NOVEMBER 7, 2025 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | By Allison Garcia
On Friday, Oct. 31, Bemis Hall came alive with performances by CC bands Sleep Paralysis Angel, T.R.A.N.N.I., Piper Cinnamon and Death Rali—transforming a quiet evening into a charged atmosphere of sound, identity, and rebellion.
Sponsored by the Colorado College Music Initiative Collective (MICC), the concert celebrated rock culture as a prelude to the Halloween festivities. In the dimly lit room, students in costume filled the space, ready to dance, jam and lose themselves in the music.
The concert highlighted MICC’s role in fostering student engagement within Colorado College’s music scene. For music major David Sigman ’27, MICC represents a space where creativity thrives and community takes root.
“We just want to create a music community here at CC,” Sigman explained. “We have so many diverse and amazing artists, and we just want to showcase that to the entire campus.”
Among the audience was Sadie Almgren ‘26, who praised the event for its inclusivity and edge. “I think this event is really sick because it promotes and kind of uplifts a lot of alternative music that maybe might not get a big stage normally at CC, so it’s a really cool event,” said Almgren.
Learning from performers, Oliver Moscow ‘26, one of the artists in the band Sleep Paralysis Angel, reflected on what drives their sound. “My inspiration definitely comes from all over,” Moscow said. “I grew up listening to folk and punk, so my music usually blends the two in some way. Since coming to college, my style has definitely evolved—I’ve been getting into bluegrass, electronic, and goth.”
Moscow emphasized how much they’ve grown through organizing shows. “It’s really valuable to learn how to coordinate everything,” said Moscow. “Music is a great way to bring people together—and it’s healing, too.” That sense of connection is unmistakable as people gather and fill the space with energy.
Flora Schmitz ‘28, a performer in T.R.A.N.N.I., took the stage and stepped into the spotlight. “I want to make powerful music that resonates with people,” she said. “I want to motivate people to do something, you know?” The band’s sound—raw and undeniable—amplified the weight of her words. For Schmitz, punk isn’t just about distortion or speed; it’s about turning music into resistance.
“There’s a lot of fucked up shit in the world,” she said. “Especially in America, especially right now. Especially for trans people, immigrants, people of color.”
T.R.A.N.N.I. is a band of movement and change, unafraid to be loud and outspoken about what’s on their mind. “We want to encourage people to get out there, get out into their communities, and push back against the fascism that’s taking root in this country,” Schmitz said after the show.
“We love being trans,” said Schmitz. “But there’s fucked up shit happening, and we want to fucking yell and scream about it. Because fuck that shit.”
Her honesty matched the raw energy of their music. In response, the crowd shouted lyrics back, clapped between songs and shared something deeper than sound: solidarity.
As the night drew to a close, the collective energy in Bemis lingered. From Sleep Paralysis Angel and T.R.A.N.N.I. to Piper Cinnamon and Death Rali, the performers reminded the audience that music is more than entertainment—it’s a way to challenge norms and build community.
MICC’s event offered a glimpse into a Colorado College music scene that thrives on authenticity, where every note resonates through the people who show up, sing along and leave a little louder than they arrived.
By the end, Bemis wasn’t just a venue—it was a reminder of what music can do when it refuses to stay quiet.
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the correct name of Colorado College band ‘Sleep Paralysis Angel.’