Here’s something to consider. If you: a) live around Denver; and b) like classic rock; and/or c) you like the ballet; then you need to see Ballet Nouveau Colorado perform “Rock Ballets.” I have had the opportunity to see two different shows by this innovative Denver-based dance company, which has gained a reputation for putting a No related posts.
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Ballet Nouveau Colorado Rocks the Ballet
Bad Veins and The Mess They’ve Made–Or Not
Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, indie-rock duo Bad Veins is one of those acts that doesn’t necessarily sound like you’d expect them to. Perhaps part of the reason is that this “duo” is more like a “trio”: there’s lead vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Benjamin Davis; there’s drummer Sebastien Schultz; and then there’s “Irene,” a reel-to-reel tape recorder the band Related posts:Good, Bad, Ugly, Modern,
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Dan Craig: In Dust Bowls
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It’s rather surprising that Dan Craig even has time these days to put out a new record. Besides being one of Denver’s premiere singer/songwriters, he’s also a med student, a husband, and recently a new father. Actually, though, this gem of an EP, In Dust Bowls, already had the groundwork laid for it. According to Related posts:What Is This AlchemyDarden Smith’s “Marathon”: No BullUnderground Music
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Palomino: Ponte Vecchio
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One of the things I love about music blogging is when I come across “hidden treasures”–bands with a unique vibe and memorable sound that not many people know about–but should. In my view, Brooklyn-based Palomino is one of those bands. Citing influences from late 70′s/early 80′s post-punk, this 3-piece band has a raw, sparse sound No related posts.
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Escape the Armada: Good Monsters
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When the Fairfax, VA-based band Escape the Armada hit me up to listen to their recent release Monsters, I have to tell you that I didn’t know what to expect–but I didn’t expect this. It’s a great blend of powerpop, rock, electro, dance and even rap–pretty much everything that makes pop music “popular” these days. Related posts:See Green: How Catchy California Indie-pop Made Me Think Twice
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Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 4: Top Picks)
Playing catch-up? Read part 1, part 2 and part 3. Okay, okay. I know I said the Top Picks would be announced yesterday…sorry about that. It’s the holidays, and I do have a family. ‘Nuff said. As I mentioned before, I’m listing some of my favorite Denver acts and songs for 2011. Up until now, Related posts:Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 2)Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 3)Best of Denver Locals
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Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 3)
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Wait! Read part 1 here… …aaand part 2… I’m continuing to share my personal faves of 2011 from bands and artists in the Denver scene. These are in no particular order, except for the Top Picks which I’ll reveal in the next post. Meanwhile, here are a couple of additional contenders. My Body Related posts:Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 4: Top Picks)Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 2)My Body Si
Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 2)
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Continuing our recap of some of the best music to come out of Denver this year…here are a couple more of my personal picks for this year’s standouts. Take to the Oars: “Bar Talk” After rocking Denver for several years under the moniker “Vonnegut,” indie-rockers Take to the Oars took a risk and lunged into Related posts:Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 4: Top Picks)Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part
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Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 1)
It’s no secret that while I spotlight music from all over the world on this blog, I’m a particular fan of the Denver music scene. I’ve covered the music scene here for Examiner.com for a couple of years, and I’ve become friends with a lot of the local talent–and we do have some great talent Related posts:Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 2)Best of Denver Locals 2011 (part 4: Top Picks)Best of Denve
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St. Leonards from Around the World
I love these hidden gems. St. Leonards is an alt-rock band from Sydney, Australia, whom I’d never heard of until a couple of days ago when I was catching up on my email. Listening to the title track from their recently released EP World Alone, I was instantly riveted. Literally with the first breath of Related posts:I’m Still New Here…
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Rachel James’s Quantum Leap Forward
Back in April of this year, I got the chance to do a profile piece on Denver artist Rachel James for Examiner.com. During that interview, James talked about the difficult year she’d had, and how it was deepening her as a songwriter. Then, a few weeks ago, she sent me a copy of her new Related posts:Rachel James New EP “Landing” November 20Underground Music Showcase Diary–Day 4
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Sleeper Agent’s Surprise “Celebrasion”
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Okay, I’m gonna be honest: I wasn’t too big on reviewing Sleeper Agent‘s debut record Celebrasion. I first heard this indie-rock act when they came through town on tour last spring with Cage the Elephant. Their set was energetic, but really sloppy, like they had just came out of the garage. I remembered wondering how Related posts:The Daredevil Christopher Wright–a Pleasant SurpriseHow to Navigate
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Help Stephanie Mabey “Wake Up”
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So before I tell you about singer/songwriter Stephanie Mabey, a bit of a disclaimer… Just so you know, I’m a huge believer in crowdfunding projects and sites like Kickstarter, and I’m even down for throwing some money at them myself. But I’ve had some misgivings about promoting artists who are doing Kickstarter campaigns, simply because No related posts.
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Zweng’s “Needle”–To the Point
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When I took a listen to “Needle,” the opening track of Notes from Needle (Part 1) from L.A. indie-rock outfit Zweng, the first few notes instantly arrested my attention. (That’s a good sign.) The thing about indie-rock is not even that it comes in so many styles, but also that it comes on so many No related posts.
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Roniit’s Brand of “Dark” Electro Pop
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When Denver area artist Roniit (say “Ro-NEET”) sent me a link to her self-titled debut CD a few months ago, I was backlogged and told her it would be awhile before I got to it. However, when I did get a listen, I was pleasantly surprised. I put it on my ipod, and have always Related posts:Achille Lauro Does the Low Cha ChaSee Green: How Catchy California Indie-pop Made Me Think Twice
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The Psych-Rock of The Sister Ruby Band
I know it’s probably stupid, but sometimes I feel a bit of apprehension in reviewing a solo artist posing as a band. I dunno, maybe I feel like it’s cheating if one guy played all the instruments on the record–because how the heck is he gonna play all of them LIVE? And why can’t the Related posts:Palmer’s Gritty Folk RockTake to the Oars: New Name, Same Band–Only More SoA Band Called iconoClass–an
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How Days of Rae Makes Me Want to Hear More
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Picking music to write about is not an exact science for any music blogger. Music is just too subjective for that. For me, out of the many music submissions I get, I choose not just to write about those artists who have all their ducks in a row, but also artists with potential. Also, contrary Related posts:What Makes Regina Spektor So Dadgum Popular?Bands I Want to Hear More From after Last Saturd
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Palmer’s Gritty Folk Rock
Let’s begin at the beginning: Andy Palmer can’t sing. I’m serious. Think Bob Dylan. Think Tom Waits. Think Johnny Cash near the end of his life. That’s singer/songwriter Andy Palmer. All through his record Sometime Around (released under the moniker “Palmer”), he growls, squeaks and strains through the lyrics with a voice that sounds at times Related posts:The Psych-Rock of The Sister Ruby BandHis
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I’m With Her: Deep Water Collaboration
What do you get when you take an established country/roots singer from Denver and an established folk singer from Fargo, and put ‘em together? When Angie Stevens and Haley E. Rydell tried it, they came up with a new collaboration called I’m With Her. Both artists have found success on their own–Stevens with her band Related posts:A Night for the LadiesAngie Stevens & the Beautiful Wreck: Now That’
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Achille Lauro Does the Low Cha Cha
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Indie-rock band Achille Lauro has been a staple in the Denver music scene for several years, probably better known for their tongue-and-cheekness and their willingness to explore musically than for a particular sound. I (sort of) got to hear them play live once, and the live audio was so terrible, unfortunately (not their fault), that Related posts:Churchill to Release Full-Length “Happy/Sad” Feb
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