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Roxy Music

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Review: Acid Mothers Temple & the Melting Paraiso UFO at Larimer Lounge, 4/8/12

    ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE @ LARIMER LOUNGE | 4/8/12 It would be a tough to pinpoint a specific climax of this show, but a true high point of feeling for the band -- and probably the crowd -- came with the last number of the set when Kawabata Makoto used some kind of white, plastic object that looked lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    White Rabbits: "It was more important to be emotionally visceral and in the moment'"

    White Rabbits (due tonight at the Bluebird Theater) moved from Columbia, Missouri to Brooklyn within a year of forming in 2004. The group's music had, from the beginning, an ineffably energetic spirit that could be heard by broader audiences first with its 2007 debut album, Fort Nightly. But it was ... More >>

  • Music

    March 1, 2012

    The Swayback

    Double Four Time
    LGL Records

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2012

    King Mob becomes Young Pharaohs

    Don't take it personally if the King Mob dudes don't answer when you call their name. Nothing against you. That's just not their name anymore. Let it be known: From this moment on, the outfit previously known as King Mob has been rechristened as the Young Pharaohs. To commemorate the occasion, the a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Roger Taylor of Duran Duran on writing new music rather than resting on one's laurels

    During the 1980s and into the '90s, Duran Duran (due tonight at the 1STBANK Center with Neon Trees) was one of the most popular and successful rock bands of that time. It was the kind of band for whom people would camp out outside hotel rooms to get autographs. Its music and its music videos are ico ... More >>

  • Music

    February 24, 2011

    Abe Vigoda brings its new, polished pop to the hi-dive

    During the 1980s and into the '90s, Duran Duran (due tonight at the 1STBANK Center with Neon Trees) was one of the most popular and successful rock bands of that time. It was the kind of band for whom people would camp out outside hotel rooms to get autographs. Its music and its music videos are ico ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    In honor of Valentine's Day, we present you with fifteen love songs about... inanimate objects

    ​It's Valentine's Day, which means the entire Internet is abuzz with songs about love -- or if people are feeling particularly sad -- songs about hate. But what about those who prefer to spread their affection to other things, like inanimate objects? Well, there are plenty of those songs, too. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2010

    Tame Impala at the Bluebird, 12/4/10

    Tom Murphy​ TAME IMPALA With Achille Lauro 12.04.10 | Bluebird Theater Stardeath and the White Dwarfs was originally slated to be part of this bill but couldn't make it, so last minute, local band Achille Lauro was added, which is just as well because that band shares a bit of the same exper ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2010

    Josh Kolenik of Small Black talks about the band's evolution, influences and videos.

    ​Small Black's debut EP definitely harks back to those great synth-pop songs of the early '80s with its vintage sound, but with a kind of lo-fi production more in line with a later era in music. The strong songwriting and a keen sense of pacing and melody continued into the next phase of the ... More >>

  • Music

    October 21, 2010

    Three questions with Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes

    ​Small Black's debut EP definitely harks back to those great synth-pop songs of the early '80s with its vintage sound, but with a kind of lo-fi production more in line with a later era in music. The strong songwriting and a keen sense of pacing and melody continued into the next phase of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Billy Duffy of the Cult on punk's influence and playing with Morrisey in the Nosebleeds

    ​ Many people heard The Cult after its breakthrough album, Love, which contained the classic single "She Sells Sanctuary," was released in 1985. But The Cult increasingly became a worldwide phenomenon with its following two albums, Electric and Sonic Temple.

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    MGMT's Matt Asti on Spacemen 3, '60s psychedelia and playing with Paul McCartney

    ​ Not so long ago, MGMT was like many underground bands in America playing small clubs and relatively low key shows. But even by the time of the release of its second album, 2007's Dave Fridmann-produced Oracular Spectacular, the band was already in the midst of its meteoric rise to popularit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of December 7, 2009

    ​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For t ... More >>

  • Music

    October 15, 2009

    The Rear Inn's karaoke menu is a little behind the times

    ​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Welcome Back, Heller

    An old favorite becomes a new club night.

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Welcome Back, Heller

    An old favorite becomes a new club night.

