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Local Music: Sounds Worth Sampling

Sample the Spirettes, Nina and the Hold Tight, and Jade Vases: three local—or locally tied—next-thing bands to catch live and rotate into your playlists. 

By Kristian DePue

Looking for local music? Three local—or locally tied—next-thing bands to catch live and rotate into your playlists. 

Nina and The Hold Tight 

If you like: Alabama Shakes, The Kills, Led Zeppelin 

This affecting blues-rock act boasts explosive guitars, electric organ, John Bonham-esque drumming and soulful vocals from Nina de Freitas, who draws comparisons to Janis Joplin. @ninaandtheholdtight 

Jade Vases 

If you like: Dr. Dog, Wilco, Fleet Foxes, The Beach Boys 

Denver based with a drummer from the Springs, the dual vocalist band delivers a precise, playful and detailed sound. Nuanced ’60s pop structures carry thoughtful lyrics. @jadevases 

Spirettes 

If you like: Alvvays, Best Coast, Slowdive 

A five-piece girl group, the Spirettes fashion lo-fi, guitar-driven shoegaze with ethereal harmonies and haunting vocals.
@spirettesmusic 

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Kristian DePue
Kristian DePue
Originally from rural Indiana, Kristian DePue is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Springs magazine and other publications of the Colorado Front Range. If asked for dining or drinking suggestions around the base of America’s Mountain, he hates to pick favorites. However, he is fond of the donburi served at the cyberpunk-inspired Chiba Bar, the spicy Brazilian coconut shrimp soup at Shuga’s, and everything behind the bar at Shame & Regret.

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