Queens of the Stone Age

Poster Boy

QOTSA Rock Rehab and Other Assorted Goodies

Stoner-Rock Royalty

The Queens of the Stone Age find tipped-out serenity in their private desert oasis.

Backwash

Scott Campbell moves down the road and away from the 15th Street Tavern.

Poster Boys

What are these punk kids doing, turning Denver into a hot art town?

Overlooked in '05

Ten discs that are worthy of your money and your close attention.

Brant Bjork

Saturday, September 4, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Queens of the Stone Age

Era Vulgaris
Interscope

The Other Eagles

Eagles of Death Metal's Jesse Hughes on music, meth and who really brought sexy back.

Strange Fruit

Peaches thinks stereotypes are the pits.

Eagles of Death Metal

Wednesday, May 25, Paramount Theatre, 303-830-8497.

Open Hand

Tuesday, May 17, Rock Island, 303-572-7625.

Burning Brides

Tuesday, April 12, Rock Island, 303-572-7625.

Nick of Time

Between Mondo Generator and Queens of the Stone Age, Nick Oliveri has the schedule from hell -- and he loves making it worse.

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Between Mondo Generator and Queens of the Stone Age, Nick Oliveri has the schedule from hell -- and he loves making it worse.

That's a Wrap-Up

Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

Time of the Season

Springing into action with a new crop of local releases.

Feedback

Springing into action with a new crop of local releases.

Feedback

Springing into action with a new crop of local releases.

Counting Crows, Rock the Bells and Black Keys shows announced

Just when we thought the Red Rocks summer line-up couldn't get any hotter, three more shows were just added to the schedule, including Counting Crows and Augustana on Wednesday, July 29, Rock the Bells '09, featuring Nas, Damian Marley, Busta Rhymes and more, on Thursday, August 6, and the Mountains ... More >>

Dead Weather top seller at Twist and Shout

Horehound, the debut album by the alt-rock super group the Dead Weather featuring White Stripes' Jack White, the Kills' Alison Mosshart, Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita and the Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence, knocked Wilco latest effort down to the second slot at Twist & Shout for the week end ... More >>

What's Jack White's next supergroup going to be? A few ideas.

Horehound, the debut album by the alt-rock super group the Dead Weather featuring White Stripes' Jack White, the Kills' Alison Mosshart, Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita and the Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence, knocked Wilco latest effort down to the second slot at Twist & Shout for the week end ... More >>

Last night: The Dead Weather at the Ogden Theatre

Jon Solomon​The Dead Weather, Tyvek The Ogden August 17, 2009 Better Than: Porn What's your Jack White flavor? Are you a vanilla fan, a consumer of the pale white God of garage rock, or would you prefer vintage chocolate Jack, shy and drinking moonshine? Or perhaps you're interested in our ... More >>

Them Crooked Vultures top seller at Twist and Shout

​Them Crooked Vultures, the supergroup that features drummer Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age), guitarist/singer John Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss) and bassist John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), grabbed the top spot at Twist & Shout with their self-titled debut, ... More >>

Vices I Admire

Politics of Apathy
Self-released

Nick Oliveri

Friday, February 19, 3 Kings Tavern, 303-777-7352.

Them Crooked Vultures put the super in super group

Friday, February 19, 3 Kings Tavern, 303-777-7352.

Win tickets to see Them Crooked Vultures this Monday night at the Fillmore!

Have you gotten your fill of Josh Homme today, what with Record Store Day video featuring the Queens of the Stone Age frontman and the in-depth Q&A we posted with him earlier this morning? Hope not, because we've got some more Homme coming your way. How about a pair of tickets to see Them Crooked ... More >>

Flaming Lips, Rolling Stones top sellers at local record stores

​While the Flaming Lips and Stardeath & the White Dwarfs' fascinating interpretation of the Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon has been available on iTunes since December, the colored vinyl version, released on Record Store Day, took the top spot at Twist & Shout and came in third at Independe ... More >>

Them Crooked Vultures destroys the Fillmore and then feasts on the remains

Aaron Thackeray Them Crooked Vultures • Mini Mansions Fillmore Auditorium | 4.19.10 The rawk fist (index and pinky for horns, thumb tucked) is a tricky little bugger. It's a totally sincere expression of rock-induced euphoria with all the subtlety of a billy club. Them Crooked Vultures earned th ... More >>

The Dead Weather

Saturday, July 17, Ogden Theatre, 303-832-1874.

