Archive for: Music

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  Snake Rattle Rattle Snake prepares for show at Hi-Dive Friday

  Feb 13, 2013comments

  Local band Snake Rattle Rattle Snake will play the Hi-Dive in Denver Friday night. The dark, indie rock band known to put on a good show will debut new songs and show off their new bass player. Two other, local acts, Prism Waves and Pale Sun,... read more »

   
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  Q&A: Zach Cooper, bassist of Coheed and Cambria

  Feb 13, 2013comments

  Legendary prog rock band Coheed and Cambria kicked off a tour promoting their newest double album, “The Afterman,” last week. CU Independent talked with bassist and newest member, Zach Cooper, as the band started out the tour. What... read more »

   
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  Spotify playlists for your romantic or reclusive Valentine’s Day

  Feb 12, 2013comments

  Use this playlist to warm both you and your sweetie’s hearts while you wine and dine on Thursday. It begins with Ol’ Blue Eyes and winds forward to some of the most acclaimed music in recent years. It sucks to be alone this Thursday,... read more »

   
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  Local band rocks large crowd at “Mardi Grass”

  Feb 11, 2013comments

  Mountain Standard Time’s Mardi Grass concert tightened the band’s noose over the Fox Theatre Saturday night with a powerful lineup featuring Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain String Band and Tahoe’s Dead Winter Carpenters. Finishing up its... read more »

   
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  Required Listening: “Good Morning Spider” by Sparklehorse

  Feb 11, 2013comments

  It seems like Mark Linkous has been all but completely forgotten by the young music listeners of today. There are a couple likely causes for this: Bands tagged with the ‘alternative-country’ moniker have always had a hard time connecting... read more »

   
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  2013 Grammy guide

  Feb 7, 2013comments

  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

  Feb 6, 2013comments

  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

  Feb 6, 2013comments

  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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  The lowdown on the headphone hoopla

  Feb 5, 2013comments

  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: “One Word Extinguisher” by Prefuse 73

  Jan 27, 2013comments

  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 »