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Meet the Pirate Signal, One of Denver's Most Compelling Hip-Hop Actsnew
When he performs, Yonnas Abraham's artistic zeal is unmistakable. As frontman for the Pirate Signal, one of Denver's brightest emerging hip-hop acts, he's simply electrifying.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
06-15-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
After Playing a Supporting Role for Years, Elin Palmer Has Moved to the Forefrontnew
Elin Palmer has spent a great deal of her career playing a supporting role, adding majestic violin textures to the music of some Denver's most critically revered acts. Now, with the impending of release of her self-titled debut, the multi-instrumentalist is poised to take center stage.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
05-04-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elin Palmer, folk music
The Seasoned Men of Horse Are Making the Best Music of Their Lifenew
U.S. Metal takes a time-tested, bare-knuckled approach to the type of metal that's built on driving riffs and double kicks, resulting in a taut, classic, thrash sound that nods to vintage Pantera.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
03-02-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jimmy Gnecco's Sound is All Oursnew
Despite how he's been portrayed by critics and perceived by fans, the Ours frontman isn't particularly in love with his pain, nor does he need to feel tormented to write.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
12-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Members of DeVotchKa Found Success by Following Their Own Musenew
As worldly as the act may seem, and as valid as some of those effusive similes are, at its core DeVotchKa is a distinctly American band -- not in the Grand Funk Railroad we're coming to your town, we'll help you party down sense, mind you, but a more literal one.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
09-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Always Fiery Fear Before the March of Flames Finishes Its Fourth Recordnew
While Fear prepares for its upcoming tour, frontman David Marion talks about the new record.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
09-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Leslie Feist Spent Years on the Road Before "1234" Hitnew
Now her touring days are numbered.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
07-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: indie rock, Feist
Denver's Music Scene Deserves to be Heardnew
In the sober light of day, Denver is indeed more than just the Fray — or any of the other acts that have been called up to the majors. We're elated for and proud of those bands that have graduated, of course, but to pin all of our aspirations on them is more than a bit shortsighted.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Swayback Raises the Barnew
Long Gone Lads, this trio's long-awaited album, is a painstaking work of art.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
04-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Long Gone Lads, The Swayback
Forewarnednew
The Swayback's new platter, Long Gone Lads, has all the makings of a career-defining record.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Long Gone Lads, The Swayback
Chris Fogal Shreds with a Vengeancenew
I've only heard two songs so far, but Christ almighty, they're wicked good -- too much metal for one hand, in fact.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
11-21-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: On High
Meese Signs with Atlantic Recordsnew
Signing to a major label these days is a dubious proposition. Patrick Meese, whose namesake band just inked a deal with Atlantic Records, is well aware of what he and his mates are facing.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
11-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Flobots, Nerds of a Feathernew
This insurgent hip-hop crew will move you by any means necessary.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
09-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fight With Tools, Flobots
Jason Isbell Takes the Wheelnew
A Drive-By Trucker makes his solo debut.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
08-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jason Isbell
TV's Watching Reed Foehlnew
With over a dozen songs licensed to television, he's ready for his close-up.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
08-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Reed Foehl
