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The ten most noteworthy music publicity stunts

Sometimes flawless technique, inspired lyrics and a devoted fan base aren't enough. Sometimes you've gotta do something outlandish to step up your game and grab the world's attention. Some would say that getting on a stage and saying, "Hey! Watch what I'm doing!" might be considered attention-seekin ... 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 >>

New Denver shows: Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson, Fall Out Boy and Warren Haynes

Brace yourself for the return of Fall Out Boy. The dudes are evidently back to save rock and roll. Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson, meanwhile, are teaming up for a co-headlining date at Fiddler's Green for the Honda Civic Tour, and Warren Hayes is set to collaborate with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra ... More >>

The ten best concerts in Denver this week

10. CLUTCH @ BLACK SHEEP | MON, 3/18/13 Clutch has dodged being saddled with a label, primarily because of the illusion of reinvention it's projected with each album. But the truth is that it's just an illusion. Clutch is set in its ways, yet all of its music sounds like bold experimentation -- even ... More >>

OMFG! Turbonegro is coming to Denver! So's Bassnectar and Soundgarden. See who else...

Turbonegro is finally coming to Colorado! Granted, it's with the new frontman -- whose name I haven't even bothered to learn yet because, well, he's got some big shoes to fill taking over for Hank von Helvete -- but it's still Turbonegro! Last time I saw these dudes, they literally rocked my face of ... More >>

New Denver shows: Rush, Rodrigo y Gabriela, the Postal Service, Death, Danzig and more

Bunch of new shows to let you know about this week, including Rush, who's coming to the Pepsi Center in August, plus new dates featuring the Postal Service, Rodrigo y Gabriela with the Colorado Symphony, Death, Danzig and Deer Tick. Keep reading for the full rundown of all those shows, including tic ... More >>

New shows: Fall Out Boy, Vampire Weekend, Arctic Monkeys, Johnny Marr and more

A bunch of great shows announced this week: Fresh off a string of well received comeback shows, Fall Out Boy is back with a new record and a tour that will hit Denver in June. Vampire Weekend is due at Red Rocks with Of Monsters and Men, while fun. has announced a date of its own at Red Rocks with T ... More >>

Tonight: Smoking Popes at the hi-dive

​Proto-pop punks Smoking Popes have always existed like two bands in one quartet's shared body; compositionally, the group creates powerful and speedy melodies with classic punk instrumentation. But lead singer and guitarist Josh Caterer's voice swings smoothly like a cross between Bobby Darin ... More >>

Ten pop music paradigm shifts in 2010

​Teen dream Justin Bieber is arguably the biggest pop star in the country and Simon Cowell isn't doing American Idol. A lot's changed since last year in the world of pop. Institutions fell, ideas were challenged, and the Black Eyed Peas didn't have the number one song in the country at any poi ... More >>

Once a wandering soul, Hunter Dragon plants some roots and finds inspiration in stability

A first look at Skyline Surrender's "We're Going to Winchesta" video

The quality of videos coming out of the Mile High City these days is pretty astounding. Gone are the days of convincing a buddy with a camcorder to spend an afternoon trying to make something "artsy." Within the past few years, the quality of videos seems to have risen in direct proportion with the ... More >>

Sunny Day Real Estate is back on the market

Last Night: Fall Out Boy at the Fillmore

Photo by Eric Gruneisen.Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz with one of Chicago's "finest." See more photos at westword.com/slideshow. Fall Out Boy, Metro Station and Cobra Starship Tuesday, April 14 Fillmore Auditorium When I took my daughter Lora to see Fall Out Boy in November 2007, I figured it was only ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, April 15 edition

Photo by Eric GruneisenCobra Starship's Gabe Saporta has some issues. I'll try not to make this too taxing. Today in Backbeat Online: • Last Night: Fall Out Boy at the Fillmore. • Last Night: Mastodon at the Fox Theatre. • DJ Vajra impresses NAMM crowd with his turntable magic. • Update: H ... More >>

What happens when all the profanely monikered bands get together at once

Springsteen, Modest Mouse, Conor Oberst shows announced

Modest Mouse visits CU's Balch Fieldhouse February 28. As we reported earlier today, Bruce Springsteen's April 10 Pepsi Center show was announced today, but it's also been a busy week for other concert announcements, including Modest Mouse's February 28 gig at CU's Balch Fieldhouse, Conor Oberst's A ... More >>

The celebrity-starved Denver media is all Twitterpated during the DNC

The weekend before the DNC: The American Presidential Experience

Taking in the 'American Presidential Experience'

Live Review: Bella Morte, Torso and the Siren Project at Oriental Theater

Over the Weekend... Warped Tour @ Invesco Field at Mile High

Cobra Starship Took Flight

Before Gabe Saporta even had a band together.

Q&A With Ryland Blackinton of Cobra Starship

Last Night… Panic at the Disco, Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound and Phantom Planet @ the Fillmore Auditorium

Q&A with Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson of the Roots

Cobra Starship

Tuesday, February 5, Marquis Theater, 303-292-0805.

Last Night: Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T's and Cute Is What We Aim For @ Magness Arena

Gym Class Heroes

Friday, November 23, Magness Arena, 303-830-8497.

Top Music Turkeys and Other Assorted Goodies

Fall Out Boy

Friday, May 11, Coors Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

Square to Be Hip

Hipsters are, like, so ten minutes ago.

Timbaland

Timbaland Presents Shock Value
Blackground/Interscope

Fall Out Boy Fall Out

Fall Out Boy

Infinity on High
Island

Our top DVD picks for the week of November 21:

Misery Signals

Thursday, November 16, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772

Dejá Dance

Newest DDR: Same game, fresh set list.

The Killers

Sunday, October 15, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Drop the Needle

In music and tattooing, Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy gets to the point.

Queer Eye

Joe Queer doesn't like the look of punk these days.

Various Artists

Snakes on a Plane: The Album (Decaydance/New Line)

Sound Education

Pete Wentz's protegés get a crash course in rock.

Top of the Morning

This local label boosts Denver's national image.

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Taking Back Sunday

Louder Now (Warner Bros.)

Rock On, Write Off

This time of year is taxing, even for rock stars.

Pop Rocks

Ten albums that will snap and fizz in your earbuds all winter long.

Home Boy

This Fall Out Boy thinks leaving the nest is overrated.

Sound Bites