Concerts

Although each of Maynard James Keenan’s various projects is informed by hard rock, each is most notable for how it subverts the formula. A former art-school student, Keenan has demonstrated particular interest in music’s visual and performance aspects, and he’s been a trailblazer with everything from Tool’s distinctive videos to…

Although the MTV Video Music Awards have consistently failed to represent the “dawning of a new age for America,” as predicted by Russell Brand in 2008, the nominations this year are at least mildly interesting — if, for no other reason, than the inclusion of Odd Future, those ragtag hip-hop…

Considering the kinetic, frenetic and contagious energy that’s a crucial part of any Dovekins concert, it’s a wonder the outfit has waited this long to release a live record. The band’s second full-length release, (A)Live, nicely captures the group’s gleeful and giddy approach to live performance while offering a slate…

Although the music veterans who make up the New Olds spent a fair amount of time rocking out in the ’80s and ’90s in groups like Tremblers, Damn Shambles, Aviators and Rock Advocates, their latest project, the aptly titled New Olds, finds them all cooling their jets a little. Led…

Jimmy Nasi carries a hint of Lou Reed’s clipped inflections on ‘Half of the Things’; Nasi, backed by Whitney Rerh’s vocals, gives this song a sonic depth that recalls later Big Star compositions. “For Years” starts off with a delicate but progressive guitar line that deftly shifts gears throughout to…

On its Bandcamp page, Human Agency is listed as playing at Red Rocks on August 13 — in the parking lot. Not sure what that means, exactly, but it’s fitting that the group is planning to be up there on that date, which — in case you’re unaware — just…

Some bands are iconic just for their music and image, but Devo is an act that also became iconic for the very idea of what it stood for. “Devo” was the insult yelled by the ignorant at anyone who might be into punk rock in the late ’70s and early…

The underground electronica scene is booming in Denver — if you want proof, look no further than such residencies as Full Flavor Fridays, which is showcasing local talent as well as bringing in DJs like Brett Johnson from Dallas, who will be releasing his latest record (yes, that means free…

As you can see from the photos below, the spirit of hip-hop is alive and well in the Mile High City. Capping off the big Kingz of the Mountain Weekend, in which folks from various parts of the scene came together as one to produce separate events under the same…

UMS on S. BROADWAY | 07/23-24/11I started out Saturday with the Yes We Cans’ appearance at Moe’s Barbecue at 3 p.m., a staid set that seemed to reflect the early hour of the gig. With ballads composed of minor chords and heavily reverbed guitar effects, the Colorado Springs outfit offered…

Update (7/25/11): Full video added below in its entirety. Taking one of the most compelling cuts from his album The Ugly Truth, Mane Rok enlisted a small army to help him create a video for the song “This One’s,” a track dealing with the timely and incendiary topic of police…

INXS (performing tonight at the Ogden Theatre with Monroe Monroe) has had been down a long, triumphant road in its thirty-plus years as a band. The Australian rockers have remained a solid group — weathering the storm of their frontman Michael Hutchence’s passing in the late ’90s — making records…

UMS on S. BROADWAY | 07/23-24/11An especially hot summer day made navigating various venues an enervating experience, not to mention the humid heat indoors at times. Nevertheless, it didn’t seem to dampen anyone’s spirits in performing the music, even in the early slots like the one where Mercuria and the…

By now, you’ve probably heard the news — if not, sorry to be the bearer of sad tidings, darkening an otherwise sunny afternoon — Amy Jade Winehouse has passed away at the age of 27. At 4 p.m. London time today, authorities reportedly found the singer dead in her apartment…

Seeing as Fleet Foxes’ own Robin Pecknold dons a Christ-like beard, it would only make sense for his listeners to sport similar face rugs. Westword photographer Brandon Marshall eyeballed enough awe-inspiring beards last night at the Fillmore for us to dust off our fan-beard rating system (FBRS). This system is…

So Chloe’s a lounge and a “fictitious, jet-setting socialite,” according to this week’s Bar Back column, and this photo carries on that marketing concept. The writing’s on the wall — the above lines are supposed to be from the Chloe’s journal. We’ve got more photos below from last night’s preview…

With the UMS in full-swing, Broadway’s got dozens of bands both local and national to choose from throughout the weekend. But the rest of the city’s venues have some good shows happening, too — like tonight at Meadowlark, where the Neon Knights monthly throwdown has been keeping the dance floor…

With UMS taking over the town this weekend — and everyone recovering from Global Dance Festival and Full Moon Gathering last weekend, not to mention Sunshine Jones last night — this week’s Dance Card isn’t quite as full, but between DJ Micro and the all-vinyl House Revival session, you will…

Quick reminder: The hip-hop doesn’t stop in Denver with Kingz of the Mountain Weekend is kicking off tonight and running through Sunday. Embodying the true spirit of hip-hop and exemplifying unity in the community, a number of local hip-hop luminaries and organizers have banded together to produce a series of…