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The White Stripes

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Chartbreaker: Jack White beats Adele in an otherwise slow sales week for albums

    Music sales were slow last week. Jack White's debut solo album, Blunderbuss took the top spot with 138,000 copies sold -- that's less than half of what Madonna 's new one, MDNA , shifted its first week on the chart this time last month: 359,000 (although sales subsequently plummeted the following w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2012

    The Legend of Zelda Symphony: Debating the merits of tonight's symphony excursion

    Tonight at Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver will be graced with the four-part Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour, where audiences will see the legendary Nintendo game soundtrack scored by a collection of classically trained musicians. But is this just another gimmick to get people out to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Calder's Revolvers put soul in their rock and roll

    There's a lot going on with the new Calder's Revolvers EP, but at the same time, it's incredibly simple. Recorded in vocalist Andy Schneieder's basement in the Highlands over the span of seven months, the four tracks on Black Bloc invoke heavy soul sympathies and prove their subtle pop potential wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    The Truffle's Rob Lawler on Spam musubi, brains, glutards and his favorite cheese

    Lori Midson​This is part one of my interview with Rob Lawler, former chef and the sovereign of cheese at the Truffle. Part two of my chat with Lawler will run tomorrow. Rob Lawler The Truffle 2906 East Sixth Avenue 303-322-7363 www.denvertruffle.com When you actually want someone to cut th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2011

    OneRepublic at Big Air Denver, 01/26/11

    Photo Britt Chester​ OneRepublic Civic Center Park | 1.26.11 Last night, OneRepublic closed out the Denver Big Air and the LG FIS Snowboarding World Cup event, performing in front of an audience that spanned the entirety of Bannock Street from Colfax to 14th. And then some. The park managed t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Denver Rock Atlas: 15th St Tavern

    MySpace​ Our Denver Rock Atlas feature is precisely what it sounds like: A compendium of storied Denver venues, past and present, in which we pick a place and share our favorite memories of the joint. After you read our memories, please feel free to share some of your own. Where does one even ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2010

    Jack Lawrence of the Dead Weather on the band's origin and working with Loretta Lynn

    Floria Sigismondi​ Founded in 2009, the Dead Weather had a bit of a leg up for a new band. But then all its members came together from other well-known projects: Jack White, who decided to take up the drums once again for this band, is famous, of course, for his stints in the White Stripes an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2010

    Erykah Badu, She & Him top sellers at local record stores

    ​Erykah Badu's New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh, released last week on Motown, took the top spots at Albums on the Hill and Twist & Shout, while claiming the number four slot at Independent Records. Meth, Ghost & Rae's Wu Massacre , meanwhile, released last week on Def Jam, and She & ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2010

    Broken Bells, Jimi Hendrix top sellers at local record stores

    ​The Broken Bells' self-titled debut, which features the duo of Danger Mouse and the Shins' Mercer, was a strong seller at local record stores for the week ending March 28. Jimi Hendix's Valleys of Neptune, a new album made of a dozen unreleased tracks that the guitarist recorded four decades ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    Flobots, Gorillaz top sellers at local record stores

    ​Flobots' Survival Story, released last week on Universal Republic, grabbed the top spot at Albums on the Hill, while coming in second behind Ludacris' Battle of the Sexes at Independent Records. Gorillaz's Plastic Beach was also a strong seller for the week ending March 21. See the full brea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2009

    Top Ten Songs of the Decade

    This band had a leg up on everyone else for top song of the decade.​Radiohead? Arcade Fire? Interpol? The Strokes? The White Stripes? Animal Collective? Yeah, we've heard of 'em. For us, though, there was a much more intriguing, compelling batch of bands that weren't -- for the most part, anyw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    Top Ten Cover Songs of the Decade

    Arcade Fire goes undercover.​There have been billions of songs written in the last decade but sometimes it's not the new ones that matter, it's the reimaginings. Some people argue a great cover song is decided by it's accuracy to the original, others want something new to be brought into the m ... More >>

  • Music

    October 8, 2009

    Manchester Orchestra frontman Andy Hull takes his cues from a heavenly place

    Arcade Fire goes undercover.​There have been billions of songs written in the last decade but sometimes it's not the new ones that matter, it's the reimaginings. Some people argue a great cover song is decided by it's accuracy to the original, others want something new to be brought into the m ... More >>

  • Music

    June 4, 2009

    Loretta Lynn

    Wednesday, June 10, Paramount Theatre, 1-866-461-6556.

