Archive for: Music
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How society can rediscover its roots through punk rock culture and mosh pits
One of the things that draws fans to punk music is the fact that it embraces the chaos that so often surrounds us. When other creative endeavors seek to pull meaning from pandemonium, punk expounds upon it, working with it, flowing with something... read more »
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Top 12 of 2012: Singles
Each year follows the same pattern. There’s the indie hit, the summer jam, the latest dance craze and the new pop starlet. These artists are always remembered by their singles, which could be a positive or negative thing. At the end of... read more »
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Dead Winter Carpenters set their sights on Shine
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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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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Weekly DIY series: Unit-E, forefront of Denver’s DIY scene
DIY (Do It Yourself) music and art venue Unit-E is situated on the second story of a nondescript building on the corner of 12th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The far off sound of bass and a low din are the only signs announcing its existence... 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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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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CU’s Battle of the Bands hopes to reveal the next big thing this Friday
This Friday, CU’s Battle of the Bands will put eight local artists head-to-head for a chance to become the next big thing, in a free show at 7:30 pm in the Glenn Miller Ballroom. Previous winners of the Battle of the Bands have exploded... 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?