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Kraftwerk

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Wait, so Dave Grohl doesn't hate dance music? Evidently not.

    So Dave Grohl, through his peeps at Nasty Little Man, just clarified the seemingly incendiary remarks he made during his acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards last weekend when he was picking up his Gramophone trophy. Turns out, as suspected, he wasn't ripping on dance music specifically, his com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Review: Peter Hook & the Light at the Bluebird Theater, 9/19/11

    Tom MurphyPeter Hook and The Light​PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT at the BLUEBIRD THEATER | 9/19/11It was to be expected that Peter Hook & the Light would be playing Unknown Pleasures in its entirety, and that it wouldn't be a half-hearted and insincere attempt at re-creating that music live. What was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    The 20 greatest geek albums

    ​If the geeks are really set to inherit the earth (that's the saying, right?), then it's time we highlight the musical offerings they have on the table. With Jonathan Coulton's Artificial Heart being released last week at PAX, it seems as good a time as any to look at our favorite albums about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    Artists like Springsteen and Dylan can start applying to regain copyrights of 1978 recordings

    ​When copyright law was revised in 1976, there was a provision that gave artists control of their work after 35 years, provided they applied two years in advance. The law didn't go into effect until 1978, but now artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Loretta Lynn can start a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Girl Talk's Greg Gillis on whether or not his new album "broke the Internet" as alleged

    ​Girl Talk is a phenomenon. Who knew this one time biomedical engineer would breathe fresh life into the mash-up movement? Although pioneers such as Z-Trip and Kraftwerk were blending samples long before Greg Gillis - who performs under the Girl Talk moniker -- stepped on the scene, for some r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Warlock Pinchers at Gothic, 12/31/10

    Aaron Thackeray​ WARLOCK PINCHERS with Il Cattivo 12.31.10 | Gothic Theater Around 9 p.m., the safety videos started up and it looked and sounded like something straight out of Wonder Showzen. Puppets and people in a gorilla and a robot costume interacted as they would on a warped, faux kids ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2010

    Mark Farina on Chicago house, Mushroom Jazz and what's new for him in 2011

    Photo by Sandlin Gaither​Chicago house heavyweight and acid-jazz/downtempo darling Mark Farina has already made two trips to Denver this year -- but for his third, a set at the Gothic Theatre this Friday night, he's promoting the release of the seventh Mushroom Jazz album, just as laid-back an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Holy Fuck, Indian Jewelry, Gauntlet Hair and DJ Peter Black @ Larimer Lounge, 10/20/10

    Tom MurphyHoly Fuck​ HOLY FUCK Indian Jewelry • Gauntlet Hair • Peter Black 10.20.10 | Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO As usual, Peter Black set the stage for what was to come with what sounded like some sonically-appropriate remixes. Right before the first band took the stage, it sounded lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    Grinderman, RJD2 and Dismemberment Plan fill 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

    August 2, 2010

    CacheFlowe releases open-source robot vocal software to welcome our digital overlords

    Image by TheAlieness GiselaGiardino23​Need a robot to harmonize on your latest opus, but Autotune got you down and vocoder too kitschy and retro? Well, local electronic music mastermind CacheFlowe (aka Justin Gitlin) has got a treat for you! As of today, his custom vocal processing software R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2010

    UMS Night Two Travelogue: A Tom Collins at Club 404, Nathan & Stephen at the Mayan and more

    Tom MurphyNathan & Stephen at the Mayan​ UMS Travelogue, Day Two 7.23.10 / Baker District, South Broadway Well away from the densest cluster of the festival was a place called Fentress Architects Materials Garden on 4th and Broadway, and when you walked through the glass doors, there was a l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Updating the soundtrack to On the Beach

    ​If you haven't seen the 1959 film On The Beach, you might want to tune out now before we spoil anything. It's a post-apocalyptic emotion-drain that chronicles the last days of humanity in a painstakingly slow manner -- which is to say it's a bit slow in the hips but fast in the brain. Anyw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    Lil Slugger brings their comic book to life at Rhino

    Tom MurphyGood Old Fashioned Sinners delving into some good old fashioned sin.​ Lil Slugger • Hot White • Good Old Fashioned Sinners 05.22.10 | Rhinoceropolis Evidently, this was some sort of reunion show for openers Good Old Fashioned Sinners, or perhaps just a coming out of hibernation ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2009

    Q&A with Ilya Laqutenko of Mumiy Troll

    Michael Muller​Mumiy Troll from Vladivostok, Russia is one of that country's most popular bands. The act's combination of energetic rock and moodily atmospheric pop, for which lead singer Ilya Lagutenko coined the term "rockapops," has been gaining popularity in America despite the fact that, up t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2009

