Review and Recap Video of Krushendo’s Take Over of Cervantes

Review and Recap Video of Krushendo’s Take Over of Cervantes

Colorado local Karlyle Walker, aka Krushendo, has been on the rise in the melodic bass scene. Since he opened for MitiS in 2018, Krushendo has been at the forefront in the bass capital. He has truly been crushing it! Last month, on February 7th, Krushendo released a soul-crushing dubstep banger titled, “Dungeon”. As well, just a few months ago, Krushendo released MiTis – TRY featuring RØRY (Krushendo Rekrush). On January 21st and 22nd of this year, Krushendo graced the stage direct supporting Illenium at two sold-out shows in Aspen, Colorado. A few weeks later he played another sold out show in Portland, Oregon with MiTiS again and Crystal Skies.

On March 3rd, Cervantes’s weekly installment of SHIFT Thursdays held one of Krushendo’s largest headlining shows to date. Joining him as support was, Jakattak, NGHTOWL, Prismatic, and Docfunk.

Art And Silent Disco

As soon as Cervantes Other Side doors opened at 8 PM, the floor started filling up. When fans walked in, they were greeted with a bar. While you walk further back into the venue, there was artwork by numerous talented artists. Back on the patio, there was a silent disco hosted by Make Wavs and Longevity Productions.

Starting The Night Off 

Denver local Jakattak kicked off the evening. Jakattak played his unique sound for fans to move to. Jakattak has been on the rise with new releases including just a few months ago, his collab with DeniZen “Creature” through Make Wavs, and his bootleg remix of Big Sean “Moves”. In addition, back in December, he took over a five-hour slot during the Noise for Toys fundraiser over Twitch. As well, Jakattak has graced stages across Colorado such as The Church Nightclub, Your Moms House, and 830 North in Fort Collins, which is an arcade, bowling alley, and venue. To keep up with new releases by Jakattak, follow him on SoundCloud here.

Next up taking the stage was NGHTOWL, who embraces heavy-hitting bass music that embodies emotions. NGHTOWL captivated fans with his extraordinary sound. Just within the last six months, NGHTOWL has released singles, “Skyburst“, “Cloud City“, “nighttime“, and his most recent release, “Deeper.” Click here to keep up with all of his new incredible releases.

Prismatic who has released tracks on well-known labels like, Subsidia and Wakaan took the stage next. He kept the energy strong preparing fans to be ready for the headliner of the evening. Prismatic has released banger after banger, including his three-track “Mystify” EP five months ago. Just last month, Prismatic released heavy hitter “Refresh” through Rude Service. Follow this mastermind here.

Krushendo with Cheyenne Duba on Vocals and Dominic Fante on Drums
The Time Has Come 

While Krushendo was preparing to grace the stage, fans were noticed walking closer to capture the perfect view. Krushendo started off with major heat as he was playing melodic vocals and all of the heavier melodic bass elements with the smooth tempos of slower, heavy-hitting bass music. Everyone was getting down with smiles on their faces and even, some headbanging.

Also on stage, was a guitarist and drummer at certain points, creating a unique experience for fans. To top it off, lasers consisting of numerous colors were going off during each banger. The lasers could be seen even in the back by the art. Above the stage was a visual screen that included his name and other visuals to get lost in. Fans were able to immersive themselves into the whole event, and experience the special evening. In addition, Krushendo announced his upcoming EP. Fans were able to listen to a glimpse into his new music, including unreleased songs.

Ending the night was Docfunk. He kept the vibes high with his Dirtybass house, Drum and Bass with Hip Influences, and Halftime tunes. Keeping the fans dancing with some “booty music” as Docfunk calls it, ensuring fans ended the night perfectly. Check out his popular tracks here, including “Slum Lordz“, “Ghetto Funk“, and “In Da House Vol.2 “, all songs to make you lose control.

An End to the Madness

This event was definitely an unforgettable night for fans, with bass, new tunes, and getting lost in the lasers and visuals. Every artist brought major heat with good vibes all around. Be sure to keep an eye on Krushendo, we certainly can’t wait to see where this Colorado local goes! To stay up to date with Cervantes’s weekly SHIFT Thursday for the rest of March, click here. 

