Flobots

Ten best hip-hop shows in Denver this month

FLOBOTS @ AGGIE THEATRE | FRI, 5/3/13 Half a decade after releasing the platinum single "Handlebars," which made rounds on radios across the country, the Flobots have grown significantly, both as a musical group and as a philanthropic force within the Denver community. Since parting ways with Univer ... More >>

A Civil Discussion

The ten best concerts this weekend: Nov. 2-4

Welcome to the weekend! We made it. And as we already noted in Dance Card, there's an extra hour for you to enjoy. Depending upon how hard you go, this will either give you more time to imbibe or an extra hour to sleep off the effects of the night before. Whatever the case, there's plenty of quality ... More >>

New Colorado concerts: The Deftones at the Fillmore, Steve Winwood at the Paramount

This week, there's only been a handful of new shows announced, but they're all good ones, including the Deftones who are slated to hit the Fillmore in October just prior to the release of their new album, Steve Winwood, who's due at the Paramount in November, and Black Angels who will ring in the Ne ... More >>

Photos: Flobots Twist & Shout in-store

Last night, in celebration of their brand new record, The Circle In the Square, which was released yesterday, Flobots gave a special in-store performance at Twist & Shout and then stuck around afterward to hang out with fans. As you'll see below from the photos of Brandon Marshall, who was on hand a ... More >>

Flobots frontman Jonny 5 on The Circle In the Square's artwork and wordplay in the liner notes

On Survival Story, Flobots last album, Jamie Laurie (aka Jonny 5) said he spent hours and hours with Stephen Brackett (aka Brer Rabbit) mapping out cross references between songs and burying hidden treasures, as he put it, for the diehard fans to discover, all of which he revealed was inspired by th ... More >>

The new Flobots album, The Circle in the Square, celebrates worlds big and small

See also: - Remembering Sandy Widener - Flobots ink deal with Shanachie Entertainment - Q&A: Jonny 5 of Flobots on the Occupy Movement - Q&A: Jonny 5 of Survival Story Sometimes Denver can feel like a very hip Mayberry. While waiting to meet the founding members of Flobots at the Denver Bike Cafe, ... More >>

Flobots, The Circle In the Square: Jonny 5's track-by-track breakdown of the new album

Westword caught up with Flobots frontman Jonny 5 (aka Jamie Laurie) for a track-by-track breakdown of The Circle In the Square, the new record. If you've bought the record and you're listening right now wondering what the songs are about, wonder no more. You've come to the right place Page down to s ... More >>

Flobots.org's pop-up brunch hosted by Wheelchair Sport Camp's Kalyn Heffernan

Hungry for change? Flobots.org have cooked up an idea for a unique pop-up brunch this Saturday, May 26 at the Meadowlark. For the brunch, which is geared toward raising money for Art to Action, a program that works with more than 2,000 DPS middle and high-schoolers annually to provide oft-neglected ... More >>

Flobots.org break ground on $2.75 million Youth Media Studio at DHA's Mariposa Phase II

The party most surprised to learn that City Councilwoman Judy Montero harbors a soft spot for the Flobots might actually be the Flobots. According to the District 9 rep, they are her "very favorite band," which explains why she referenced two of their songs -- but, alas, did not sing either -- at an ... More >>

Flobots ink deal with Shanachie Entertainment

It's official: Flobots are no longer without a label. After parting ways with Universal Records in December 2010 -- the label that issued the band's last full-length, Survival Story -- the band has officially been picked up by Shanachie Entertainment, a prominent independent label founded in the mid ... More >>

Flobots.org seeking donated instruments for its Art 2 Action and Youth on Record programs

Have an old guitar lying around collecting dust that you've been meaning to play but somehow just never got around to actually playing? Yeah? How about putting it to use? Flobots.org is seeking donated instruments for its Art 2 Action and Youth on Record programs. As you're probably aware, the names ... More >>

Win tickets to Flobots Bowling Ball 3 tomorrow night at Lucky Strike Lanes at Bellmar

For the past three years, the members of the Flobots have enlisted a bunch of their friends to lace up their bowling shoes and hit the lanes in the name of charity. In past years, the event their buddies in bands like the Fray and Rise Against and Tickle Me Pink. This year's edition of the Bowling B ... More >>

Bowling for Dollars

10 things to do for $10 this weekend, April 15-17, 2011

"That Girl" by Jason Thielke​This weekend is jam-packed with lots of expensive gathering and events, but for those looking to live life on the edge of a Hamilton, we've got you covered. With StarFest in town this weekend, a couple theaters are following suit with science-fiction themed classic ... More >>

Flobots no longer on Universal Records

​Yesterday, Ricardo Baca from the Denver Post reported that Flobots' relationship with Universal Records has ended. Stephen Brackett, aka Brer Rabbit, confirmed the split and went on to say that the separation was amicable.

