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he Boulder-born and raised band On the Dot first formed through bedroom sessions between four enthusiastic musicians. Fresh off the release of their new full-length album Quite Perplexing, the band (Harrison Peña, Calder Haubrich, Carmen Michael Yon III and Nathan Burak) has evolved in huge leaps from their humble house-party beginnings. “As soon as we met, we knew our primary focus would be writing, recording and mixing,” says Peña, who handles vocals, keys and guitar. “But what we didn’t expect was how much fun we would have playing together live.” The band has expanded its audience through these live performances, boasting nearly 3,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. This winter season is a good time to join the ranks, with tracks like “Windy Day” and “Deadline” serving up a moody vibe that pairs nicely with the bitter cold: perfect for your brisk walk to work or those moments in the car waiting for your hands to thaw.
ON THE DOT’S WINTER WARMERS: • “Heart of Glass” by Blondie • “Windy Day” by On the Dot • “Deadline” by On the Dot
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leak Mystique have been finding their sound since they formed in May of 2021 at the University of Denver. Each band member — vocalist and guitarist Sam Shapiro, bassist Aidan Hutchings, and keyboardist and guitarist Mitch Segura — has woven their respective influences and tastes into the band’s sound and aesthetic, which they describe as “ornate indie rock with some baroque pop tendencies.” Those influences include New Wave standard-bearers like The Cure, The Smiths and The B52s as well as contemporary acts like Wallows and Foster the People. The music hits year-round, but this season the band encourages you to approach their catalog as “a bunch of bangers that are fun to ski to.” If you are looking for a more melancholy winter night, their new release “I’d Do Anything For You” is perfect listening for a snow day inside.
BLEAK MYSTIQUE’S WINTER WARMERS: • “I’d Have You Anytime” by George Harrison • “Romantic” by Mannequin Pussy • “I’d Do Anything For You” by Bleak Mystique
ON THE BILL:
9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 at The Alibi in Telluride; 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at The Velvet Elk Lounge
WINTER SCENE 2023–2024
BOULDER WEEKLY
