Indie 102.3 Sessions

Indie 102.3 Sessions features performances and interviews from national and Colorado musicians in the CPR Performance Studio. Listen to the most recent episode below, and subscribe to be notified when new episodes are posted.

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Wildermiss Plays Music From ‘Lost With You’ EP At CPR’s OpenAir

Wildermiss is a new band from three former members of Red Fox Run, which split last year. They teamed up with singer Emma Cole, who adds a pop sensibility to the band’s energetic riff-driven rock. The Denver quartet releases the EP “Lost With You” with a show tonight at Larimer Lounge. Wildermiss stopped into the CPR Performance Studio this week. The band members played three songs and spoke with Alisha Sweeney about the Red Fox Run split, how they write music via group texts and performing on the Main Stage at this year’s Underground Music Showcase in Denver.

Shenandoah Davis Performs Music From ‘Souvenirs’ At CPR’s OpenAir

Shenandoah Davis has strong ties to Colorado. She attended high school in Boulder and earned a music degree from the University of Northern Colorado. The singer and pianist now calls Seattle home and recently released “Souvenirs,” her third album of classical-inspired pop music. Davis and her band visited the CPR Performance Studio this month before a show at The Ubisububi Room. Davis played four songs from “Souvenirs” and spoke with Jeremy Petersen about returning to Colorado, her classical music upbringing and why she spent six years on the new LP.

Lillian Returns To CPR’s OpenAir With New EP ‘Light Bender’

Lillian made her debut appearance in the CPR Performance Studio just over a year ago. Since then, the Denver singer-songwriter has recorded a new EP called “Light Bender.” CPR’s OpenAir presents her release show Friday at Syntax Physic Opera. Lillian returned to our studio this week with her four-piece backing band. She played three songs from “Light Bender” and spoke with Jeremy Petersen about expanding her sound on the new EP, the challenge of playing solo shows and curating the all-female musician “Hysteria” shows at Syntax Physic Opera.

Landlady Shares Music From ‘The World Is A Loud Place’ At CPR’s OpenAir

Landlady released its third album, “The World Is A Loud Place,” earlier this year. Frontman Adam Schatz told us back in February that he found inspiration for the LP from vocalists like Nina Simone, citing her strength and believability as a singer. As a result his unique voice is more prominent than ever within the Brooklyn band’s elaborate indie rock. Landlady stopped into the CPR Performance Studio before a show at Denver’s Hi-Dive. The band members played four songs from “The World Is A Loud Place” and spoke with Bruce Mitchell about plans for their current tour and the unusual story behind the song “Cadaver.”

Palehound Tackles Themes Of Loss And Maturity On ‘A Place I’ll Always Go’

After releasing her first album as Palehound in 2015, Ellen Kempner struggled with grief and anxiety after the death of a close friend and her grandmother. Those experiences inspired the songs on the Boston singer and guitarist’s sophomore LP, “A Place I’ll Always Go.” As a result the album is heavier and more experimental than the trio’s debut. Palehound stopped into the CPR Performance Studio before a gig at Lost Lake Lounge. Kempner played four songs from “A Place I’ll Always Go” and spoke with Alisha Sweeney about maturing as a songwriter over the past two years and her inclusion on the New York Times’ “25 Women Making The Best Rock Music Today.”

Ghost Tapes Shares Music From Neo-Soul Debut LP At CPR’s OpenAir

Ghost Tapes creates a blend of classic genres on its debut self-titled LP. Singer Ishka Phoenix leads the Denver quintet with remarkably soulful vocals while the band borrows elements from jazz, R&B and hip-hop. The band’s energetic live show won them new fans at this year’s Westword Music Showcase and Underground Music Showcase in Denver. Ghost Tapes stopped by the CPR Performance Studio last month before its album release show. The band members played four songs and spoke with Alisha Sweeney about waiting over a year to release the finished album, their songwriting process and creating a “shrine” to acknowledge their appreciation for the Denver music scene.

Kerstan Wallace Plays Rare Live Set At CPR’s OpenAir

Kerstan Wallace has made music for years, both under his own name and as Human Milk. But the Denver singer-songwriter had never shared the songs from his debut LP “Head Bender” with a live audience until he stopped by the CPR Performance Studio last month. That record features upbeat experimental pop that compelled us to include him on our latest Colorado Music Sampler. Kerstan Wallace played three songs from “Head Bender” in our studio. He also spoke with Alisha Sweeney about balancing his work as a geologist with his music career, spending as many as 50 hours writing one song and combining his music with video art.

Ian Cooke Shares Music From New Wonderbound Collaboration At CPR’s OpenAir

Ian Cooke is one of our favorite recurring guests in the CPR Performance Studio. Last month the Denver experimental folk artist made his fifth appearance at CPR’s OpenAir to share music from his forthcoming LP “The Flight I Flew.” Music from the record will serve as the soundtrack for Celestial Navigation, the new show from Denver dance group Wonderbound opening Oct. 13. Ian Cooke and his band — featuring Tom Hagerman of DeVotchKa — played three songs from “The Flight I Flew.” Cooke also spoke with Alisha Sweeney about creating an “intimate” vibe on the new LP, writing a narrative that takes place in outer space and what it’s like to see his music interpreted through dance.

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