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Black Carl and Player Dave Grace The Stage At Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

Black Carl and Player Dave Grace The Stage At Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

Thursday nights are always a heater in Denver’s electronic music scene; there is always something to do to start your weekend off early. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom and River Beats are back again for their weekly SHIFT Thursday. On March 24th, Black Carl and Player Dave graced the stage with Oakk and Chmura as support.

The Openers

Up and coming artist Chmura started the evening off. Recently, just about a week ago, Chmura released single “Ocean Floor” after unleashing downtempo single “So What” three months ago. Chmura has been rising in the experimental bass scene the last few months. Last summer, Chmura graced the stage at Sound Haven festival. In February alone, Chmura headlined Frequency Fridays at Denver’s artist-created dance bar Beacon, and opened for Mystic Grizzly in Indianapolis, Indiana. In May, Chmura will be taking the stage at The Untz Festival. Be sure to stay up to date with this rising artist on his Sound-cloud here.

Chmura set the tone at Cervantes with basslines getting the crowd moving and ready for the remarkable evening ahead. With live painters on both sides of the venue, and vendors, individuals were sure to have a night to remember.

Hailing from Canada, master of blissful, organic tunes, Oakk took the stage next. In the last month, he released body – moving EP “Gimme That” with tunes “Gimme That” and “Bota“. In addition, Oakk released an remix of hip-hop single “Vent” this month. Coming up soon, Oakk will be opening for Ivy Lab, click here to keep up with his fresh tunes.

Oakk got the crowd ready for Player Dave and Black Carl with beatific tunes getting the crowd moving. Individuals were seen filling up the floor dancing to each beat the openers played.

The Co-headliners

Embody innovator Player Dave got every single person sitting down upstairs absorbing the bass. This evening was Player Dave‘s first co-headline and he certainly did not disappoint. From experimental bass to drum and bass tunes and everything in between, Player Dave‘s set brought smiles to the faces of the crowd . His energy was unmatched. That could be felt through each song played, including beloved CharlestheFirst tune “In Pieces “. In addition, towards the end of his set, Player Dave brought out extraordinary artist kLL sMTH, which got the crowd thrilled.

Finishing up the powerful evening was Alabama local Black Carl. Bringing neurotic bass, both classic and progressive, the crowd was seen dancing in pure bliss. Just two days ago, Black Carl and Player Dave “Fallen EP ” were unleashed with singles “Petal“ and “Fallen“. Individuals were noticed to be filled with ecstatic and joy hearing these tunes live. Also, Black Carl shout out Mr Bill as he played some of their songs. In addition, Black Carl played parts from his recently released, “Operation Exclamation (Unreleased Spring Mix 2022)“, which got the crowd in a euphoric state of mind.

Conclusion

To sum up the evening, it was beyond doubt, a night to remember filled with surprises and numerous talented boundary-pushing artists. We certainly can’t wait to see where each of these unique artists blossom next. Closing out March off at SHIFT Thursdays at Cervantes is Zeke Beats with his Digital Death Tour, find the information you need here.

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VCTRE, Sumthin Sumthin, and More Take Over SHIFT Thursdays

VCTRE And Sumthin Sumthin Co-Headlines SHIFT Thursday’s

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom hosts their weekly installment of SHIFT on Thursdays. Each Thursday, Cervantes showcases an array of artists for electronic music lovers. Gracing the stage(s) at this unique dual-venue recently this month include, Guz, Offaiah, and Denver local Krushendo.

On March 17th, both sides of Cervantes were open, creating a special night. On the Otherside, Somatoast, Drrtywulvz, Dillard, and Quite Possibly took the stage. In the ballroom, VCTRE and Sumthin Sumthin co-headlined the evening with support from Saka and Omnist.

Art & Vendors

By the bathrooms, individuals were greeted by vendors selling numerous crystals, jewelry, artwork, and other small items. On both sides of the venue, there were talented live painters creating the perfect divine pieces. In addition, a few people with flow toys, including hoops and poi.

The Openers

Starting the night off was Denver local Omnist. The floor started to fill up as he played some deep wubs for the crowd to get down to. Just last month, Omnist released a two-track EP, “Expressions” with single “Concrete“. Overall, this up-and-coming artist certainly set the tone for the magical evening. To keep up to date with Omnist, check out his Soundcloud here.