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Last Night's Show: Broken Spindles, Born in the Flood, Iuengliss at hi-dive

    Photo: Jon SolomonBroken Spindles, Born in the Flood, IuenglissThursday, February 26, 2009hi-diveBetter than: Eating chips and looking at a borrowed book of David Byrne's weird photography of furniture, which is what I would have been doingHere's what was weird about this show: Broken Spindles stole ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2008

    Top Ten Hip-Hop Albums Of 2008

    Over the next couple of weeks, Backbeat will feature some Top Ten lists from around the Village Voice Media chain. Click here for previous year-in-review coverage from Backbeat and VVM. A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2008

    Live Review: Eef Barzelay w/The Tanukis and Pee at Hi-Dive

    Over the next couple of weeks, Backbeat will feature some Top Ten lists from around the Village Voice Media chain. Click here for previous year-in-review coverage from Backbeat and VVM. A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2008

    Q&A with James Lumb of Electric Skychurch

    Over the next couple of weeks, Backbeat will feature some Top Ten lists from around the Village Voice Media chain. Click here for previous year-in-review coverage from Backbeat and VVM. A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2008

    Over the Weekend... Moonspeed, Ross Etherton and the Wheel @ hi-dive

    Over the next couple of weeks, Backbeat will feature some Top Ten lists from around the Village Voice Media chain. Click here for previous year-in-review coverage from Backbeat and VVM. A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they ... More >>

  • Music

    June 26, 2008

    Mini Reviews

    Over the next couple of weeks, Backbeat will feature some Top Ten lists from around the Village Voice Media chain. Click here for previous year-in-review coverage from Backbeat and VVM. A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they ... More >>

  • Music

    May 8, 2008

    Duran Duran

    Monday, May 12, Wells Fargo Theatre, 303-830-8497.

  • Home Entertainment

    February 7, 2008

    Up and Coming

    Our top DVD picks scheduled for release this week.

  • Music

    January 31, 2008

    Yeasayer

    End of days? Why not dance the night away?

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    Beyond Playlist: Sigur Rós and More

    End of days? Why not dance the night away?

  • Music

    October 11, 2007

    Sound Bites

    Brief reviews of current releases

  • Music

    August 16, 2007

    Minus the Bear

    Planet of Ice
    Suicide Squeeze Records

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2007

    Beyond Playlist: The Nels Cline Singers and More

    Planet of Ice
    Suicide Squeeze Records

  • Music

    January 4, 2007

    Singles Going Steady

    The best end-to-end albums from a single-driven year.

  • Music

    August 24, 2006

    Furs Trade

    Richard Butler preps a new record and ponders his band's former glitz.

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    Aural Pleasure

    The talented tongue of Atmosphere goes to work.

  • Music

    April 28, 2005

    The Flaming Lips

    Late Night Tales (Azuli Records)

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Scissor Sisters

    Monday, September 20, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.

  • Music

    February 26, 2004

    Lost at Scene

    After spearheading the post-punk revival, GoGoGo Airheart is still on its own island.

  • Music

    December 25, 2003

    For the Record

    For national releases, 2003 wonked as much as it rocked.

  • Music

    September 18, 2003

    Interpolitics

    The singer for an NYC buzz band tries his hand as a spin doctor.

  • Music

    May 1, 2003

    Johnny Marr and the Healers

    Boomslang(Artist Direct)

  • Music

    July 12, 2001

    Missy Elliott

    Miss E...So Addictive (The Gold Mind/Elektra)

  • Music

    June 21, 2001

    R.E.M.

    Reveal (Warner Bros.)

  • Music

    November 11, 1999

    Not Bryan's Songs

    Roxy Music veteran Bryan Ferry sets the way-back machine for the 1930s.

  • Music

    August 7, 1997

    Plugged In

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

  • Music

    September 26, 1996

    Not-So-Young Turks

    The New Bomb Turks are hitting harder because they're hitting slower.

  • Music

    September 5, 1996

    Playlist

    The New Bomb Turks are hitting harder because they're hitting slower.

  • Music

    July 19, 1995

    NO ALTERNATIVE

    A LOOK AT THE MODERN-ROCK SONGS DENVER RADIO IS DOING TO DEATH.

  • Music

    June 14, 1995

    CRIMSON TIDE

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

  • Music

    September 28, 1994

    PLAYLIST

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

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