Music

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  Dead Winter Carpenters set their sights on Shine

  Dec 4, 2012comments

  As we brace ourselves for another week of sunshine, up-and-coming Dead Winter Carpenters will prepare for Shine in Boulder Thursday night. Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, Calif., the quintet has been making a name for itself performing at legendary... read more »

   
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  Crystal Castles’ new album, “(III)” fails to live up to prior releases

  Nov 28, 2012comments

  Earlier this week, as I walked to class headphones in hand, I realized that it had been a while since I’d actually listened to music on my bus ride to campus. Only recently have I switched from music to reading on the bus, in an effort... read more »

   
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  Gramatik electrifies while The Coil fizzles

  Nov 18, 2012comments

  A combination of bad sound techs and an overhyped new light display nearly ruined Gramatik’s show for the nearly full Fillmore audience Saturday night. Gramatik was preceded by openers Mux Mool and Talib Kweli. Though all the artists kept... read more »

   
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  Q&A: Gramatik

  Nov 18, 2012comments

  Denis Jasarevic, stage name Gramatik, has had a busy week playing shows from Canada to Maine. In the mean time, he’s also released a collaboration with Griz that’s taking EDM blogs by storm. He ended this week at the Fillmore Auditorium... read more »

   
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  ‘Tis the season to enjoy Sufjan Stevens’ new Christmas album

  Nov 15, 2012comments

  Although it may be a bit too early to fully enjoy Christmas music, the holiday marketing bonanza has already begun. Bunches of people will line up outside of big-box retailers to find the highest quality gifts for the lowest price. Every Christmas... read more »

   
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  Something Underground take over Nissi’s

  Nov 13, 2012comments

  Denver-based Something Underground played to a sold-out audience at Nissi’s in Lafayette Friday, Oct. 19. The power trio, famed for their roots-rock and reggae style, gave a worthwhile performance that left their fans and family in attendance... read more »

   
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  Collie Buddz celebrates weed at his Fox Theatre show

  Nov 10, 2012comments

  Puffs of smoke floated above the audience at the Collie Buddz show Friday as the crowd bumped along to all their favorite songs. Although many enjoyed themselves, the overall vibe of the night wasn’t giving off the feeling of great success. Collie... read more »

   
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  Emancipator liberates the audience at Fox Theatre

  Nov 10, 2012comments

  They came, they saw, they conquered. Emancipator played the sold-out Fox Theatre Thursday night, revelling in one of their strongest fan basis nationwide here in Colorado. The duo enjoyed its Boulder welcome, returning to a show filled with... read more »

   
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  Best Of: Movie soundtrack songs

  Nov 7, 2012comments

  We all remember the songs of our childhood. “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King,“  “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from “Mulan” and how could you forget the simple “Bare Necessities” from “The Jungle... read more »

   
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  Halloween concert review: Dan Deacon at the Bluebird

  Nov 2, 2012comments

  Before I begin, I should clarify that I have a very love/hate relationship with Dan Deacon. Although I’ve always thought he has the capability to write hyperactive nuggets of pop gold, his tendencies towards extended passages of distorted... read more »