Following right after, was an experimental bass producer and DJ, Saka. Hailing from Hong Kong, Saka has had an extraordinary time so far. With releases via Cyclops Recordings, Gud Vibrations, and more, Saka was sure to have the venue moving. He has been releasing heat after heat, with “Damage” with Sumthin Sumthin three months ago. And just seventeen days ago, Saka released a single “Masamume” via Gud Vibrations. Saka‘s remarkable crafted sound with rippling melodies, and distorted basslines, brought smiles to individuals throughout the ballroom.

The Headliners

At this point, the floor and upstairs were crowded with individuals preparing for what was to come. Next up, was co-headliner Sumthin Sumthin. Just nine months ago, Sumthin Sumthin released a single, “Flutter” with VCTRE. He graced the stage and started off with his unique experimental bass sounds. In addition, Sumthin Sumthin shared some new and unreleased tunes with the crowd. As well, he remixed the beginning of popular dubstep artist Svdden Death‘s single “Behemoth“, which got fans hyped.

Closing the evening was highly-anticipated VCTRE. He brought major heat with experimental tunes getting people moving with songs like “Dufflebag“, and his collaboration with Eazybaked “The East “. To make it an even more special night, Omnist, Saka, Sumthin Sumthin, and VCTRE, did a b4b.

Conclusion

Overall, Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom held a very special evening. A dual-venue show filled with bass, unique vendors, and live painters, created an unforgettable night for individuals. We certainly can’t wait to see where these artists continue to flourish in the experimental bass world. Check out what the next two SHIFT Thursdays at Cervantes are for this month here.

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SHIFT Thursdays At Cervantes In March

SHIFT Thursdays At Cervantes In March

Electronic music lovers are in for a treat this March. Five SHIFT Thursdays at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom will showcase an array of artists. This month, start your weekend early! Tickets from $10 to $20 offer a vast variety of music. The double-sided venue stacks its SHIFT evenings with both well-known and up-and-coming artists. Ultimately, the dual-venue is Denver’s most unique.

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March 10th: Tech House Nigh

Guz and Offaiah headline Cervantes on March 10th. Prepare for a night of masterful tech house! Opening the night is Stereo Nine of Denver House Music. Headliner Guz hails from the Netherlands. His sound started as a small studio project before blowing up with the massive single, “Dancing Kinda Close“.This past week, he’s been performing in London with Toolroom Records. Represented by the Sink or Swim Label, Guz will bring full-on party vibes to Cervantes. Check out a clip of one of his past sets here!

He’s joined by Offaiah of the Defected label. The DJ has more than 400,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Offaiah grew up in East London. Considered a phoenix-from-the-ashes story, his stage name is a play on the words “all” and “fire.” He’s been producing hits since 2000. His debut, “Trouble“, was one of 2016’s biggest dance records. A helicopter crash in 2017 took the artist out of commission for a bit, but the DJ is back on the scene in full force right now. His most recent single “Up All Night“ is out now. Don’t miss this frontrunner of progressive house music.

March 17th: VCTRE + A Whole Lot More

March 17th continues stacking the eclectic SHIFT music collection. This night, see multiple artists on both sides of the venue! This will be an evening of signature dub and dance blends. VCTRE and Sumthin Sumthin headline the Ballroom. These two have a recent song together, check out “Flutter“. VCTRE pops off with his guttural bass and boisterous swagger. Get hyped for special guest Saka! Saka brings bass music from Hong Kong. Click here for Saka‘s song with Sumthin Sumthin, “Damage“.

Simultaneously, see Somatoast, Drrtywulvz, Dillard, and Quite Possibly perform on the Other Side. Somatoast takes listeners on a “multi-instrumental voyage through wacky circus dance music, expansive jazzy nuances, and left-field sound design.” Drrtywulvz brings his take on glitch and psydub music. Check out his newest album here.

March 24th: Black Carl & Player Dave

Next on March 24th, Black Carl and Player Dave headline. Hailing from Alabama, Black Carl has opened for Boogie T, Liquid Stranger, and more. He offers neurotic bass, both classic and progressive. Player Dave is an innovative artist from San Diego. Check out his latest release, “Dumb“.

