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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.