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July 15, 2010
Friends forever and other cool-destroying admissions
Okay we all have some skeletons in our closet, shit we dig -- be it music, movies or television shows -- that we'd just as soon that nobody else knew about. Guilty pleasures is what most people term these sort of inclinations. Well, here at Backbeat, there's no shame in our game -- assuming, ... More >>
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June 23, 2010
Westword Music Showcase 2010: Backbeat scribes' travelogue
Here's our massive, multi-page report/travelogue of the Westword Music Showcase from (in order) Tom Murphy, Cory Casciato, A.H. Goldstein, Jef Otte, Jon Solomon and Brain Frederick. Let us know in the comments what you saw and loved, saw and hated, or missed and hated yourself for missing. ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Otis Taylor and Trace Bundy top our weekly playlists
As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
B.o.B., Bop Skizzum, Tommy Metz and The Pirate Signal top our weekly playlists
As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>
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February 10, 2010
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of February 8, 2010
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. ... More >>
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January 13, 2010
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of January 11, 2010
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. F ... More >>
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January 8, 2010
Five ways social media has changed us -- like allowing us to socialize pants-free
Pants: Now totally optionalOver at the excellent social-media site Mashable, there's an intelligent and thought-provoking post about the ways social media has changed us. And while its conclusions about social media's impact on our society included important points about information availabil ... More >>
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January 6, 2010
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of January 4, 2010
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. F ... More >>
Music
December 24, 2009
Moovers and Shakers rounds up our favorite local releases of the year
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. F ... More >>
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December 23, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of December 21, 2009
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For ... More >>
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December 17, 2009
From the week of December 17, 2009
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For ... More >>
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December 16, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of December 14, 2009
As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For t ... More >>
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November 11, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of November 9, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we'r ... More >>
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October 26, 2009
Miss Audry now behind a stove, not the decks
Miss Audry at her farewell show at the Funky Buddha, just down from Melita's.After more than a decade behind the decks, DJ Miss Audry is retiring. But music's loss is food's gain, since she's going to be devoting her time to helping out at Melita's Greek Cafe & Market, the spot that took over ... More >>
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October 21, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 19, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>
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October 15, 2009
Q&A with Les Freres Courvoisier
If you need a set of playful yet sexy techno, you could do a lot worse than calling upon the services of Les Freres Courvioiser, a faux-French duo with a penchant for spicing up their sets with ridiculous costumes and general hijinx. In the course of putting together this week's Scratching th ... More >>
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October 8, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 5, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list ... More >>
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October 5, 2009
Win tickets to see Daedelus tonight at the Bluebird
All right, anybody feel like turning this Monday into Funday? How's about it? Thought so. With that in mind, we've got a pair of tickets up for grabs to catch Daedelus tonight at the Bluebird with Musa and CacheFlowe. Daedelus? Who's that, you say? Ah, glad you asked. Last time Daedelus (aka Alfr ... More >>
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September 16, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of September 14, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>
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August 20, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 17, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>
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August 4, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 3, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>
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July 27, 2009
Over the weekend: UMS Festival
Julie Davis of Bela Karoli (A.H. Goldstein)Last night, the four-day UMS festival wrapped, and most of our crew made it out for at least part of the fest. And while we rarely agree on anything, we're all pretty much in agreement that Danielle Ate the Sandwich absolutely stole the show with one of ... More >>
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June 2, 2009
Twitter Tuesday: Denver Twits you should know
Editor's note: Starting today, Westword contributor Cory Casciato will be blogging regularly for The Latest Word about the local tech and social-media scene. Feel free to e-mail him with links, story ideas, hate mail, and slices of congratulatory pizza. If you're not on Twitter yet, you're one of ... More >>
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May 14, 2009
From the week of May 14, 2009
Editor's note: Starting today, Westword contributor Cory Casciato will be blogging regularly for The Latest Word about the local tech and social-media scene. Feel free to e-mail him with links, story ideas, hate mail, and slices of congratulatory pizza. If you're not on Twitter yet, you're one of ... More >>
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May 4, 2009
Black Market Empire comes alive
Photo by Cory Casciato The recorded tunes of Black Market Empire simply do not do the band justice. Before Saturday, I was familiar with the band only from its three MySpace tracks, which were decent if somewhat uninspired retro new wave that conjured up such '80s stalwarts as the Cure, Duran Duran ... More >>
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April 20, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top five spins for the week of April 20, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of a ... More >>
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April 14, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top five spins for the week of April 13, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>
Music
December 18, 2008
Moovers & Shakers 2008: Backbeat scribes weigh in on their favorite local releases of the year
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>
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December 1, 2008
What have the Hot IQs been up to?
So, what have the Hot IQs been up to? The answer to that question will apparently be revealed on Friday, December 19, when the new video is premiered and the act's 7-inch is released at an all-ages show at the Bluebird with local-scene luminaries the Chain Gang of 1974, Young Coyotes and Team Firef ... More >>
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November 26, 2008
Beyond Playlist: The Rapture
The RaptureTapesK7! The Rapture flexes its DJ muscles and delivers an intriguing mix of old school rap, funk, disco, house and straight-up weirdness. Mixing old-school classics with more contemporary material, the group shows an impressive breadth and depth of taste and influences. Among the highl ... More >>
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November 21, 2008
David Guetta at Beta
pilfered from myspace David Guetta November 20, 2008 Beta David Guetta is popular. Of the many DJs I’ve seen at Beta, I think tonight was the most crowded, with the possible exceptions of Danny Tenaglia and maybe Richie Hawtin, which were close. It was so crowded I was constantly being walke ... More >>
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November 21, 2008
Your Friday distraction is here
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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November 4, 2008
Rock the Vote: Beastie Boys and Tenacious D at the Fillmore
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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November 3, 2008
Peter Tong at Beta
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
Film
October 30, 2008
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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October 20, 2008
Live Review: Steve Lawler at Beta
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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October 17, 2008
Live Review: M.A.N.D.Y. at Beta
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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September 22, 2008
Over the Weekend: Tats, beats, and booze
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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September 19, 2008
Live Review: John Digweed at Beta
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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September 19, 2008
Westword Blog Shortcut, September 19 Edition
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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September 15, 2008
Over the weekend: Monolith, Beta and -- huh? -- lingerie football
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
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February 11, 2008
Over the Weekend ... Otto von Schirach @ Bender's Tavern
Go ahead and play, it's not like you were getting anything done today anyway Now that lunch is but a dim memory and beer o' clock is still hours away, you need something to distract you from the grinding horror that is your work day. May we humbly suggest Auditorium, a beautiful, trippy music ga ... More >>
Music
December 27, 2007
Critics' Picks for 2007
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite releases of the past year.
Music
December 27, 2007
Moovers and Shakers 2007
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.
Music
December 20, 2007
Moovers and Shakers 2007
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.
Blogs
November 12, 2007
Monday Morning Hang Over
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.
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November 5, 2007
This Weekend: Widowers, Astrophagus, Dualistics, d. biddle @ hi-dive
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.
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October 18, 2007
Last Night: Vonnegut, The Frequent Sea and Stars of Track and Field @ hi-dive
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.
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September 19, 2007
Last Night: St. Vincent and The National @ The Ogden Theater
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.
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September 10, 2007
More Internet Enhanced Cartoonery
Backbeat scribes sound off on their favorite local releases of the year.
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