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October 19, 2011
What's the first music you bought with your own money?
Can you guess which member of Team Backbeat bought this record?Do you remember the first album you bought with your own money? Of course you do! It's like the first person you kissed or the first one who broke your heart -- it's a monumental, life-changing moment in your life that's unforgett ... More >>
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August 4, 2011
Why are movies so damn boring?
Pootie too good.I have the attention span of a four-year-old. I can't sit still for very long and I don't like to watch things --particularly television shows and movies -- without having something else going on at the same time. (Like a massive laundry folding undertaking or an organization ... More >>
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August 4, 2011
Top five 120 Minutes videos
After debuting on March 10, 1986, 120 Minutes became a showcase for non-mainstream music of various stripes until around the year 2000 when it first got shuffled to the side in favor of reality programming. But during its heyday, 120 Minutes introduced a generation and more to music by artists that ... More >>
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August 1, 2011
MTV's top five greatest on-air moments
A very pregnant Kim Gordon, flanked by band mate Julie Cafritz and KennedyOnce upon a time, before reality TV cheapened television programming as a whole, MTV (thirty years old today) was a bastion of music culture that actually showcased cutting edge artists for the sake of art. Because the network ... More >>
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July 11, 2011
This is what a writing class with Thurston Moore is like: A look at his notes from Naropa
There is no way to stretch the word "poet" to fit into something I am even remotely interested in, but when you find yourself in the position to take a poetry/writing workshop from Thurston Moore, you're willing to break out of your cage a little. When Moore took on the task of teaching a wo ... More >>
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May 12, 2011
Top ten "oldster" bands still putting out great records
At risk of alienating and outraging vast swaths of music fans, there's really no polite way of referring to bands with a career spanning fifteen years plus as a whole. So here are ten "oldster" bands -- written by a self-proclaimed oldster -- to keep making great records long after their hips ... More >>
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May 10, 2011
Tonight: Broken Water at Rhinoceropolis
Jessica OrrMaking its second stop in Colorado in the last year, Broken Water (playing tonight at Rhinoceropolis tonight with Gem Trails and MJOLNIIRDXP) is a trio that seems born to blow minds. Based out of Olympia, Washington, the group has been playing together for a little less than three ... More >>
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May 5, 2011
The Filmography Of Cool
Jessica OrrMaking its second stop in Colorado in the last year, Broken Water (playing tonight at Rhinoceropolis tonight with Gem Trails and MJOLNIIRDXP) is a trio that seems born to blow minds. Based out of Olympia, Washington, the group has been playing together for a little less than three ... More >>
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April 29, 2011
In honor of Modest Mouse and Big Boi: A look at the Top 10 rap/rock collaborations of all time
In case you haven't heard yet, Modest Mouse is working with Big Boi on its next album. Seriously. Yeah, we're having a hard time even trying to imagine what that's going to sound like. The news, however, did get us thinking about the ten of the best and rap/rock collaborations. You know Aeros ... More >>
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August 31, 2010
Your favorite albums of all time, now with tacos
If you were desperately hoping for a Tuesday afternoon diversion that combined your love of music with your love of tacos, have we got great news for you. Welcome to the wonderful world of Album Tacos. WTF are Album Tacos, you ask? It's exactly what it sounds like: Your favorite album covers ... More >>
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August 3, 2010
Gorillaz, Sonic Youth, LCD Soundsytem shows announced
It's been a hell of a week for show announcements. Aside from getting the word on shows by the Cult, Blitzen Trapper, Bad Religion, the Thermals and Drake, Gorillaz announced a show at the Wells Fargo Theatre on Sunday, October 24. Tickets to see the Damon Albarn-fronted group, which includ ... More >>
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July 6, 2010
Matador at 21: Anyone got a spare, oh, $700 or so?
