Music
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How to survive Skrillex on Halloween
Despite all the criticism, this has certainly been a big year for Skrillex, a.k.a. Sonny Moore. On top of his triple-Grammy win in February, the Dubstep prodigy was slated earlier this year to provide a track and a cameo for the Disney movie... read more »
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Bands give back to Radio 1190 at Pledge Drive Kickoff Party
Head to the Fox Theatre tonight for Radio 1190’s Pledge Drive Kickoff Party. Denver-based bands Colfax Speed Queen, ManCub, Achille Lauro and Rubedo will provide the entertainment for this fundraiser-turned-party Thursday, Nov. 1. Radio... read more »
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CU student Matty Mac becomes hip-hop star
At first glance, Matt MacFarlane may seem like your typical 19-year-old, sophomore finance major. However, MacFarlane, also known as Matty Mac, is actually a rising star in the hip-hop music scene. Similar to artists like Mac Miller or Sammy... read more »
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Playlist: Creepy songs to bring out the Halloween spirit
It’s hardly a secret that Halloween’s not really about getting scared anymore. Beyond just the silly costumes, anyone who’s heard “Monster Mash” a couple hundred times associates it more with some retro goofiness... read more »
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Radio 1190′s “Local Shakedown: Vol. IV” is a let down
Local radio stations have a habit of releasing compilations of music by local bands. They pack the albums with all of the best local bands and wait for both parties to benefit from the release. Radio 1190 has become adept at releasing these... read more »
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Beats Antique transforms the Fillmore Auditorium into a surreal universe
Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium transformed into a completely new world Saturday night as the mesmerizing Beats Antique took the venue to new heights. Their proclaimed Animale Mechanique tour draws from a wild range of styles that transcended... read more »
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Beats Antique unveils their newest Contraption in Denver on Saturday night
As their acclaimed Animale Mechanique tour approaches its end, Beats Antique comes to Denver on Saturday for a night of wonder. (Photo Courtesy Beats Antique/Antique Records) Hailing from the frenzied San Francisco Bay Area electronic scene,... read more »
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Zion I and Minnesota warm up Boulder Theater crowd
Even through the falling snow, devoted fans of both Minnesota and Zion I flocked to the Boulder Theater Thursday night for a show sure to warm them up. The two acts are touring together on the ShadowBoxing tour through the end of 2012. Zion... read more »
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Radio 1190 releases new local music compilation
Teaming up with Hot Congress Records, local radio station Radio 1190 just released the fourth version of their “Local Shakedown” compilation. Comprised entirely of Colorado musicians, “The Local Shakedown Volume IV Compilation CD” has... read more »
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Sleigh Bells blasts guitar and beats at the Boulder Theater
On Monday night Sleigh Bells gave a rock-hard performance with great stage presence that kept the audience moving and dancing throughout the night. AraabMuzik started the night off with his speed-dub tunes. His hands moved quickly over his... 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?