Hey, DJ! Q&A with Chris Irvin

Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up…

Q&A with Bill McKay of Leftover Salmon

Whether burning down the house with Leftover Salmon, heating up the keys for the Fox Street Allstars, or catching fire with his own outfit, Papa Bill McKay commands attention. In addition to playing with some of Colorado’s finest roots acts McKay played in an early incarnation of the Derek Trucks…

Q&A with Andrea Ball

The 2008 release of Andrea Ball’s debut, Beat Beat Pound Poundwas followed by a string of well attended shows and gushing critics. Two years after the release of that album, the singer songwriter is back with a second full length, Dial Tone, that reflects notable growth both lyrically and musically…

Hey, DJ! Q&A with DJ Big Styles

Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up…

Hey, DJ! Q&A with crowdrock

Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up…

Q&A with Janet Weiss of Quasi

Since 1993, Quasi has released a series of albums underscoring the fact that sad songs don’t have to sound like surrender. Instead, as Quasi’s material often displays, there can be a feisty defiance to the inner grey skies and rain. The act comprises yeyboardist Sam Coomes, who played in Heatmiser…

Q&A with Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper’s latest Blue Note effort, Double Booked, shows just how well the pianist straddles the jazz and hip-hop worlds. While he flexes his jazz chops within the confines of an acoustic trio setting during the first half of the disc, he delves into more forward thinking hip-hop territory influenced…

Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” video breaks the Internet

The arrival of the “Telephone” video has now officially cemented Lady Gaga as the most compelling pop star on the face of the planet (your move, Kanye). It’s only been out for four and a half days, and you could write a doctoral thesis on the Internet’s reaction. And now,…

An exclusive in-depth Q&A with Jonny 5 of Flobots

See also: Jonny 5’s track-by-track breakdown of Flobots’ new album, The Circle In the Square. Jonny 5 is scaring folks in middle America. Literally. But while the Flobots frontman — better known to folks around here by his government name Jamie Laurie — has devoted the better part of his…

Hey, DJ! Q&A with Joshua Twentythree (aka Time for Trees)

Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up…

Poptimystic: Taio Cruz did what?!?

Taio Cruz is a British dude who wrote and produced for A-listers until 2008, when he stepped in front of a mike. Now, two years later, he has broken a Hot 100 record by having the Ludacris-assisted remix of his single “Break Your Heart” enter the chart last week at…

Jessica Simpson + Billy Corgan + Songmaking = Depressing

It has been rumored that Jessica Simpson and Billy Corgan are dating , but we thought they’d at least have the decency to spare the public the fruits of their love. Then we remembered who we were talking about and suddenly the idea that they would record music together seemed…

Q&A with Boonie Mayfield

His stage surname is a nod to Curtis Mayfield, a pioneer of funk and architect of politically conscious African American music. Drawing inspiration from the same tones of rhythm and history, Boonie Mayfield, aka Boon Doc, is cut from a similar cloth of soul greatness. A dancer, songwriter and beat…

Hey, DJ! Q&A with Dangerous Dan Hyatt

Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up…

Poptimystic: Black Eyed Peas on top. Again.

We’re not sure if it was the Grammy performance, the insane music video, the blockbuster tour, or just a crushing lack of creativity on the part of the American public, but the Peas are on top of the Hot 100 once again. Goody. It’s their third number one single off…

Localized: Todd Roeth lives for the silence and noise

When it comes to the Denver music scene, Todd Roeth is a regular household name. Along with business partner Sean Porter, Roeth started the reputable Dayjob Inc. web design and development outfit whose work can be found all over town from the Denver Botanic Gardens to the Denver Post Underground…

Hey, DJ! Q&A with DJ Walt White, aka CTRL-WALT-DEL

Every Friday we spotlight the hottest cats (and kittens) behind the decks in the MHC, grilling them to gain some insight on what it takes, exactly, to get the party rocking, to find out about their most treasured crate digging experiences and what they really think when we stumble up…