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Aaron Holstein of VibeSquaD on balancing his family/home life with being a touring DJ

Aside from touring as a solo act under the VibeSquaD moniker, Aaron Holstein has found the perfect balance between being a highly sought after EDM producer and his duties as a father. Following a successful stint on Bassnectar's VaVaVoom tour, Holstein has settled in for 2013 by touring with electro ... More >>

Why EDM is thriving while other genres aren't

DJs are the new rock stars? Maybe. (Although chefs are already the new rock stars.) Still, the big name DJs do seem to be living pretty large, what with the constant travel to exotic locations, goofily-clad fans, eager women, drugs and parties. Just swap MacBooks for guitars and it doesn't look so d ... More >>

Backbeat's top five spins: This is what we're listening to this week. What's on your playlist?

As people who think about, talk about, write about, listen to and make music, it's not surprising that the most common (and favorite) topic of conversation among us is the same: "What are you listening to right now?" Stick a quarter in us, and, boy, wouldn't you know it, off we go, on and on about t ... More >>

The ten best dubstep shows of 2012

Let's face it: 2012 can go down in history as the year that dubstep came out. Granted, the scene and genre have been around since the late '90s and early 2000s, but it was in 2012 that they finally took over the airwaves. With Denver being a mecca of dubstep in America and all, Backbeat reflected on ... More >>

Backbeat writers sound off on the year's best national albums

See also: Moovers and Shakers 2012: Backbeat writers praise the year's best local albums

Backbeat's top five spins: This is what we're listening to this week. What's on your playlist?

As people who think about, talk about, write about, listen to and make music, it shouldn't be surprising to find that the most common (and mutually favorite) topic of conversation among us is the same: "What are you listening to right now?" Stick a quarter in us, and, boy, wouldn't you know it, off ... More >>

More fun with animated GIFs: See the smooth moves of the world's top DJs and producers

The chief criticism of electronic dance music and its massive rise to prominence is that there just isn't much going on behind the tables. Detractors contend that the DJs and producers that command capacity crowds these days bring little more to the party than a bunch of bells and whistles -- or LED ... More >>

Weekend's best dance bets: Konrad Black, Santé, MONO>STEREO and more

It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through August -- so do what we're doing this weekend and don't think about it. Instead, hit the dance floor. If you're not heading to Red Rocks for Pretty Lights' two-night run, there's plenty of options for you back here in town, with Konrad Black, S ... More >>

Four reasons Lollapalooza needs EDM

See Also: - Lollapalooza Sunday: The Hottest Day of All - Ten things your Lollapalooza outfit says about you By IAN TRAAS With every year that passes, it feels like electronic dance music gains a bigger foothold in the summer festival circuit, and the climb in popularity was especially apparent at ... More >>

The Walkmen's Peter Bauer: "Skrillex makes me feel like I don't understand what's happening"

See Also: the Walkmen at Red Rocks with Florence the Machine, 7/25/12 The Walkmen's first album, Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me is Gone, came out ten years and two months before its latest -- and perhaps loveliest -- Heaven. For the greatest symbol of the band's change in perspective over th ... More >>

GRiZ bears all at the Sonic Bloom Festival

Photos: Bassnectar at Red Rocks, 6/1/12

Last night, Lorin Ashton, aka Bassnectar, brought his massive production to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for night one of the bass infused mayhem. We brought back photos from the night showing everything that went down from start to finish. (Disclosure: Britt Chester was hired by Bassnectar to cover the ... More >>

Weekend's best dancing and nightlife: Bassnectar, Julius Papp and more

There's some ridiculous talent in town, including Bassnectar at Red Rocks, Julius Papp at Bar Standard, and there's also some dope parties, including the inaugural Full Moon Gathering of 2012, an underground camping blowout, and more. Page down for the weekend's best dancing and nightlife bets.

Bassnectar

Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, Red Rocks, 303-830-8497.

Dispatch, Theivery Corporation, Chatuaqua and Arvada Center summer lineups announced

Tons of new shows this week: Dispatchis playing a two-night stand at 1STBANK in September, Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis and the News are headlining this year's KOOL Concert, Thievery Corporation and Beats Antique are due at Red Rocks and Esperanza Spalding is slated for shows at the Boulder Theater and ... More >>

Savoy and Lotus at Red Rocks on September 7 and 8. Tickets on sale Saturday, April 14.

