Pleased To Meet You: TX2

Since our friends at Bohemian Foundation, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, and 105.5 The Colorado Sound have put together Sonic Spotlight, a virtual music showcase aimed at highlighting emerging talent in the area, we decided to resurrect a classic feature called Pleased To Meet You, The (once print only) interview series where we find fresh talent in the area and give them a shout out.

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Who are you, where are you from, and what’s your band/artist name?

My name is Evan Thomas, I am from Fort Collins, Colorado and my artist name is TX2.

Are you excited to be part of Sonic Spotlight?

I am really excited to be part of Sonic Spotlight. I love the Fort Collins music scene/culture and I’m always happy to contribute to it anyway I can.

What venue was/is your favorite place to perform as a band?

The Downtown Artery was my favorite venue to perform at… was really sad to see it go under! I also love Hodi’s Half Note and used to be a big fan of Churchill’s Pub in Miami (which also unfortunately recently went under )

Who are the local bands that you look up to?

There are too many local artists I’m excited about. I am a huge fan of Not A Toy, followed them back when they were members of Shatterproof, and In The Whale. Also, Mitchell James is a super genuine artist who’s doing great things for the Fort Collins Hip Hop scene.

What record (from any artist) is one that you love the most?

I am a huge fan of Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance, that album was so raw and powerful.

Who do you want to play a show with someday?

It’s on my bucket list to perform with either Gerard Way or Billie Joe Armstrong, two of the most influential figures in my career.

Who are the other artists you are excited to see/hear from that are participating in Sonic Spotlight?

In short, all of them. I’ve had a few conversations with Lasaylo and he seems like a really genuine artist, love Miranda Fling’s voice, and Hotel Wifi seems to be as authentic of an artist as you can get. I mean I could say good things about everyone, everyone seems like they want to just contribute to the scene and I can really get behind that.

What are your plans for the future?

I will be releasing my first (Freshman) studio album ‘Let The Dead Speak’ in February of 2021. This record means a lot to me and I can’t wait for the public to hear it. Also, we will be releasing merch soon which is also really exciting!

Sonic Spotlight is a brand-new virtual music showcase and competition brought to you by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 105.5 The Colorado Sound, and Bohemian Foundation.

Selected artists and bands will get a chance to work with industry experts, connect with creative peers, receive radio airplay, create a professional music video, win prizes, and level up their music.

This fall, Sonic Spotlight presents two virtual showcases featuring some of the region’s most talented emerging musicians. The Sonic Round kicks things off with never-before-heard radio-ready tracks from all 8 artists taking over the airwaves on 105.5 The Colorado Sound and 90.5 KCSU. The program then culminates in the Spotlight Round, which will debut music videos from each finalist created during the program with professional support in an exciting, interactive online broadcast.

A panel of music industry veterans will be present throughout the program and will determine which artists advance, and ultimately which finalist is named winner of Sonic Spotlight 2020.

All Sonic Spotlight showcases, mentorship sessions, and artist opportunities will be held virtually.