NO COVER: Local Sessions

Packing the KCSU studio, Cactus Cat's shining saxophones take center stage in this episode of No Cover. Pulling from nearly a decade of Fort Collins live performance, Cactus Cat's danceable melodies and groovy rhythms made for an incredible jazzy indie rock set. Cactus Cat talks about their history, favorites in the scene, and upcoming projects.Setlist:Lucky BugInto the BlueLittle Black DogCredits:Performance by: Cactus CatHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldAudio Recording: Adrian de Araujo, Hana Shiro, Andrew Di TirroMixing: Adrian de AraujoMastering: Adrian de AraujoEditing: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldGraphics: Claire Urban

Shadow Work brings a simmering, psychedelic soundscape to this episode of No Cover. Denver locals and Fort Collins frequents, Shadow Work excels with soulful vocals, progressive songwriting, and an energetic live presence. They chatted with KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro about their favorite stages in Fort Collins, and the musical influences that flow into their unique sound.Setlist:Something's BurningKerosenePeek A BooCredits:Performance by: Shadow WorkHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Adrian de AraujoMastering: Adrian de AraujoEditing: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms 

Advisory: This podcast contains explicit languageThis No Cover special brings you the highlights of the 5th annual Fools Fest, presented by KCSU FM and RAMEvents. CSU's premiere heavy music event brought us sets from Planet Claire, CrAssphage, Clay K & The Vertebrates, All My Senses, and Smear Campaign, a strong sampler of Fort Collins bands ranging from rock & roll to hardcore punk, all on the Lory Student Center's Sutherland Gardens. We're excited to bring a taste of their performances to you, along with interviews with the performers.Performances by: Planet Claire, CrAssphage, Clay K & The Vertebrates, All My Senses, Smear CampaignProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography:  Gus Arnold, Bella Justice-Eck, Michael Urbaniak, Adrian De Araujo, Izzy MartinezAudio Recording: Lory Student Center Tech Team, Gus ArnoldMixing: Lory Student Center Tech TeamMastering: Adam CarlsonEditing: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldGraphics: Claire UrbanFool's Fest sponsors: RAMEvents, FoCoMA, Washington's, Aggie Theatre, and Bizarre BazaarNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

CSU punks EMBER make an appearance in the KCSU studio for this week's episode of No Cover. In contrast to their usual raucous performances, Ember brought us a stripped down set full of modern indie and singer-songwriter influence. KCSU's Adrian de Araujo chats with the band about the process of turning the volume down for their Wolverine Farm residency.Setlist:CigaretteDrive U HomeAwful HeatSinkMudCredits:Performance by: EMBERHost: Adrian de AraujoProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Adrian de AraujoMastering: Adrian de AraujoEditing: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

Seasoned Fort Collins Indie Folk band Frail Talk stopped by for this week's episode of No Cover! Gentle and deliberate, Frail Talk's nature-driven songwriting is buoyed by vocal and electronic flourishes. KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro talks with the band about their recent musical influences and touchstones for their sound.Setlist:ShapeshiftingDecompose (Winter)Time Comes With A BladeSunday Dreamin'Credits:Performance by: Frail TalkHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Adrian de AraujoMastering: Adam CarlsonEditing: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms. 

Opening up the spring semester here at No Cover is Midriff, a student alt-rock band here at CSU. Reminiscent of late grunge, fuzzy chords accompany a strong lead vocal exploring interpersonal themes and the effects of the winter cold. Midriff chats with KCSU’s Adrian de Araujo about the struggle of putting a band together and the joys of a Halloween show.Setlist:WinteringIf You WantBig Bad Fish6 Feet DeepCredits:Performance by: MidriffHost: Adrian de AraujoProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Adrian de AraujoMastering: Adam CarlsonEditing: Adam Carlson, Gus ArnoldGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

