Indie 102.3 Sessions

Backstage with Young Fathers

Back in November 2023, Host Alisha Sweeney joined Scottish trio Young Fathers in their dressing room before they opened for Depeche Mode at Ball Arena on their massive US tour. The band's 2023 album, their fourth, Heavy Heavy was nominated for the Mercury Prize in music---a prestigious UK title that they first were nominated for AND WON in 2014! They also just made history in their home country by winning their third Scottish Album of the Year award being praised for its raw energy and emotional depth! Members Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and G. Hastings talked with Alisha for our show Live Cuts about recording their new record during lockdown, their bond which started when they were teenagers, and they also share some of their favorite live moments from performing at festivals last summer.

Jack Antonoff: go-to producer for starts like Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift, takes center stage at Red Rocks

When you have the chance to have a chat with one of the most accomplished producers in popular music today, you drop what you're doing and prep a few questions. Afternoon host Jason Thomas spoke with songwriter / super producer / frontman / all-around nice guy Jack Antonoff recently and a few of the things they touched on was how important Jack's local music scene was to him growing up, production techniques, and how special playing at Red Rocks can be.

Things get loud with Denver band IPECAC

They were voted your favorite Local 303 act of 2023, and we invited them to the Performance Studio for a chat and a killer set of original music, here's IPECAC! Local Music Director Alisha Sweeney sits down with the band to talk their 2023 self-titled EP and a tease on the EP that's to come, the band's childhood origins, and being inspired by fellow Colorado musicians. Stick around to hear some brand new, unreleased songs. Turn it up! Songs performed: "Everyone Deserves Love" "IPECAC" "Here on Business" "5th and Grime"

An unbelievable journey of life that led to a breakout career in music with Abraham Alexander

After hearing soul singer Abraham Alexander fill a room with is sweet, powerful vocals you wouldn't believe that he didn't start singing until only 7 years ago. One of the moments that started his whirlwind career was being in the right time and place. He recounts being in the studio recording with Leon Bridges on his debut album. Now he's released his debut album into the world Sea/Songs (Dualtone Music Group). Watch or listen as Abraham Alexander talks with Host Alisha Sweeney about never losing childhood joy during his early years living in Greece, some of the most powerful stories behind his standout tracks, and how the full body of work embarks on a journey of growing up with his brothers and the time they spent together.

Experience the powerhouse that is Genesis Owusu

If you've had a chance to see rapper Genesis Owusu live, you might describe his performance as electric, heart-pounding, explosive. Fans got to witness all of that and more in the intimate venue of Globe Hall in Denver on a crisp November evening. We, here in the Indie Lounge, get a special performance from Genesis Owusu ahead of that show. He performs new tracks from his genre-less third LP STRUGGLER and sits down with Host Will Carlan. Songs performed: "Leaving The Light" "Tied Up!" "Stay Blessed"