NO COVER: Local Sessions

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

KCSU — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:08:39 -0600

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.

Lounge Drugs: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 -0600

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

Cactus Cat: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:45:02 -0600

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

Shadow Work: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

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

KCSU x RAMEvents Fools Fest: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600

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

EMBER: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0700

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

Frail Talk: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0700

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

Midriff: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0700

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.

Addison Cole: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:30:53 -0700

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

Freaky Stella: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0700

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

West Egg Social: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

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

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

KCSU — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:03 -0600

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.

Logan Farmer: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0600

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

Debr4h: No Cover Local Session

KCSU — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:06:11 -0600

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