NO COVER: Local Sessions

About NO COVER: Local Sessions

No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platform.

Publisher

KCSU

Category

arts · arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Sept 2025

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Clementine: No Cover Local Sessions

   Local alternative rock band Clementine brought high energy to their live set in the KCSU studio. Delivering heavy guitar riffs and powerful drums, their performance stands out as one of the heaviest sets ever featured on No Cover. Following their performance, the band sat down with KCSU’s Ashley Crouch for an insightful discussion on what it takes to foster, maintain, and grow a music community. Setlist: Pit BBQ O.J. Bergeron Willy Wonka’s Palace Credits: Performance by Clementine Host: Ashley Crouch Producer: Gus Arnold Videography: Gus Arnold, Aubree Wood Audio Engineer: Adrian de Araujo Audio Assistant: Isabelle Martinez Editing: Gus Arnold, Aubree Wood Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV's YouTube platform and KCSU's Podcast platforms. No Cover is produced with support from The Bohemian Foundation.

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   KCSU x RAMEvents Battle of the Bands 2026: No Cover Local Session

   This No Cover special highlights the 5th annual Battle of the Bands, presented by KCSU FM and RAMEvents. This staple live music event brought us sets from 4 fantastic CSU bands: Midriff, Kevin?, Any Means Necessary, and Boy Sorority. This bill ranged from rock & roll to indie and hardcore punk, all on the Lory Student Center's Sutherland Gardens. We're excited to bring you a taste of their performances, along with conversations with members of the bands themselves. KCSU x RAMEvents Battle of the Bands 2026: No Cover Local Session setlist Pulling Teeth - Midriff Lady Moon - Any Means Necessary Clam Before The Storm - Kevin? 2 Orchards - Boy Sorority Drain You - Midriff Credits: Performances by Midriff, Any Means Necessary, Kevin?, and Boy Sorority Host: Ashley Crouch Producer: Gus Arnold Audio Recording: Adrian de Araujo, Isabelle Martinez Mixing/Mastering: Adrian de Araujo Editing: Aubree Wood, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban Battle of the Bands sponsors: RAMEvents, FoCoMA, and Washington's No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV YouTube, CTV's YouTube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Pall Mall Jesus: No Cover Local Session

   Slacker folk duo Pall Mall Jesus kicks off the Fall 2026 No Cover season with an appearance in the KCSU studio. Excited to show off some of their songs from their first studio album, “With the Beetles,” released earlier this year. The recording blended an acoustic sound, personal introspection, and an infectious energy.  They kept the energy going when KCSU's Ashley Crouch chatted with the duo about how their writing process has evolved since the band's roots. Setlist: Animal Control Cry About The Dog Loch Ness Monster Debunked Slacker Lane Buoy Credits: Performance by: Pall Mall Jesus Host: Ashley Crouch Producer: Gus Arnold Videography: Bella Justice Eck, Gus Arnold Recording: Adrian de Araujo, Isabelle Martinez Mixing/ Mastering: Adrian de Araujo Editing: Aubree Wood, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's YouTube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms. Follow CTV on Instagram @CTVchannel11 Follow CTV on Twitter @CTV11

4. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Anthony Arras: No Cover Local Session @ All Sales Vinyl & FoCoMX

   ADVISORY: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE All Sales Vinyl and FoCoMA graciously invited CTV’s No Cover crew to cover a handful of sets during day 2 of the 18th annual FoCoMX festival; the first of these performances is Anthony Arras & the MTB, a twangy alternative rock outfit led by the titular Anthony Arras, a local artist with a decade of experience in the Fort Collins music scene. Setlist: Destiny Sirens Tennessee Ya Toothy Grin A Place You Go I Took Your Place All This Snow Credits: Performance by Anthony Arras & the MTB Producer: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Videography: Bella Justice-Eck, Gus Arnold, Bailey Borkowski Audio Recording: Owen Bernica Mixing: Owen Bernica Mastering: Owen Bernica, Adrian de Araujo Editing: Michael Urbaniak, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban Special Thanks: All Sales Vinyl, Greta Cornett No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

5. 

