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Q&A with Darude

Immigrant Song

Rubber Planet's drummer goes back to Mexico with hopes of returning permanently to Colorado.

The Beatdown

After a six-year run, MP3.com is now eMPty3.com.

The Show(case) Must Go On!

After a six-year run, MP3.com is now eMPty3.com.

Best Internet Success Story

Accidental Superhero

Backwash

Pure Drama gets ready to emote in a special way.

Backwash

In a single bound, Accidental Superhero leaps to the top of the MP3 charts.

We Have Liftoff

Rocket Ajax prepares to blast out.

Avant Guardian

Composer Michael Serviolo rides the loopy bandwidth of his own Elan-gated invention.

Our Town

From blues to kiddie core, the year 2001 was an odyssey in local music. Backbeat writers remember the best.

Swimming Through History

Get Wet's Les Fradkin made history with one simple guitar riff. Now he's making waves as an Internet innovator and surf-rock guru.

Backwash

It's a Man's world when Denver's one-person punk band takes the stage.

Their Train Keeps A Rollin'

The Railbenders' take on traditional country is gaining momentum.

Turn, Turn, Turn

Former Byrd Roger McGuinn wants to keep folk aloft.

Critic's Choice

Face to Face

City Sounds

A look at local recordings.

Backwash

Lawyers rock and roll.

Backwash

Local punk label, King Bee Music, is zine and heard

No Payne, No Gain

Arizona's Les Payne Product feels the burn.

Net Profits

Online music distributors are banking on indie musicians' lack of business savvy.

MP3's Company

The hottest digital audio format -- and Web site -- on the Net is changing the way local bands view the future.

Feedback

The hottest digital audio format -- and Web site -- on the Net is changing the way local bands view the future.