As it happens, we don't have a spare $700 or so laying around. Boy, if we did, though, you wouldn't really have to be the betting type to wager where we'd be on Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3. No contest: Matador at 21 in Las Vegas. Have you seen the lineup for this thing? Holy ... More >>
Music
April 29, 2010
Meet the curators of the Denver Noise Fest
As it happens, we don't have a spare $700 or so laying around. Boy, if we did, though, you wouldn't really have to be the betting type to wager where we'd be on Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3. No contest: Matador at 21 in Las Vegas. Have you seen the lineup for this thing? Holy ... More >>
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April 6, 2010
Ten musicians we'd like to see teach elementary school
David Shankbone This weekend in New York City, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth is evidently slated to give a lecture to kids between the ages of eight and twelve titled "A Dissertation on White Noise." This news got us to thinking: What other musicians would we like to see teaching our childre ... More >>
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December 31, 2009
Backbeat writers weigh in on the year's best national releases
David Shankbone This weekend in New York City, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth is evidently slated to give a lecture to kids between the ages of eight and twelve titled "A Dissertation on White Noise." This news got us to thinking: What other musicians would we like to see teaching our childre ... More >>
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December 23, 2009
Bob Dylan top seller at Wax Trax
Bob Dylan's Christmas in the Heart topped the charts at Wax Trax, while Shrinebuilder's self-titled debut continues to be a strong seller and came in second for the week ending December 20. Susan Boyle, who's tearing up charts everywhere, came in at the third slot with her debut, I Dreamed a D ... More >>
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December 17, 2009
Q&A with Ethan Ward of Gangcharger
Tom MurphyGangcharger's Ethan Ward at the MeadowlarkGangcharger started out as something of a side-project Ethan Ward did with a few friends. Few probably saw or remember the earliest incarnation of the band, but when it started up full force at the end of 2008, even if you didn't like the ac ... More >>
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August 28, 2009
MP3 Freeloader: Gangcharger at the Meadowlark on Saturday
Formed from the remnants of Mansfield, Gangcharger has steadily made its mark on the scene, offering a jagged, distorted counterpoint to kindred textured acts such as Overcasters and Sonnenblume, armed with an intimidating arsenal of careening guitar lines, thick penetrating rhythms and insistent ... More >>
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August 20, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 17, 2009
As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>
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August 10, 2009
Wilco top seller at Twist and Shout again
Wilco's latest effort, Wilco (the album), has been holding steady ground on Twist & Shout's charts since being released June 30 and it topped the charts once again for the week ending August 9. Dead Weather's Horehound, Levon Helm's Electric Dirt, Mos Def's Ecstatic and Regina Spektor's Far r ... More >>
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August 3, 2009
Over the Weekend: Sonic Youth at the Ogden Theatre
Jon SolomonSonic Youth Friday, July 31, 2009Ogden TheatreThree songs into Sonic Youth's muscular set, Kim Gordon sang, "I want you to levitate me/Don't you love me yet?" during "Sacred Trixter." Although her feet might have still been on the ground, those first three songs, which also included th ... More >>
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August 3, 2009
Wilco tops charts at Twist and Shout again
Wilco's latest effort, Wilco (the album), has been strong seller at Twist & Shout since it was released June 30, and once again it tops the charts for the week ending August 2. Dead Weather's Horehound, Levon Helm's Electric Dirt, Mos Def's Ecstatic and Regina Spektor's Far ound out the top f ... More >>
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June 29, 2009
Regina Spektor top seller at Twist and Shout
Regina Spektor's latest release, Far, was the top seller at Twist & Shout for the week ending June 28. Local faves Paper Bird's new EP, Sky Underground, nabbed the number two slot and brand new albums from Dinosaur Jr. and Mars Volta also grabbed slots in the top five. See the full breakdown aft ... More >>
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June 22, 2009
Okay, Denver, we need to talk.
I just received a press release from the Salt Lake City Arts Council (cue the Pace picante sauce dudes asking incredulously, "Salt Lake City?!") informing me of their Twilight Concert Series. Evidently, the concerts, which are free and take place every Thursday night at the Gallivan Center in downto ... More >>
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June 18, 2009
Q&A with Adam Franklin of Swervedriver
Johnny MotoAdam Franklin is well known for his role as the singer and guitarist in Swervedriver. His work in post-Swervedriver projects such as Toshack Highway, Magnetic Morning and his solo work, however, shows a remarkable breadth of musical imagination and a wealth of sonic ideas that reveal dime ... More >>
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May 8, 2009
Q&A with Barney Greenway from Napalm Death
Photo: Brooke BullardIn this week's Rough Mixes entry focusing on Napalm Death, we only printed highlights of Tom Murphy's recent conversation with Barney Greenway. The two of them actually had a fairly extensive conversation in which Greenway discussed the influence of My Bloody Valentine and other ... More >>
Music
May 7, 2009
Mogwai
Tuesday, May 12, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.
