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November 30, 2011
Forest Service spends 20% of its time answering snarky questions from special interest groups
Denver blog posts are fruitful and multiply. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams shares a hilarious exchange between a critic and a U.S. Forest Service rep. WhoSaidYouSaid: Scales tip to Dems on new state legislative districts. Denver Egotist: Denver has a Wu-Tang Clan cover band -- and they ... More >>
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August 5, 2011
Top five Yo! MTV Raps videos and moments
As you know, MTV turned thirty this week, and man, oh man, what a three decades it's been. No matter who you are, or what side of the music spectrum you represent, the influence of Music Television on popular culture cannot be denied. This is true especially in the development of the hip-hop ... More >>
Blogs
July 26, 2011
Clutch gets a beer named after it courtesy of New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins
Clutch could use a cold one.Colorado brewers love their music, whether they are talking about it, naming beers after it or rocking it in the brewhouse at volumes loud enough to malt barley on its own. Boulder Beer recently worked with String Cheese Incident keyboardist and song writer Kyle Ho ... More >>
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May 11, 2011
Is Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan a beer nerd?
Raekwon (foreground) and Ghostface Killah (background)Last week, we wrote that Wu-Tang Clan member and solo rapper Ghostface Killah made a sort-of surprising move by okaying the use of his name on a beer made by Boulder-based Twisted Pine Brewing. Ghost just asked that Twisted Pine sent him a ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
Ladies’ Night
Raekwon (foreground) and Ghostface Killah (background)Last week, we wrote that Wu-Tang Clan member and solo rapper Ghostface Killah made a sort-of surprising move by okaying the use of his name on a beer made by Boulder-based Twisted Pine Brewing. Ghost just asked that Twisted Pine sent him a ... More >>
Blogs
April 21, 2011
The Anthology of Rap: The hip-hop soundtrack to go along with this week's cover story
This week's cover story, "Word," tells the extraordinary tale behind The Anthology of Rap, released last year to high praise and a bit of heated debate. The Westword story focuses on Anthology co-editor and CU-Boulder professor Adam Bradley, a hip-hop academic whose own narrative is as compel ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Slim Cessna, A. Tom Collins, Serious Moonlight and DJ MU$A top our weekly playlists
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?" 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 al ... More >>
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March 18, 2011
SXSW Travelogue: The Photo Atlas checks in
Brian Frederick Thursday, March 17 And it begins ... 4 a.m. we arrive in Austin, Texas, at Casa de Epilogues greeted by hugs and cases of Upslope, after an amazing day of riding rollercoasters and playing three sets at Six Flags-Dallas and an awesome run of shows with the Epilogues, which i ... More >>
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March 18, 2011
Wu-Tang, Erykah Badu, Yelawolf and more at the Village Voice/Frank 151 SXSW Showdown
Photo: Nate "Igor" SmithGZA the Genius of Wu-Tang Clan. See the full slideshow from last night.Last night at the the Austin Music Hall, we helped music fans and industry nerds cross a few groups off their bucket lists, as well as see another singer-as-DJ and hear the ear-ringing guitars of a ... More >>
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March 15, 2011
Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on-sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers
Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: The Flaming Lips have announced a co-headlining date with Primus this August at Red Rocks. Kenny Chesney is also at the Rocks in July, and Panic! at the Disco is due at the Ogden in June. Meanwhile on local radio, Air ... More >>
Blogs
March 4, 2011
Lil Wayne is not for the children
Didn't somebody wise once say: "Lil Wayne is not for the children?" Oh, wait, come to think of it, that was ODB. Nevermind. And it was "Wu-Tang is for the children!" We digress. Nonetheless, the point remains. It doesn't take much to deduce that a guy that talks about the things Wayne talks a ... More >>
Blogs
February 10, 2011
How to ruin Valentine's Day
Welcome to In the Weeds. Kyle will be right with you -- most likely to complain about something. Usually he is pleasant, but this is his place to blow off some steam. Don't take it personally; he just needs to vent because he's been doing this for about thirteen years. Enjoy your meal. Most ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Colorado Beat Box Competition: Drama-free, with Raekwon on hand, and the winner is...
The last time we covered the beat battle thrown by the organizers from PMG, there was no clear winner because a fight ensued that shut down the event. Last night, the final round took place between B. Fields, TC Crook and Davey Boy at Twisted Olive. It was a rather subdued evening, despite ... More >>
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January 30, 2011
Raekwon at Summit Music Hall, 1/29/11
Photo: Aaron ThackerayRaekwon last night at Summit Music Hall. See full slideshow.RAEKWONSummit Music Hall | 1.29.11 As with most shows put on by members of the Wu, who are largely moving about solo these days, whether it's Raekwon, or Ghostface, or the always touring Method Man, you expect them to ... More >>
Music
January 27, 2011
Raekwon
Saturday January 29, Summit Music Hall, 1-866-468-7621.
Blogs
December 14, 2010
On sale this weekend: A Day to Remember, Circle Jerks and Yanni
A Day to Remember and Bring Me the Horizon are co-headlining The Game Changers Tour, slated to stop at the Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday, March 27. We Came as Romans and Pierce the Veil are also on the bill. Tickets ($35.25) go on sale this Saturday, December 18 at 10 a.m.
