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  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Denver's ten best jukeboxes

    Just as music collections say a lot about people, a jukebox can do the same for a bar; it often reflect the place's personality. A lot of times, variety is key to a well-stocked jukebox, and 3 Kings Tavern, this year's winner in the Best of Denver, had that with balls, to boot. Here's a look at the ... More >>

  • News

    June 30, 2011

    Reader: I'm sure droves of mall rats will soon weave cock feathers into their emo-mullets

    Just as music collections say a lot about people, a jukebox can do the same for a bar; it often reflect the place's personality. A lot of times, variety is key to a well-stocked jukebox, and 3 Kings Tavern, this year's winner in the Best of Denver, had that with balls, to boot. Here's a look at the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Tonight: Grant Hart at the Larimer

    Behind the kit for almost a decade as part of the highly influential Hüsker Dü, Grant Hart (playing tonight at the Larimer Lounge with Bass Drum of Death and Amazing Twin), was also a principle songwriter for the midwest group. But the drummer stepped into the role of lead singer-songwriter not lo ... More >>

  • Music

    June 23, 2011

    Grant Hart contemplates his losses and the stories behind his music

    Behind the kit for almost a decade as part of the highly influential Hüsker Dü, Grant Hart (playing tonight at the Larimer Lounge with Bass Drum of Death and Amazing Twin), was also a principle songwriter for the midwest group. But the drummer stepped into the role of lead singer-songwriter not lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Earth, Deca, DeVotchKa, Mogwai, Hindershot, Warsaw and Adele top our weekly playlists

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Dean Spunt of No Age on the importance of DIY

    Todd Cole​No Age (due tonight at The Bluebird Theater) isn't a band that has hit the mainstream yet, but it has enjoyed an unexpected rise to prominence as a noisy pop band, making art grounded in notion of doing things your own way -- regardless of whether or not it's met with the stamp of ap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Is the entire notion of a band "selling out" even valid anymore in this day and age?

    ​In a Q&A with GQ posted earlier this week, Steve Albini takes Sonic Youth to task for selling out when they signed to Geffen in 1990. He contends that when Sonic Youth entered the mainstream machine, it encouraged other bands to follow suit. It's kind of confusing logic if you think too lon ... More >>

  • Music

    August 19, 2010

    Not player-haters: Hayter's opens in LoDo, Rockaway Tavern opens on Broadway

    ​In a Q&A with GQ posted earlier this week, Steve Albini takes Sonic Youth to task for selling out when they signed to Geffen in 1990. He contends that when Sonic Youth entered the mainstream machine, it encouraged other bands to follow suit. It's kind of confusing logic if you think too lon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Rockaway Tavern set to open tonight

    ​After a few months renovating the former Triangle Denver space at 2036 Broadway, former 15th Street Tavern owners Myke Martinez and Kris Sieger, and 3 Kings Tavern owner Jim Norris are set to celebrate the Rockaway Tavern's grand opening on Friday, August 13. Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spagh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2010

    UMS Night One Travelogue: Hot White at Three Kings, Popwreck at Moe's Barbecue and more

    Tom MurphyHot White at 3 Kings Tavern​ UMS Travelogue, Day One 07.22.10 | Baker District, South Broadway The first day of the UMS festival, a Thursday, was what you might expect in terms of attendees -- mostly other people in bands or those who are clued into the fact that there is plenty of ... More >>

  • Music

    July 1, 2010

    The Hold Steady

    Wednesday, July 7, Ogden Theatre, 303-832-1874.

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2010

    Erykah Badu, Brian Eno on 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?" So 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 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2010

    Ghostand Observatory, Jonathan Tyler on 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?" So 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 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    The Weekend Showdown: Picking up the Pirate Signal

    ​ 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. Everyone's relea ... More >>

  • Music

    April 29, 2010

    Bob Mould

    Saturday, May 1, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    February 4, 2010

    P.O.S. mates punk and hip-hop with aplomb

    Saturday, May 1, Bluebird Theater, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of February 1, 2010

    ​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of January 11, 2010

    ​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    The Weekend Showdown: Nathan & Stephen/Hearts of Palm lead our top picks for this weekend

    ​ 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 three 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.

