible. You can find FIDLAR’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @fidl...
Oct 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Miah Edwards of Youth on Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Jacob Hansen and Tyler Breuer of The Knew at the final Underground Music Showcase. As a long-running UMS legacy act, The Knew reflects on their roughly 10 years performing at the festival, and their hope for Denver’s future festival scenes. You can find The Knew’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @theknew Hosted by Miah Edwards and Alisha Sweeney Engineered by Chris Fazzar...
Oct 03, 2025•16 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Lucy Richardson of Youth On Record and Shawn Lucero of Indie 102.3 are talking with Ahjzae Dallas at the final Underground Music Showcase. Ahjaze Dallas is a hyper pop and rage artist from Aurora, Colorado. The former Youth on Record Fellow seeks to help people “get their head right” by talking about their mental health and channeling it into musical expression. Stay tuned to hear how Denver has helped them in their career, stories from the road, and their journey with mental he...
Oct 03, 2025•14 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Miah Edwards of Youth on Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Sunstoney at the final Underground Music Showcase. Sunstoney is an Ethiopian-American singer/songwriter based out of Denver. Hear more about her transition from the “soft-girl” sound to pop, dance, and punk, as well as her appreciation for the South Broadway strip. You can find Sunstoney’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @Sunstoney Hosted by Miah Edwards and Alisha Sweene...
Oct 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Moses Graytower of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Anthony Ruptak at the final Underground Music Showcase. The Denver-based singer-songwriter uses music as a means to explore the human condition, and his perspective is fueled by his experiences as an EMT. Tune in for a conversation about this approach, Anthony’s hope for the Denver music scene, and the ways he takes care of his mental health through comedy and the outdoors. You can find Anthony...
Oct 03, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1
In this episode, Lucy Richardson of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with The Velveteers at the final Underground Music Showcase. The Velveteers are an indie and heavy rock trio from Boulder, Colorado. The band is known for their unique combination of instruments: two drummers and one six-string bassist. Stay tuned to hear them talk more about their mosh pit mentalites and gender identity in rock and roll. You can find The Velveteer’s music wherever you stream your t...
Oct 03, 2025•17 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Moses Greytower of Youth On Record and Dana Myers of Indie 102.3 are talking with Cheap Perfume at the final Underground Music Showcase. Cheap Perfume is a proudly feminist punk-rock band from Colorado Springs. They are best known for their 2017 song “It's Okay (To Punch Nazis).” Stay tuned to hear them talk more about that song and the unstable shelf life of political music. You can find Cheap Perfume’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @cheapperfumeband...
Oct 03, 2025•16 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Moses Greytower of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Midas of Kitty Crimes at the final Underground Music Showcase. Midas shares about their memories of the early days at UMS, upcoming music and literary projects, and their journey from Denver to Mexico City. You can find Kitty Crime’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @midasmsl Hosted by Moses Graytower and Alisha Sweeney Engineered by Lucy Richardson Mixed and Mastered b...
Oct 03, 2025•14 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, Chris Fazzari of Youth On Record and Alisha Sweeney of Indie 102.3 are talking with Tom Hagerman of DeVotchKa at the final Underground Music Showcase. DeVotchKa is an integral part of the history of UMS; they headlined the first and last iterations of the festival. Hear Tom’s reflections on the festival’s legacy, advice for fledging artists, and warnings of London’s zombie population. You can find DeVotchKa’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @devotchkamu...
Oct 03, 2025•16 min•Ep. 16
Get Loud Radio Lounge drops on October 3, 2025! Learn more at https://www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts
Oct 01, 2025•2 min•Ep. 1
