Robert Fripp

Sgt. Pepper on Trial

Genre Divide

Chicago's post-progressive- math-punk-rock-jazz quartet Sweep the Leg Johnny is a sonic non sequitur.

Thomas Fehlmann at the Fox Theatre

Chicago's post-progressive- math-punk-rock-jazz quartet Sweep the Leg Johnny is a sonic non sequitur.

Tera Melos

Friday, April 18, Marquis Theater, 1-866-468-7621.

Parenthetical Girls

Friday, November 24, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Critic's Choice

The Fire Theft

The Home Team

Local artists put out a wealth of good music this year. Step right up and read all about it.

Culture Clash

Alex Paterson returns from Orblivion with a disc that inspires passionate responses.

Getting Out of the Led

Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones goes it alone.

Night & Day

October 22 - 28. 1998

And the Winners Are ...

Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

Feedback

Handing out the trophies for 1997's best albums.

Plugged In

Just in time for Lollapalooza, a list of the albums you need to understand electronica.

A Legg to Stand On

Guitarist Adrian Legg sees his music as serious fun.

Thrills for the week

Guitarist Adrian Legg sees his music as serious fun.

Quiz Show

Before you declare yourself a Grammy expert, let Backbeat test your skills.

Get Local

Begin 1997 with the ten best Colorado CDs of 1996.

WALKER ON THE WILD SIDE

Begin 1997 with the ten best Colorado CDs of 1996.

THRILLS

Begin 1997 with the ten best Colorado CDs of 1996.

CRIMSON TIDE

THIS YEAR'S MODEL OF KING CRIMSON IS A BLAST FROM THE PAST--AND THE FUTURE.

IZ STILL IS

THIS YEAR'S MODEL OF KING CRIMSON IS A BLAST FROM THE PAST--AND THE FUTURE.

THRILLS

THIS YEAR'S MODEL OF KING CRIMSON IS A BLAST FROM THE PAST--AND THE FUTURE.

Q&A with the Church's Marty Wilson-Piper

Twenty-nine years into its career, the Church recently released Untitled #23, one of its most accomplished works in an already remarkable string of albums over the last decade. We had a chance to have a candid conversation about the band's music, the true meaning of artistic significance and its daz ... More >>

Hall & Oates

Sunday, August 30, Paramount Theatre, 303-623-0106.

Q&A with Adrian Belew

​Adrian Belew has lead something of a charmed existence as a musician for the last thirty years, from his first high-profile gig as a guitarist for Frank Zappa in 1979 to his later work with Talking Heads, Trent Reznor, David Bowie and King Crimson. Though possessed of preternaturally able technic ... More >>

Q&A with Cuong Vu of Speak

G. Sand Photography Studios​ Forward-thinking trumpeter Cuong Vu has performed with the likes of Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson and David Bowie. He's toured the world and released four albums under his own name. After a stint in New York, Vu moved back to the Northwest, where he is now assistan ... More >>

More free deep-space Western weirdness from Michael Garfield

​When you think solo acoustic guitar, what comes to mind? Some classical finger-picking perhaps? Or some some folky jerkoff at a party, who needs John Belushi to come along and set his ass straight by smashing his guitar? Or maybe you think of looping alien soundscapes with a Western feel and ... More >>

The National, Bassnectar, Sleigh Bells, the Slits filled our playlists this past 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?" 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 >>

Critic's Choice: Kevin Costner Suicide Pact, June 10 at Larimer Lounge

​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 >>

Westword Music Showcase 2011

The Westword Music Showcase celebrates seventeen years, a lifetime for some of 2011's performers

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 >>