Bohemian Nights at New West Fest kicks off tonight in Fort Collins runs all weekend

​If you ever needed an excuse to head north to Fort Collins besides the many fine breweries there, how about the Bohemian Nights at New West Fest? The free, three day festival is bringing in an eclectic batch of talent, starting with Flobots August 20. They'll be followed by Earth, Wind & Fire ... More >>

Flobots Jonny 5 updates "By the Time I Get to Arizona"

​ In case you just joined us, Flobots are notorious when it comes to fighting injustice and standing up for the rights of all human beings. So it comes as no surprise, really, to discover that the act's outspoken frontman Jonny 5 has taken it upon himself to update Public Enemy's incendiary a ... More >>

Flobots, Gorillaz top sellers at local record stores

​Flobots' Survival Story, released last week on Universal Republic, grabbed the top spot at Albums on the Hill, while coming in second behind Ludacris' Battle of the Sexes at Independent Records. Gorillaz's Plastic Beach was also a strong seller for the week ending March 21. See the full brea ... More >>

Moving Pictures: Flobots at the Ogden Theatre

Flobots • The Pirate Signal • Air Dubai03.12.10 | Ogden Theatre We regret to inform you that Friday night's revolution was not televised. It is, however, available for streaming this morning on Vimeo. The production stars Flobots, of course, in their first local performance in more than a yea ... More >>

Moving Pictures: A first look at Flobots' "White Flag Warrior" video

Ah, now, see, this is why you reserve judgment until you see the final product. Last week, we posted a behind the scenes clip about the making of Flobots' new video for "White Flag Warrior," the first single from the act's sophomore album, Survival Story, due in stores tomorrow. Before we got a lo ... More >>

The Weekend Showdown: The Flobots Big Party will not be denied.

​ We would hate for you to miss out on all the awesome that happens every weekend in our fair city, so we've decided to run down five of the best shows in one easy-to-swallow post, with video and audio. Tell us -- and the rest of the world -- what we missed in the comments. This week, a pa ... More >>

Poptimystic: Will Flobots new Story resonate as much as the last one?

UPDATE 02.10: Flobots are slated to release Survival Story locally with a show on Friday, March 12 at the Ogden Theatre. KTCL has set up a special presale event on TicketMaster in which you can purchase tickets tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. before they officially go on sale on Friday, February 12. ... More >>

Back in the 'Hood

Bowled Over

Love the Fray? The Flobots? Then bring it on!

Flobots check in from the Blasting Room to hype the Bowling Ball

In case you've been wondering where Flobots have been for the past six months or so, we've got the drop: Apparently, besides cropping up periodically at various events across town such as the Westword Music Showcase this past summer and attending to the launch of their non-profit Flobots.org, headq ... More >>

Cacheflowe teams with Brer Rabbit for dubby goodness

Denver's own glitch-hop/dub-step/experimental electronic music wunderkind Cacheflowe has just dropped a killer platter of tracks called Cache, Stacks & Queues. It features a jungle-influenced neo-dub sound and some excellent guest appearances, most notably by Brer Rabbit of the Flobots on the c ... More >>

Rap-Up: Flobots.org host Fight With Tools National Conference

The Flobots are finally home this week but they're not arriving quietly. Along with their New Year's Eve show at the Gothic Theatre, which benefits Flobots.org, the band will be hanging out with more than 100 people from Fight With Tools street teams from across the country at the first official Fig ... More >>

Flobots nominated for Music Choice awards

If the Flobots are bummed with the recent bad show review they got, maybe the news from Music Choice will excite them. The band's video, "Handlebars," was nominated in two categories in the channel's Most Demanded: Music Choice Video On-Demand Awards '08. The first was "Alternative Video of the Year ... More >>

The Flobots get a nod from NPR's All Songs Considered

The Flobots acheive platinum status

The Westword.com blog shortcut, October 14 edition

Letters to the Editor

Letters from the week of 8/28/2008

Live Blog: Tent State University Music Festival to End the War

Live Blog: Tent State University Music Festival to End the War

DNC Music Cheat Sheet

Last Night: DNC Media Party at Elitch Gardens

The Flobots rise and shine

A first look at Flobots "Rise" video

As Mile High Music Fest proved, all the scene needs is a little exposure

Rewind: Flobots on Leno

Mile High Makeout: Fighting with Tools

DeVotchKa and Flobots on TV Tonight and Tomorrow Night

Flobots Blowback Begins

AEG Live's Mile High Music and Arts Festival Lineup Announced

Review: Westword Music Showcase @ DC10 - 6/16/07

Weekend Update

Flobots

Platypus (Self-released)

Feeling the Flo

More chefs equal more flavor for the Flobots.

Critic's Choice

Flobots