Nine Inch Nails

How to Destroy Angels at Paramount, 4/21/13

HOW TO DESTROY ANGELS @ PARAMOUNT THEATRE | 4/21/13 If you came into the Paramount Theatre last night halfway through How to Destroy Angels' first show in Denver, don't worry: It was the same as the first half. Trent Reznor's new post-industrial-electro-goth-whatever project, expertly executed and s ... More >>

The twelve best concerts in Denver this weekend

LUCERO @ BLUEBIRD THEATER | THURS, 4/18/13 Outside of perhaps the Hold Steady -- which shares a proclivity for Bruce Springsteen -- nobody plays straight-up rock these days as convincingly as Lucero. Led by Ben Nichols's gravelly croak, Lucero borrows liberally from the Boss and Lynyrd Skynyrd on so ... More >>

How to Destroy Angels

Sunday, April 21, Paramount Theatre, 303-830-8497.

Here's what we're all listening to right now. What's rocking your world this week?

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 >>

Here's what we're all listening to right now. What's rocking your world this week?

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 >>

Here's what we're all listening to right now. What's rocking your world this week?

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Jane's Addiction at the Fillmore on 5/29

Although Jane's Addiction has played New Year's stints at Belly Up in Aspen over the last few years, it's been close to three years since the band was in Denver with Nine Inch Nails. Live Nation just announced that Jane's will hit the Fillmore Auditorium on Tuesday, May 29 in support of the act's la ... More >>

Have smart phones changed how we're hearing music? Yep. Here's five apps for the geo-aware.

​There has been a bit of a gold rush on making apps ever since Apple launched the App Store and Microsoft and Android followed suit. While a lot it is absolute trash that seems to point to some incoming app-bubble, there are a lot of interesting and innovative ideas mixed in there. Most recent ... More >>

Gaga's "Judas" isn't controversial! It's been done. Better.

Bruno MedinaDelicous religious cleavage. ​We live for releases of controversial and eye-opening videos that cause a stir. And we're personally offended when one comes out that claims to be groundbreaking but just rips someone else off. We know it's hard for these new popstresses to come up wit ... More >>

Lollapalooza lineup: The Chain Gang of 1974 and Tennis due at this year's fest in August

​Lollapalooza turns twenty years old this year. Can you believe it? We can't. Doesn't seem like it was two decades ago when Perry Farrell introduced America to his roving festival in 1991. The inaugural version, which made a stop at Fiddler's Green, featured Farrell's band Jane Addiction, alon ... More >>

Kanye West, Metallica top local sellers this week

​With all the hype surrounding Kanye West's latest effort, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, it's not surprising that disc, released last week on Def Jam, debuted at number one at Independent Records and Twist & Shout. But West didn't make the top ten over Albums on the Hill, where Metallica' ... More >>

Metric is crowdsourcing its remix efforts. So, what do you got, Denver?

​ So evidently, Metric doesn't feel like tagging industry pros to do its remixes . Instead, the members of this Canadian outfit want YOU to remix them. There's reportedly some cash in it for you if your remix is picked. Although we've seen the whole crowdsourcing remix thing before -- Nine I ... More >>

Trent Reznor reveals his post-NIN project

​Trent Reznor has revealed How to Destroy Angels, his first post-Nine Inch Nails project. It's a collaboration with his wife, Mariqueen Maandig, formerly the frontwoman of West Indian Girl and it was mixed by Alan Moulder, a name familiar to industrial fans. So what does it sound like?

Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of April 5, 2010

​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?" So 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 ... More >>

The 10 most popular concert reviews of 2009

​It's about damn time this year ended. But before it does, we're taking a look back at your favorite stories of 2009. Here, the ten most popular concert reviews from the Backbeat blog.

Moving Pictures: A first look at Concept Oner's (uncensored) video for "She Wants Me"

​Just scoped the new video for "She Wants Me" by American Trash Republic's Concept Oner featuring Chuck $teaks and Pilot Touhill. Before we tell you any more, though, we should probably let you know that this clip comes with a big old NSFW disclaimer attached to it. If your employer frowns on nudi ... More >>

Last Night: Jane's Addiction and Nine Inch Nails at Fiddler's Green

NIN photo by Aaron ThackerayJane's Addiction & Nine Inch NailsTuesday, May 26, 2009 Fiddler's Green AmphitheatreBetter Than: Seeing Dave Navarro hanging out with porn stars. Near the end of Nine Inch Nail's set, frontman Trent Reznor said this current outing with Jane's Addiction would be NIN's ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, May 27 edition

Photo by Aaron ThackerayTrent Nails it. Will you be game tonight? Today in Backbeat Online: • Last Night: Jane's Addiction and Nine Inch Nails at Fiddler's Green. • An extended conversation with Tim Pourbaix. Today in Cafe Society: • Eight is enough at chef's table dinner at Strings. • Bu ... More >>

Jane's Addiction and Nine Inch Nails

Tuesday, May 26, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

Phish at Red Rocks sells out in minutes; fans call bullshit

It's not exactly a surprise that Phish's four-day stand at Red Rocks sold out in minutes, but there are elements of the whole thing that smell, well, Phish-y (sorry, I couldn't resist). At least one hard-core fan (the one I live with, to be specific) was online within seconds of the tickets going o ... More >>

The (literally) deafening buzz of A Place to Bury Strangers

Just how much sense — and cents — does it make for an indie band to give away its music?

Live Review: Nine Inch Nails, Deerhunter at Red Rocks

Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of Bradford Cox's Deerhunter

Kosmos saved money pressing CDs and poured the profits into better production

Nine Inch Nails Truly Joins the Free Download Revolution

Nine Inch Nails

Ghosts I-IV
Halo Twenty Six

This Just In: Flobots Hottest Brand Going

Freeloader

The best in legitimate, artist-approved downloads.

Genghis Tron

Sunday, April 13, Marquis Theater, 1-866-468-7621.

Ten Years of Aeroplane plus Other Assorted Goodies

Beyond Playlist: Lee Burridge and More

Matt and Kim Keep It Simple

Eschewing pretense, this couple takes a stripped-down approach to music.

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Who will be inducted next? Gaze into our crystal ball.

Nitzer Ebb

Saturday, September 23, Gothic Theatre, Englewood, 303-788-0984.

The All Hamerican Pig Show

Wednesday, July 5, Quixote's True Blue, 303-297-1772.

Anger Management

Trent Reznor seems a little less disturbed on his latest effort.

Adrenaline Sky

The Ultimate Illusion of Privacy (Self-released)

A Cut Above

For sheer carnage, Saw shreds the competition.

Critic's Choice

Helios Creed

Still Pissed Off After All These Years

The The's Matt Johnson refuses to go quietly into the night.

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN

CRITIC'S CHOICE

CLOUD NINE

RISING STAR/NINE INCH NAILS CREATOR TRENT REZNOR IS TAKING HIS FRIENDS ALONG FOR THE RIDE.

THRILLS

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