Jeff Mangum

The thirty best concerts of 2012

While 2012 will be remembered as they year that Red Rocks hosted the most shows in its history, it's also going to go down as one of the best years for concerts in Colorado in general. As we reflected on all the incredible shows we took in this past year, there were an astounding number of what we'd ... More >>

Review: Destroyer at the Bluebird, 6/9/12

DESTROYER @ BLUEBIRD THEATER| 6.09.12 See Also: Q&A with Dan Bejar of Destroyer. Dan Bejar ambled on to the stage, scanned it left to right, shoved some stray strands of his fro back into place, clenched his eyes shut and wore a look of abstract passion, an expression he kept for the entirety of t ... More >>

Jeff Mangum at the Ogden Theatre, 4/26/12

JEFF MANGUM at OGDEN THEATRE | 4/26/12 See Also: • Jeff Mangum comes to aid of distressed fan at Coachella • Neutral Milk Hotel books a room in Denver. • The Apples get set to reap the fruits of their labors Jeff Mangum has not returned to Denver in fourteen years, and it shows. You can tell ... More >>

Jeff Mangum

Thursday, April 26, Ogden Theatre, 888-929-7849.

Best of Coachella weekend two

The first weekend of Coachella was cold, damp and wet. The second weekend of Coachella was hot, sultry, and steamy. This weekend meant tributes, tributes, tributes. From Levon Helms to Biggie, everyone got a shout-out. In between all that, Jeff Mangum came to the aid of fan in distress and our West ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Denver/Boulder area concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

​ Here's what's hot this week in music on the Front Range: On the concert front, new shows featuring Madonna, Jeff Mangum, the String Cheese Incident, Jane's Addiction, B.B. King and more were announced; Lola Black, Fresh Breath Committee and the Autumn Film got spins on local radio; and recent a ... More >>

Jeff Mangum at the Ogden Theatre on 4/26

Hold on to your hats: We've just received word that Jeff Mangum, the iconic mastermind of Neutral Milk Hotel, is coming to the Ogden Theatre on Thursday, April 26. Couple important things to note about this show, which we imagine sell out rather quickly: All tickets will be will-call only and there ... More >>

Win tix to see Memoryhouse tonight at the Larimer Lounge with Brim Liski and STaG

Not all Mondays suck. This one's pretty good so far, at least: Tickets for the Westword Music Showcase went on sale this morning, a reminder that summer is just around the corner, we received word that Jeff Mangum and Madonna are coming to town, and now we've got a couple of pairs of tickets to see ... More >>

Three questions with Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes

Ten eleven albums for your summer road trip

With the passing of Memorial Day we can finally say summer is here. And with summer comes summer camp, vacations and tours -- and how do we get there? We drive. That's how. This is America, after all. In celebration of seemingly endless sunny days and left-arm tans, we've picked some of our favori ... More >>

Q&A With Julian Dorio of the Whigs

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Clem Snide

End of Love (SpinArt)

Okkervil River

Sleep and Wake-Up Songs (Jagjaguwar)

Homeward Sound

After six years in Portland, the Minders revisit the city that put their pop on the map.

Mighty Rime

The Mighty Rime (Caulfied)

Hoax, Lies and Audio

John Vanderslice is an excellent musician and songwriter. He's also a pretty good prankster.

The Olivia Tremor Control

The Olivia Tremor Control Presents: Singles and Beyond (Emperor Norton)

Year-End Close-Out

We've got 1998's best albums in stock, but they're going fast.

Playlist

Elfin Magic

Elf Power is helping to keep Elephant 6's winning streak alive.

Total Control

The Olivia Tremor Control, part of Denver's Elephant 6 family, shakes up the underground.

Got Milk?

Elephant 6's Neutral Milk Hotel books a room in Denver.

PLAYLIST

HARVEST TIME

THE APPLES GET SET TO REAP THE FRUITS OF THEIR LABORS.