WINTER WARMERS

Shorter days mean louder nights with this seasonal local playlist

BY LILY FLETCHER

Looking to refresh your listening life this winter season? Boulder Weekly has you covered with a roundup of local bands that are sure to warm up your tired old playlists. Get comfy in your best cold-weather loungewear, grab a steaming mug of hot chocolate and cozy up with these emerging artists and their favorite seasonal jams.

Mlady

Hannah Beeghly, lead singer of Denver-based mlady, describes her band’s music as “cringe because it’s vulnerable, but cool because it’s real.” To that end, her songs feel like diary entries soundtracked by a cacophony of smooth bass and catchy melodies.

Formed in 2018 with bassist Sam Paul, drummer Sydney Jones and guitarist Austin Bourdon — along with help from music engineer Chris Beeble — the band is a group of misfits who find connection through making music that “works your way into your ears, gets stuck in your brain and settles in your heart.”

Defined by reverb-y guitar, harmonious vocals and indie rock flair, mlady’s indulgent dream pop makes it hard to resist as the days get shorter and temperatures plummet.

“Something about the seasons changing and the weather cooling down makes me crave a more introspective listening experience,” Beeghly says. “Step into your feelings, some PJs and turn on mlady until your mood matches the weather.”

MLADY’S WINTER WARMERS:

• “Unison” by Björk

• “Snowflake” by Kate Bush

• “When Do You Know” by mlady

• “Hammond Song” by The Roches

ON THE BILL:

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at Mercury Cafe with The Dollhouse Thieves and Izzy Veloso

Listen to these picks (and more bonus, surprise songs from Boulder Weekly staff) on Spotify.

The Galentines

After meeting at CU Boulder in February of 2023, the eclectic group of young women who formed The Galentines embarked on a mission to shake up the campus music scene. Lead singer Codi Jantch, guitarists Birdie Wren and Linda Horne, bassist Brynn Moncur and drummer Essie Horne say they are constantly looking for fresh ways to reflect their expansive taste — from indie to punk and points in between.

After building a solid fan base with performances at Boulder’s Fox Theater and other spots along the Front Range and Western Slope, the band is moving into a new phase for the winter season, taking a break from the live stage to focus on songwriting and releasing new material.

“We’re still finding our sound and working on some music including a song called ‘November Over Nothing,’” Jantch says. “We are hoping to potentially have some music out by the New Year.”

THE GALENTINES’ WINTER WARMERS:

• “It’s Different For Girls” by Of Montreal

• “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes

• “November Over Nothing” by The Galentines (release date TBD)