Interview: Dengue Fever
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Dengue Fever co-founder and keyboardist Ethan Holtzman joined Doug Gertner for KGNU’s Morning Sound Alternative to talk about the band’s unique blend of Cambodian rock, psychedelia, surf, and funk ahead of their upcoming Colorado performances. Holtzman shared how a trip to Cambodia in the early 2000s inspired the group’s sound, rooted in the country’s vibrant 1960s and ’70s music scene, and discussed collaborating with vocalist Chhom Nimol, who sings in both Khmer and English. The conversation also touched on the band’s songwriting process, recording during the pandemic, and what audiences can expect from their improvisational live shows. Dengue Fever performs May 29 at Meow Wolf Denver and May 30 at the Global Sounds Festival in Fort Collins. (Air Date 5/4/2026)
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