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Patti Smith

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    Lester Bangs died thirty years ago today

    See Also: • Studio 54 opened 35 years ago today • Randy Rhoads: Thirty years ago, a tragic accident took the life of a legendary guitarist • Sex Pistols sign with A&M outside Buckingham Palace 35 years ago • Today in History archives Lester Bangs mother was a Jehovah's Witness and his Fathe ... More >>

  • News

    January 26, 2012

    Victoria Jackson's excellent Tea Party adventure

    See Also: • Studio 54 opened 35 years ago today • Randy Rhoads: Thirty years ago, a tragic accident took the life of a legendary guitarist • Sex Pistols sign with A&M outside Buckingham Palace 35 years ago • Today in History archives Lester Bangs mother was a Jehovah's Witness and his Fathe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Weekend's best live bets: Fitz & the Tantrums, Machine Head and more

    For whatever reason, you'll notice that this Saturday night, aside from the second night of STS9's two-night stand at the Fillmore, there aren't too many must-see shows. This is mere speculation on our part, but we're guessing that might have something to do with a certain sporting event taking plac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    DeVotchKa's Nick Urata on the band's new album and its cinematic approach to songwriting

    Gary Isaacs​ With DeVotchka's forthcoming album, 100 Lovers, the Denver quartet has released possibly it's finest album to date. Frontman Nick Urata says they spent about a year making the album in Tuscon, and let the songs cook a bit longer and ferment than on previous efforts, which might e ... More >>

  • Music

    June 17, 2010

    Catch Snake Rattle Rattle Snake and a hundred or so of the best local acts at the 16th Annual Westword Music Showcase this Saturday, June 19

    Gary Isaacs​ With DeVotchka's forthcoming album, 100 Lovers, the Denver quartet has released possibly it's finest album to date. Frontman Nick Urata says they spent about a year making the album in Tuscon, and let the songs cook a bit longer and ferment than on previous efforts, which might e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2009

    Mile High Music Festival Q&A: The Duke Spirit

    Steve GullickForming in London in 2003, the Duke Spirit has evolved a sound that brings together elements of garage rock, soul, the blues and swirly, noisy atmospheric rock. Rather than sounding like's trying to do too many things at once, act's music sounds rich with textures and emotional landscap ... More >>

  • Music

    June 18, 2009

    The revival of this iconic punk band gives us a bad case of Germaphobia

    Steve GullickForming in London in 2003, the Duke Spirit has evolved a sound that brings together elements of garage rock, soul, the blues and swirly, noisy atmospheric rock. Rather than sounding like's trying to do too many things at once, act's music sounds rich with textures and emotional landscap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2008

    Q&A With the Fluid’s John Robinson

    Steve GullickForming in London in 2003, the Duke Spirit has evolved a sound that brings together elements of garage rock, soul, the blues and swirly, noisy atmospheric rock. Rather than sounding like's trying to do too many things at once, act's music sounds rich with textures and emotional landscap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2008

    Q&A with M.I.A.

    Steve GullickForming in London in 2003, the Duke Spirit has evolved a sound that brings together elements of garage rock, soul, the blues and swirly, noisy atmospheric rock. Rather than sounding like's trying to do too many things at once, act's music sounds rich with textures and emotional landscap ... More >>

  • Music

    January 11, 2007

    Monofog

    Six years in the making, Runner is Monofog’s best effort yet.

  • Music

    September 8, 2005

    Yin-Yang Sisterhood

    The Dearly Beloved strike a balance between fringe folk and Buddhist blues.

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    Westword Music Showcase 2005

    The Dearly Beloved strike a balance between fringe folk and Buddhist blues.

  • Music

    May 29, 2003

    Sky High

    A new record deal and some famous friends may put 34 Satellite into orbit.

  • Music

    February 27, 2003

    High Voltage

    For those about to rock, Hell's Belles salute you.

  • Music

    November 7, 2002

    Backwash

    Yellow Second and Mary Beth Abella unleash two fine samples of local sounds.

  • Music

    August 22, 2002

    Bringing It All Back Home

    Take a peek inside the nation's unlikeliest Bob Dylan archive.

  • Music

    December 28, 2000

    On the Records

    Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

  • News

    November 30, 2000

    The Beats Go On

    How a kid from Boulder became an eyewitness to the passing of an era.

  • Music

    June 8, 2000

    Bang! Bang! You're Alive

    Stumbling down memory lane with the late Lester Bangs.

  • Music

    March 30, 2000

    South By So What

    Unknown bands can't expect much from SXSW, just ask the Czars' Chris Pearson.

  • Music

    June 4, 1998

    The Final Frontier

    Denver's Space Team Electra takes its music to new places.

  • Music

    December 25, 1997

    And the Winners Are ...

    Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

  • Music

    November 6, 1997

    Misfits Again

    After a fourteen-year absence, the Misfits are back.

  • Music

    November 28, 1996

    Todd Man Out

    Todd Rundgren invites you to a computer revolution.

  • Music

    June 13, 1996

    The Revolution Lives

    Punk godfather Wayne Kramer is keeping the legacy of the MC5 alive.

  • Music

    October 4, 1995

    POLLY JEAN, GIANT

    TINY P.J. HARVEY HAS A MIGHTY BIG TALENT.

  • Music

    March 22, 1995

    EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

    FORMER VELVET UNDERGROUNDER JOHN CALE IS STILL DOING WHATEVER HE DAMN WELL PLEASES.

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