   14 May 2026

   Lounge Drugs: No Cover Local Session

   For our last No Cover episode of the school year, we invited the Fort Collins psych rock project Lounge Drugs into the KCSU studio. Jay LeCavalier and his band filled the room with distorted guitar, nimble rhythm, and some inspiring melodies on the recorder. Lounge Drugs' surreal interview includes some favorite Fort Collins artists, a rundown on Jay's motivations as a musician, and an upcoming release. Setlist: Swimming In Acid Your Mind Belongs To Me Rats + Cats Oni Credits: Performance by: Lounge Deugs Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Audio Recording: Adrian de Araujo, Andrew Di Tirro Mixing: Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adrian de Araujo Editing: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban

6. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Cactus Cat: No Cover Local Session

   Packing the KCSU studio, Cactus Cat's shining saxophones take center stage in this episode of No Cover. Pulling from nearly a decade of Fort Collins live performance, Cactus Cat's danceable melodies and groovy rhythms made for an incredible jazzy indie rock set. Cactus Cat talks about their history, favorites in the scene, and upcoming projects. Setlist: Lucky Bug Into the Blue Little Black Dog Credits: Performance by: Cactus Cat Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Audio Recording: Adrian de Araujo, Hana Shiro, Andrew Di Tirro Mixing: Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adrian de Araujo Editing: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban

7. 

   9 Apr 2026

   Shadow Work: No Cover Local Session

   Shadow Work brings a simmering, psychedelic soundscape to this episode of No Cover. Denver locals and Fort Collins frequents, Shadow Work excels with soulful vocals, progressive songwriting, and an energetic live presence. They chatted with KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro about their favorite stages in Fort Collins, and the musical influences that flow into their unique sound. Setlist: Something's Burning Kerosene Peek A Boo Credits: Performance by: Shadow Work Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adrian de Araujo Editing: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms

8. 

   7 Apr 2026

   KCSU x RAMEvents Fools Fest: No Cover Local Session

   Advisory: This podcast contains explicit language This No Cover special brings you the highlights of the 5th annual Fools Fest, presented by KCSU FM and RAMEvents. CSU's premiere heavy music event brought us sets from Planet Claire, CrAssphage, Clay K & The Vertebrates, All My Senses, and Smear Campaign, a strong sampler of Fort Collins bands ranging from rock & roll to hardcore punk, all on the Lory Student Center's Sutherland Gardens. We're excited to bring a taste of their performances to you, along with interviews with the performers. Performances by: Planet Claire, CrAssphage, Clay K & The Vertebrates, All My Senses, Smear Campaign Producer: Adam Carlson Videography:  Gus Arnold, Bella Justice-Eck, Michael Urbaniak, Adrian De Araujo, Izzy Martinez Audio Recording: Lory Student Center Tech Team, Gus Arnold Mixing: Lory Student Center Tech Team Mastering: Adam Carlson Editing: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban Fool's Fest sponsors: RAMEvents, FoCoMA, Washington's, Aggie Theatre, and Bizarre Bazaar No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

9. 

   5 Mar 2026

   EMBER: No Cover Local Session

   CSU punks EMBER make an appearance in the KCSU studio for this week's episode of No Cover. In contrast to their usual raucous performances, Ember brought us a stripped down set full of modern indie and singer-songwriter influence. KCSU's Adrian de Araujo chats with the band about the process of turning the volume down for their Wolverine Farm residency. Setlist: Cigarette Drive U Home Awful Heat Sink Mud Credits: Performance by: EMBER Host: Adrian de Araujo Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adrian de Araujo Editing: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

10. 

    5 Feb 2026

    Frail Talk: No Cover Local Session

    Seasoned Fort Collins Indie Folk band Frail Talk stopped by for this week's episode of No Cover! Gentle and deliberate, Frail Talk's nature-driven songwriting is buoyed by vocal and electronic flourishes. KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro talks with the band about their recent musical influences and touchstones for their sound. Setlist: Shapeshifting Decompose (Winter) Time Comes With A Blade Sunday Dreamin' Credits: Performance by: Frail Talk Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adam Carlson Editing: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

11. 

    22 Jan 2026

    Midriff: No Cover Local Session

    Opening up the spring semester here at No Cover is Midriff, a student alt-rock band here at CSU. Reminiscent of late grunge, fuzzy chords accompany a strong lead vocal exploring interpersonal themes and the effects of the winter cold. Midriff chats with KCSU’s Adrian de Araujo about the struggle of putting a band together and the joys of a Halloween show. Setlist: Wintering If You Want Big Bad Fish 6 Feet Deep Credits: Performance by: Midriff Host: Adrian de Araujo Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adam Carlson Editing: Adam Carlson, Gus Arnold Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

12. 

    4 Dec 2025

    Addison Cole: No Cover Local Session

    Addison Cole came by the KCSU studio for our last No Cover episode this semester. Their set was a collection of heartfelt R&B composed live through synthesizers, guitar, and pedal effects. Addison and KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro talk about making friends and collaborators in the scene, and the magic of boutique pedals. Setlist: Cellphone Song Wake Up Early Lake Girl Candle Credits: Performance by: Addison Cole Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adam Carlson Editing: Adam Carlson, Worner Clark Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

13. 

