Elaine Acosta

That's Hot

That's Hot

Bandicoots: An Excerpt from Elaine's Book

Mile High Makeout: Think again

One of the worst things you can do, in any part of your life, is get set in your ways and lose the willingness to revise your opinions, perspectives and beliefs. Dogmatism always stands in the way of growth and learning. As for me, I love being proven wrong.

The Beatdown

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

Hot IQs

Dangling Modifier
Yaw Action Records

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

Westword Music Showcase 2005

Be there or be square!

Nerd Up

When it comes to brainy pop, Hot IQs are real geniuses.

Westword Music Showcase 2004

Fifty bands. Ten stages. Five bucks. Be there.

Hit Pick

The Royal We

MP3 Freeloader: Hot IQs final show, tonight at the Bluebird

As previously reported, tonight's the night when Hot IQs retire their jerseys after an estimable six year run. A distinguished, iconic band that earmarked an era, the outfit is immortalized in the pantheon of local music alongside other dearly departed, homegrown legends such as the Fluid, the Czars ... More >>

The Denver Boot: Hot IQs final show at Larimer Lounge

​Without question, Hot IQs, which took the stage for the last time this past weekend at the Larimer Lounge, made its mark on the Mile High City and will be sorely missed. Starting life as the Royal We, the outfit grew ably into its own as songwriters and left us with a slew of outstanding songs, f ... More >>