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Counting Crows, Rock the Bells and Black Keys shows announced

    Just when we thought the Red Rocks summer line-up couldn't get any hotter, three more shows were just added to the schedule, including Counting Crows and Augustana on Wednesday, July 29, Rock the Bells '09, featuring Nas, Damian Marley, Busta Rhymes and more, on Thursday, August 6, and the Mountains ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2009

    Hanging on by letting go, part two

    Never mind that old saw about setting something free if you love it, but in the world of music, it's amazing how much you can hang on to by just letting go. Yesterday, I was marveling over the Presidents of the United States of America and the killer deal they're giving to fans and would-be fans by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    Obi Best at Larimer Lounge

    Obi Best Sunday, February 15, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better than: An angry note on your car. Sometimes vintage music gear sounds cool as hell, but other times the older gear is a pain in the ass when it doesn't work like it did four decades ago. Before Obi Best started its set, frontwoman Alex Lilly s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2008

    Live Review: Ray LaMontagne at Macky Auditorium

    Obi Best Sunday, February 15, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better than: An angry note on your car. Sometimes vintage music gear sounds cool as hell, but other times the older gear is a pain in the ass when it doesn't work like it did four decades ago. Before Obi Best started its set, frontwoman Alex Lilly s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2008

    Live Review: Common, N.E.R.D. and Chester French at Fillmore Auditorium

    Obi Best Sunday, February 15, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better than: An angry note on your car. Sometimes vintage music gear sounds cool as hell, but other times the older gear is a pain in the ass when it doesn't work like it did four decades ago. Before Obi Best started its set, frontwoman Alex Lilly s ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 17, 2008

    Ten Reasons Ween's Better Than Your Favorite Band

    Obi Best Sunday, February 15, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better than: An angry note on your car. Sometimes vintage music gear sounds cool as hell, but other times the older gear is a pain in the ass when it doesn't work like it did four decades ago. Before Obi Best started its set, frontwoman Alex Lilly s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2007

    The Rockies Make a Grand Entrance

    Obi Best Sunday, February 15, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better than: An angry note on your car. Sometimes vintage music gear sounds cool as hell, but other times the older gear is a pain in the ass when it doesn't work like it did four decades ago. Before Obi Best started its set, frontwoman Alex Lilly s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2007

    Last Night: Rilo Kiley, Jonathan Rice and Grand Ole Party @ The Ogden Theater

    Obi Best Sunday, February 15, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better than: An angry note on your car. Sometimes vintage music gear sounds cool as hell, but other times the older gear is a pain in the ass when it doesn't work like it did four decades ago. Before Obi Best started its set, frontwoman Alex Lilly s ... More >>

  • News

    August 9, 2007

    Nobel Virtues

    Colorado's Nobel Peace Prize nominees rock harder than Bono.

  • Music

    August 2, 2007

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    June 21, 2007

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Home Entertainment

    June 14, 2007

    Beat the Crowd

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    September 21, 2006

    Deadboy and the Elephantmen

    Wednesday, September 27, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    Different Strokes

    Nikolai Fraiture says his band has changed. What's he talkin' 'bout?

  • Film

    March 2, 2006

    Get Down With Dave

    Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party.

  • Music

    January 5, 2006

    Adam Freeland

    The Church

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Church

  • Music

    August 11, 2005

    The Beatdown

    The Oriental survives yet another management change -- for now.

  • Music

    July 21, 2005

    Holly Golightly

    Saturday, July 23, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Music

    June 30, 2005

    Hosty Duo

    Friday, July 1, Bender's Tavern, 303-861-7070.

  • Music

    June 23, 2005

    Mystery Machine

    In the face of impending fame, Matson Jones holds close to its secrets.

  • Music

    March 17, 2005

    The Beatdown

    Get out of Denver, baby, go!

  • Music

    March 3, 2005

    Jucifer

    Friday, March 4, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Music

    November 4, 2004

    Club Scout

    15th Street Tavern

  • Music

    July 1, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Sights and sounds of the Westword Music Showcase

  • Summer Guide

    May 27, 2004

    The Sun Never Sweats

    Two great mix tapes to get you rollin' and rockin'.

  • Music

    May 6, 2004

    Go Getters

    Just because the Go hails from Detroit doesn't mean it's stuck in the garage.

  • Music

    February 12, 2004

    Various Artists

    Cold Mountain: Music From the Miramax Motion Picture (DMZ/Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax)

  • Music

    February 5, 2004

    Critic's Choice

    The Dirtbombs

  • Music

    September 11, 2003

    The Evolutionary

    Charting the territory explored by John McLaughlin's guitar.

  • Music

    December 5, 2002

    Backwash

    Scott Campbell moves down the road and away from the 15th Street Tavern.

  • Music

    October 24, 2002

    Backwash

    Extra! Extra! The Post-News Battle of the Bands acknowledges local musicians but won’t pay the bills.

  • Music

    September 5, 2002

    Action Packed

    It takes two to tangle with Phantom Trigger's controlled chaos.

  • Music

    October 4, 2001

    Backwash

    Mr. Pacman scores at a newly opened Monkey Mania.

  • Culture

    October 15, 1998

    View Masters

    Mr. Pacman scores at a newly opened Monkey Mania.

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