Ghostface Killah

Slam poet Suzi Q. Smith brought a national championship to Denver

All-female Wu-Tang Clan cover group sells out Walnut Room, 1/22/11

Stephanie Auld​ The first edition of Hip-Hop Covers, an all-female Wu-Tang tribute, was way beyond sold out. By the time the nine local MCs, poets and singers took the stage, the Walnut Room was at capacity, and there was a crowd of people waiting outside the door. It didn't matter if you wer ... More >>

Dashboard Confessional at Summit Music Hall, 01/10/11

Aaron ThackerayChris Carraba still makes all the ladies swoon​ DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL John Jefler, Lady Danville and Chris Conley Summit Music Hall | 1.10.11 View the full slide show. Unsurprisingly, a huge amount of people waited outside Summit Music Hall last night to witness the ten-year ... More >>

Pretty Lights, Ween and Jay-Z filled our playlists this week

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

Nationalistic

Our music writers pick the year’s national bests.

You Can Feel It All Over

India.Arie taps into a soulful past to create her own kind of wonderful.

Swan Song

By refusing to follow the flock, Ugly Duckling has emerged as a wholly individual hip-hop creature.

On the Records

Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

Judgment Day

Backbeat contributors offer up their favorite recordings of 1999.

Feedback

Backbeat contributors offer up their favorite recordings of 1999.