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2011 Stories by Britt Chester

• The Frozen Movement on its hiatus and how the band's studio offerings differ from the live show

  published Aug 05, 2011

  In the constantly evolving world of jam, bands are increasingly being overshadowed by DJs who rely on samples to formulate their sound. After nearly a year-long hiatus, the Frozen Movement returns to ... More >>

• Video: American Idol takes over Invesco

  published Jul 29, 2011

  One of the best parts about living in America is freedom. The freedom to sing, dance, play in the streets, wear duct-tape skirts, paint your face for televised events and, most importantly, worship f... More >>

• Pictureplane's Travis Egedy gives a personal guided tour of Rhinoceropolis, his humble abode

  published Jul 19, 2011

  So today's the day when Pictureplane's eagerly awaited new album, Thee Physical, drops nationwide on the Lovepump United imprint. In honor of this momentous occasion, we headed over to Rhinoceropolis,... More >>

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  Review: Global Dance Fest at Red Rocks, 7/15/11

  published Jul 16, 2011

  GLOBAL DANCE FEST at RED ROCKS | 07/15/11The line-up for the second night of Global Dance Festival had some big names on the main stage including Skrillex, Nero, Major Lazer and the night ending, ulti... More >>

• Manufactured Superstars' new single, "Serious," now available for download on Beatport

  published Jul 12, 2011

  Last month, we gave you an exclusive sneak peek of the video for Manufactured Superstars' new club banger, "Serious," featuring Selina Albright. We didn't know when the actual song would be released, ... More >>

• Review: Robotic Pirate Monkey at the Bluebird, 7/8/11

  published Jul 10, 2011

  Denver got a little taste of Boulder last night with Robotic Pirate Monkey nearly selling out the Bluebird Theater. At least seventeen kids missed the memo that unless you have an orange bracelet prov... More >>

• Nick Guarino on ThisSongIsSick.Com, Sorry For Partying and copyright infringment

  published Jul 08, 2011

  Nick Guarino loves electronic music as much as he loves the local scene. Combining these two passions, Guarino has single-handedly developed the premier source for free electronic jams through his web... More >>

• Thursday is the new Friday: DJ Fei-Fei from L.A., DJ Bedz kick the weekend off in style

  published Jul 07, 2011

  When the question arises as to whether or not it's possible to party on Thursdays, we have the definitive answer. Fridays are, of course, a definite, and Wednesdays, well, Wednesday is a hard night to... More >>

• Review: Umphrey's McGee at Red Rocks, 7/3/11

  published Jul 06, 2011

  UMPHREY'S MCGEE @ RED ROCKS | 7/3/11 Fans began lining up for this show on the lower north staircase at 10 a.m. to prepare for the tarp run, a race to get the best spot and claim your place for the... More >>

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  Review: Glitch Mob at Red Rocks, 7/2/11

  published Jul 05, 2011

  The Glitch Mob at Red Rocks | 7.2.11The Glitch Mob is currently on its largest tour to date. After a few bumps in the road, one actually taking a wheel right off their tour bus while in transit, the a... More >>

• Thursday is the New Friday: J. Rocc, Richie Hawtin, Musiq Soulchild and more

  published Jun 30, 2011

  To commemorate surviving yet another week on the grind, we've brought you the list of the lists for how to spend your Thursday night. Thursday, you askr Who goes out on Thursdaysr Everyone. Thursday i... More >>

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  Review: Sonic Bloom, 6/25/11

  published Jun 27, 2011

  SONIC BLOOM at SHADOWS RANCH | 06.25.11"Taking full advantage of the Funktion-One, Starfire filled the field with towers of sound, and the energy being emitted from the festival's living, breathing in... More >>

• Review: Sonic Bloom, 6/24/11

  published Jun 27, 2011

  SONIC BLOOM at SHADOWS RANCH | 06.24.11"With strategically placed subwoofers stashed in a field surrounded by mountains, the heavy bass frequencies sounded like a herd of elephants descending upon us ... More >>

• Win Tickets to Sonic Bloom's final two days!

  published Jun 25, 2011

  We hooked up one lucky winner with some tickets to the Sonic Bloom festival yesterday, and we're doing it again today thanks to Tsunami Publicity. Since yesterday got so many hits, and we apologize fo... More >>

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  Thursday is the new Friday: Showcase Awards, album releases, Cosmic Gate and more

  published Jun 23, 2011

  Here comes another Thursday, and if its anything like last Thursday then it's going to be wild and fun. Last week, we tore it up all over the city, and now that we're fully recovered from the Showcase... More >>

• Win Tickets to see Cherry Poppin' Daddies at City Hall this Sunday

  published Jun 22, 2011

  Have we got a treat for you! Peter Boyles and a gang of bikers will be descending upon City Hall this Sunday for a trip back to the time of jazz clubs, whiskey bars and wiseguys. We've got five pairs ... More >>

• Review: Bassnectar at Red Rocks, 6/18/11

  published Jun 21, 2011

  BASSNECTAR at RED ROCKS | 06.18.11"The visuals for the night set a new standard: Revolutionary in regards to illusional perspective and thought-provoking in regard to the propaganda images of war and ... More >>

• Review: Del the Funky Homosapien at 2011 Westword Music Showcase, 6/18/11

  published Jun 19, 2011

  DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN @ SHOWCASE | 6/18/11 The fact the Del the Funky Homosapien is still able to get up on stage and command the attention he did ten years ago is a testament to the quality of ... More >>

• In an effort to get prepared for Showcase, we proved that Thursday really is the new Friday

  published Jun 17, 2011

  The lineup for this weekend's Westword Music Showcase is pretty extensive. In fact, if you're unprepared it can be overwhelming. With this notion in mind, we put ourselves through a practice run for S... More >>

• Thursday is the new Friday: SkisM, Gabriel and Dresden, Unsigned Hype and more

  published Jun 16, 2011

  It's safe to say that we've got you covered on live music for the weekend, but in case you are looking to start the party early, we've got you there, too. The Westword Music Showcase is days -- pfft..... More >>

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  Review: Electric Daisy Carnival, 6/11/11

  published Jun 13, 2011

  ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL | 06.13.11 "When the smoke machines ran out, someone -- and by 'someone,' I mean a complete fucking idiot -- blasted the room with a fire extinguisher, sending a sweet poison i... More >>

• Review: Dispatch at Red Rocks, 6/3/11

  published Jun 06, 2011

  DISPATCH at RED ROCKS | 6/3/11"Dispatch fans came for a good time -- the first they've shared with this band in a while -- and let's just say they got what they came for." On the first of a three-nig... More >>

• Thursday is the New Friday: Weapons of Mass Creation, Might Diamonds, DJ Icey and more

  published Jun 02, 2011

  In case you've been working your fingers to the bone all the week and haven't had a single second to notice, the weekend is just a few hours away. What's thatr Yes, we know it's only Thursday. But Thu... More >>

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes peek from the set of the new Manufactured Superstars video

  published Jun 02, 2011

  Yesterday we were on the set with Manufactured Superstars, who were shooting their new video at Beta with Vista TV. The scene at Beta yesterday was quite different from a typical night at the club wit... More >>

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  Review: Disco Biscuits at Red Rocks, 5/28/11

  published May 30, 2011

  DISCO BISCUITS at RED ROCKS, 5/28/11"Comparing Red Rocks to the Ogden shows is like comparing a Mack Truck to a Tonka. Either the Biscuits were holding out, teasing everyone for the first two nights, ... More >>