    13 Nov 2025

    Freaky Stella: No Cover Local Session

    Bringing some volume to the KCSU studio this episode is Freaky Stella! Fresh off the Fort Collins house show circuit and soon to debut at Soundbar, Freaky Stella brought us an indie set reminiscent of the post punk revival of the 2000s. The band chats with KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro about their convergent influences and experiences playing in people's backyards. Setlist: Summer's End Front Seat Cliff Apple Head Credits: Performance by: Freaky Stella Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Worner Clark Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Adrian de Araujo, Andrew Di Tirro Mastering: Adam Carlson Editing: Adam Carlson Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platform

14. 

    23 Oct 2025

    West Egg Social: No Cover Local Session

    West Egg Social stopped by KCSU's studio for this episode of No Cover! Formerly the band Carraway, West Egg Social played some new music with their new lineup, emphasizing their lo-fi sound and songwriting chops. Nick and Mara sit down with KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro after to chat about their lineup change and ambitious release schedule for the year. SET LIST: "How Do I Set My Letterboxd Reviews to Private" "Roadkill Raccoon" "Oh Watchman What of the Night" Credits: Performance by: West Egg Social Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Worner Clark Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Adrian de Araujo, Andrew Di Tirro Mastering: Adam Carlson Editing: Adam Carlson Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

15. 

    9 Oct 2025

    KCSU x RamEvents Battle of the Bands: No Cover Local Session

    Battle of the Bands 2025 has come and gone, but we saved a piece of the action just for you! The Hyms, NOKAY, Third Turn, and Jolo came to the LSC Sutherland Gardens with phenomenal energy, but only one left a winner with a guaranteed spot in FoCoMX 2026. We hope you enjoy a sample of the day's sets and some quick interviews with KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro SET LIST: "Ruby Falls" - The Hyms "Jasper" - Third Turn "So Alive" - NOKAY "Fill It" - Jolo "Crazy Now" - Third Turn Credits: Performers: The Hyms, NOKAY, Third Turn, Jolo Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Olivia Dawson Vazquez, Adrian de Araujo Editing: Adam Carlson, Sarge Graham Audio Recording: Lory Student Center Tech Team, Adam Carlson Mixing: Lory Student Center Tech Team, Adam Carlson Mastering: Adam Carlson Graphics: Claire Urban Special thanks to RAMEvents for their co-production of Battle Of The Bands with KCSU. No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

16. 

    18 Sept 2025

    Logan Farmer: No Cover Local Session

    Logan Farmer is our guest for this episode of No Cover! A singer-songwriter specializing in somber folk and ambient textures, Logan brought us some tracks from his 2025 release Butchers and 2022 release A Mold For The Bell, reimagined for a solo acoustic performance. Logan and KCSU's Andrew Di Tirro discuss the overwhelming talent found in Fort Collins scene, and the catharsis of making music for immediate release. SET LIST: "Landlord" "Monastery" "Silence or Swell" "Horsehair" Credits: Performer: Logan Farmer Host: Andrew Di Tirro Producer: Adam Carlson Videography: Adam Carlson, Olivia Dawson Vazquez Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro, Pat Matthews, Adrian de Araujo Mixing: Pat Matthews, Andrew Di Tirro, Adrian de Araujo Mastering: Adam Carlson Graphics: Claire Urban No Cover is a collaboration between KCSU FM and CTV, aiming to highlight local artists and KCSU's local music events through recorded sets and interviews. All episodes are released on CTV Channel 11, CTV's Youtube platform, and KCSU's Podcast platforms.

17. 

    4 Sept 2025

    Debr4h: No Cover Local Session

    KCSU and CTV are excited to bring you Debr4h for the first episode No Cover, our new recorded sessions series featuring artists local to Colorado. A veteran in the Fort Collins local scene, Debr4h brought in some new synth pop material to share with our listeners, including some unreleased singles! Debr4h's Jed Murphy and KCSU Local Music Director Andrew Di Tirro chat between songs about the history of the project. SET LIST "My Best Gal Denver" "Lemons" "Blucifer" "Signal Pass" Credits: Debr4h is Jed Murphy Host: Andrew Di Tirro Videography: Adam Carlson Audio Recording: Andrew Di Tirro Mixing: Andrew Di Tirro and Pat Mathews Mastering: Adam Carlson Graphics: Claire Urban

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