    Monolith Q&A: Depreciation Guild

    Photo by Drew Reynolds​Brooklyn's the Depreciation Guild has spent the last few years fusing elements of synth pop, dream pop and experimental electronic music into an indistinguishable amalgamation of the band's wide-ranging sonic influences. In reviews and profiles of the band, much has been ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Curious Theatre

    Aaron ThackeraySee more photos from Curious Theatre at westword.com/slideshow.Elin Palmer, 12 p.m.Overcoming technical difficulties and an initially cumbersome stage setup (the stage manager had to find room for a drum riser amid the creative and complicated set -- including a desk, a bed and a road ... More >>

  • Music

    July 24, 2008

    Torche Proves Metal Doesn't Have to Be Generic

    Drawing equally from the Melvins as it does from My Bloody Valentine, this Florida metal quartet sets itself apart.

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2008

    Beyond Playlist: The Pinker Tones and More

    Drawing equally from the Melvins as it does from My Bloody Valentine, this Florida metal quartet sets itself apart.

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    Over the Weekend...M.I.A., the Egyptian Love and Low B @ the Fillmore

    Drawing equally from the Melvins as it does from My Bloody Valentine, this Florida metal quartet sets itself apart.

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2008

    Last Night ... Red Orange Yellow, Harvey Knuckles, Magic Cyclops

    Drawing equally from the Melvins as it does from My Bloody Valentine, this Florida metal quartet sets itself apart.

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    VHS or Beta

    The only constant for this band, it seems, is change.

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    Beyond Playlist: Sigur Rós and More

    The only constant for this band, it seems, is change.

  • Music

    August 30, 2007

    Richard Swift Earns Praise

    Nothing like getting Dressed Up for a Letdown that never happens.

  • Music

    November 2, 2006

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    September 28, 2006

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

  • Music

    February 23, 2006

    Left Out in the Coldplay

    Fiona Apple and Chris Martin have their games down Cold.

  • Music

    February 9, 2006

    Beat It

    Meat Beat Manifesto's Jack Dangers prefers different strokes.

  • Music

    January 19, 2006

    New World Order

    Peter Hook has found a new way to move the masses -- as a DJ.

  • Home Entertainment

    December 8, 2005

    Our top DVD picks for the week of December 6.

    Peter Hook has found a new way to move the masses -- as a DJ.

  • Music

    February 10, 2005

    Machinehead

    The Secret Machines locate the sweet spot between heartache and head rush.

  • Music

    December 25, 2003

    For the Record

    For national releases, 2003 wonked as much as it rocked.

  • Music

    November 6, 2003

    No Apologies

    Junior Senior is proud to be a silly dance band.

  • Music

    August 14, 2003

    Man Posse

    Diggie Diamond finds fresh meat in the International Male.

  • Music

    October 17, 2002

    Boogie Men

    VHS or Beta inspires communal dance ecstasy and has a good beat. But don't call it disco.

  • Music

    September 26, 2002

    More Than a Mouthful

    Peaches is the toast of the fashion world, and she doesn't even shave her armpits. Say hello to the Madonna of the porn generation.

  • Music

    May 23, 2002

    Trans Am

    TA (Thrill Jockey)

  • Music

    October 4, 2001

    That Fleeting Feeling

    The music of the Bobby Collins Death Metal Armada is just what you'd expect: light, funny, pop-laden and free.

  • Music

    August 30, 2001

    Shaggy Character

    The founder of Denver's first Brit-pop night moves into the future with Shaggy Robot.

  • Music

    January 20, 2000

    In the Thick of It

    For more than a decade, the Jungle Brothers have remained members of hip-hop's original tribe.

  • Music

    November 4, 1999

    Animal Instincts

    The Pet Shop Boys maintain their pop pedigree with a new album and tour.

  • Music

    July 15, 1999

    Better Living Through Chemistry

    The Chemical Brothers try to move beyond the hype.

  • Music

    June 3, 1999

    Wink, Wink

    Contrary to popular belief, there's more than one Josh Wink.

  • Music

    February 18, 1999

    Strings Attached

    Redefining chamber music on Turtle Island.

  • Music

    December 11, 1997

    Now They're Cooking

    Redefining chamber music on Turtle Island.

  • Music

    November 13, 1997

    The Men of Mouse

    Blasting off with Jan St. Werner of Mouse on Mars.

  • Music

    March 13, 1997

    Feedback

    Blasting off with Jan St. Werner of Mouse on Mars.

  • Music

    February 13, 1997

    Quiz Show

    Before you declare yourself a Grammy expert, let Backbeat test your skills.

  • Music

    October 24, 1996

    Lab Rats

    Laetitia Sadier on Stereolab's experiments in sound.

  • Music

    November 23, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    Laetitia Sadier on Stereolab's experiments in sound.

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