The O'Jays

While there's been a hundred Jay-Z mash-ups, American Gangster by Big J Beats stands out

Contrary to trends among many rising hip-hop artists these days, Big J Beats doesn't flood the internet with a new song or mixtape every other week. Despite the shortage of releases, he's definitely prolific, and it turns out his hard drive is a goldmine of unreleased gems, including American Gangst ... More >>

R.I.P., Donnie Eden

Some sad news to pass along today, in case you haven't heard: We've just received word that local blues drummer Donnie Eden passed away last week, and last night at El Chapultepec, a spot where he used to perform at regularly, a memorial wake was held for the drummer. Eden, whom we profiled nearly ... More >>

Why the Obama campaign might want to rethink continuing to use U2's "City of Blinding Lights"

There's no question that the President -- in town this evening to debate Mitt Romney -- is a huge music fan. From quoting Sam Cooke during his '08 acceptance speech to randomly singing Al Green verses during a fundraiser to citing Stevie Wonder as being responsible for his marriage, Obama is far and ... More >>

The O'Jays

Friday, September 16, Coors Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

Fade to Black

Jay-Z hosts a listening party for his latest opus, The Black Album.

Garden of Eden

Drummer Donnie Eden wants to make a difference in the lives of young people, one note at a time.

Secrete Admirer

The Glands prepare to deliver more brainy indie pop -- if they can ever get off the road.

Feedback

Disco Redux

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

Night & Day

September 10 - 16, 1998

Hardcore Times

Thanks to Nyke Loc, gangsta rap is alive and well in Denver.

The Prize Patrol

The biggest musical winners from 1996.

THE GOODS

THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

THRILLS