Jack Lawrence of the Dead Weather on the band's origin and working with Loretta Lynn

Floria Sigismondi​ Founded in 2009, the Dead Weather had a bit of a leg up for a new band. But then all its members came together from other well-known projects: Jack White, who decided to take up the drums once again for this band, is famous, of course, for his stints in the White Stripes an ... More >>

Denver Rock Atlas: 15th St Tavern

MySpace​ Our Denver Rock Atlas feature is precisely what it sounds like: A compendium of storied Denver venues, past and present, in which we pick a place and share our favorite memories of the joint. After you read our memories, please feel free to share some of your own. Where does one even ... More >>

Of Montreal, Kayne West and Air Dubai fill our playlists this week

​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 >>

Mogwai, Amos Lee, moe. shows announced

​Mogwai stops by the Bluebird Theater on Monday May 2 as part of its world tour supporting its seventh album, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, slated for release on Sub Pop on February 15. Tickets for this one are $25 and go on sale this Saturday, November 6 at 10 a.m. Amos Lee visits ... More >>

Chef and Tell, part two: Table 6 exec chef Scott Parker on girl-on-girl topless bacon cookery

Lori Midson​ Scott Parker Table 6 601 Corona Street 303-831-8800 www.table6denver.com This is part two of Lori Midson's interview with Table 6 exec chef Scott Parker. In case you missed it, part one of Parker's interview ran yesterday. Favorite restaurant in America: I have two kids, so w ... More >>

Former QOTSA bassist Michael Shuman and Mini Mansions play Moe's

Lori Midson​ Scott Parker Table 6 601 Corona Street 303-831-8800 www.table6denver.com This is part two of Lori Midson's interview with Table 6 exec chef Scott Parker. In case you missed it, part one of Parker's interview ran yesterday. Favorite restaurant in America: I have two kids, so w ... More >>

Mini Mansions at Moe's, 12/4/10

Mini Mansions. Photos by Kiernan Maletsky​ MINI MANSIONS Wire Faces • Action Friend 12.4.10 | Moe's Original Barbecue Mini Mansions is defined by comparisons. First, to Queens of the Stone Age because Michael Shuman is a member of both. And while the two bands have little in common musical ... More >>

Queens of the Stone Age, Keith Urban shows announced. Tixs on sale this weekend.

​ Queens of the Stone Age, who will re-release an expanded and remastered edition of its self-titled debut, visits the Ogden Theatre on Friday, April 8, as part of short tour that only includes fourteen North American dates. On this tour, Josh Homme and company will be playing the entire firs ... More >>

Slim Cessna, A. Tom Collins, Serious Moonlight and DJ MU$A top our weekly playlists

​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?" 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 al ... More >>

The Pinyon's Theo Adley opens the coop on fried chicken, clucks about despicable Yelp "foodies" and reminisces about his time in "Le Weeds"

Lori Midson​ Theo Adley The Pinyon 1710 Pearl Street, Boulder 720-306-8248 www.thepinyon.com This is part one of my interview with Theo Adley, executive chef/owner of the Pinyon in Boulder. Part two of my chat with Adley will run in this space tomorrow. Theo Adley failed algebra three time ... More >>

Soundgarden's Matt Cameron on the reunion and singing on Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

​In 1984, Soundgarden (due at Red Rocks tonight with The Mars Volta) started out as a three piece with Chris Cornell on drums and vocals, Kim Thayil on guitar and Hiro Yamamoto on bass. Within a year, the trio recruited Scott Sundquist to play drums, so that Cornell could cultivate his skills ... More >>

After 25 years, the Dwarves are still standing tall

​In 1984, Soundgarden (due at Red Rocks tonight with The Mars Volta) started out as a three piece with Chris Cornell on drums and vocals, Kim Thayil on guitar and Hiro Yamamoto on bass. Within a year, the trio recruited Scott Sundquist to play drums, so that Cornell could cultivate his skills ... More >>

Roger Daltry, Howard Jones, Boris, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Dax Riggs and more this weekend

Catch Roger Daltry at 1STBANK on Sunday​Another enticing weekend for music in the Mile High City: Dax Riggs closes out his two night stand at the Larimer Lounge, the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular illuminates the Fillmore on Friday, Cymbals Eat Guitars crash the hi-dive, Howard Jones plays his f ... More >>

Vices I Admire brings a refined sound to its new CD

Catch Roger Daltry at 1STBANK on Sunday​Another enticing weekend for music in the Mile High City: Dax Riggs closes out his two night stand at the Larimer Lounge, the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular illuminates the Fillmore on Friday, Cymbals Eat Guitars crash the hi-dive, Howard Jones plays his f ... More >>

Calder's Revolvers put soul in their rock and roll

If the first EP from Calder's Revolvers was revved up garage rock, their latest soul revival sound is on a smooth cruise control. ​There's a lot going on with the new Calder's Revolvers EP, but at the same time, it's incredibly simple. Recorded in vocalist Andy Schneieder's basement in the Hi ... More >>

In the Whale

Cake
Self-released