Addison Cole came by the KCSU studio for our last No Cover episode this semester. Their set was a collection of heartfelt R&B composed live through synthesizers, guitar, and pedal effects. Addison and KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro talk about making friends and collaborators in the scene, and the magic of boutique pedals.Setlist:Cellphone SongWake Up EarlyLake GirlCandleCredits:Performance by: Addison ColeHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam CarlsonAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Adrian de AraujoMastering: Adam CarlsonEditing: Adam Carlson, Worner ClarkGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

Bringing some volume to the KCSU studio this episode is Freaky Stella! Fresh off the Fort Collins house show circuit and soon to debut at Soundbar, Freaky Stella brought us an indie set reminiscent of the post punk revival of the 2000s. The band chats with KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro about their convergent influences and experiences playing in people's backyards.Setlist:Summer's EndFront SeatCliffApple HeadCredits:Performance by: Freaky StellaHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Worner ClarkAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Adrian de Araujo, Andrew Di TirroMastering: Adam CarlsonEditing: Adam CarlsonGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platform

West Egg Social stopped by KCSU's studio for this episode of No Cover! Formerly the band Carraway, West Egg Social played some new music with their new lineup, emphasizing their lo-fi sound and songwriting chops. Nick and Mara sit down with KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro after to chat about their lineup change and ambitious release schedule for the year.SET LIST: "How Do I Set My Letterboxd Reviews to Private""Roadkill Raccoon" "Oh Watchman What of the Night"Credits:Performance by: West Egg SocialHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Worner ClarkAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Adrian de Araujo, Andrew Di TirroMastering: Adam CarlsonEditing: Adam CarlsonGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

Battle of the Bands 2025 has come and gone, but we saved a piece of the action just for you! The Hyms, NOKAY, Third Turn, and Jolo came to the LSC Sutherland Gardens with phenomenal energy, but only one left a winner with a guaranteed spot in FoCoMX 2026. We hope you enjoy a sample of the day's sets and some quick interviews with KCSU's Andrew Di TirroSET LIST:"Ruby Falls" - The Hyms"Jasper" - Third Turn"So Alive" - NOKAY "Fill It" - Jolo"Crazy Now" - Third TurnCredits:Performers: The Hyms, NOKAY, Third Turn, JoloHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Olivia Dawson Vazquez, Adrian de AraujoEditing: Adam Carlson, Sarge GrahamAudio Recording: Lory Student Center Tech Team, Adam CarlsonMixing: Lory Student Center Tech Team, Adam CarlsonMastering: Adam CarlsonGraphics: Claire UrbanSpecial thanks to RAMEvents for their co-production of Battle Of The Bands with KCSU.No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

Logan Farmer is our guest for this episode of No Cover! A singer-songwriter specializing in somber folk and ambient textures, Logan brought us some tracks from his 2025 release Butchers and 2022 release A Mold For The Bell, reimagined for a solo acoustic performance. Logan and KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro discuss the overwhelming talent found in Fort Collins scene, and the catharsis of making music for immediate release.SET LIST:"Landlord" "Monastery" "Silence or Swell" "Horsehair"Credits:Performer: Logan FarmerHost: Andrew Di TirroProducer: Adam CarlsonVideography: Adam Carlson, Olivia Dawson VazquezAudio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Pat Matthews, Adrian de AraujoMixing: Pat Matthews, Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de AraujoMastering: Adam CarlsonGraphics: Claire UrbanNo Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

KCSU and CTV are excited to bring you Debr4h for the first episode No Cover, our new recorded sessions series featuring artists local to Colorado. A veteran in the Fort Collins local scene, Debr4h brought in some new synth pop material to share with our listeners, including some unreleased singles! Debr4h's Jed Murphy and KCSU Local Music Director Andrew Di Tirro chat between songs about the history of the project.SET LIST "My Best Gal Denver" "Lemons""Blucifer""Signal Pass" Credits:Debr4h is Jed MurphyHost: Andrew Di TirroVideography: Adam CarlsonAudio Recording: Andrew Di TirroMixing: Andrew Di Tirro and Pat MathewsMastering: Adam CarlsonGraphics: Claire Urban