Scott Borchetta. Name ring a bell? Not really? How about this: Remember the record exec who came to Taylor Swift’s defense a few weeks ago when the whole world was up in arms over her supposed catastrophically pitch-friendly performance at the Grammys? That guy? Yeah, that’s Scott Borchetta. He’s the…
Over the weekend during All-Star Weekend festivities in Dallas, MTV approached Jay-Z at the Two Kings party he hosted with LeBron James, and asked him about We Are the World 25. Looking dapper as always, the rapper explained as plainly and as respectfully as he could that he simply considers…
St. Vincent, with Wildbirds & Peacedrums Saturday, February 13, 2010 Bluebird Theater Wildbirds & Peacedrums opened the show. A two-piece from Sweeden made up of Mariam Wallentin and Andreas Werliin, the act has crafted a sound built upon creative use of various percussion instruments — Werliin played a full drum…
The Aztlan hosted the second annual One Night Stand, a rave-y type get together. If you have a daughter and are unsure of her whereabouts on Saturday, you might want to skip the slideshow by Aaron Thackeray…
Rockbar celebrated the birthday of DJ Rockstar Aaron (above, right) on Saturday. See photos by the even rockstarrier Aaron Thackeray on the slideshow page…
On a related “We Are the World” note: We just came across this video of an acoustic version of the song that Tyler Ward recorded, comprised of a batch of fiercely talented mostly local artists (two of the folks are from Texas and another is from Oregon) that he’s worked…
All right, so we were admittedly skeptical of how this whole “We Are the World” remake was going to turn out with the seemingly random cast of characters organizers assembled. When we first glimpsed the initial list of those present the night of the recording, there were some head scratchers…
We would hate for you to miss out on all the awesome that happens every weekend in our fair city, so we’ve decided to run down five of the best shows in one easy-to-swallow post, with video and audio. Tell us — and the rest of the world — what…
It’s been a long winter for bike lovers (unless of course you’re one of those badasses who manages not to eat shit on the perpetually slick streets). Denver Cruisers is back in action (if only for an evening) and spreading the bike love with their I (Heart) Cruisers Valentine’s Day…
You know that thing Abraham Lincoln once said (it was Abe, right?) about it being better to let people think you’re an idiot than to open up your mouth and remove all doubt? Words to live by. To that end, we’ve kind of always had a sneaking suspicion that you…
Westword celebrated art, music and booze at a pre-party for next week’s Artopia. See photos by Aaron Thackeray on the slideshow page…
If you’re anywhere near the idiot box tonight, be sure to set your dial to MTV around 8 p.m. — and if you’re not, then at least set your DVR. This is big. In a week when some other homegrown hopefuls are showcasing their wares on American Idol, select members…
Ever wonder who comes up with the concepts and design elements for different albums? Like the shattered light bulb and neon Fray sign that adorns How to Save a Life and its self-titled follow-up, for instance? What’s more, ever wish you could get a peek at the concepts as they’re…
Girls, Magic Kids, Smith Westerns Wednesday, February 10 Bluebird Theater Christopher Owens has guided Girls through any number of seeming contradictions during their set at the Bluebird. Such as: taking the Beach Boys “Little Honda,” borrowing a guitar line here and a bass line there and re-appropriating them over a…
After eight years in its current lineup, Tequila Mockingbird has seen its fair share of conflicts, drama and strains. Struggling to carve a viable niche in the Denver music scene hasn’t been easy, and recording a new album during the past two years has only added to the pressure. “I…
Eric Peterson and Patrick Kelly were part of the promising experimental rock band Roger, Roll. Caught somewhere between minimalist Americana and dream pop, Roger, Roll perfectly captured a wistful sense of wonder unsullied by crass everyday considerations. After an extended absence, Kelly returned and collaborated with Peterson on their next…
Guitarist and vocalist Warren Haynes is a busy man, juggling roles in the Allman Brothers, the Dead and Gov’t Mule, which he leads and founded with late Allmans bassist Allen Woody. Like the other bands Haynes is involved with, Gov’t Mule is based on a classic-rock sound: hard, blues-drenched rock…
St. Vincent is the stage name of Annie Clark. A talented multi-instrumentalist who performs most of the music on her albums, Clark dropped out of the Berklee School of Music and became a touring member of the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens’s band before pursuing a career with her own…
It’s funny that Brooklyn’s Antlers are touring with England’s Editors, seeing as how each band represents a distinct type of overdone, over-hyped indie rock that hopefully will be put to pasture now that the new decade has come. Like stalwart soldiers who don’t realize the war is over, the Antlers…
Long before the White Stripes became widely popular, the bluesy, rockabilly two-piece Flat Duo Jets pioneered a similar sound and attitude for nearly two decades. Although often associated with the Athens, Georgia, music scene of the ’80s due to a memorable scene in the movie Athens, GA: Inside Out, Flat…
Remember when the term “modern rock” was popularized? Although nowadays it can be applied to just about anybody from Innerpartysystem to 30 Seconds to Mars, during the ’90s it described an emerging niche format dedicated to outfits that were too heavy to be considered pop and too poppy to be…
After playing with alt-country outfit Drag the River and the New Haven-based rockers Hot Rod Circuit, Casey James Prestwood went out on his own and released his honky-tonk-flavored solo debut, The Hurtin’ Kind, in 2006. As with his debut, Falling Apart the Seams shows Prestwood’s affinity for ’60s and ’70s…
