AltWeeklies Wire
John Reis Drops His Other Efforts to March to One Drumnew
Indeed, See You in Magic, the Night Marchers' debut (co-released by Vagrant Records and Reis's own imprint, Swami), pulls together many of the styles that he's touched upon over the years: punk, early rock, superpowered R&B and more.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
05-05-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
How Seriously Should We Take Rush Limbaugh's Fantasies of Riots in Denver?new
Anyone who dismisses the syndicated talk-show host as a credibility-free joke does so at his own peril. Although he's embarrassed and contradicted himself plenty of times during recent years, he still attracts an audience estimated at 13.5 million people per week.
Pharrell Williams Puts Music Ahead of Moneynew
The in-demand producer hits the road with Chad Hugo and Shay Haley. This time around, though, all three are dedicated to acting like a real band -- even completing a small-venue circuit.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
04-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jason Bane Goes from the Blogosphere to Politicsnew
He helped start ColoradoPols.com, but now he's stepped away from the web and into public life as a candidate for Jefferson County commissioner.
Meet Juno MacGuff's Musenew
An unlikely Hollywood hit spotlights the songs of unlikely singer-songwriter, Kimya Dawson.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
04-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Enon Slows Things Downnew
John Schmersal's once hyper-prolific songwriting streak made Ryan Adams seem like a slacker.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
04-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
News Corp Dumps Fox Affiliatesnew
Two Denver Fox affiliates recently sold off by Rupert Murdoch are now enjoying their greatest success to date.
Blitzen Trapper Keeps It Shortnew
Brevity is a strong suit for the frontman of this Portland band.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
04-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Univ. of Colorado's 'Campus Press' Fights for Independencenew
A contentious faculty meeting points to independence for Boulder's student newspaper -- but at what cost?
Deconstructing the DNA of a Pulitzer Finalistnew
Critics raise questions regarding an impressive Denver Post series shortly after it's named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Waking Up Daniel Johnstonnew
The tales of this singer-songwriter's idiosyncracies are not exaggerated.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
04-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Daniel Johnston
Vampire Weekend Takes on Its Buzznew
Hot on the heels of SXSW, the nation's hottest buzz band returns to Denver.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
03-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
Serj Tankian Goes His Own Waynew
Even on his own, the System of a Down frontman bucks the system.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
03-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elect the Dead, Serj Tankian
Latest Disc Will Only Enhance Snoop's Increasingly Cuddly Imagenew
Thanks to his charming obliviousness, he generally gets away with lyrics and arrangements that range from timeworn to ridiculous.
Tags: Ego Trippin', Snoop Dogg
DeVotchKa's Hybridnew
When music-industry experts advise fledgling musicians how to achieve success, few probably suggest developing a weird blend of rock, pop and exotic folk music.
