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Bloc Party

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    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 >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    Kele

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

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    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 >>

  • Dining

    April 15, 2010

    Can iX MiXer nix hangovers?

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    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 >>

  • Music

    August 21, 2008

    Meet Wale, a rapper with a jones for indie rock

    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 >>

  • Music

    October 25, 2007

    MSTRKRFT

    The Church

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2007

    Bloc Party On

    The Church

  • Music

    June 7, 2007

    Bloc Party Keeps Going

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

  • Music

    January 4, 2007

    The Atlantic Divide

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

  • Music

    January 4, 2007

    It Was Free Cuz I Stole It

    The year in unfair shares.

  • Music

    June 22, 2006

    Pretty Girls Make Saves

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

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    Art Show

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

  • Music

    January 12, 2006

    Gary "Mani" Mournfield

    Lipgloss

  • Music

    January 5, 2006

    For the record

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

  • Music

    December 29, 2005

    Electronic Music

    The year in review.

  • Music

    December 8, 2005

    Single Frame

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

  • Music

    December 1, 2005

    Everyone's a DJ

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

  • Music

    October 27, 2005

    John Cale

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

  • Music

    October 13, 2005

    The Divorce

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

  • Music

    August 4, 2005

    Sound Bites

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

  • Music

    June 9, 2005

    Forward Into the Past

    The Futureheads look back in admiration.

  • Music

    May 19, 2005

    Bloc Buster

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

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    The Beatdown

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

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    Bloc Party

    Silent Alarm (Vice)

  • Music

    April 14, 2005

    Dog Stars

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

  • Music

    March 31, 2005

    The Beatdown

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

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    Best Underground Parties

    White Girl Lust

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