Blogs
April 28, 2009
Sonic Youth, Avett Brothers, Yes shows annouced
Things slowed down a bit this week with concert announcements, especially compared to the past few weeks, but we did the get the word on some noteworthy shows including Sonic Youth Friday, July 31 at the Ogden Theater, Yes and Asia at the Paramount Theatre Sunday, July 12 and a pair of Avett Brother ... More >>
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March 31, 2009
Last Night: The Prids at Larimer Lounge
Tom MurphyThe Prids, Overcasters, Gangcharger Monday, March 30, 2009Larimer Lounge, DenverBetter Than: A show featuring genre-specific, nostalgia acts.Gangcharger (Tom Murphy)Gangcharger set the pace for the show opening with a grittily atmospheric instrumental piece shot through with pulses of pure ... More >>
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March 11, 2009
Q&A with Dan Whitford of Cut Copy
The Cut Copy profile in this week's issue contains only excerpts of our recent chat with Dan Whitford and merely scratches the surface of our exchange. Needless to say, Whitford had much much more to say about the act's sound, he and his bandmates' progression as musicians, recording the album, the ... More >>
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June 25, 2008
Last Night...Wolf Eyes and Aenka @ hi-dive
The Cut Copy profile in this week's issue contains only excerpts of our recent chat with Dan Whitford and merely scratches the surface of our exchange. Needless to say, Whitford had much much more to say about the act's sound, he and his bandmates' progression as musicians, recording the album, the ... More >>
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April 28, 2008
New York Dolls Keep Dolling and Other Assorted Goodies
The Cut Copy profile in this week's issue contains only excerpts of our recent chat with Dan Whitford and merely scratches the surface of our exchange. Needless to say, Whitford had much much more to say about the act's sound, he and his bandmates' progression as musicians, recording the album, the ... More >>
Music
October 4, 2007
Magik Markers
Sunday, October 7, Rhinoceropolis, 303-641-9809.
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October 4, 2007
Magik Markers
Sunday, October 7, Rhinoceropolis, 303-641-9809.
Music
January 25, 2007
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Who will be inducted next? Gaze into our crystal ball.
Music
December 28, 2006
Nationalistic
Our music writers pick the year�s national bests.
Music
March 30, 2006
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Show Your Bones (Interscope)
Music
March 9, 2006
Moore Substance
Youth and success are relative to Thurston Moore.
Music
September 22, 2005
Barbez
Wednesday, September 28, Bender's Tavern, 303-861-7070.
Music
September 23, 2004
Wolf Eyes
Burned Mind (Sub Pop)
Music
July 22, 2004
Critic's Choice
Nightshark
Music
June 24, 2004
Sonic Youth
Sonic Nurse (Geffen)
Music
April 10, 2003
Hit Pick
Dang Head
Music
March 1, 2001
Ulan Bator
Ego: Echo (Young God Records)
Music
August 17, 2000
The Mermen
The Amazing California Health and Happiness Road Show
(Mesa/BlueMoon)
Music
November 11, 1999
Critic's Choice
The Amazing California Health and Happiness Road Show
(Mesa/BlueMoon)
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January 15, 1998
Designing Men
With Shapes, Polvo vaults into the forefront of experimental rock acts.
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April 17, 1997
Playlist
With Shapes, Polvo vaults into the forefront of experimental rock acts.
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January 10, 1996
WHAT A DISH
With Shapes, Polvo vaults into the forefront of experimental rock acts.
Music
July 5, 1995
A SPY IN THE HOUSE OF LOVE
DENVER-BASED HARRIET THE SPY LOOKS FOR PUNK IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES.
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