If you’re a doom or psychedelic metal fan, chances are you’ve been waiting to see Acid King for a long time. The legendary Bay Area powerhouse — part-stoner metal, space rock and desert rock, and part doom and psych metal — was formed in 1993 by Lori S., the group’s vocalist…
While a few of the concerts included in our Ten Best Shows on Halloween in Denver list were too good not to repeat here, we’ve added other shows scheduled for this weekend, including Michal Menert, DeVotchKa and Mimosa. Here are our picks for the best show’s this weekend: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30…
Justice is swift. Taylor Swift announced Wednesday to People Magazine that she is countersuing the DJ who allegedly grabbed her ass backstage at a private meet-and-greet in June 2013. David Mueller, former KYGO DJ, sued Swift earlier this year for losses he suffered from the alleged butt- groping that he…
On the road with the Pat Metheny Unity Band in 2012, drummer Antonio Sanchez had a small keyboard and a laptop with him that he used for writing music. While in Meridian, Mississippi, Sanchez wrote a piece that he titled “Meridian.” Last year, while touring with Metheny again, Sanchez used…
The ’90s in Denver, as in much of the rest of the world, was a time of great creativity in music — and if not for the lack of a spotlight directed at the Mile High City, some of the local talent probably would have enjoyed national as well as…
Coheed & Cambria, which released The Color Before the Sun earlier this month, will headline the Fillmore Auditorium on Sunday, March 27, with Glassjaw and Silver Snakes opening. Tickets ($25/$30) go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, October 30, and there will be a limited number of $20 early-bird tickets…
Robert Alfons of the synthpop band Trust will DJ the inaugural edition of Lipgloss at Bar Standard on Friday, October 30. Since 2010, Alfons has crafted an atmospherically rich and lush brand of dance pop that, in another era, might have been considered Goth — except that Alfons’ compositions tend…
My daughter, Sidney, is somewhat of a punk-rock connoisseur, at least for a Boulderite, and especially for a five-year-old. Sure, she’s obsessed with Cinderella (the princess, not the band) and digs Frozen, but “Rebel Girl” by Bikini Kill is near the top of Sidney’s favorite songs. Plus, when she heard…
“Did you know that you can win awards for your work as a 911 operator?” asks Erin Hamilton over coffee. She’s explaining the winding road that led her to turntablism — a path that began with quitting what could have been a longtime career as an (award-winning) emergency dispatcher. She…
The Siren Project is about to release its first proper album, Dénouement. The album serves as a showcase for the type of songwriting the band has excelled at throughout its two decades of existence. Although most often associated with the Denver goth scene, the Siren Project reached beyond that genre…
Halloween is almost here, and the Mile High City has pulled out all the stops this year. In celebration of every show ending in “ween”, we’ve compiled a list of the seven best. From hell-raising metal to ’90s cover bands, there are plenty of places at which to show off…
Editor’s Note: The Denver Bootleg is a series chronicling the history of local music venues by longtime Denver cartoonist Karl Christian Krumpholz. This week he profiles Lost Lake Lounge. Visit Karl Christian Krumpholz’s website to see more of his work. …
Sometimes costumes, makeup and theatrics come off as a gimmick that overshadows the music, an ill-advised affectation. But when Deb Demure of Drab Majesty took the stage of the Larimer Lounge Sunday — looking like a combination of the most androgynous era of David Bowie and a vampire or Celtic…
The Squire Lounge on East Colfax Avenue isn’t often thought of as a premier musical venue, but the Sunday open mics and free concerts on Thursdays have started bringing out some serious talent. Local funk band Dogs Got Flavor played every Thursday this October and will finish up its residency with…
For a band that’s been together a little more than a year, Denver’s Lowjob has an awful lot of ambition. With its first recording session scheduled for next month, the band is already looking forward to releasing its first EP sometime next year. And then another one. And another. And…
Glenn Danzig holds a unique place in the history of modern music. As the frontman for Misfits in the late ’70s through the early ’80s, Danzig helped to create one of the iconic sounds in punk rock with a visual aesthetic — the band looked like it came right out…
The long-running dance night Grave Ravers brought in legendary experimental electronic artist Kid606 for a 2 a.m. set at Rhinoceropolis this weekend — though Kid606, born Miguel de Pedro, might scoff at the idea of being called “legendary,” because that word implies perhaps wealth and a level of regard from…
The Flobots have always tried to break down the line between the band members and their audience, but now they are actively seeking to get fans involved in their new album, No Enemies. And while crowdfunding for a new album is hardly a unique idea these days, the level of…
There are a few kings in town this week, including King Diamond and King Dude as well as Korn, Sufjan Stevens and Of Montreal. Here’s our list of the eleven best concerts this week: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Aiden $18, 7 p.m., Summit Music Hall Blitzen Trapper $16-$20, 8 p.m., Bluebird…
Korn’s headlining gig on October 27 at the Fillmore Auditorium will find a band that’s always looking to the future taking a rare glance into the rear-view mirror, as lead singer Jonathan Davis acknowledges in a frank and revealing interview. The show is among the last batch devoted to celebrating the 20th…
It’s another good weekend of live music in Colorado, whether you’re looking for something big and loud (Flux Pavilion at the 1STBANK Center) or quiet(er) (Kid606 at Rhinoceropolis). Don’t miss former Czars frontman John Grant at the Fox Theater or the local legends of DBUK. The full list of our…
John Grant will make an appearance at the Fox Theatre this Saturday, October 24, in support of his latest album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure. Some may know Grant from his time in Denver-based dream pop legends the Czars, where his strikingly powerful and richly evocative voice greatly enhanced the atmospheric…
