David Banner

The ten worst hip-hop Christmas songs

Every holiday season, we're blessed with great renditions of classic Christmas songs to warm our spirits, but along with that also comes a lists of well meaning yuletide flops. This is especially the case in hip-hop, in which rhyming about Christmas has not always produced the best results. Here are ... More >>

Aloe Blacc, Harry Nilsson, Kid Cudi fill our playlists this week

​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?" 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 al ... More >>

Pretty Lights, Ween and Jay-Z filled our playlists this week

​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?" 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 al ... More >>

Gogol Bordello, DeVotchKa, Interpol, Railroad Earth shows announced

​Gogol Bordello, who shared a headlining bill with Primus at Red Rocks last week, returns to the area for a two-night stand at the Boulder Theater on Wednesday and Thursday, October 27 and 28. Tickets for this one range between $36 and $41 and go on sale on Friday, August 27 at 10 a.m. The gyp ... More >>

Skinny Pupply, Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt, Urge Overkill shows announced

​Skinny Puppy stops at the Ogden Theatre Saturday, November 7 as part of the industrial band's In Solvent See tour, which kicks off October 30. Tickets are $30 in advance and go on sale Friday, August 15. Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt team for an acoustic evening Wednesday, October 7 at the Pikes Pea ... More >>

Food Chain connects with Boon Doc for new single

​Since the release of their self-titled EP on April 20, Colorado hip-hop super-group Food Chain has given away and offered up more than 3,000 EPs and downloads. And there's no slowing down the crew of emcees and producers. They recently hooked up with Colorado producer-of-the-moment Boon Doc, aka ... More >>

Pharoahe Monch

Friday, December 12, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

Westminster's House of Babes lives up to its name

This Just In 8/28-9/3

Friday Rap-Up: Side 3 Studios, Kanye West, Common, Rappers on Sean Bell verdict

DJ Shadow

Sunday, April 29, Ogden Theatre, 303-830-2525.

Hip-Hop Sans Hova

Still no Jigga, but Kanye, some lovable limeys and a great Beyoncé substitute held it down.

Best Mix CD

DJ Quote

Crunked Up

Beneath his deranged exterior, Lil Jon is a man with a plan.

Mobb Rules

After six albums, Mobb Deep is still creating hell on earth.

T.I.

Trap Muzik (Atlantic)

For the Record

For national releases, 2003 wonked as much as it rocked.

Mutant Strain

Ang Lee's deeply divided hero gives The Hulk a split personality.