Additionally, Oakk and Chmura are the featured guests. Performing first is Chmura from Vermont. This month, Chmura is performing in Salt Lake City, Dallas, and Denver. Don’t miss this popular artist’s set! Then, all the way from Canada, comes Oakk. He’s a master of blissful, organic tunes.

March 31st: Zeke Beats Digital Death Tour

Finally, the Zeke Beats Digital Death Tour closes out on March’s Shift Thursdays. Zeke Beats‘s new EP came out last month, check it out here. He blends hip-hop and grime into signature bass. The talented Australian musician is playing eleven shows across the U.S. this year. If you’re a fan of Blunts & Blondes or Shanghai Doom, you’ll love this headliner. Huxley Anne supports with her unique sound. She mixes abstract hip-hop, heavy bass, experimental electronica, and textural ambiance. Anne opened for Nghtmre and Slander‘s Alchemy Tour. This DJ is also a famed creative director. She’s directed videos and sets for Vince Staples, Migos, and Kehlani. Check out her creative video work here!

Cervantes and River Beats offer a plethora of amazing electronic music this month. From local Colorado talent to European stars, every artist is a master of unique sound. If you’re out of state, SHIFT Thursdays are well worth a trip to Denver.

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Get Shifty At Denver’s Shift Thursdays!

There’s a new party night in Denver! Shift Thursdays at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom showcase an array of artists. For anyone who loves a great vibe, this is for you! This February, start your weekend early with Luzcid on February 17th. Then, on February 24th, start prepping for festival season! Esseks will be paving “the road to Global Dub Festival.”

Fans of EDM will be right at home at Shift Thursdays. However, each week also features masters of house, bass, and trance music. Shift Thursday offers combinations of every sub-genre of electronic music. Truly, there is an artist for everyone at Cervantes‘ fun-filled nights. Get your tickets here.

Luzcid and Smith

Get loopy with Luzcid on February 17th. His music is a sonic odyssey. The genre-defying DJ promises an auditory adventure at Denver’s coolest venue. Spotify describes his art as “hip hop-esque, expansive, psychedelic bass music.” You can also listen to Luzcid here.

Three phenomenal artists open. First, Smith. He brings unique production and playful bass. You might recognize Smith. from his support at Subtronics‘ shows. He excels at adding a signature touch to timeless tracks.

A Denver Party with the DJ Duos

Also, Shanghai Doom and As Above/So Below will be opening. Both are DJ duos. Hailing from New Jersey, Shanghai Doom has mastered experimental bass. Their music mixes sinister notes with heavy electronic infusion. Look forward to a set of dark and heavy bass.

Based in Belgium, As Above/So Below has a style of techno. Blending melancholy synths with pounding basslines, they create a hypnotizing environment. Their hypnotic music is sure to entrance Cervantes on the 17th.

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Shift Thursdays is an eclectic EDM experience. It’s definitely worth a trip to Denver, which you can plan here!

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Krushendo is back with Melodic remix of ILLENIUM’s “Story of My Life”

Krushendo is back with another amazing melodic remix this time for ILLENIUM’s SKIO contest of his tune with Seuco and Trippie Redd entitled,”Story of My Life”. He headlines Cervantes Otherside in Denver, CO on March 3rd, 2022 with Prismatic, NGHT OWL, Jakattak, and DocFunk.

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Ticket Link: bit.ly/KrushendoCervs

Want to help him win? Head over to the SKIO contest and listen there! Comments, likes, and streams will help Krushendo get a better ranking in the voting.

Exact Steps to Vote:
1.) Go to SKIO website & Register

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2.) Check email to confirm
3.) Go to Story of My Life contest
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Hometown Hero Krushendo Announces SHIFT Thursday Cervantes Otherside

Krushendo Opening for Getter at Boulder Theatre. Photo by Huck Film

Krushendo is a Denver based dubstep producer that has been making waves in the community for 5 years now that we have been following. Today he announced his largest headliner to date at the famous Cervantes Otherside in Denver, CO on March 3rd with Prismatic, NGHT ØWL, DocFunk, & Jakattack. DocFunk and Jakattack are both from the quickly growing Denver based label Make wavs bring electic bass to the list of heavy hitters.

