Archive for: Music
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Matisyahu makes friends with Boulder Theater
Matisyahu may look like everyone’s indie cousin now, but his sound, message and connection with the crowd are stronger than ever before. With a new look and sound, Matisyahu is not the Hasidic reggae superstar that created his fame anymore.... read more »
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Aesop Rock gives haircuts and energetic performance at Fox Theatre
San Francisco-based hip-hop artist and producer Aesop Rock, alongside Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz, played an abnormal, albeit interesting, set Wednesday at the Fox Theatre. Aesop Rock mimes during his set. The rapper used a multitude of hand gestures... read more »
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When musicians and politicians collide
In America, we are all guaranteed the right to free speech. But when musicians choose to exercise theirs in regards to politics, conflicts sometimes ensue. The most recent incident of a musician vs. politician feud was between Republican vice-presidential... read more »
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DIY music series: Seventh Circle Music Collective
Underground venue Seventh Circle Music Collective welcomes bands from all genres after its predecessor the Blast-o-Mat closes its doors. The Seventh Circle Music Collective is both a house and one-car garage, nestled in the industrial area off... read more »
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Metric’s first Denver appearance in five years at Ogden Theater
The Ogden Theater, filled with smoke and a surprisingly older crowd, hosted Toronto’s Metric on Thursday for a sold-out show. The audience was packed wall-to-wall, forcing security to constantly herd the crowd out of walkways. Hip-looking... read more »
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The music lover’s dilemma – how to be into music and not be hated for it
It’s Saturday night. I’m standing in some junior’s house somewhere near the south end of the Hill, clenching a red cup and dragging my gaze across a room full of my inebriated peers, hoping the friend who invited me here comes... read more »
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“Uno!” by Green Day: A Review
Not many bands have been as popular as Green Day in the past 10 years. Things seemed to be going perfectly for the Bay Area punks as they entered their thirties, with their 2004 release, “American Idiot,” peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard... read more »
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Music Buff: Political Playlist
If there is any medium that has helped summarize and critique the politics of a given era, it is that of popular music. Whether it’s commenting on political instability or making people own up to their wrongdoings, musicians have always... read more »
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Devotchka team up with Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Red Rocks
Denver’s music scene can be described in a few different ways, but the word that describes most Denver artists is professional. Classy clothing and obscure instruments create a certain sort of elegance that is only present in our East-Coast... read more »
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Sold-out Atmosphere show bounces the Boulder Theater
On Thursday night, the Boulder Theater was packed for Atmosphere’s sold-out show. People were outside relaxing, excited for what was to come inside. Those who were unable to get a ticket were trying to find one, and the lucky ones who... 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?