Leo Rael sits down with Denver-based surf pop band, BRŪHA, at Youth on Record's 2026 Music Matters Showcase. The band, consisting of members Fabian Guerrero (vocals/guitar), Nic Guerrero (drums), Maxim Guerrero (lead guitar), and Christian Olsen (bass), is on the rise in the Denver scene, and in this conversation, they explore why they wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The band discusses their passion for family, local culture, the next generation of Latinx artists, and of course, Cosmo's Pizza.

You can find BRŪHA’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @bruha.band.

Hosted by Leo Rael

Engineered by Audrey Brittain

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Lucy Richardson

Produced by David Ladon and Lucy Richardson

Executive Producers are Jami Duffy and David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Special thanks to our friends at Bar 404.

Get Loud Radio Lounge is a production of Youth on Record.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts

Leo Rael sits down with Wulfsun, a rapper, producer, and guitarist based here in Denver. An Arizona native, Wulfsun talks about how influential the Denver indie music scene has been on his sound, and he walks us through his "nebulous" creative process. He explores how music production has become his form of journaling and self-expression, and what advice he has for others trying to do the same.

You can find Wulfsun’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @wulfsun_.

Hosted by Leo Rael

Engineered by Audrey Brittain

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Lucy Richardson

Produced by David Ladon and Lucy Richardson

Executive Producers are Jami Duffy and David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Special thanks to our friends at Bar 404.

Get Loud Radio Lounge is a production of Youth on Record.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts

Audrey Brittain sits down with Sofia Young of Sofia Young and The Curls at Youth on Record's 2026 Music Matters Showcase. Together, they talk about how Sofia's music is imbued with her passions for female empowerment, social equity, and family. Tune in to hear more about Sofia's history navigating stage fright and finding supportive community through music.

You can find Sofia’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @sofiamyoung.

Hosted by Audrey Brittain

Engineered by Leo Rael

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Lucy Richardson

Produced by David Ladon and Lucy Richardson

Executive Producers are Jami Duffy and David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Special thanks to our friends at Bar 404.

Get Loud Radio Lounge is a production of Youth on Record.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts

Carlitos Perez sits down with Andrew and Brad Barr of The Barr Brothers upstairs at Denver's own Bluebird Theater. Together, they dissect the evolution of their music from their first band, The Slip, to their newest release, the album Let It Hiss. Additionally, the brothers share some big learning moments they've faced in their artistry and the advice they can now offer to other musicians.

You can find The Barr Brothers’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @thebarrbrothers.

Hosted by Carlitos Perez

Engineered by Lucy Richardson

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Lucy Richardson

Produced by David Ladon, Lucy Richardson, and Shawn Lucero

Executive Producers are Jami Duffy and David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Get Loud Radio Lounge is a production of Youth on Record in collaboration with Indie 102.3.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts.

Learn more about Indie 102.3 at https://www.cpr.org/indie/

Lucy Richardson and Hermela Hailu sit down with OK Go’s Damian Kulash backstage at Indie 102.3’s INDIEVERSE Festival in fall 2025. This wide-ranging conversation moves from Beanie Babies to a shifting music industry, and lands on the challenge of centering creative joy once making art becomes your job.

You can find OK Go’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @okgo

Hosted by Lucy Richardson and Hermela Hailu

Engineered by Carlos Perez

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Lucy Richardson

Produced by David Ladon, Lucy Richardson, and Shawn Lucero

Executive Producers are Jami Duffy and David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Get Loud Radio Lounge is a production of Youth on Record in collaboration with Indie 102.3.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts.

Learn more about Indie 102.3 at https://www.cpr.org/indie/

Carlos Perez and Hermela Hailu sit down with Lulu Demitro and Will Trafas of Pink Fuzz backstage at Indie 102.3’s INDIEVERSE Festival in fall 2025. They talk about coming up in Denver’s evolving music scene and why patience and persistence matter when building a lasting creative career.

You can find Pink Fuzz’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @pinkfuzzband

Hosted by Carlos Perez and Hermela Hailu

Engineered by Lucy Richardson

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Lucy Richardson

Produced by David Ladon, Lucy Richardson, and Shawn Lucero

Executive Producers are Jami Duffy and David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Get Loud Radio Lounge is a production of Youth on Record in collaboration with Indie 102.3.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts.

Learn more about Indie 102.3 at https://www.cpr.org/indie/

Lucy Richardson and Carlos Perez catch up with Bartees Strange backstage at Indie 102.3’s INDIEVERSE Festival in fall 2025. In a candid conversation, Bartees reflects on growing up religious in Oklahoma, finding punk and Midwest emo as a teenager, and how bands like TV On The Radio and At The Drive-In offered a sense of belonging in a rock world that rarely looked like him.

You can find Bartees Strange’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @bartees_strange

Hosted by Lucy Richardson and Carlos Perez

Engineered by Hermela Hailu

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Lucy Richardson

Produced by David Ladon, Lucy Richardson, and Shawn Lucero

Executive Producers is David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Get Loud Radio Lounge is a production of Youth on Record in collaboration with Indie 102.3.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts.

Learn more about Indie 102.3 at https://www.cpr.org/indie/

In this episode, Chris Fazzari of Youth On Record and Shawn Lucero of Indie 102.3 are talking with Dressy Bessy at the final Underground Music Showcase. Dressy Bessy is an indie rock band from Denver, Colorado, led by singer-songwriter Tammy Ealom. Tammy is joined by her bandmate and life partner, John Hill. Dressy Bessy is best known for their song “If You Should Try and Kiss Her,” which was featured in the 2000 film, But I’m a Cheerleader. In this episode, you can hear their takes on the Denver Music Scene and what UMS has been like for the past 25 years.

You can find Dressy Bessy’s music wherever you stream your tunes, and on social media @DressyBessyBand

Hosted by Chris Fazzari and Shawn Lucero

Engineered by Jasenia Sutherlin

Mixed and Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Edited by Clara Kay and David Ladon

Produced by David Ladon, Lucy Richardson, and Alisha Sweeney

Executive Producers are Jami Duffy, and David Ladon

Theme Music is “Hog” by Conrad Mata

Get Loud Radio Lounge at UMS is a production of Youth on Record in collaboration with Indie 102.3.

Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/programs/media-arts.

Learn more about Indie 102.3 at https://www.cpr.org/indie/