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Max Bemis of Say Anything: "We're stripping away the loud, distorted guitars and the redundant self-destructive imagery"

On March 13, Say Anything, the indie rock band that came of age in the 2000s, released its sixth album, Anarchy, My Dear. The band soon launched its tour, which will hit the Mile High City this Friday, March 30, at the Summit Music Hall. In advance of the show, we spoke with frontman Max Bemis about ... More >>

Garbage at the Ogden Theatre 4/25

While Butch Vig is probably best known for his work as a Grammy-winning producer who's worked with the likes of Nirvana or, more recently, the Foo Fighters, he's also a member of Garbage, an alt-rock act (and a rather decent one at that) that formed in the mid '90s and was led by the fiery Scottish ... More >>

Re:Generation strives to break down barriers

This past Sunday during his acceptance speech on behalf of his band the Foo Fighters for Best Rock Performance at the 54th Annual Grammy awards, Dave Grohl made some comments that stirred the ire of some folks. Lauding the fact that Wasting Light, the album in question, had been recorded in his gara ... More >>

2012 Grammy Awards: Adele sweeps, Bon Iver surprises and Kanye West missing in action

As anyone and their mother could have (and, ahem, did) predicted, it was Adele's show at last night's 54th Grammy Awards. The singer, who absolutely swept the awards, took home six Grammys -- meaning she won in every category in which she was nominated, including the big three: Song of the Year, Rec ... More >>

The 54th Grammys: who will win (Adele) and who won't (Lady Gaga)

From power pop to power ballads, rock anthems to rap staples, the nominees of the 54th Grammy Awards, which airs this Sunday night, sees no dearth of great music. There's little doubt that it will be Adele's night, but others, like Kanye West and Mumford & Sons, could win big too. Continue reading f ... More >>

My Teenage Angst diary reading packed with stories of perms, popularity and prudes

As a willing participant at Friday night's My Teenage Angst on-stage diary-reading event, I had some pre-show fears: What if my entries weren't as funny as I remembered them being? What if other people's entries weren't funny? What if the whole thing fell apart because someone unintentionally read f ... More >>

Ten best Denver arena concerts of 2011

​As another year comes to a close, this one's going to be remembered for some stellar concerts. All week, we'll be running down a list of our favorites from the past year beginning with this one: Best arena concerts of 2011. Page down to see which shows made the cut. (Click on the band name fo ... More >>

Photos: Foo Fighters, Odd Future, X, OFF!, Misfits and Melt Banana over the weekend

They don't call it Rocktober for nothing. There was no shortage of options this past weekend: Foo Fighters at the Pepsi Center, Odd Future at the Fox and at the Ogden Theatre, X at the Summit Music Hall, OFF! at the Marquis Theater, Melt Banana at the Larimer Lounge, Misfits at the Summit and Chrome ... More >>

Review: Foo Fighters at the Pepsi Center, 10/9/11

FOO FIGHTERS AT PEPSI CENTER | 10/9/11"You guys ready for a long fucking rock show tonight?" Foo Fighters frontman Dave asked the Pepsi Center crowd early in Sunday night's set. "You ready for that shit? Foo Fighters don't fuck around. We don't fuck around. We don't play those eensy-weensy one-hour- ... More >>

Foo Fighters put up their dukes, X marks the spot in Over the Weekend slideshows (PHOTOS)

This weekend was all about the music in these parts, and Westword's photography crew captured the action. Check out art galleries featuring the Foo Fighters at the Pepsi Center, X at Summit Music Hall, Odd Future at the Fox Theatre and more at our burgeoning slideshow page.

Win a pair of tickets to see the Foo Fighters at the Pepsi Center in AEG's coloring contest!

When the Foo Fighters pull into the Pepsi Center on Sunday, they're expecting Mexican food -- and "not just chips, salsa and some microwave burritos." The dudes are from SoCal, and apparently consider themselves connoisseurs, so the production crew is well advised to be on their toes. So warns the ... More >>

Dave Grohl: "You don't come to my show and fight! You come to my show and fucking dance!"