  • Music

    November 5, 2009

    Grant Hart

    Sunday, November 8, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Tegan and Sara, 30 Seconds to Mars, Everclear shows announced

    ​Canadian twin sisters Tegan & Sara hit the road the last week in October in support of their sixth studio album, Sainthood, which drops on Tuesday, October 27. After European and Canadian dates, the sisters are slated to swing by the Ogden Theatre next year on Sunday, April 4. General admissi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of October 5, 2009

    ​​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2009

    Top ten reunions we'd like to see

    Gail Butensky​In recent history we've been treated to the reunions of Mission of Burma, Gang of Four, Antipop Consortium, among others. This year, Faith No More, Sunny Day Real Estate and Pavement got back together, and, of course, there's the ever pervasive rumors of Soundgarden reconvening at so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    Q&A with Adam Franklin of Swervedriver

    Johnny MotoAdam Franklin is well known for his role as the singer and guitarist in Swervedriver. His work in post-Swervedriver projects such as Toshack Highway, Magnetic Morning and his solo work, however, shows a remarkable breadth of musical imagination and a wealth of sonic ideas that reveal dime ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 17, 2008

    Ten Reasons Ween's Better Than Your Favorite Band

    Johnny MotoAdam Franklin is well known for his role as the singer and guitarist in Swervedriver. His work in post-Swervedriver projects such as Toshack Highway, Magnetic Morning and his solo work, however, shows a remarkable breadth of musical imagination and a wealth of sonic ideas that reveal dime ... More >>

  • Music

    April 24, 2008

    Colin Meloy Sings Live!

    The Decemberists frontman relishes the chance to play more intimate shows.

  • Music

    February 21, 2008

    Bob Mould

    District Line
    (Anti-)

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2008
  • Music

    January 17, 2008

    Wisely

    Sunday, January 20, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Music

    November 8, 2007

    Parts & Labor

    Saturday, November 10, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

  • Music

    March 22, 2007

    Soul Asylum

    Thursday, March 22, Walnut Room, 303-292-1700.

  • Music

    November 16, 2006

    P.O.S.

    Saturday, November 18, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    August 31, 2006

    Red Cloud West

    Monkey Mania

  • Home Entertainment

    October 6, 2005
  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    Kite Operations

    Dandelion Day (KOA Records)

  • Music

    March 4, 2004

    The 101

    The 101 (The Self-Starter Foundation)

  • Music

    February 19, 2004

    Hit Pick

    Mike Jourgensen

  • News

    August 7, 2003

    Camp Rock

    The Boulder YMCA is getting kids amped on music.

  • Music

    June 19, 2003

    Fire in the Hole

    A Fire Inside burns through the smog.

  • Culture

    April 17, 2003

    The Gulf Between

    When these soldiers became writers, the pen becomes very mighty indeed.

  • Music

    April 25, 2002

    Promise Keepers

    Wiser with age, the Promise Ring challenges the expectations of fans -- and the derision of critics -- with a new album.

  • Music

    February 28, 2002

    Enter the Zen Arcade

    After a stint in the limelight as a founder of Hüsker Dü, Grant Hart is content to be quiet, independent and alone.

  • Music

    August 24, 2000

    X Marks the Spot

    Former SST producer Spot brings underground Celtic sounds into the light.

  • Music

    August 26, 1999

    Rocky Mountain Highs (and Lows)

    Odds and ends from around Colorado's music scene.

  • Music

    June 7, 1995

    ADVENTURE TO NOWHERE

    Odds and ends from around Colorado's music scene.

  • Music

    November 30, 1994

    MAGNAPOP MUSIC

    LEAD SINGER LINDA HOPPER COMES OUT FROM UNDER BOB MOULD'S WING.

  • Calendar

    November 30, 1994

    THRILLS

    LEAD SINGER LINDA HOPPER COMES OUT FROM UNDER BOB MOULD'S WING.

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