Mates of State

Q&A with Santogold

Q&A with Reggie Youngblood of Black Kids

Black Kids. In an interview for a Westword profile in advance of an April 15 Oriental Theater gig with Mates of State and Judgement Day, Reggie Youngblood, lead singer and songwriter for Black Kids, talked at length about his buzzy band and plenty more. Get into his head after the jump.

Santogold

Wednesday, October 1, Gothic Theatre, Englewood, 303-788-0984.

Voices Carry

With a buoyant new album, Voices Underwater is rising to the surface.

Mates of State

Sunday, August 6, and Monday, August 7, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

Smoosh

Wednesday, June 7, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

Experimental Dental School

Sunday, May 21, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Mates of State

Our Constant Concern (Polyvinyl)

The Old College Try

CU radio thrives on the AM band.

Widespread Panic, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Pretty Lights shows announced

​Another half dozen new shows were added to the Red Rocks schedule, including John Mayer, Paramore, STS9, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Pretty Lights and Widespread Panic, who will be at the venue from Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27, a month after its eleventh studio album, Dirty Side Down, hit ... More >>

The Weekend Showdown: MSTRKRFT masters the Ogden

Photo courtesy of MSTRKRFT​ There's nothing like experiencing the sweat, thump and catharsis of a great show. But it can be tough to decide which one to go to when you live in Denver, the land of embarrassing musical riches, the land of too many shows and too little time. So which ones are wo ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: Tyler, the Creator himself confirmed the two local Odd Future dates in October we mentioned, we also got word of the official onsale date for the three Ween shows we told you about, and learned Duran Duran is coming to the 1STBANK Center. On local ... More >>

Review: Low at the Bluebird Theater, 9/24/11

Kelsey WhippleLOW last night at the Bluebird.​LOW at the BLUEBIRD THEATER | 9/24/11 In the forever-growing pantheon of husband-wife indie rockers, the most common concept is twee. Mates of State, for example, have made a living of self-reflective lyrics and dualing-personality vocals cut in be ... More >>