A 23-year-old Longmont woman was arrested over the weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend — over Macklemore’s inescapable hit single “Thrift Shop,” which he wouldn’t stop singing. When “Thrift Shop” first came out, before it got completely driven into the ground, it was actually a pretty catchy single. Of course…
After a damp, chilly edition of its annual Cultivate Fesitval last year featuring Best Coast, Okkervil River, Tennis and Grouplove, Chipotle is bringing its free shindig back to City Park — and it’s moved it up a couple months, which means the weather is most likely going to be more…
It’s a super sad day for the entire music world, but especially for the members of the Swayback, who have lost their dear friend, Andy Johns. The legendary engineer/producer passed away yesterday at the age of 61. In addition to amassing a mind-blowing list of credits over the course of…
Welp, it’s supposed to snow tonight. I know, right? It’s April. Happy Monday from your own private rain cloud, eh? Oh well, what are ya gonna do? Happens. Talk to Prince. Sometimes it snows in April, evidently. The good news, though: Summer is coming! Proof? The lineup for the upcoming…
Update, 3 p.m. 4/5/13: We’ve received a statement from Swallow Hill CEO Tom Scharf and also spoke with Hilarie Portell, Public Relations & Marketing Director for Lowry Redevelopment Authority, who both gave us more insight into the situation regarding Swallow Hill’s planned expansion into Lowry. Between the two of them,…
He’s back! After being unceremoniously let go at KBPI this past December by Clear Channel, Greg Stone, aka Uncle Nasty, is back on the air in Denver. The popular DJ and longtime local music supporter, who was a radio staple in the Mile High City for the better part of…
Last week, Rolling Stone kicked off its new Venues That Rock series with a list of the twenty best rock clubs in America. Three Colorado venues were ranked in the top twenty: Belly Up in Aspen, which checked in at number sixteen, the Bluebird Theater, which earned a nod at…
Early on, P-Nuckle — which frequently shared stages with the likes of Slightly Stoopid and the Expendables when those acts were still making their way up – earned a reputation for being a party band. And while that rep was well deserved then and is still accurate today, especially in…
The Metal Alliance Tour featuring Anthrax, Exodus, High on Fire, Municipal Waste and Holy Grail made its way to Denver on Tuesday night. A crushing throng of maniacal metal fans — our resident metalhead Brandon Marshall among them — gathered at Summit Music Hall last night, where, united by their…
Adam Lufkin and Josh Fairman of Kinetix have formed a new group called Laskin & Robinson that sounds nothing like their other band. The songs the outfit has posted thus far showcase a variety of styles, and they’re done pretty well, from synthy, funk-laden hip-pop on tracks like “Ass Work”…
On Friday night, I had the chance to chop it up with some of the Denver Nuggets in the locker room before they completely whupped ass on the Brooklyn Nets. With the exception of my two favorite players (who evidently don’t do interviews before a game, as they both tersely…
Our annual Best of Denver issue hits stands today. It’s a painstaking issue to put together each year, but one that everyone looks forward to. This edition is even more significant, however, as it’s the thirtieth edition. It’s also a minor milestone for Backbeat, as it marks the tenth edition…
Carly McKinney, otherwise known as “Carly Crunk Bear” is “no longer employed” by the Cherry Creek school district, according to our Latest Word blog. The teacher, as you might remember, made headlines at the end of January for comments and photos on Twitter she’s alleged to have made/posted. Diplo, as…
Prince in Denver at the Ogden Theatre! Four shows! On sale right now at Axs.com and OgdenTheatre.net! Go now! Get your tickets before it sells out! Seriously. I’ll be here when you get back. What are you still doing here? Alright, since you’re still hanging out, here’s the details: His…
It’s amazing that somebody hasn’t already thought of this: A Colfax-themed compilation filled with songs about…wait for it… Colfax. Leave it to local music man and ColfaxAvenue.com webmaster Jonny Barber to beat everybody to the punch. This gem (mastered by Bob Ferbrache) features tunes by Five Iron Frenzy (“Where Zero…
Update 6/24/13: The poll is now closed. Thanks for voting! Update 3/21/13: The poll is now open. Let the voting begin! The road to the nineteenth annual edition of the Westword Music Showcase is officially being paved. While we’ve already announced some of the acts appearing on the Main Stage…
Update: Michelle Shocked is sorry. In a statement she sent to Bay Area public radio station KQED earlier today, she insists she isn’t homophobic, and says moreover that her words were taken out of context: “I do not, nor have I ever, said or believed that God hates homosexuals (or…
Global Dance Festival’s lineup for 2013 was just announced. The homegrown EDM festival will once again take place over three back-to-back nights at Red Rocks, kicking off on Friday, July 19, and running through Sunday, July 21, and will feature an array of acts that include Beats Antique, EOTO, Savoy,…
Have your Friday nights become completely rote? Are you bored out of your skull and tired to the point of tedium from doing the same thing week in and week out? Then here’s the cure for what ails you — a full night of unique entertainment you’re genuinely just not…
After nearly a decade of playing bass in Nashville Pussy, Karen Cuda (one of the six hottest chicks in metal, according to Revolver) officially tendered her resignation from the band. “It’s been an extraordinarily difficult decision for me to make,” says Cuda, who made the announcement yesterday. “But I feel…
Bad news for Animal Collective fans. We just received word that the band will not be coming to Denver as planned this Friday, March 22. The reason: Avey Tare (aka David Portner) is suffering from a severe case of strep throat and is unable to perform. No word yet on…
Welp, it’s a wrap. No Morrissey, Denver. That’s the word. Whoever said they were just waiting for the word “postponed” to follow word of the new date to make up for his twice previously postponed Denver dates, you should start buying lottery tickets or something. Well, except that the date…
