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    April 4, 2012

    Five misinformed rock songs

    Of all the occupations listed on Bono's resume (humanitarian, hotel owner, British Knight, world bank advisor, anathema to any rock fan under thirty), one that has never been considered was historian. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 44 years ago today, an event the U2 singer attempted to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Ten authentic Irish drinking songs

    Finding an Irish soundtrack for a St. Patrick's Day celebration doesn't take a lot of exhaustive research. Generic "Best of Ireland" compilations abound in outlet stores, on iTunes and even on racks in gas stations, collections that feature anonymous artists playing generic versions of traditional C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    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 the Beach Boys, Florence the Machine, the Walkmen, Passion Pit and Justice were announced; Coles Whalen, Caleb Slade, FaceMan and the Apples got spins on local radio; and recent albums from Adele, Te ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2011

    Review: Come As You Are, a covers show for Nirvana's Nevermind, at Hi-Dive, 9/24/11

    Tom MurphyThe Swayback and friends covering "Smells Like Teen Spirit"One of the obvious highlights of last night's exceptional Nirvana covers celebration in honor Nevermind's 20th anniversary was when Eric Halborg of The Swayback told us we knew the words to the third song the band played and invite ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Top Ten musical jailbirds: In honor of Lil Wayne and T.I. and their respective prison stints

    ​Earlier this morning, Lil Wayne was released from New York's Rikers Island after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for criminal possession of a weapon. Fellow Southern rapper T.I., meanwhile, went back to jail on Monday after a federal judge in Atlanta revoked his probation follow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    Cee Lo Green's inescapably charming (and shamelessly profane) kiss off tops our playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most persistent 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 lis ... More >>

  • Music

    August 5, 2010

    Chris Jeffries

    Self Titled EP
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2010

    Over the weekend: Acoustic Profanity at Bender's Tavern

    Acoustic Profanity Friday, January 8, 2010Bender's Tavern Better than: MTV Unplugged. Acoustic Profanity was about what you'd expect from the name: Get a bunch of punks together and take them out of their element a little by handing them acoustic guitars and sitting them on some stools. Over the co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2008

    Week Five in Hell's Kitchen: Ballroom Blitz

    Acoustic Profanity Friday, January 8, 2010Bender's Tavern Better than: MTV Unplugged. Acoustic Profanity was about what you'd expect from the name: Get a bunch of punks together and take them out of their element a little by handing them acoustic guitars and sitting them on some stools. Over the co ... More >>

  • Music

    June 19, 2008

    Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

    Saturday, June 21, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2008

    Over the Weekend... UmConscious, Rhythm Vision, And Sometimes Why @ Soiled Dove Underground

    Saturday, June 21, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    April 20, 2006

    Status

    Things to Do in Denver When You¹re Def...(Cadava Records)

  • Music

    January 12, 2006

    Zup's On

    Armando Zuppa serves up a steaming bowl of alphabet newgrass.

  • Music

    June 2, 2005

    Ramblin' Man

    Human tumbleweed Ramblin' Jack Elliott keeps on rollin'.

  • Music

    March 10, 2005

    Fantômas

    Suspended Animation (Ipecac)

  • News

    July 1, 2004

    The Message

    It's Alive

  • Music

    June 17, 2004

    The Beatdown

    All I need is the air that I breathe.

  • Music

    November 20, 2003

    Jolie Holland

    Catalpa Anti-

  • Culture

    March 27, 2003

    War on War Songs

    Iraq and roll don't go together well when rockers protest

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Music

    October 12, 2000

    Say That You'll Be True

    Dale Hawkins remains faithful to “Susie Q” and roots rock. No matter what the cost.

  • Music

    September 21, 2000

    Rhinestone Cowboy

    Hoitoitoi breaks rank from Denver's cowtown clique.

  • Music

    May 11, 2000

    Hit Pick

    Ignomoney

  • Music

    August 5, 1999

    Playlist

    Ignomoney

  • Music

    July 8, 1999

    More Songs of the Century

    Part two of a pre-millennial trek through a hundred years of pop music.

  • Music

    March 18, 1999

    The Jug Is Up

    For the 32-20 Jug Band, yesterday doesn't seem so far away.

  • Music

    April 9, 1998

    The Gospel According to Ben Harper

    A gifted performer reveals how to become a better musician: Work at it.

  • Music

    October 30, 1997

    Guilty Pleasures

    A list of the lousiest songs a guy ever loved.

  • Music

    August 28, 1997

    Etc.

    Outstanding in His Field The recordings of Alan Lomax dig up the roots of American music.

  • Music

    March 13, 1997

    He's Got His Mojo Workin'

    How onetime Denver resident Kirby McMillan Jr. was transformed into Mojo Nixon.

  • Music

    December 26, 1996

    The Prize Patrol

    The biggest musical winners from 1996.

  • Calendar

    February 14, 1996

    THRILLS

    The biggest musical winners from 1996.

  • Music

    February 22, 1995

    PLAYLIST

    The biggest musical winners from 1996.

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