Fara Francis On the evening of June 6, 2025, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison saw Quinn XCII ignite the stage following an energetic set from opener Wild Rivers. The Colorado-based folk‑pop trio kicked things off, warming the crowd with their lush harmonies and upbeat melodies. As the sun dipped behind the iconic red rocks, headliner Quinn XCII—backed by a dynamic live band—delivered a high‑energy, deeply personal performance that had fans singing along from start to finish.
Wild Rivers
Wild Rivers is a Canadian indie‑folk trio from Toronto, formed by co‑lead vocalists Devan Glover and Khalid Yassein alongside guitarist/synthist Andrew Oliver. They blend introspective lyrics with genre‑fluid melodies, weaving folk, pop, and rock into emotive, harmony‑rich anthems.
The group dropped their self‑titled debut in 2016 and followed it with Sidelines in 2022. In 2024, they released two companion albums, Never Better and Better Now, recorded in Joshua Tree and praised for their inventive songwriting and lush production Their single “Thinking ’Bout Love” achieved Gold certification in Canada and Platinum in Australia. They earned a Juno nod for Breakthrough Group in 2023 and another for Never Better in 2025.
Recently, the band supported The Chicks on tour in 2023 and opened shows for Noah Kahan during his 2024 European leg.
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Quinn XCII
Quinn XCII, born Mikael Temrowski in Detroit, Michigan, is a genre-blending singer, songwriter, and performer known for mixing pop, hip-hop, electronic, reggae, and soul. He began making music while studying at Michigan State University, initially releasing songs on SoundCloud. His 2015 EP Change of Scenery quickly gained traction, and his viral single “Kings of Summer” with longtime collaborator Ayokay launched him into the national spotlight, topping Spotify’s Global Viral Chart.
Since then, Quinn XCII has built a loyal fanbase through emotionally resonant lyrics, vibrant production, and a down-to-earth persona. His debut album The Story of Us (2017) marked his major label debut with Columbia Records. It was followed by four more albums, including From Michigan with Love and Change of Scenery II, each showcasing growth in both songwriting and sound. In 2023, he released his fifth studio album The People’s Champ, featuring artists like Big Sean, Chelsea Cutler, and AJR. The album blended self-reflective lyrics with upbeat anthems and was praised for its balance of vulnerability and polish.
In late 2024, he teased a creative shift through a trio of food-themed EPs—Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner—each with playful titles but deeply emotional content. These projects set the stage for his seventh studio album, Look! I’m Alive, announced for release in July 2025. Quinn XCII remains a standout voice in the alt-pop landscape, known for delivering high-energy live shows, intimate songwriting, and a consistent evolution of sound.
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