Interview: Abernathy Shagnaster

Local CU Boulder band Abernathy Shagnaster joins KGNU's Ari Lubin to talk about the group’s origins, musical influences, and growing presence in Boulder’s music scene. The band discusses how they came together, the story behind their unique name, and the community of local musicians that has supported them along the way. They also reflect on winning CU Boulder’s Battle of the Bands, their upcoming September 12 headlining show at the Fox Theatre, and the release of their first single, “Spiral.” Listen to the full interview to hear more from Abernathy Shagnaster about their music, creative process, and life as a student band (Air Date 9/8/26).