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Jens Moelle of Digitalism on making music for video games and how it's like the new radio

The men behind the Hamburg duo Digitalism have been blowing out all the stops on their tour, which hits just nine cities. Their DJ-Kicks mix last year was well received, and they've got new remixes out showcasing their take on Bloc Party's "Truth" and the Rapture's "Sail Away." We spoke with Jens "J ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Samantha Kill on her killer androgynous street style

Women's wear is often defined by femininity -- dresses, skirts and timeless silhouettes that complement the female form. This makes it rare to encounter people who challenge these standards by adapting pieces of men's wear into women's wear. But we recently spotted Samantha Kill, a Brookstone manage ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Investor Melina Ward on her borrowed style

Groups of friends have been enjoying nights out in the nice weather this week -- and when it comes to street style, friends are always a good accessory. Education and insurance investor Melina Ward was spotted with her pals in tow, and was even wearing her friend's coat at the time. Continue reading ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Dancer Sarrah Jane Brooks on her transforming style

When it comes to personal style, some people find genres and labels limiting. One of those is local dancer and aspiring fashion designer Sarrah Jane Brooks, who likes to take inspiration from unexpected places to craft her own look. That look changes depending on her mood and the occasion. Keep read ... More >>

Womenswear Wednesdays: Student Kendall Farrell spotted at Bloc Party show

Last night fans of the London-based Bloc Party gathered to see the band play the Ogden Theatre. Many were dressed for the occasion, and University of Wyoming student Kendall Farrell looked particularly stylish in her combination of lace and flannel. Continue reading to find out what she is studying, ... More >>

The ten best concerts in Denver this week

Ready for another solid week of shows? Good. There's plenty to look forward to this week, a diverse batch of offerings from the jammier side of things with the Disco Biscuits, who's setting up shop in Colorado for three nights, to the long and eagerly awaited Denver appearance of Cat Power to a floo ... More >>

Bloc Party

Tuesday, January 22, Ogden Theatre, 888-929-7849.

Lucky '13: Michael Trundle, Lipgloss co-founder and resident DJ

This past year has been tough for many people, and we're eager to kiss 2012 goodbye. In hopes that 2013 will turn out to be much luckier for many, we invited some of the town's cultural tastemakers -- entrepreneurs and entertainers we're lucky to have in Denver -- to answer a trio of questions. We e ... More >>

New Shows: Furthur at 1STBANK, 420 show at Red Rocks with Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill

Big news on the concert front this week: Furthur, always a local favorite, returns for a series of dates in Colorado, one at the Ogden, followed by three back-to-back nights at 1STBANK Center. Equally as big is word of a 420 show at Red Rocks featuring Cypress Hill, Slightly Stoopid and Tribal Seeds ... More >>

New shows: Sigur Ros, Carrie Underwood, Bloc Party, Big Head Todd, Divine Fits and more

It's not Christmas yet, but you'd certainly be excused for thinking otherwise, what with the radio already playing round-the-clock holiday tunes and the new shows we've been gifted with. Looks like somebody's been on their best behavior (god knows, it wasn't us). Whatever the case, we're now being r ... More >>

(UPDATE) New Concerts: Skrillex vs Knife Party, Bob Dylan and Green Day at 1STBANK

A bunch of new shows this week. The two biggest of the bunch: Bob Dylan, whose new album, Tempest , hits the stores today, is coming to the 1STBANK Center for a two-night stand in late October, and Green Day, due for a date at the Broomfield venue in February. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, meanwhile, br ... More >>

New Colorado Concerts: Smashing Pumpkins at 1STBANK, Yonder Mountain at Boulder Theater

Smashing Pumpkins leads this week's new show announcements. The '90s alt rock band fronted by Billy Corgan will make its way to Colorado this October for a show at 1STBANK Center. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday. Yonder Mountain String Band, Aesop Rock, the Faint and Mayer Hawthorne are ... More >>

When pop goes dubstep: Six pop songs propelled by the undeniable whomp of the wobbly bass

Britney loves some bass​With dubstep's surging (and some might say waning) popularity, it's not surprising to hear explosive dubstep breakdowns bleeding into pop. Turn on Top 40 radio today, and there's a great chance you'll hear dubstep elements borrowed in one form or another to create a hoo ... More >>

Review: Hollywood Undead and Asking Alexandria at the Fillmore, 11/4/11

Hollywood Undead. More photos.​HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, ASKING ALEXANDRIA at the FILLMORE | 11/4/11What the Fillmore really means by "all-ages show" is this: At least one shirtless 17-year-old will approach you -- slowly, so as not to startle you -- and ask you "wazzup." If you are attending the Worl ... More >>

Have smart phones changed how we're hearing music? Yep. Here's five apps for the geo-aware.

