“Carnival of Souls,” the lead track on this EP, with its ominous evocation of early, all-analog synth pop, would be perfect for a John Carpenter remake of the classic horror movie of the same name. From the sounds of it, Joey Wiley watched one too many weird science-fiction movies from…
As assistant professor of music and the director of the guitar program at the University of Colorado Denver, Paul Musso definitely has some outstanding chops, which is more than evident on his latest effort, Tonescapes. For the most part, the seven-song album is a collection of mostly relaxed yet swinging…
Techo Shaw, an MC with a voice as booming as the enthusiastic rhymes he spits, gets in where he fits in with this club-ready joint. Whether for the hardline 808 bass drop on the ode to ladies’ shoeware (“Stilletos”) or the flirty, sexy flow of “Press Replay,” almost all of the tracks…
Karl Ridgeway is a software developer from Boulder studying computer science at the University of Colorado. At least that’s what’s on his resumé, and it’s probably what his parents tell folks when they ask, “So what’s Karl doing these days?” Ridgeway may well be a charter member of the Geek…
I was once a juggalo. There, I said it. Circa 1997, when I was just a tender lad of fifteen with frosted hair, 74-inch leg openings on my jeans and a perpetual boner, Insane Clown Posse was just catching on nationwide, but was already the shit within the community of…
Lalah Hathaway is the daughter of Donny Hathaway, one of the pioneers of soul music. While she has lived her whole life in the shadow of her famous father, the songstress has enjoyed more than two decades in the music business, based on her reputation for putting out classic and timeless…
David Starfire started his musical career playing guitar and rocking out in bands (Cellophane Masses, for one) before weaving world music into underground electronic beats with his current solo sound; he’s also a main member of the Dub Kirtan All Stars Project with FreQ Nasty. As a multi-instrumentalist and a…
Fresh Breath Committee has undergone some major changes this summer. From MCs changing their monikers to breaking new members, the Committee is hard at work on new music and molding the brand-new crew for the rap takeover. We caught up with the guys for the rundown…
On Saturday, September 3, Growler Record Store celebrates its opening at Yellow Feather Coffee, beginning at 5 p.m. sharp. Growing out of the established Growler Distro — a small collection of records that owner and proprietor Molly Zackary began selling at shows in 2005 — the shop serves as both…
SADE & JOHN LEGEND at PEPSI CENTER | 8/11/11Sade brings a level of splendor, sophistication and smoldering seductiveness to her work unlike anyone else. While plenty of other vocalists admittedly possess a more expansive range, few carry themselves with the sort of grace and glamor that she makes seem so…
Mark your calendar: On Labor Day weekend, 8Ball & MJG, the legendary Tennessee ‘hood rap aficionados, are set rock Casselmans on Sunday, September 4, with cast of locals that includes Fresh Breath Committee, Young Doe, Rockie, Hynpautic, King Teff and Johnny Rocket…
Kottonmouth Kings (playing Summit Music Hall tonight with Kingspade) has been ruling its own corner of the musical stoner universe since 1994, carrying with it a fan base equally obsessed with weed culture. Coming up in the post-Sublime mid ’90s, the Cali dudes easily found a niche market for their…
We can’t count the times Magic Cyclops has called it quits, but it looks like the bandana hero might officially be finished in its traditional form. But it’s still not gone forever — due to popular demand, Magic Roboclops has been born, a cyborg version of Magic Cyclops that struggles…
PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS REUNION at 3 KINGS TAVERN | 8/13/11With special guests Kingdom of Magic, the Fire Drills and Vamos! Right before Planes took the stage, you could see the anticipation on the faces of many people who had been looking forward to this show as soon as it…
PRETTY LIGHTS at RED ROCKS | 8/13/11The second sold out night of the Pretty Lights Music showcase was the perfect way to end a hometown run for Derek Vincent Smith, who plays music under the Pretty Lights moniker. With some help from Big K.R.I.T., Michael Menert, Gramatik and Skream, Smith…
PRETTY LIGHTS at the FILLMORE | 8/12/11Pretty Lights Music is more than just a label now. It’s more than a producer. It’s more than Derek Vincent Smith. It’s huge. Backed by a solid team of producers and talented deejays, the audience last night at the sold-out Fillmore Auditorium witnessed firsthand…
Smashing Pumpkins fans, rejoice! Billy Corgan and company are coming back to Denver on Monday, October 10 at the Ogden Theatre. As if the Ogden’s calendar for October wasn’t already stacked enough, the Pumpkins have been added to an impressive lineup that month that includes Ladytron, Cut Copy, Chromeo, Hank…
Tyler Jacobson can’t stay away from the turntables for too long. The local DJ and tastemaker has been keeping busy since his 2009 departure from Lipgloss (a night he co-created) with his semi-regular throwback night, Mile High Soul Club. But on Saturday, August 20, at the Meadowlark, he’s unleashing Casual,…
Bobby Long takes over the Walnut Room with Ian Cooke for a night of swooning, heartthrobbing goodness. The English singer-songwriter had his first big break thanks to the Twilight soundtrack, but his rough and beautiful voice has shown Long to be more than just a pretty face. (7 p.m. doors,…
There’s so much on our Dance Card this weekend that we know you’ll have a tough time deciding whether you’d rather see Pretty Lights or Thievery Corporation at Red Rocks. Why not do both? Or select one of the other events on our list that’s more to your taste? Whatever…
KMFDM (originally Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid) performed last night, Thursday, August 10, 2011 at Summit Music Hall, with openers Human Factors Lab, out of Orlando, 16Volt and Army of the Universe. Check out the full KMFDM at Summit slideshow. Below are a few highlights…
Adrian & The Sickness (playing the Rockaway Tavern tonight with No Good Reason) is much more than just the front for guitar great Adrian Connor’s original material. Connor — also known also as the “Angus Young” of the wildly successful AC/DC tribute, Hell’s Belles — has been writing and playing…
