Fools Fest is KCSU’s annual punk festival, always set to happen around April Fools Day! Every year, KCSU gathers local punk and punk-adjacent bands to play on Colorado State University’s campus, creating a unique and exciting event for all to enjoy. KCSU’s music directors, Mia Templien and Ria Janapati, had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the bands performing for some in-depth interviews.

Slag got their name from an unhoused man repeating the word “slag” as he walked by Clay Childress at The Atrium; after having a conversation with him, Clay decided it was fate. This spacey/shoe gaze/noise rock/indie band consists of twins Clay and Coleman Childress, Caleb Shaver, and Andrew Jussila. Much of their inspiration comes from the DIY scene, with bands like Duster, Fugazi, and Built To Spill being some of their favorites. Slag’s next show will be at the FoCoMX music festival at the Art Lab at 8pm on 4/19.

Fools Fest is March 27th, 2025!