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Gnarls Barkley Never Meant to Go Crazynew

How do you follow up a signature hit for the entire decade? Easy. Stop trying.

Westword | Michael Roberts | 06-30-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Cee-Lo Green, Danger Mouse, Gnarls Barkley, the odd couple, Brian Burton

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

Tags: Denver, scenes

Erykah Badu Makes Statements, Not Singlesnew

"Artists work so hard to create these projects," she says. "They're not meant to be 99 cents per track. They're meant to be listened to back to back. That's how I create them."

Westword | Michael Roberts | 06-03-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Erykah Badu, hip-hop, R&B, soul, New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)

Be Your Own Pet Makes the Suits Nervousnew

Punk used to be dangerous. Now it's neutered and sanitized for our listening pleasure.

Westword | Michael Roberts | 05-12-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: punk, Be Your Own Pet, get awkward, Universal, Ecstatic Peace

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

Tags: indie rock, garage rock, See You in Magic, The Night Marchers, Swami, Vagrant Records

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

Tags: hip-hop, beatmakers, pop, N.E.R.D., Chad Hugo, Seeing Sounds, Shay Haley