#ripkurtcobain: Seventeen years ago today

Hard to believe it’s been that long. Seventeen years ago today, Kurt Cobain left this life entirely too early. I remember vividly where I was and what I was doing when word of his death first came across the clock radio on my desk. It was a complete shock to…

Tonight: Asking Alexandria at Summit

Although metalcore was born (and is still very much centered) in the suburbs of America, Asking Alexandria (due tonight at Summit Music Hall) plays it convincingly well for a bunch of Brits. These dudes, who got together in 2008, have spent a good amount of time touring and recording stateside…

DJ MU$A presents: My Robot Girlfriend

DJ MU$A has emerged from his creative cave with a striking new mixed CD he’s been working on called My Robot Girlfriend. A mash-up that’s more sophisticated than many full album productions hitting the streets these days, My Robot Girlfriend finds MU$A infusing elements of old-school funk and newer R&B…

Tonight: The Strange Boys at the Hi-Dive

A rambunctious throwback to that time when the Kinks were first birthing some of the truest rock and roll in existence, the Strange Boys have been creating their own jangled jams for almost a decade. Guitarist and vocalist Ryan Sambol sounds slightly brattier than Ray Davies ever did (in a…

Mumford & Sons due at the Fillmore in June

Wow! What a difference the Grammys make. Say what you will about the relevance of the annual awards show, but judging from the subsequent success of crossover country act Lady Antebellum last year to the increased exposure it generated this year for already celebrated indie acts like Arcade Fire (due…

Photos: Saturday night at 1Up Arcade & Bar

Spending a Saturday night at the arcade used to be the kind of activity that single men could engage in as an entertainment option of last resort when the opposite sex showed only mild interest. How far we’ve come. Now the arcade has rightfully been restored to its throne as…

Tonight: Wanda Jackson at the Bluebird

If you made your way to the Bluebird last night, you’re already know about this. If not, here’s some news you can use: The Wanda Jackson show that was slated to take place last night was postponed until this evening due to crappy weather in the mountains. If you had…

Wye Oak at Larimer Lounge, 4/2/11

WYE OAK With Callers 04.02.11 | Larimer Lounge As far as standout female voices in today’s indie-landscape, the front seems to be dominated as of late by heavyweights like Best Coast’s Bethany Cosetino or Beach House’s Victoria Legrand. But a serious chunk of room needs to be made for both…

Ellie Goulding at the Fox Theatre, 4/2/11

ELLIE GOULDING with the Knocks 04.02.11 | Fox Theatre The Fox Theatre sold out last night for rising U.K. singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding. A long line of women, pre-teens to moms, sprinkled with an occasional boyfriend, extended up The Hill in Boulder for the show. Aside of the scalpers trying to…

Trampled By Turtles at the Ogden, 4/1/11

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES with Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps 04.01.11 | Ogden Theatre The Ogden Theatre opened its doors at 8 p.m. last night to Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps with Trampled By Turtles headlining. With the temperature around 65 degrees and some bluegrass on the…

The Inactivists explain the War on Jazz Hands

Depending on what you think the proper role of a real musician might be or what a real musician is or looks like, the Inactivists (due at the Walnut Room tonight) might either be the ultimate novelty act or an inspired conspiracy of talented artists with a shared love of…

Tomorrow: Black Thought at Casselman’s

Black Thought is the best rapper alive. Ok, so that’s a lofty statement. Still, in many hip-hop circles, there are few who would disagree. The frontman for the legendary, world famous Roots crew more than rocks the mike. He draws shapes with his words and paints a picture of clarity…