Paul Westerberg

Mojo Nixon: "I am here to set the world straight about Tim Tebow and his invisible friends!"

Mojo Nixon (due Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, at the Lion's Lair) gained notoriety in the mid- to late '80s for his irreverent songs informed by an absurdist humor with partner Skid Roper. Nixon's exuberant, unapologetic persona won over audiences because even as Nixon would make seeming ... More >>

Saturday Night Live: The best, worst and most controversial performances

Update: 10:39 a.m. Sunday The Shins were on Saturday Night Live last night night weekend's musical guests. Being invited to be the musical guest on an episode of SNL has been a benchmark of commercial success for any band of the last forty years. And for good reason: From Andy Kaufman annihilating ... More >>

Rocky Votolato

Monday, March 28, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Ex-members of Makeout Point reform as Bizarre Learning Center

​Backbeat approved post-punk band Makeout Point broke up a couple months ago. A sad day for Denver music fans, but several of its members are brewing up another project: Bizarre Learning Center. So far it's a tumblr and the promise of demos, but there's plenty to start getting excited about. " ... More >>

Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer of the Posies talk about fame, Shatner and Big Star

Julian Ochoa​The Posies (due tonight at The Gothic Theatre) had the good fortune -- or bad, depending on your perspective -- of being a non-grunge rock band in Seattle that came into its own during the era when, for far too many people, "alternative" became synonymous with "grunge."

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Julian Ochoa​The Posies (due tonight at The Gothic Theatre) had the good fortune -- or bad, depending on your perspective -- of being a non-grunge rock band in Seattle that came into its own during the era when, for far too many people, "alternative" became synonymous with "grunge."

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Beyond Playlist: Madonna and More

Bringing you the best in free, artist-approved downloads.

Major Fables

It's finally dawned on record companies that they're screwed. But is it too late?

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers

Saturday, March 4, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.

Rocking Class Heroes

Swearing at Motorists holds steady on the fringe.

Crowe's Feat

Elizabethtown is only the latest movie to reveal Cameron Crowe's love affair with soundtracks.

Taking Hold

The Hold Steady's literate brand of rock is way above average.

Lucero

Nobody's Darlings (Liberty & Lament)

David Dondero

Thursday, November 11, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-0959.

Critic's Choice

Gann Matthews

Hit Pick

Tongues

Backwash

Haiku you: The year’s worst records get poetic justice.

Paul Westerberg

Stereo (Vagrant)

Mono (Vagrant)

Buckin' Tradition

Tommy Womack is still rattling Nashville's cage, but in a kinder, gentler way.

She Writes the Songs

Boston-based singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick lets Freedom ring on a new recording.

Various Artists

A trio of records from Triage

Tommy Womack

Stubborn

Playlist

Return of the grievous angel--a tribute to Gram Parsons, The Road Kings, Paul Westerberg

The Buck Stops Here

As part of Tuatara, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck heads in new musical directions.

Playlist

As part of Tuatara, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck heads in new musical directions.

After Further Review

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

Letters

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

Letters

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

Feedback

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

Feedback

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

Playlist

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

Playlist

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

WHAT A DISH

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

OHIO OR BUST

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

HOLLYWOOD PUNKS OUT

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

PLAYLIST

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

RAGGED DOLLS

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

PLAYLIST

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

RAVAGING BEAUTY

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?

BUT WHAT ABOUT BETTY?

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: GREAT IDEA OR SIGN THAT THE END IS NEAR?