Dance music has always been a major draw in Denver -- the birthplace of Beatport and the home to Beta and the Church, each considered among the best clubs in the world at one time or another -- but right now, it's just exploding in the mainstream across the country. Need proof? See this year's Gramm ... More >>

Bassnectar adds second date at Red Rocks on 6/1. First show on 6/2 sold out. Tix on sale Fri.

Update 3/20/12: Great news if you missed out on getting tickets to Bassnectar's sold out show at Red Rocks on Saturday, June 2. Another date has been added on Friday, June 1! Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 23, at 10 a.m. Bassnectar at Red Rocks: Confirmed! At SnowBall this past weekend, Lori ... More >>

Aaron Holstein of VibeSquaD: "It gets pretty chaotic on stage sometimes"

After being on the scene for more than a decade as a member of Future Jazz Project, Zilla and Sporque and on his own as VibeSquaD, Aaron Holstein's profile has been steadily rising over the years. After a hometown show this Saturday, March 10, at Summit Music Hall with Eskmo and Phutureprimitive, Vi ... More >>

Review: Bassnectar at SnowBall Music Festival, 3/4/12

BASSNECTAR @ SNOWBALL MUSIC FESTIVAL | 3.4.12 For the last night of SnowBall Music Festival, organizers brought back one of last year's headliners to close things out, which ultimately proved to be a wise decision. Looking out from the stage, it was readily apparent that Bassnectar has made his mar ... More >>

Weekend's best dance bets: Snowball, Tigerskin (aka Dub Taylor), the Crystal Method and more

There is a ridiculous amount of talent in the state this weekend, and we do mean ridiculous. Between the Crystal Method, Bassnectar and the renowned Tigerskin (aka Dub Taylor), you'd have plenty to choose from. Snowball Music Festival kicks off this weekend in Vail with Rusko, MiMOSA, Major Lazer, M ... More >>

Bassnectar brings power to the people

Snowball Music Festival 2012 survival guide: What to know before you go this weekend

Snowball Music Festival is about to hit Avon again. We were there for the icy, snowy, steamy, crammed and all around awesomeness of the inaugural edition last year, and just in case you weren't, or you need a refresher of what to expect, we compiled this Survival Guide just for you, so you can get t ... More >>

Ten Best Electronic Shows of 2011

How does one go about defining the best electronic music shows of the year? A lot goes into it, trust me. There is the production aspect, which looks upon the lighting choreography and the overall visual spectacle. Then, there is the actual music, which volleys between producers and DJs, both of whi ... More >>

Big Boi and MiM0SA added to Snowball 2012 with TV on the Radio, Bassnectar and Rusko

Update (12/2/11): The Head and the Heart and BoomBox named as additional headliners this morning. If you haven't been keeping track, the lineup for this year's Snowball Music Festival is pretty impressive so far. Moments ago, organizers made the Big announcement we alluded to earlier this week when ... More >>

Review: Bassnectar at Red Rocks, 6/18/11

Photo by Britt Chester​BASSNECTAR at RED ROCKS | 06.18.11"The visuals for the night set a new standard: Revolutionary in regards to illusional perspective and thought-provoking in regard to the propaganda images of war and op-art icons seared into the retinas of everyone staring at the stage."

Denver's ProJect Aspect wins Waka DJ Classic

Photo: Britt Chester​ProJect Aspect and friends made the trek to Lincoln, Nebraska last night for the Waka DJ Classic. The difference between Aspect and everyone else who entered is that he left with two artists passes to Wakarusa -- and the opportunity to play an hour-and-fifteen-minute set a ... More >>

The Bassnectar scavenger hunt is underway

​Bassnectar (aka Lorin Ashton) and the creative minds at the Bassnectar Labs, have put their bass heads together and concocted a scheme to get all bass lovers involved in an outlandish scavenger hunt for tickets and other goodies.

Slim Cessna, A. Tom Collins, Serious Moonlight and DJ MU$A 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 >>

Savoy and Bassnectar keep Avon sweating at Snowball Night Two, 3/5/11

Photo Britt Chester​ Snowball Music Festival Big Gigantic, Local Natives, Paper Diamond, Lotus, Savoy and Bassnectar Avon, Colorado in the Vail Valley | 3/5/11 The second night of Snowball saw something very similar in terms of weather, as well as hosting the likes of Paper Diamond, Lotus, Sa ... More >>

Snowball Festival's organizers on how it came together and what inspired it

​This weekend's Snowball Festival in the Vail Valley has already surpassed expectations. Barely in its first year, and the festival has put together an impressive lineup that includes acts like Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, the Flaming Lips, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Local Natives and D ... More >>

Mile High Music Festival not happening

​In case you've noticed that the Mile High Music Festival hasn't announced its lineup yet for this year and you've wondered why -- first of all, congratulations on being astute, but secondly, the lineup hasn't been revealed because, well, there is no lineup this year. There is no festival. Aft ... More >>

Jeff Beck, Katy Perry, Snow Ball Music Festival shows announced. Tix on sale this weekend.

