Entertainment
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2013 Grammy guide
Move over, Adele. The annual Grammy Awards is finally showcasing some alternative talent. Set to air at 6 p.m. on Sunday, the nominee lineup includes a strong indie rock presence in main categories, including Denver-based The Lumineers, Mumford... read more »
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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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Puppies take to the field for those who aren’t into the pigskin
[View the story "Puppy Bowl" on Storify] Contact CU Independent Entertainment Editor Ainslee MacNaughton at Ainsless.macnaughton@colorado.edu.
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Popcast: TV Sitcoms
Every week, CU Independent‘s Amanda Moutinho, Isa Jones and Stephanie Riesco will chat about film, TV, pop culture and so much more. Listen in this week for thoughts on Parks and Recreation vs. The Office, the return of Arrested Development... 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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New Years resolution already fading out? How to keep yourself motivated
February has just begun! Only some 30 odd days have passed since we left our 2012 selves in the past, but to ensure that 2013 remains a dynamite year, you have to stick to your word and make things happen. (Josh Shettler/CU Independent Graphic... 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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It’s a mad mad filmmaking world: The art of self-unemployment
“Have you ever feared for your life while filming?” This was one of the questions asked at Wednesday night’s Athenaeum guest lecture. Steve James, a director and producer, has been on campus since Tuesday to discuss his career and share... 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?