Matson Jones

Matson Jones Returns for Pair of Shows In Denver and Ft. Collins

Live Review: Porlolo, Bad Weather California, Wentworth Kersey, Team Firefox and Sorelina at hi-dive

Critic's Choice

Hobbs NM

Dialed in: This week's local-music radio playlists

Here's this week's playlists from the other local-centric music shows around your radio dial, including Radio 1190's long running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Local's Only and the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is rebroadcast all over Colorado. If there are any others you'd like to see ... More >>

The Beatdown

“Nothing Else Matters,” especially when it comes to local music.

The Beatdown

Westword Music Showcase: Be there or be square.

Matson Jones

Matson Jones (Self-released)

Letters to the Editor

From the week of November 18, 2004

The Beatdown

In the final tally, Avril is far less Complicated than Britney.

The Beatdown

Taking a ride on the Melo side.

The Beatdown

Putting Denver on the musical map.

Best New Band

Matson Jones

The Beatdown

If everything works out, Maris the Great will Bury Your Dead at Ozzfest.

The Beatdown

The Golden Triangle was really golden during the Westword Music Showcase.

Dialed in: This week's local music radio playlists

Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows, including Radio 1190's long-running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only (except for this week: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, Alf ended up ... More >>

The FlashBangs

Viva La Blah Blah Blah (Self-released)

Slow Crash

Viva La Blah Blah Blah (Self-released)

Slow Crash

Larimer Lounge

Westword Music Showcase 2007

Saturday, June 16

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

Matson Jones

The Albatross Mates for Life...but Only After a Courtship That Can Take Up to Four Years (Sympathy for the Record Industry)

Goin' South

Denver bands make tracks to Austin.

Feeling the Flo

More chefs equal more flavor for the Flobots.

Mystery Machine

In the face of impending fame, Matson Jones holds close to its secrets.

Westword Music Showcase 2005

In the face of impending fame, Matson Jones holds close to its secrets.

Critic's Choice

Monofog

The Beatdown

Mark Obermeyer is the man with a plan at Rudy's Studio.

Moovers and Shakers

In 2004, Mootown's best and brightest gave us something to write home about.

Westword Music Showcase 2004

Fifty bands. Ten stages. Five bucks. Be there.

Missed connection: Discount Cinema and Joy Subtraction

​Even the lowliest of local bands are used to getting a little groupie action now and then. But it turns out Denver-area musicians don't need to sift through their adoring audiences for a shot at romance; sometimes it's right there onstage. Emily Carter, bassist of Lakewood electro-rock outfit Dis ... More >>

MP3 Freeloader: Joy Subtraction

Abe Brennan during his Wretch Like Me Days​Colorado might not necessarily need another supergroup, but it's hard to argue with a lineup like that of Joy Subtraction. The new trio comprises singer/guitarist Abe Brennan (formerly of Wretch Like Me and The Things They Carry), bassist Matt Regan (form ... More >>

Dialed In: This week's local music radio playlists

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows, including Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only, 99.5 the Mountain's Homegrown Show*, the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and i ... More >>

Hearsay bits: DJ Chonz available for your sweet 16, Overcasters and A Shoreline Dream lineup changes and more

​Sixteen Candles: Are you about to turn sixteen, or do you know somebody who is? Then pay close attention to this next item: Evidently, the one and only KS-107.5 drive time mixmaster extraordinaire DJ Chonz is willing to get behind the decks for you or your loved one's sweet 16 bash. You read that ... More >>

Gangcharger creates beauty from harsh noise

​Sixteen Candles: Are you about to turn sixteen, or do you know somebody who is? Then pay close attention to this next item: Evidently, the one and only KS-107.5 drive time mixmaster extraordinaire DJ Chonz is willing to get behind the decks for you or your loved one's sweet 16 bash. You read that ... More >>

Q&A with Ethan Ward of Gangcharger

Tom MurphyGangcharger's Ethan Ward at the Meadowlark​Gangcharger started out as something of a side-project Ethan Ward did with a few friends. Few probably saw or remember the earliest incarnation of the band, but when it started up full force at the end of 2008, even if you didn't like the ac ... More >>

Dialed In: This week's local music radio playlists

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows, including Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only*, 99.5 the Mountain's Homegrown Show*, the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC ... More >>

Dialed In: This week's local music radio playlists

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows including, Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only, The Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is re-broadcast all over Colorado, ... More >>

Meet Wire Faces, one of the bands birthed from the Jimi Austin

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows including, Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only, The Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is re-broadcast all over Colorado, ... More >>

Spin Art

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows including, Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only, The Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is re-broadcast all over Colorado, ... More >>

Day Job: Martina Grbac's eyeLAB makes glasses affordable for everyone

​There's not much that Martina Grbac can't do. Previously gracing Denver stages with her cello and vocals in the now defunct indie rock group Matson Jones, Grbac's career has taken a rather surprising turn -- operating eyeLAB, her own self proclaimed garage optical shop. The mission of eyeLA ... More >>

Gathering of the Clouds, 10/21/10 - 10/23/10

GATHERING OF THE CLOUDS Overcasters • Swayback • Buckingham Squares • Gangcharger Achille Lauro • Light Travels Faster • Glass Homes • Juliet Mission Action Packed Thrill Ride • Hearts In Space • Anna.Martina.Ross 10.21.10 - 10.23.10 | The Weather Center, Denver, CO Overcasters ... More >>

Snake Rattle Rattle Snake rings in the New Year with one of the best posters of the year

​We see a lot of posters throughout the year, and many of them are stellar. This usually all comes to a head on New Years Eve, when venues pull out all the stops and unleash a ton of kickass posters. We haven't seen many, however, that have come even close to this absolutely incredible Snake R ... More >>

Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: Peter Gabriel and Widespread Panic are coming to Red Rocks in June, while Sade is due at the Pepsi Center in August. Meanwhile on local radio, My Body Sings Electric, Pacific Pride, the Sunshine House and String Chees ... More >>