What makes a piece of music unique, or original? Conversely, what makes an album derivative, generic? Is it possible that these two polar opposites can coexist ...
In a statement issued on their Sub Pop page, Beach House expressed their desire to return to their older, simpler, more melodic style of dream pop while making ...
Music, especially live music, at its core, is and always has been about escape. A large group of people gathers around a designated area where a smaller group o...
How you holding up, Denver? 3 straight days of String Cheese at Red Rocks, 4 straight days of the Underground Music Showcase…we understand. You’re tired. You’re...
Jamie xx knows how to throw a party. A “House Party”, that is, as he opened his set at the 1up last night with the classic Fred Wesley tune. The DJ set, which i...
Jamie Smith is no stranger to the spotlight. As a founding member of The xx, he’s played a headlining set at Coachella, won Britain’s esteemed Mercury Prize, an...
Another month, another slew of summer-centric activities. Narrowing down which to attend can be difficult, so let us help you out. Head on over to The Riviera a...
Festival season in Colorado is about to start heating up – here are 5 music festivals to keep your eye on for the rest of the summer. Whether you're into local ...
The past six months have been ripe with blockbuster sequels and indie breakthroughs, from Alabama Shakes to Kendrick Lamar, Natalie Prass to Girlpool. Let’s tak...
Last week Smash Mouth performed at the Taste of Fort Collins festival. Before heading into their final song “All Star”, which I can only imagine was a performan...
One thing that lovers of music, and art in general, at some point or another eventually come to realize is there is no set formula for creating great art. Worth...
Whenever I'm at a hot and overcrowded show, I'm reminded of Michael Gira. The Swans mastermind and noise rock pioneer hates air conditioning. Let me rephrase th...
Dan is a student at CU-Boulder heading into his final semester this fall. He works at CU's Radio 1190 where he runs their social media pages and DJs on air on Tuesday's from 2-3 - catch his show at AM 1190 or radio1190.org. You can usually find Dan watching films, hockey, reading books, or listening to music for hours on end. Follow him on twitter @dan_burney.