Music
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Ed Sheeran fights his corner at the 1st Bank Center
The crowd was all too eager to give Ed Sheeran its love as he stepped onto stage, donning an acoustic guitar and a simple get up. Cheers and screams welcomed the British sensation to the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield Tuesday night as he strummed... read more »
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Epic Pandora stations for every occasion
It takes a long time to create music playlists fit for the array of life’s moments. Here are a few pre-arranged Pandora stations that, with a smartphone or computer, will make your most simple of tasks an epic endeavor. Emancipator (James... read more »
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Review: “mbv” by My Bloody Valentine
2013 is a confusing time to be alive. The future snuck up on us before anyone had time to seriously appreciate how effortless it made our lives, and the only things left to be upset at in the world immediately surrounding us are meaningless.... read more »
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The lowdown on the headphone hoopla
Humans have a relationship with music that dates back for thousands of years. Be it beating on a makeshift drum or jamming out on a double-neck guitar, the close bond mankind shares with melody and rhythm is an undeniable facet to psychological... read more »
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Required Listening: “Bad Timing” by Jim O’Rourke
Roughly a year ago, my longtime friend and I played our first open mic night together. Our set consisted of primitive guitar pieces, and later that night we got obliterated on the cheapest whiskey I’ve yet to purchase. We got to discussing... read more »
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The Shook Twins shake up Shine
As Sunday turned to Monday, the Shook Twins effectively dissolved time with their set at Shine Restaurant & Gathering Place. The show featured the up-and-coming locals, Ghost Dream, who kickstarted the music with a noteworthy set. Their... read more »
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Required Listening: “One Word Extinguisher” by Prefuse 73
Sam is the Music Director at Radio 1190 and shares some of his favorite records from his collection in this weekly feature. As many individuals have said before me, actions speak louder than words. Where words can be rearranged and honed in... read more »
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The Shook Twins bring out the folk for Shine
The Shook Twins make a run for Boulder this Sunday when they’ll host an evening of folk fusion at Shine Restaurant & Gathering Place. The show is 21 and over, starts at 9:00 p.m. and is $10 at the door. Also performing are Ghost... read more »
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Ben Folds Five look to make up for lost time at the Odgen Theatre
“Punk rock for sissies” is back, as Ben Folds Five, or BFF, mark their return to the big leagues after a thirteen year long hiatus. On Jan. 23 the band will headline the Odgen Theatre in Denver, supporting their new album, “The Sound... read more »
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Reissue: “Donuts” by J Dilla
There’s a certain groundbreaking point in every young music fanatic’s life when they begin to connect the dots between overarching movements in musical history. Realizing that Kevin Barnes just filled in the missing link between... read more »
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Student government distributes $17.7 million in annual student fees
Student government allocated $17.7 million in student fees for the 2013-14 fiscal year to 15 CU Boulder departments Wednesday and Thursday nights in an annual public discussion that lasted over 12 hours. The total budget is higher than fiscal... read more »
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Upset: Men’s basketball wins Arizona rematch
The University of Colorado men’s basketball beat the Arizona Wildcats 71-58 Thursday, healing a wound the left after teams’ previous encounter. The last game on Jan. 3 was close, but ended with a ‘no’ call from the refs after a three... read more »
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CU’s Webb and Lewis arrested on assault
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Opinion: Was Andre’s choice to leave CU his best move?