Prismatic has recently released with Subsidia Records and put out a huge EP with legend Au5 on Disciple Records. He has collabs with acts including Au5, Skybreak, Lizzy Jane and more.

Come join Party Guru in getting down with Krushendo, Prismatic, NGHT OWL, DocFunk, & JakAttack. Presented by SHIFT Thursdays, River Beats, Make Wavs, Krushendo, and Longevity Productions.

Tickets for this show are just $10 Early Bird online!
Limited to the first 50 purchases, then tickets move to $15/20/25 leading up to the day of show.

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Krushendo opening for Champagne Drip on 10/14. Photo by Huck FIlm


Krushendo recently put out his last release of the year with a melodic dubstep endeavor entitled Dreamworks VIP after chain huge releases including remixes for William Black, MiTiS, Bandlez, and CloZee. He has opened Colorado shows with Getter, Champagne Drip, and Shlump in 2021 as well as selling out headliners in Colorado at The Aggie on 5/22, at Your Moms House in Denver on 6/12 & 6/13 and then again in Steamboat Springs on 11/06.

Krushendo is geared to be a break out artist in 2022!


Checkout his most recent releases here!

Newest Original, Dreamworks VIP, listen in his Monthly Playlist!


Bandlez Remix

CloZee Remix

MiTiS Remix

Moontricks, KR3TURE, and More Coming To Cervantes For SHIFT Thursday

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom is the place to be Thursday, December 9th! Get out of the cold, get down, and get yourself some fresh artists to follow by checking out this week’s fresh SHIFT Thursday’s show. The weekly installment is presented by River Beats and the Cervantes team. They provide Denverites the chance to catch a great array of electronic music flavors. Where better to get an early start on the weekend than one of our city’s most beloved venues? This Thursday, we’ll be getting down with Moontricks,Moontricks,KR3TURE, Melody Lines, and several more amazing artists.

Moontricks is the project of Canadian duo Sean Rodman and Nathan Gurley. Their unique sound encompasses bluegrass and electronic beats. They also blend string instruments and traditional folk elements with bass. Sometimes their tracks feel moody and passionate, other times uplifting and full of movement. You may know their very well-known hit “Home“. You may be familiar with other tracks such as the 2017 single “With You” (from the EP titled the same) or the newer collaboration with Gone Gone Beyond, “Coast”.

KR3TURE is scheduled to play a late set deeper into the night. This master of many instruments is also a talented producer of bass music, hailing from the West Coast and sure to continue gaining attention as he plays a series of upcoming shows withMoontricks on their winter tour. There are a handful of tracks onKR3TURE‘s Spotify page surpassing over a million listens. Notably, the track “Watch It Grow” which has had well over 2 million. In addition to KR3TURE and Moontricks, the Ballroom side of Cervantes will feature sets by local legends Melody Lines (A.K.A. Vinney Crippen, part of Mile High Sound Movement) and Mikey Thunder.

The best thing about SHIFT Thursdays? Both sides of the venue will be alive with music all night. The Other Side has four additional artists scheduled to throw down electronic sets, both sample-based and originally produced. Influences of these might include hip-hop, rap, soul, bass, and various other blends. We will get to hear Colorado-based talent such as Motfiv,  MIDIcinal, and Louie Letdown, as well as Derlee from the East Coast. Each of these producers has a unique vibe and flavor to bring the more intimate stage of the venue, at Cervantes’ Other Side.

This lineup is sure to bring a late night of endless dancing, and a quality variety of electronic music. You can still snag a ticket here. Doors open at 8 PM – see you then!

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Sfam And Friends With A Spicy Guest

Sfam And Friends With A Spicy Guest

Sfam headlined Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver bringing a spicy special guest along for the night.

The Openers

Starting the night off was Contra Scandal. He is a Denver local producer known for producing deep bass tracks and incorporating the violin into his live sets.

The next act of the evening was Big City. They are a duo based out of Virginia producing experimental bass music. Big City really got the crowd moving. They are known to release a lot of music with Meso’s music collective“Spicy Bois.” They have also released an EP with Boogie T’s Label “Drama Club Recordings“.

As the night went on UM.. (um dot dot) graced the stage. They have so much original music released independently. In addition, they have released music on labels such as “Electric Hawk” and “Dead Beats”. All in all, they really set the tone for what was to come.