​There has been a bit of a gold rush on making apps ever since Apple launched the App Store and Microsoft and Android followed suit. While a lot it is absolute trash that seems to point to some incoming app-bubble, there are a lot of interesting and innovative ideas mixed in there. Most recent ... More >>

ZOMG keeps rolling at Milk Bar on Thanksgiving

​If you're looking for a handy way to snap out of your tryptophan-induced coma tomorrow evening, Tim Alexander, aka DJ Tower, will be holding down his regular slot at Milk Bar for ZOMG Thursday. Tower has been running the weekly electro-heavy event for the better part of a year, bringing the l ... More >>

Tiesto at 1STBANK Center, 11/13/10

TIESTO With Robbie Rivera 11.13.10 | 1STBANK Center Holland's native son, superstar trance DJ and dance music producer Tiesto, boasts a resume that would be hard not to find impressive. Some of its highlights: Headlining Coachella and Bonnaroo; a Grammy nomination for his 2007 album, Elements of ... More >>

When animals attack - musician edition

​We're all familiar with Ozzy Osbourne's infamous unprovoked attack on a bat in the early '80s, but rarely do you hear stories about animals attacking musicians. Until now, that is. Earlier this week, Bloc Party and Ash guitarist Russell Lissack was reportedly attacked by a lion cub while visi ... More >>

Kele

Tuesday, September 14, Summit Music Hall, 1-866-468-7621.

Blonde Redhead, Deadmau5, Tech N9NE shows announced

Josh RothsteinBlonde Redhead​Blonde Redhead, the New York trio who borrowed its moniker from a song by the '80s no wave group DNA, is set to release Penny Sparkle, its third album for 4AD, September 14 (the album's opening cut, "Here Sometimes," is available for streaming and download on the b ... More >>

Can iX MiXer nix hangovers?

Moving Pictures: The Fray may be heartless, but that doesn't mean it's art less

​ Don't know how we managed to miss this, the Fray's video for its version of "Heartless," the Kanye West cover, but we just came across it earlier today, and you know what? It's a pretty swell video. Directed by Hiro Murai (Bloc Party) and produced by Ross Girard, featuring animation from Titmou ... More >>

Music director John "Whip" Wilbur fights to save 101.5 FM

John Wilbur, better known to Denver radio listeners as Whip, loves KTNI/101.5 FM, marketed as "Denver's Independent Alternative." In fact, he's so devoted to the smart, highly entertaining station, for which he serves as music director and morning-show host, that he's willing to admit publicly tha ... More >>

Meet Wale, a rapper with a jones for indie rock

MSTRKRFT

The Church

Bloc Party On

Bloc Party Keeps Going

Now that the spotlight has faded, this band is finally at ease.

The Atlantic Divide

Ten bands that weren't singing Yankee Doodle Dandy in '06.

It Was Free Cuz I Stole It

The year in unfair shares.

Pretty Girls Make Saves

As video games go indie, here's some ideas for a few likely pairings.

Art Show

With Art Brut, what you see really is what you get.

Gary "Mani" Mournfield

Lipgloss

For the record

Since 2005 has hit the bricks, here's the final word on last year's finest discs.

Electronic Music

The year in review.

Single Frame

Monday, December 12, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Everyone's a DJ

DJ D-Stroyer kills the dance floor with a set of mostly local music.

John Cale

Sunday, October 30, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.

The Divorce

Wednesday, October 19, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Sound Bites

Forward Into the Past

The Futureheads look back in admiration.

Bloc Buster

Bloc Party's rapid ascent didn't happen overnight -- it just seems that way.

The Beatdown

Trevor Pryce delivers hits on the field -- and off, with Outlook Music.

Bloc Party

Silent Alarm (Vice)

Dog Stars

Dogs Die in Hot Cars takes a bite out of the hype.

The Beatdown

South by So What? Not this year, thanks to Vaux and other Denver bands.

Best Underground Parties

White Girl Lust