Angel Corsi, a Front Range-based singer-songwriter, joined KGNU’s Morning Sound Alternative with Courtlyn Carpenter, Artistic Director of Soundpost Sessions, to discuss his upcoming performance in Longmont. Corsi will be featured in the Spotlight series, which pairs local artists with nationally touring acts—in this case, Tennessee’s Redd & The Paper Flowers. Carpenter shared that Soundpost Sessions, held at the Times Collaborative, is committed to high-quality, intimate shows that highlight storytelling and musicianship. Corsi spoke about his journey as an artist, his Chicano identity, and how his music reflects themes of grief, self-discovery, and resilience. He expressed gratitude for platforms like Soundpost that prioritize meaningful performance spaces. His song “Red Eye” touches on the tension between creative passion and everyday survival, offering listeners a raw glimpse into the life of an independent artist. (Local Gold: 4/8/25)
Ginger Perry: KGNU Morning Sound Alternative. Ginger here with a couple of very special guests. I’m excited to have Angel Corsi and Courtlyn Carpenter in the studio. Let’s get them on the mic—say hello!
Angel Corsi: Hello! Thanks for having us.
Ginger Perry: You’re here because Angel Corsi is playing Thursday night at Soundpost Sessions. And Courtlyn Carpenter—secretly the cellist for Sturtz—is here to tell us more about Soundpost Sessions. Good morning, Courtlyn.
Courtlyn Carpenter: Good morning, Ginger. Thanks for having us! So, Soundpost Sessions is a concert series happening right in downtown Longmont at the Times Collaborative. We host two shows a month: one is called Spotlight, which is the kind of show Angel will be playing. That format pairs a local artist with a nationally touring artist.
Ginger Perry: Wow!
Courtlyn Carpenter: Yeah! Angel will be playing with a group from Tennessee called Red in the Paper Flowers. We’re really excited for that pairing.
Ginger Perry: What time does the show start?
Courtlyn Carpenter: It starts at 7:00 PM at the Times Collaborative in downtown Longmont.
Ginger Perry: Got it. And you mentioned another series?
Courtlyn Carpenter: Yes, the other is called Mix Tape. It’s a songwriter-in-the-round format led by local artist Monica Marie LaBonte, who brings in mostly Colorado-based performers. Soundpost Sessions has been around for about five years on and off, but this is our first full season with two dedicated shows each month at the same venue.
Ginger Perry: Nice! And who’s behind it all?
Courtlyn Carpenter: Tim Gurule, an audio engineer from Longmont, started it as a passion project. I’m the Artistic Director, and Monica handles the booking for Mix Tape.
Ginger Perry: How did you discover Angel?
Courtlyn Carpenter: I first heard Angel perform at FoCoMX, a music festival in Fort Collins. He was playing outside on a backstreet, in the cold—but even in that setting, his music stood out.
Angel Corsi: Every once in a while, a backstreet comes with a pretty view.
Ginger Perry: Love that! Well, I’m looking forward to checking out the show. Longmont isn’t far—though we do love staying in our Boulder bubble.
Courtlyn Carpenter: Just 20 minutes away!
Ginger Perry: True! Angel, tell us about your music and anything you’d like to share.
Angel Corsi: Sure. I’m Angel Corsi, a singer-songwriter based here in the Front Range. I’ve been living in Colorado for about two years now, but I’ve toured most of my life. It’s been great getting to know the local music scene. I was grateful to connect with Courtlyn—she’s a real mover and shaker, whether it’s with Sturtz or organizing events like this.
I usually perform solo. For independent artists like me, Soundpost Sessions is a blessing—it’s a space that really honors the story, the artist, and the song. Often, musicians are second billing to the bar or the noise, but Soundpost is focused on giving voice to the music. It’s a listening room, which is rare and beautiful.
As a Chicano artist, my voice is a bit different in the folk scene, and Soundpost makes room for that.
Ginger Perry: We need voices like yours. Tell us a bit about the music you’re playing.
Angel Corsi: I focus on themes a lot of people struggle with—belonging, self-love, and moving through pain. One of the songs I’ll play is called Freeze Frame. It’s about how life can feel stuck in moments of hardship.
[Angel plays music.]
Ginger Perry: Beautiful. Thank you.
Angel Corsi: It’s important to me. I think we all go through hard things, and my songs explore how we move through that darkness. Some people want to skip to the happy parts, but you have to face the shadow to get there.
My grandmother—Myna—used to say, “The moon is only as good as the sky is dark.” I think about that a lot. The beauty we see is made more meaningful by our grief and challenges. My music often deals with loss and how new connections—like the ones I’ve made here—help bring out the light.
Ginger Perry: That’s really powerful. So how do we get tickets for Thursday’s concert?
Courtlyn Carpenter: You can find them on our website: soundpostsessions.com.
Ginger Perry: Excellent. That’s Angel Corsi—C-O-R-S-I—right here in the studio at KGNU.
Angel Corsi: Thank you so much. The next song is called Red Eye. It’s about choosing a life as an artist over the more traditional paths we’re pushed toward. Money can get in the way of dreams, and this song explores that tension.
[Angel plays music.]
Ginger Perry: Nice. Thank you, Angel. Tell us more about that one.
Angel Corsi: Red Eye is about the artist’s life—how you start taking odd jobs to get by, sometimes stepping away from your passion. I even started a few businesses, even though I’m not a businessperson—I’m an artist. This song is about returning to music, to what I love. I’m really grateful for Soundpost for letting me share that.
Courtlyn Carpenter: We’re excited to have you.
Angel Corsi: So come on out Thursday, April 10th. Get tickets and be there—I want to impress everyone!
Ginger Perry: We’ll be impressed! Thank you both for coming in. We’re looking forward to Thursday night’s show in Longmont. It sounds like an inspiring, creative experience that’s definitely worth the short trip.
Angel Corsi & Courtlyn Carpenter: Thank you so much!
Ginger Perry: And now, back to announcements and more music here on KGNU—The Morning Sound Alternative.
