Author Joe LaFond

Stay in touch with Nifty Earth by following him on Soundcloud and Facebook.If you have a little case of “The Mondays” like I do, you’re in luck because our friend Nifty Earth just sent over his brand new...

As the future bass genre continues to expand and diversify, few artists have stood out more to me than a surprisingly unknown French producer by the name of Khamsin. The first I heard of Khamsin was his superb...

It truly delights my soul when I get to meet an artist who has a vision for his music project that stretches far beyond the music itself. With that in mind, my soul was more than delighted after talking with...

You know those moments when you get sucked in by a TV and end up watching the rest of whatever is on? That occasionally happens to me with music, and that was how I fell headfirst into Illestry’s “Howard...

Souls in Action is pleased to introduce yet another fresh face in Denver’s vibrant music scene, producer and vocalist A Maya. Although he is fairly new to the game, A Maya is showing that he is definitely...

Sometimes in this era of digital music and party anthems, it can be easy to forget that music has the power to forge a powerful emotional connection between creators and listeners. It’s one of the most...

The world needs more bands that don’t adhere to a particular style or genre; more bands that have something thoughtful to say with each track. The world needs more bands like iLLPHONiCS. I’ve been waiting...

I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know a lot of amazing artists during my time as a music writer, but I don’t think that I’ve been as impressed by someone in a broad sense—beyond just musical...

Unsurprisingly, the newest track coming from Odesza’s Foreign Family Collective is just as amazing as everything that came before it. With its latest release from Louis Futon and ROZES, Foreign Family...

Every now and then I come across music that is so sonically intriguing, so satisfying my ears and my spirit that I have no other option but to share it with anyone who will listen. That was my reaction when I...

We at SIA pride ourselves in having a pretty eclectic musical palate. With that in mind let us introduce another vibrant voice adding to Denver’s diverse music scene, singer-songwriter Joel Ansett....

It’s always a little shocking to me when I come across a talented artist on Soundcloud that doesn’t have much of a following despite having a page filled with tons of great music. I was more than a little...

After stumbling on his Soundcloud page just a couple of months ago, French producer Kidswaste has quickly become some of my favorite listening at the moment. Whether you’re in the mood for some lighthearted...

Without a doubt, the best thing about Colorado’s music is the incredible sense of community that runs through it and connects fans and artists alike. With that in mind, join us in giving a hearty welcome to...

After months in the making, the debut album, “Electric Beanstalk,” from TKettle is finally out and ready to fill your ears with glitchy goodness and twangy delights. With this 8-track release, the...

It’s been while since we featured a dope collective here on the SIA blog, but it’s about time to shake off the dust and shine a light on a sqaud that is more than deserving of the attention. Over the last...

Imagine that you’re on a beach. You have a beautiful companion next to you and an ice cold drink in your hand. Your toes are planted firmly in the warm sand as the sun beats down on your skin and the waves...

Sometimes great music comes from unlikely sources. In this case, some of the most melodic and mentally stimulating tunes that I have heard this year are coming from Canadian producer, Nigel Good, who somehow...

The guys from the St. Louis-based hip-hop fusion band, iLLPHONiCS, have been hard at work on their next album, but they found a little time to rework one of their older tracks, injecting it with some Halloween...

A few months ago, we featured a truly remarkable piece of music in one of our “Under Review” posts. It’s been out for five months now, but “Tides,” the debut album by Frameworks is still the best...