Although it’s labeled as a mere demo, this three-song, self-titled disc from Science Partner — formerly the Tyler Despres band — is far from a sketch or work in progress. Tightly controlled and clean as a whistle, it offers a quick dose of acoustic-based indie pop that, while sugary and…
The distinction between indelible hip-hop and the dismissible kind is so narrow that artists can straddle the line without realizing it — which pretty much tells the story of Tr3CooH’s latest. He’s got a strong voice — gritty, light and nimble — but his prose can be inconsistent even when…
Onetime Westword contributor Marty Jones knows a few things about boozing and singing, so it’s no surprise that he’d dub his new five-song EP Drink & Song. While fronting his previous band, the Pork Boilin’ Poor Boys, he penned quite a few tunes about imbibing, and he also booked bands…
In 2008, Westword named Boostwell the best hip-hop crew in Denver. Headed by SP Double, Boostwell consisted of local MCs and producers Flawless, Fo Chief, ManDaMyth, Catch Lungs, EMB, Purpose, Procise, Kontrast and a few others. Shortly after the recognition, a number of members left and launched the Fresh Breath…
These days, a real punk band (sorry, Green Day) can almost never find its way onto the pop charts. But back in the day (see: mid-’80s), England’s New Model Army released political punk that sold to more than just left-wing extremists. Nearly thirty years ago, frontman/mastermind Justin Sullivan, who has…
Mark Knight is on an upward trajectory in the DJ world. Last year, he broke the top half of the DJ Magazine top 100. As head of the Toolroom label, he’s put plenty of records in DJ’s boxes from artists such as David Guetta, Deadmau5 and Audiofly. His own hits…
Moments ago, KBPI announced the finalist for its annual Best Band in Denver competition. According to Matt Need, who just revealed the contenders on the air, 17,000 people weighed in, with the top nominee receiving more than 2,000 votes. The top fifteen contenders, which are slated to face off each…
Must suck to be a rock star, eh? Getting paid to do something you’d do for free anyway, not to mention all the food, all the fans, all the chicks (unless, ahem, you’re married, of course) and all the other random perks — you know, like joy riding in race…
Those wanting to get to know the Colorado hip-hop scene a bit more intimately should check out the latest offering from DJ Ktone. His latest mixtape, We the West Vol. 6, features a collection of Colorado MCs such as Young Doe, Kajmir Royale, Innerstate Ike and Hawkman, mixed with classic…
It’s all about the image. This week’s flier sports a warped, neo-psychedelic visual that takes us back to the days of drawing out our drug-inspired visions on our high-school math notebooks. Except, we weren’t nearly this good, and we drew a lot more dragons and shit. In any case, the…
Juliette Lewis, the Ettes, American BangFox TheatreTuesday, October 6, 2009Better than: Lewis’ show with the Pretenders and Cat Power this past August. I wasn’t expecting much before seeing Juliette Lewis open for the Pretenders and Cat Power during a ninety-degree afternoon last August at the Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. Sure,…
German industrial-dance darlings KMFDM are coming to FashioNation Friday, October 9, for a two-hour, in-store CD signing and fan meet and greet. We have a special place in our once black heart for these scowling Germans — in a roundabout way, they paved the way for us to become dance…
Emmylou Harris, who was inducted into the Country Music of Hall of Last Year, visits the Macky Auditorium Friday, November 20 in support of her latest effort, All I Intended to Be. Buddy Miller, who backed up Robert Plant and Allison Krauss last year at Red Rocks, opens the show…
Daedelus, Musa and CacheFlowe Bluebird Theater Monday October 5, 2009 Better than: The rest of my Monday — by a long damn shot. Today, I had a bad case of the Mondays. As a result, I approached this show with a heavy heart — I would much rather have been…
Just last week Distrakt launched a new web-video game called “Delta Blaze, just the fun of it. Now this week, he’s premiering his new video, “Sup,” which features hip-hop icon Sadat X of Brand Nubian on the hook. The video is the typical Distrakt style animation with a super hero…
Local oddball popsters Six Months to Live are calling it quits — just as soon as the new album is finished and released. “If stoned friends are any judge of quality, it’s going to be an incredible record,” frontman Gregory Hill says. The band’s CD release and final show will…
Pretty Lights, Lifesavas, Mr. AnonymousSaturday, October 3, 2009Ogden TheaterBetter than: Watching a disinterested DJ hide behind his equipment.Derek Vincent Smith doesn’t categorize himself as a DJ. The driving force behind Pretty Lights has made a point to stress the distinction in interviews, pointing out that he doesn’t spin records and…
Insane Clown Posse, The Dayton Family, (həd) p.e.Friday, October 2, 2009Fillmore AuditoriumBetter Than: The spectacle of a white trash cult on parade that many expect.Standing in a line around the block for this show with people randomly chanting things like, “Magic, magic ninjas whut!” and “Faygo! Send yo’ momma straight…
Maybe it was the last minute switch of venues from the Auraria Campus to the 3 Kings Tavern and Oriental Theater, but it was pretty slim turn-out for Saturday night’s section of the festival at 3 Kings. Although not many folks came out that night, there was still a lot…
Kanye West and Lady Gaga’s Fame Kills tour, which was just announced on Monday, has been canceled. The tour was to include a stop at the Pepsi Center on December 2 and tickets were scheduled to go on sale Saturday, October 3. There’s no word yet on why the tour…
Distrakt is mad busy and he’s getting all digital on us. Besides working on a new album and directing videos like crazy, he’s now made a video game. The web-based game, Delta Blaze, is a flying shoot em’ up, which appears more so to promote “Sup,” his upcoming single and…
With the Rockies clinching its playoff birth yesterday and this being Rocktober and all, it seems only fitting to post the “Rockies Anthem,” penned by 3OH!3 for the boys of summer and captured live at the Ogden, to get everybody all fired up. If you haven’t caught the clip yet…