Blogs
December 7, 2010
The Anthology of Rap co-editor Adam Bradley on his background and compiling the book
Making connections between Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Wonder Mike isn't such a stretch for Adam Bradley. As one of the editors of The Anthology of Rap, a newly released collection from Yale University Press, as well as the author of 2009's Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip-Hop, Bradley has ... More >>
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December 7, 2010
The Anthology of Rap's alleged errors and Adam Bradley's subsequent explaination to Slate.com
Last month, Yale University Press released The Anthology of Rap, an exhaustive compendium of rap lyrics edited by CU professor Adam Bradley and his colleague Andrew DuBois. Although the book has been praised by some admitted outsiders, it has also been subjected to scrutiny by various hip-h ... More >>
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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 >>
Blogs
September 9, 2010
American Tomahawk, Chromeo, Black Milk fill our playlists this week
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 >>
Music
August 19, 2010
Rakim
Wednesday, August 25, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Blogs
March 15, 2010
Over the weekend: Pretty Lights at the Ogden Theatre
Aaron Thackeray Pretty Lights • Lyrics Born • Bobby Collins03.13.10 | Ogden Theatre There is so much sweaty cleavage dangling over the railing of the Ogden's upper deck. One girl, in her haste to abandon her inhibitions, has rolled her shirt up so high that fully half her bra is in vie ... More >>
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November 18, 2009
Tech N9NE grabs top spot at Independent Records again
Tech N9NE's latest effort, K.O.D., continues to dominate the top sellers at Independent Records and grabs the number one spot for the third week in a row. Jay-Z's Blueprint 3, meanwhile, still holds strong and claimed the second slot, while Wale's Attention Deficit, released last week on Intersco ... More >>
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August 4, 2009
Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 3, 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 al ... More >>
Blogs
June 10, 2009
Q&A with Built to Spill's Doug Martsch
Photo by Autumn DeWildeDoug Martsch, foreground, and the rest of Built to Spill. Doug Martsch, whose band, Built to Spill, headlines this year's Westword Music Showcase on June 12 (click here for more details), is a rarity -- a indie-rock musician who signed to a major label in the mid-'90s who's s ... More >>
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December 5, 2008
Rap-Up: Have you googled YtCracker yet?
Colorado rap star -- and yes he is a star -- YtCracker, is one of the most booked hip-hop artists out of the state. For some reason, the Nerdcore hip-hop music he does is in high demand. He's currently on a nationwide tour with other Nerdcore artists like MC Frontalot and MC Lars and, believe it or ... More >>
Blogs
October 10, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: Black Hollywood, Lil Kim, Naughty By Nature, Eminem
Colorado rap star -- and yes he is a star -- YtCracker, is one of the most booked hip-hop artists out of the state. For some reason, the Nerdcore hip-hop music he does is in high demand. He's currently on a nationwide tour with other Nerdcore artists like MC Frontalot and MC Lars and, believe it or ... More >>
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September 26, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: Scribble Jam, Run-DMC, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z
Colorado rap star -- and yes he is a star -- YtCracker, is one of the most booked hip-hop artists out of the state. For some reason, the Nerdcore hip-hop music he does is in high demand. He's currently on a nationwide tour with other Nerdcore artists like MC Frontalot and MC Lars and, believe it or ... More >>
Music
August 28, 2008
GZA
Saturday, August 30, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.
Calendar
June 12, 2008
RZA
Saturday, August 30, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.
Blogs
May 9, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: Out Tha Box TV, Green Lantern, Common, 50 Cent
Saturday, August 30, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.
Blogs
April 18, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: 25 Colorado Rappers Spit on One Song
Saturday, August 30, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.
Blogs
March 28, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: The Pirate Signal, Remy Ma, Tupac, Diddy, 50 Cent
Saturday, August 30, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.
Music
March 13, 2008
Mini Reviews
Saturday, August 30, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.
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January 4, 2008
Friday Rap-Up: Lupe Fiasco, Nate Dogg, C-Murder, Method Man
Saturday, August 30, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.
Film
August 30, 2007
Balls of Fury
Answer all correctly and win a Def Leppard album!
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July 12, 2007
The Dead Science Pops Off
Sam Mickens and his crew have a unique view of pop music.
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December 28, 2006
Nationalistic
Our music writers pick the year�s national bests.
Music
October 13, 2005
Ghostface
Tuesday, October 18, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Music
June 23, 2005
RRAAHH Potential
RRAAHH Foundashun shows what can be done when you have more talent than money.
Music
April 21, 2005
DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid
Sunday, April 24, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399.
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September 2, 2004
Junior Reid
Wednesday, September 8, Fox Theatre, 303-443-3399.
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March 4, 2004
Shake It Up
Kelis gives thanks to more than her mammaries.
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July 24, 2003
Hit Pick
The Procussions
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February 13, 2003
Nas
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August 19, 1999
Critics Choice: GZA
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The Return of Superfly
One of the best albums of the Seventies is more timely than ever.
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June 5, 1997
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We have more musical choices than ever before. So why are so few of us taking advantage of them?
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