Depeche Mode

The five best EDM highlights from Coachella

Amidst the crazy sea of hipsters, hippies, old folks, pre-teens and babies(!), the first weekend of Coachella was also packed with EDM revelers ready to get their fist-pumping music fix over the course of the three-day bacchanal. In fact, it seems that dance music lovers are growing in numbers, so m ... More >>

New Denver shows: Steely Dan, the Geto Boys, Brad Paisley, Selena Gomez, Ride Festival

Steely Dan is making its way back to Colorado for a show at Red Rocks this August, and there's a bunch of other new shows to let you know about, including Brad Paisley at Fiddler's Green, the Geto Boys at Summit Music Hall, Ride Festival and Selena Gomez. Keep reading for the full rundown on these s ... More >>

New Denver shows: Kid Rock's $20 tour, Muse at Pepsi Center, 311/Blues Traveler at Red Rocks

Ever the equal opportunity rocker, Kid Rock is bringing his Best Night Ever tour to Fiddler's and every seat in the house is $20. "Everyone knows the economy is still hurting people across the country," he says, "but I didn't want that to be a reason why everyone couldn't get out and enjoy themselve ... More >>

The ten best concerts in Denver this week

LOW @ LARIMER LOUNGE | FRI, 3/29/13 Since its inception in 1993, Low has created a body of work characterized by a fragile intensity. Although often lumped in under the banner of "slowcore" with a group of bands of similar sonic leanings, like Red House Painters, Galaxie 500, Tarnation and Codeine, ... More >>

The ten best concerts this weekend: Oct. 19-21

Ah, yes, welcome to the weekend! And what a glorious weekend it's going to be. Have you seen the forcast? What's more, the Broncos have a bye-week this week, which means there's no reason at not to get out in the sunshine during the day and then treat yourself to some shows at night. As always, we'v ... More >>

The Deftones

Friday, October 19, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Mixtape at Milk Bar is a place where you can wear a spiked face muzzle and fit right in

It's rare to have to walk through an Arby's parking lot to get to your nighttime destination, but such is the path to Mixtape at Milk Bar. "I hope you're enjoying our lovely scenery," says a bemused bouncer at the door, an entertained expression on his face. Once inside, Milk's weekly is a haven for ... More >>

Ginger Perry and Michael Trundle on That '80s Night, their new night at Beauty Bar

Eighties dance nights are a tradition stretching all the way back...well, to the '80s. Whether you're a 21-year-old feeling nostalgic for a time you never lived through, or a crimp-haired, stone-washed new-waver who never got over the Talking Heads breaking up, the music of the 1980s spans cultures ... More >>

Pete Tong on twenty years at the BBC, relaunching FFRR and returning to Pacha

​Pete Tong (due at Beta this Saturday, October 15) has had a ridiculous year: In commemoration of holding down a slot at BBC Radio 1 for twenty years, he took over the station for twelve hours, plus he re-launched his Pacha residency in Ibiza and started a pool party residency in Vegas. We cau ... More >>

Roger Taylor of Duran Duran on writing new music rather than resting on one's laurels

During the 1980s and into the '90s, Duran Duran (due tonight at the 1STBANK Center with Neon Trees) was one of the most popular and successful rock bands of that time. It was the kind of band for whom people would camp out outside hotel rooms to get autographs. Its music and its music videos are ico ... More >>

Q&A: Ukulele Loki on performing at Red Rocks, his influences and a new EP

Ukulele Loki's Gadabout Orchestra. Aaron Johnson is pictured far right.Aaron Johnson has a lot on his plate right now. He teaches fifth-graders by day, and by night he's taking classes to get certified in teaching English as a Second Language. He's also a Geeks Who Drink quizmaster. But tonight? Ton ... More >>

Wesley Eisold of Cold Cave talks about the bold new sound of Cherish the Light Years

Sebastian MlynarskiFrom left: Wesley Eisold, Jennifer Clavin and Dominick Fernow are Cold Cave.​ For a band that plays moody, dramatic synth pop, Cold Cave (due at the Larimer Lounge on Monday, April 11) has an unusual pedigree. A veteran of several hardcore bands, including Some Girls and Americ ... More >>

UMS Night Four Travelogue: Snake Rattle Rattle Snake at 3 Kings, Treeverb at the hi-dive and more

A.H. Goldstein​ UMS Travelogue, Night Four 7.24.10 | Baker District/South Broadway I have never seen so many neon Wayfarer sunglasses in my life. Ever. It was like I walked into 1982 the second I walked onto Broadway -- the hot sun blistered people's skin but their eyes were blocked by their ... More >>

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Neil Young, Depeche Mode, Keith Urban shows announced

The summer concert season is beginning to take shape. A lot of great shows were announced this week, including Neil Young's show at Magness Arena on Monday, April 27, Depeche Mode's show at Red Rocks on Thursday, August 27, and Keith Urban's show at the Pepsi Center on Wednesday, July 15. We've list ... More >>

DJ Dan at The Elements

The Jukebox Effect

Photo: Claudia LopezI deejayed a Valentine's Day party at the Horseshoe Lounge on Saturday. The bar had a great vibe, as always, and the ample crowd was in the mood for a good party. It was the first time I ever had to play music for four and a half straight hours, and I was initially worried that I ... More >>

Live Review: Adam Pedersen, Nuts and Berries at Larimer Lounge

Live Review: Porlolo, Bad Weather California, Wentworth Kersey, Team Firefox and Sorelina at hi-dive

Son of Rambow

The joys of DIY filmmaking persist in Son of Rambow.

Crossing Over

Music has no borders.

Mile High Makeout: Tasting the Cookie

The Falcon

Steve Schalk's newest project is out of this world.

Last Night: Electric Six, Gore Gore Girls and We Are the Fury @ Larimer Lounge

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Union Men

The Erasure twosome tries twang.

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Scratching the Surface

James Zabiela

Swayzak

Thursday, December 16, the Church, 303-575-1149.

Club Scout

Simply Jeff

Letters to the Editor

From the week of March 6, 2003

Pet Shop Boys

Disco 3 (Sanctuary)
Erasure
Other People’s Songs (Mute)

Backwash

Pure Drama gets ready to emote in a special way.

Various Artists/Dot Allison

Electro Nouveau: Tech, Synthpop and Nu-Electro (Moonshine)
We Are Science (Mantra)

Let's Clash

Old and new collide to create the next wave of electronica.

It's About Time

With a retro sound and modern sensibility, the Faint fast-forwards to the past.

Backwash

The Beta Band demonstrates better living through sonic chemistry.

Keoki

Jealousy (Moonshine Music)

Perpetual Movement

Not content to simply milk his invention, trance-music pioneer BT continues to trip the light fantastic in a never-ending search for sound.

For the Record

MDFMK's Sascha Konietzko on controversy, scapegoating and Columbine.

A Musical Feast

Denver produces a new crop of music.

Other Voices, Other Tunes

Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

Playlist

Westward Ho

Stabbing Westward explores a world of darkness.

Guilty Pleasures

A list of the lousiest songs a guy ever loved.

Grade C

Craig C is taking Denver house music to the masses.

Feedback

SONIC BOOMS

AS KID SONIC, JESSE ALLEN MAKES TECHNO FOR GROWNUPS.

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