Archive for: Music
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SXSW Recap Part 1: Nick Cave, Macklemore, Billy Bragg and more
South by Southwest in Austin is a whirlwind of musicians, filmmakers, geeks and fans all vying for attention. At any given moment, there are 10 parties, some “secret” show and an amazing panel going on, plus free food and beer. CU... read more »
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CU band heads to SXSW
South by Southwest in Austin, Texas is a 10-day festival with film, music and interactive portions. For upcoming filmmakers, start-ups and musicians, getting to be a part of it can be a career-changing opportunity. Boulder-based band and CU... read more »
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Required Listening: “Since I Left You” by The Avalanches
Sam Goldner is the music director at Boulder’s Radio 1190 and shares some of his favorite records from his collection in this weekly feature. More than any other genre, dance music becomes dated incredibly quickly. Every time a new technological... read more »
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Menomena delights at Denver’s Bluebird Theater
Playing at Denver’s intimate Bluebird Theater, Menomena left few things to be desired, except for a stoic audience to show its enjoyment of the concert. The Portland, Ore., indie rock duo’s performance on Friday was strong and entertaining,... read more »
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Passion Pit and Matt and Kim satisfy at 1stBank Center
An absurd grouping of hipsters, Boulder girls, moms and awkward 16-year-olds moved together to the rhythms of Passion Pit and Matt and Kim at the 1stBank Center Friday night. Bearded men raised their tattooed arms, gaggles of similarly dressed... read more »
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Macklemore coming to CU in April
University of Colorado Cultural Events Board announced at a student government meeting Thursday night that musicians Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will play at Balch Fieldhouse on April 19. The concert is part of a long line of college venues they’re... read more »
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Matt and Kim prepare for opening set at the 1st Bank Center
(Courtesy Caleb Kuhl/Right On PR) Power-pop duo Matt and Kim will be returning to Colorado this Friday as they open for Passion Pit at the 1st Bank Center. The CU Independent took a few minutes to talk to Matt Johnson from Matt and Kim about... read more »
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Q&A: Solo artist Kishi Bashi
One of the most surprising albums of 2012 was “151a” by Kishi Bashi. Funded by Kickstarter, this experimental album, crafted with violin and various pedals and sounds, has shot the founding member of Jupiter One into prominence as... read more »
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Required Listening: “Meat Puppets II” by Meat Puppets
What makes a good musician? Back in high school, when my obsession with all things Kurt Cobain led me to uncover the kings of cowpunk, the Meat Puppets, my adolescent mind couldn’t comprehend the claims from my dad that the guitar work on... read more »
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Q&A: Basscrooks on Life in Color at CU
Slated to perform at Life In Color (formerly Dayglow) on Saturday at CU’s Balch Fieldhouse with many other acts, Basscrooks is gearing up for a huge production of music, dancing and—of course—paint. Akbar Mohabbat and Elliot Oveson,... 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?