​In case you missed it, last night at a gig in London at the iTunes Festival, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters (due October 9 at the Pepsi Center) stopped his set mid-song and singled out an unruly fan and basically told him in to scram! Beat it, buster! Hit the bricks! Grohl was a little more p ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, the Avett Brothers announced another Colorado date on July 8 at the Boulder Theater the night before their sold-out Red Rocks show, the FMQB Triple A Conference is returning to the Fox, Diana Ross is due at Wells Fargo in Septemb ... More >>

Foo Fighters due at Pepsi Center on October 9

​Wow! We'd be lying if we said we saw this coming. While we were sleeping, evidently, the Foo Fighters have officially been elevated made to bona fied arena rock status, presumably owing to the success of the new album, Wasting Light.

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

​Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, we've received word that Lil Wayne is coming to town in August, followed by Santana and George Lopez, who are coming to Red Rocks in September. On local radio, Novus Folium, Justin Roth and Elephant Revival got spins. Meanwh ... More >>

Fan clubs to essay contests: five most effective ways ticket scalpers have been thwarted

​For years, ticket scalpers have been the bane of existence for artists and venues. Directly and indirectly, they've been blamed for everything from rising ticket costs to fewer tours. Over the last few years, though, artists have started to fight back, and they've employed some interesting wa ... More >>

Time Capsule master reels of classic Denver recordings saved by gracious real estate agent

Just a few of the master tapes left behind at Time Capsule Studios​Tucked inside the sleeve of the latest Foo Fighters record you'll find an inch long piece of tape that resembles a film negative. If you're not paying attention when you rip open the packaging, you'll miss the sticker on the sh ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front, we've received word that Death Cab for Cutie is due at Red Rocks in August with Frightened Rabbit, preceded by O.A.R. in July, while Ben Folds stops by the Ogden in July and Queensryche plays the Theatre in September. ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front, we've received word that Kings of Leon is slated for a two-night stand at Red Rocks with Band of Horses, Tony Bennett is due at Ellie Caulkins and Symphony on the Rocks will feature Sarah McLachlan, among others. Meanwhile, ... More >>

Lollapalooza lineup: The Chain Gang of 1974 and Tennis due at this year's fest in August

​Lollapalooza turns twenty years old this year. Can you believe it? We can't. Doesn't seem like it was two decades ago when Perry Farrell introduced America to his roving festival in 1991. The inaugural version, which made a stop at Fiddler's Green, featured Farrell's band Jane Addiction, alon ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front,The Go-Go's are coming to the Ogden Theatre, Fleet Foxes are coming to the Fillmore, and Arvada Center has added shows to its summer lineup. Meanwhile, on local radio, Bad Weather California, Science Partner and Veronica got ... More >>

Your complete guide to Denver's Record Store Day events

​Record Store Day is coming up this Saturday, and stores around town have been preparing for the epic event in a variety of ways. The exclusive release list is huge, but so far, most stores aren't confirming or denying their inventory. The owner of Twist & Shout Records, Paul Epstein, confirms ... More >>

Sasquatch 2011 line-up announced: Vanilla bands covered in vanilla sauce

​Sasquatch became the second major summer festival to announce its lineup last night. The George, Washington (kills us every time) indie-fest is always heavy on the hipster-bait, but this year is egregious. The top of the bill looks like this: Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, W ... More >>

Sunny Day Real Estate is back on the market

Rearview: The Week in Review (10/4/08-10/10/08)

Over the weekend: Oktoberfest, giant veggies, and other adventures

Rearview: The Week in Review (9/6/08-9/12/08)

Live Review: Foo Fighters and Year Long Disaster at Red Rocks

Foo Fighters: the original Westword review

The Westword.com blog shortcut, September 9 edition

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Monday and Tuesday, September 8-9, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, 303-830-8497.

The unsettling silence at 101.5

Foo Openers Supergrass, Year Long Disaster Hit the Larimer Lounge

Foo Fighters' Red Rocks Dates Postponed

Supergrass

Monday and Tuesday, July 14 and 15, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, 303-830-8497.

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Bring Back That Sunny Day

After a three-year hiatus, Sunny Day Real Estate is in business again.

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THE ENVELOPE PLEASE

HERE'S WHAT GRAMMY HOPEFULS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR.

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