Beloved local Fort Collins alternative hardcore band Clementine spent the weekend of Sept. 12- 14 recording a new EP at The Blasting Room Studios. “There has always been change between each different project we've had,” Caleb Crowe said. “This one (L4L) is the most representative of the direction we are setting ourselves up for.” Produced by Blasting Room Producer, Miles Stevenson, the EP, tentatively titled “L4L” will be approximately 10 minutes long, and will feature three songs.
“It really builds upon what we have come to establish ourselves as artists,” Keiran Wisell said.
Clementine had begun writing for the “L4L” EP before the release of their past album, “Make Me a Machine” in July of 2024. “We had an idea for a song, and we put it on the shelf, saying maybe we were not ready for that quite yet” Wisell said.
“ We just couldn't get the ‘it factor' written for it,” Crowe added.
Left to Right: Keiran Wisell (guitar), Caleb Crowe (drums), Larin Graff (vocals), Sam Claiborne (guitar) stand outside of The Blasting Room Studios. Not pictured: Elizabeth Radman (bass guitar). Photo by Kaileen Gruber
However since then, Clementine has changed their song, Sparkle Shine, to have an entirely different vibe.
“It cranks it up a notch. It is a lot faster and a lot heavier than what we have done before,” Wisell said. Clementine has already played all the songs listed on the EP at live concerts.
The Blasting Room is a local recording studio, established in 1994. Photo by Kaileen Gruber
Clementine is not new to the Fort Collins music scene. Originating in 2021, the five-piece band has released two EP’s: The Basement and N.O.B.A., and one full length album, Make Me a Machine. They specialize in post-rock and alternative hardcore music. They have also played over 100 live shows, with notable events including FoCoMX, Soupstock DIY Festival, and headlining at the Aggie Theater in Feb 2025.
Clementine does not yet have a release date for the L4L EP. Updates can be found on their Instagram: @clementinefc.band.
Kaileen Gruber is majoring in Journalism and Media Communication as well as minoring in Music Business at CSU. She is the Vice President of the Music Business Collective.
What’s Happening in Fort Collins This Week (Sept. 24-30)
Compiled by Isabella Hemness of The Ramspondents
Weekly Event Highlight | French Date Night: A Taste of Nice: Riviera Romance
Wednesday, Sept. 24
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Farm Fusion
2627 Cattlemans Road
This event is hosted by the Farm Fusion cooking school in Fort Collins. A romantic and interactive evening exploring the novelty and quality of Niçois cuisine, the event will walk participants through the preparation of a multi-course meal. The event will feature hands-on cooking instruction through authentic Niçois techniques as well as a romantic evening to be enjoyed by you and your partner.
Go to the Farm Fusion website for menu items and more event information
Graphic By Poudre River Friends of the Library
Thursday, Sept. 25
Poudre River Friends of the Library: Fall Used Book Sale Opening Day
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. M at the Front Range Community College Student Center
4616 S. Shields St.
For more information, go to the Fall Used Book Sale Facebook page
Graphic by the Colorado State University Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, Sept. 26
Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus: Opening Night
7:30 p.m. at Colorado State University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington St.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Graphic by Nature and Health Northern Colorado
Saturday, Sept. 27
Healthy By Nature Fair
12-3 p.m. at Lee Martinez Park
600 N Sherwood St.
Hosted by Nature and Health Northern Colorado in partnership with CSU Extension and Fort Collins Natural Areas.
Graphic by the Comedy Brewers
Sunday, September 28
Comedy Brewers at the Comedy Fort
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
167 N. College Ave.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Graphic by the Colorado State University Center for the Performing Arts
Monday, Sept. 29
Virtuoso Series Concert: The Duo Francois
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Colorado State University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington St.
Check the event listing for potential changes or updates.
Tuesday, Sept. 30
Karaoke Club
7 p.m. at The Lyric
1209 N. College Ave.
More information can be found here
Isabella Hemness is a student at Colorado State University, studying journalism and international studies. With journalism experience through classes such as Newswriting, Video Editing and Advanced Reporting and an interest in community engagement and factual storytelling, Isabella works to inform and entertain through her writing. As a member of the Ramspondents, Isabella seeks to inform the population of CSU, Fort Collins, and beyond with accuracy and creativity.