​Les Paul has been a long-time inspiration for Jeff Beck, and last summer, Beck paid tribute to the legendary guitarist on what would have been Paul's 95th birthday. Beck's two performances at New York's Iridium Jazz Club, where Paul performed for fourteen years until his death of August 200 ... More >>

Victorian Fetish Ball NSFW photos and more from a very busy (and busty) Denver weekend

​We've carefully cropped this photo from the Victorian Fetish Ball to make it safe for work -- but the full shot, which definitely isn't, can be eyeballed at the link above. Also see galleries of Bassnectar at 1STBANK Center, the 16th Street Mall Zombie Walk and more at Westword's slideshow p ... More >>

Bassnectar kicks off U.S. tour at 1STBANK Center, 10/23/10

Kate LevyLoirn Ashton, aka Bassnectar​ BASSNECTAR Dan Deacon • Ott, That 1 Guy • Brother Ali 10.23.10 | 1STBANK Center Full slideshow from Bassnectar at 1STBANK Center Lorin Ashton, the DJ and producer also known as Bassnectar, speaks loudly and carries a big bassline. Loosely defined a ... More >>

Win a pair of tickets to see Gorillaz on Sunday

​ Like most weekends in the Mile High City, there's no shortage of great shows to see in Denver in the next few days, from Overcasters Gathering of the Clouds festival to Apples in Stereo at the Bluebird to Bassnectar's 1STBASS Center (with Emancipator and Dan Deacon) to Of Montreal at the Og ... More >>

Six questions with trip-hop producer Emancipator

Bassnectar brings his 1ST Bass Center to the 1STBANK Center this October

Amy Whitehouse​Fresh off his appearance at this past weekend's Mile High Music Festival, Lorin Ashton, the man behind the electronic project Bassnectar, has announced plans to produce his first-ever arena show at the 1ST BANK Center at the end of October. Dubbed 1ST Bass Center, the festival w ... More >>

Mile High Music Festival day two travelogue: My Morning Jacket and Bassnectar

Brian Landis FolkinsMy Morning Jacket​My Morning Jacket opened up their set with "Tonight I Want To Celebrate With You" and the favorite "Gideon," then "Anytime and "Magheeta." Jim James wove gorgeous guitar lines while jamming in and out of songs, meandering from place to place. They played " ... More >>

Mile High Music Festival single day tickets on sale today

​Got your tickets to Mile High Music Festival yet? No? It's a month away -- what are you waiting for? Ah, you have to work on Sunday, and you can't afford a two-day pass? Good thing you waited. Starting today at 10 a.m., you can purchase single day advance tickets for $99.50 (or pick up sing ... More >>

Bonnaroo 2010 lineup revealed: Chromeo with Daryl Hall, Stevie Wonder, the Avett Brothers, Against Me!, Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band and more...

As if we didn't already have enough reason to find our way to Tennesee to catch the Flaming Lips playing Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety, we now have even more incentive -- namely, Chromeo with Daryl Hall and Stevie Wonder!

Eprom at Quixote's

Faith restored: Coachella 2010 lineup announced

Fucking A. Ask and ye shall receive, eh? (Well, it's not Denver, but close enough.) Just glimpsed the lineup for this year's Coachella. As far as headliners go, you've got your Jay-Z and your LCD Soundsystem and, uh, let's see here, Thom Yorke and ... yada, yada, yada. Whatever, dude. Five words: Fa ... More >>

DJ NumberNin6 at The Root in Boulder

Channel 93.3's Big Gig, Blitzen Trapper, Young Dubliners shows announced

The All-American RejectsThe All-American Rejects, Bassnectar, Goldfinger, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, the Spill Canvas, Single File and Meese will all be part of this year's Channel 93.3's Big Gig Saturday, July 11 at Fiddler's Green. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. The first 1,000 tick ... More >>

The Fest of Times

The Fest of Times

Sound Tribe Sector 9

Friday, January 27, and Saturday, January 28, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Bassnectar

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

Club Scout

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