The Jackson 5

The fifty greatest rap groups of all time

There's something great about a hip-hop group. From the beginning, it was never intended to be a solo endeavor; rap began in cyphers at block parties, and the first established rappers were components of a collective centered around the more important DJ. Even now that the rapper is the star, it's n ... More >>

The Foodchain at Bluebird Theater, 12/20/12

THE FOODCHAIN @ BLUEBIRD THEATER | 12/20/12 As the Foodchain played "Young Amsterdam," their anthem to Denver's favorite plant, the thick cloud that hovered near the ceiling of the Bluebird got thicker, and the pungent smell that pervaded the venue got even more pronounced. The band shifted from a ... More >>

What's in your bag? Modern-day Cinderellas reveal style secrets

Fall is coming, slowly but surely. And while leaves aren't yet turning in Denver, you can see the season shift in the clothes people are wearing. This week we present a double dose of women's wear. One woman is dressed for a ball, the other for business. Keep reading to see how Casie Ryan and Mary S ... More >>

American Idol recap: Phillip Phillips will sail through to the final, but who will join him?

It's down to the wire now. Last night's performances will determine which of the three remaining Idol contestants will make it through to the final and ultimately win the entire competition, which, with the elimination of Hollie Cavanagh last week, is anyone's game at this point. The contestants eac ... More >>

Photos: Free Wyclef Jean 420 show at CU in Boulder draws unbelievably paltry crowd

Update: YouTube video of Wyclef Jean's freestyle added below. "For the record," he says, "I would never sell out," presumably in response to the anti-MJ clause of the contract. See Also: 4/20 at CU Boulder: Wyclef Jean concert, police crackdown to shrink event? See Also: Wyclef Jean at Coors Even ... More >>

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop: Remembering the greatest performer of all time

Lauded as the greatest performer of all time, Michael Jackson was a dancing, singing, performing phenomenon, and we are not likely to see another performer of his caliber ever again. The life of Michael Jackson is well documented, his struggles, imperfections and sometimes bizarre behavior, but one ... More >>

Review: Places at the Marquis Theater, 1/7/12

PLACES @ MARQUIS THEATER | 1/7/12 No one seemed more surprised by the turnout at the Marquis Theater on Saturday night than the seven members of Places. The CD-release show for the septet's new album, No More Wasted Days, drew a capacity crowd, and the audience's feverish and energetic response was ... More >>

The new faces of R&B in Denver: Jon Shockness, J. Carey, Devan Blake Jones, BMore and B.Blacc

Kate LevyJ. Carey is one smooth operator​Have you noticed the influx of male R&B singers these days, particularly in the Mile High City? Adam Duncan, who just joined the A&M/Octone Records roster, is just one of many cats putting it down in Denver these days. Jon Shockness (Air Dubai), J.Carey ... More >>

Remix Jackson 5 in your pants

​Look, we'll be the first to admit iOS is a treasure-trove of useless crap, but every once and while one of those pieces of useless crap steps outside the boundary and does something remarkably cool. Case in point, this Jackson 5 remix app called Musicshake that lets you completely reconfigure ... More >>

Wunderkinds: Air Dubai is set to release its debut, Wonder Age

Over the Weekend: Mos Def and Talib Kweli at the Gothic Theatre

Letitia Salazar​Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, DCQ, Spoke-In-WordzGothic TheatreFriday, August 21, 2009Better Than: anything Lil Wayne or Drake could pull offMos Def hasn't headlined a nationwide tour since the Lyricist Lounge tour in 2000, where he recruited folks like Bernie Worrell (of ... More >>

Remembering the King of Pop

R.I.P. Michael Jackson, 1958 - 2009

By now you've heard that Michael Jackson died today at his home in California. Evidently, he had rented a place out in Belaire and was rehearsing for fifty sold out shows at O2 in London, the first four of which he had already reportedly postponed. Dubbed "This Is It," the shows were supposed to rev ... More >>

The Squire is one of Denver's greatest dives

Beyond Playlist: Prinzhorn Dance School and More

Junior Senior

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Rykodisc

Letters to the Editor

From the week of 7/26/2007

Ace-Hi Tavern

A Golden opportunity for our new Drunk of the Week.

Review: Westword Music Showcase @ Dazzle - 6/16/07

Westword Music Showcase 2007

Saturday, June 16

No Sale

The Go! Team doesn't have TV-commercial aspirations.

A Vicious Cycle

His parents had high hopes for Contrell Townsend. But the seventeen-year-old wound up stabbed to death -- like both of his grandfathers.

Voices From the Past

Sheryl Renee recognizes her favorites.

Michael Jackson

The Ultimate Collection (Epic)

Making Progress

Dave Kerman thinks prog rock is good business.

Soul's Inspiration

The UniverSoul Circus keeps people on their feet.

With a Paddle

Nickel Creek's Chris Thile spanks country radio and bluegrass nazis. Consider it tough love.

The Apples in Stereo

Velocity of Sound (Elephant 6/SpinArt)

Time of the Season

This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

Feedback

Disco Redux

A new boxed set argues that disco didn't suck after all.

Supreme Beings

OUR MOTOWN