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Teacup Gorilla inhabits the venues of Denver, CO with dark indie-rock soundscapes and evocative poetry – sometimes complex, dissonant, or introspective, but always pushing towards moments of unexpected harmony and celebration.
"Reminiscent of late ‘90s punk with elements of spoken word combed through, Teacup Gorilla never fails to put the moodiness to their heavy indie-rock."
—Kori Hazel and Alex Kramer, 303 Magazine: 14 Colorado LGBTQ Musicians You Should Know
Often compared to early Modest Mouse, Low, or Velvet Underground – Teacup Gorilla formed to create and underscore the Missa Populi theater production in 2010. Since then we’ve underscored many shows with different theater companies around Denver, and released several EPs and a full length soundtrack.
2015, The Holes They Leave (EP) – along side the multimedia novel Riding SideSaddle*
2024, Whiskey From Strangers (EP) – adapted into a full-length play
2025, [Jane/Eyre: No Net Ensnares Me] – in collaboration with Dameon Merkl, along side the Grapefruit Lab production
In addition to playing festivals and venues in Denver and across the Midwest, Teacup Gorilla enjoys collaborating across media with performers, writers, dancers, and visual artists including:
The Clyfford Still Museum
Buntport Theater (winning a True West Award in 2016)
Grapefruit Lab
Hoarded Stuff (LA Samuelson)
Screw Tooth
Lost Walks
"Reminiscent of late ‘90s punk with elements of spoken word combed through, Teacup Gorilla never fails to put the moodiness to their heavy indie-rock."
—Kori Hazel and Alex Kramer, 303 Magazine: 14 Colorado LGBTQ Musicians You Should Know
Often compared to early Modest Mouse, Low, or Velvet Underground – Teacup Gorilla formed to create and underscore the Missa Populi theater production in 2010. Since then we’ve underscored many shows with different theater companies around Denver, and released several EPs and a full length soundtrack.
2015, The Holes They Leave (EP) – along side the multimedia novel Riding SideSaddle*
2024, Whiskey From Strangers (EP) – adapted into a full-length play
2025, [Jane/Eyre: No Net Ensnares Me] – in collaboration with Dameon Merkl, along side the Grapefruit Lab production
In addition to playing festivals and venues in Denver and across the Midwest, Teacup Gorilla enjoys collaborating across media with performers, writers, dancers, and visual artists including:
The Clyfford Still Museum
Buntport Theater (winning a True West Award in 2016)
Grapefruit Lab
Hoarded Stuff (LA Samuelson)
Screw Tooth
Lost Walks
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