I was born in Boulder, Colorado; grew up in the greater Chicago area (630 come at me); and moved to Fort Collins to go to school. Moving around has helped me appreciate how wonderful the Northern Colorado area really is. Everyone who lives here should know that they are blessed. Graduating from Colorado State University in December 2013 with a Communications major and a technology minor. Writing things for the web is a wonderful transition into what people call the 'real world.' I love music, interning at a radio station is probably a dream come true. My favorite fruit is watermelon. I have the travel bug. I believe that getting out into the world and experiencing it rids us of our prejudices and the negative connotations that we hear and grow up with. I am a big fan of Northern Colorado's brewing environment. Right now listening to music (all different kinds; rock, hip-hop, country, jazz, oldies) writing, working, hanging out with friends is life. It's a pretty good one.
Marcus
Five Crazy Beer Bongs
Some of us never grow up or out of the college experience. Doing keg stands and beer bongs may live on forever through the generations as a right of passage. They will also always be seen as a great way to get drunk. Here are five crazy beer bongs that we found. Try at your own risk.
5 Famous Band and Label Disputes
If you follow the music industry, there is a long-standing dispute between record labels and the actual musicians. The musicians want more money, and the record companies want more music to sell. People argue about everything from creative freedom to royalties.
Top Ten Modern Drummers
Without drummers, rock music would just be electric guitar and vocals. Drumming provides the beat and most of the rhythm, but we rarely know who we are listening too. This is in no way a definitive list, because music is by its nature subjective. Here are ten modern rock drummers who are considered masters of their craft that you might hear on 94.3 Loudwire.
Must See Summer Movies of 2013
Summer time is great for sitting outside, drinking lemonade, swimming, climbing trees, and just generally enjoying the great Colorado weather. Why would you do any of that when you can sit inside an air-conditioned movie theater to catch the newest blockbusters? Here are the summer flicks that we are most excited about.
2013 Greeley Stampede Demolition Derby Gears Up July 7th
The Greeley Stampede is coming up, and you know what that means. Corndogs, cowboy hats, concerts, and cars. One of the best parts of the 10-day festival is the demolition derby. Hundreds (yes, hundreds) of drivers will partake in the destructive chaos. This year's demolition derby will take place on July 7th at 2:00 PM, and tickets cost $20-25.
The Best Classic Rock and Roll Photos
Rock and roll has come a long way since The Beatles and Elvis. Rock and roll represents more than just music, to some it represents "sticking it to the man," to others it is a form of expression. However you view it, sometimes there comes a picture that just sums up what rock and roll is all about...
7 Photoshoots Worse than the Tanning Mom’s
If you never saw the pictures of the Tanning Mom's recent photoshoot, go do that first. Go ahead, we will still be here. What did you think? Bad, yes. The worst thing you have ever seen? Maybe, maybe not. So we saved you the trouble of looking for other photoshoots that are potentially worse. You have been warned... You might throw up in your mouth a bit!
The Best Cheap Fort Collins Restaurants – Our Top 5
Not very often (but sometimes) you have a little extra cash in your wallet. Suddenly, with that extra ten bucks, the city is your oyster. Fort Collins is one of those cities known for having many small restaurants to keep everyone in town entertained. Sometimes though, you need to know where to go. Everyone knows about places like Chipotle, Cheba Hut and Big City Burrito, but we are going to send
Best Funny Twitter Accounts to Follow
Twitter is the fastest growing social platform blah-blah-blah technical jargon social media spiel. By now, you either are on it or you are not. It can be a cool source of news (speaking of which, here is Loudwire's official page), a way to pass time, and a great source of entertainment. But with all 200 million active users, who should you listen too? Pear Analytics reported that 40% of Tweets we
Shinedown to Release New Acoustic Album
Shinedown is planning on releasing a new acoustic album. The beauty of it is that you can already hear the songs, because they are all covers. If you are lucky enough to win tickets to our show (find out how to win tickets here), you just may get to hear some of the songs. Shinedown let fans send in nominations on it's Facebook page and vote for the songs they wanted to hear. Scroll down to see th
How Did Famous Rock Bands Get Their Names?
The short answer: randomly and chaotically, similar to string theory. Bands have long been known for their silly, outrageous, and sometimes plain dumb names. Every name comes with a story, yet some stories are better than others. Read on to see where many famous bands got their pseudonyms from.
Five New Versions of Beer Pong
It's time to change up the game with some new versions of the college classic: beer pong. Everyone knows the regular game; ten cups, four people, loser cleans up. What happens when you do something original? Everyone has more fun and everyone comes back for round two. Set these up at your next house party for guaranteed results.