The latest album from Alex Botwin’s exploratory band Paper Diamond begins with “The Intro,” a song that sets a suspenseful mood and builds delicately through trap and house beats, propelling an Obie Trice sample over a hard bass line on the refrain “They can’t tell me nothin’.” This bleeds into…
For many listeners, their first introduction to Alex Clare came courtesy of “Too Close,” the catchy tune played during the recent Internet Explorer commercials. There’s more to Clare’s music than that, though. Melding intimate vocals with drum-heavy tracks, Clare showcases his range as an instrumentalist and vocalist on Lateness of…
Simon Posford of Shpongle sees the world through a unique creative lens, and he delivers his view with stunning visual imagery soundtracked by ethereal music that speaks to all the senses. This weekend, in honor of Earth Day, he’ll be at Feed the Rocks (with the Disco Biscuits and RJD2)…
In its short life span, HOT 107.1 managed to build a decent following with its EDM format — decent, but not quite big enough, as the station ended up flipping formats. At first the frequency was unveiled as Pot 107.1, which turned out to be a stunt (what a brilliant…
With prime slots at this year’s Coachella and millions of YouTube views, alt-J is one of the hottest emerging acts in the country right now. Touring in support of its latest effort, The Lateness of the Hour, the U.K.-based folk-rock quartet is due to play a sold-out show at the…
From his involvement with the Whomp Truck to his efforts in helping the dubstep movement progress in Denver, DJ Ishe is a household name in this city. He’s also an marijuana advocate who knows firsthand what the plant can do to help others, even though he himself hasn’t smoked in…
On its latest effort, the Booty Snatch EP, Robotic Pirate Monkey displays a noticeable maturity. On “Tides of Babylon,” which opens the album, the Boulder-based trio delves into reggae and infuses the track with its signature bass-heavy sound, layered with island-style vocals. The album peaks with the anticipated drops of…
I know it’s hard to imagine now, especially with the temperature outside and the blanket of snow currently covering the Front Range, but summertime is just around the corner, which means the festival season is just getting ready to kick off. We know this because we’re in the middle of…
Cervantes’ is always finding ways to better itself, whether it be through sound upgrades or renovations in the main ballroom. The latest improvements are being made as we speak. Cervantes’ Other Side is in the skeletal stages of building an outdoor patio. Keep reading for photos of the new pad,…
For the past six years, Nicole Cacciavillano and her Sub.mission crew have had the dubstep scene in Denver completely on lock. The locally based powerhouse promoter has extended its reach outside of Colorado by launching an outpost in Hawaii; Corey Blecha, an intern-turned-overseer who recently relocated to Maui, will helm…
There are a couple of big Red Rocks shows that were just announced and are about to go on sale this Saturday, April 6, and next Saturday, April 13. On the heels of its highly visually stimulating Great Cycle Spectacles tour, which hit both the Fillmore and Red Rocks last…
SUB.MISSION ANNIVESARY @ BOPPO! | SAT, 4/6/13 Sub.mission knows dubstep, and to mark another year of its devotion to the true sound, Nicole Cacciavillano and her crew are hosting a real U.K. underground-style throwdown with V.I.V.E.K., who performed at last year’s party. He’s set to perform alongside the entire roster…
Update, 3/28/13: HARD has released the lineup for HARDFest at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Page down to see the poster with the full roster of acts. Good news! We just got word from HARD Events, the producers behind the HARD Haunted Mansion, HARD Summer and Holy Ship!! cruise, that the massive…
Sonic Bloom, the jam-tronic festival that now has its roots firmly planted in the Georgetown community at the Shadows Ranch plantation, just announced a few of this year’s headliners, which includes ZILLA, PhuturePrimitive, Orchard Lounge and VibeSquaD, among other acts. Slated to run from Thursday, June 13, through Sunday, June…
Conspirator is an apt name for this supergroup of sorts, which comprises members of several well-known acts. Exploring the ethereal realms of EDM, the quartet — Aron Magner and Marc Brownstein of the Disco Biscuits, KJ Sawka of Pendulum and Chris Michetti of RAQ — incorporates numerous genres into its…
Update, 3/21/13: Congrats, @armadilloradio. Since we did not hear back from our original winner, we’ve picked another winner. @lee.julia7, you and a guest will now be our guests at the show tonight. Send an email to us by 6 p.m. for details on how to claim your tickets. If we…
Never straying from its roots in pure house music, Above & Beyond has grown into one of the most sought-after acts currently touring, thanks to high quality music that evokes emotion and movement and, most important, forges a connection with the audience. The U.K.-based trio (Paavo Siljamäki, Tony McGuinness and…
For the past five years, Sub.mission has proven that applying dedication to the purest form of a singular sound can take you very far. This year, the Sub.mission crew marks six years in the scene and there are a few big surprises in store for this year’s celebration. We spoke…
Last year, Phibstock became the newest addition to the Colorado family of music festivals. One of the more intimate fests, Phibstock drew bluegrass and jam band fans in droves to its off-the-grid location in Hartsel, Colorado. The festival is returning to Hartsel for its second year on Friday, August 2…
The third edition of the annual SnowBall Music Festival kicks off tomorrow night in Winter Park. Seasoned veterans that we are, we’ve put together an exhaustive survival guide for you to ensure that you have the best possible experience and don’t become a human popsicle. We know what to bring,…
Josh Mayer and Marty Folb are some of the freshest producers on the grind right now. In addition to driving their own projects, Glitch Mob and MartyParty, the two hip-hop heads co-pilot PANTyRAiD together. Following the success of their first two releases, The Sauce and Superior, PANTyRAiD (due at the…
A recent study in Psychology Today mapped the most common locations of Craigslist Missed Connections by state — and Colorado’s isn’t glamorous. In the Centenntial State, the most likely place to fail romantically (and later document it publicly) is the gas station. Considering the amount of active outdoor adults here,…
