Mile High Lowdown: 4/20 411
The Mile High is poised to be the epicenter of the weed universe this weekend. After decades of ineffective prohibition that’s seen both use and cartel violence rise exponentially, Colorado and Washington finally re-legalized herb for recreational purposes last fall. Uncle Sam hasn’t exactly followed suit yet, but that won’t deter tens of thousands from...
Brain Pickin’: Purity Ring
Before Purity Ring, aka 22-year-old Corin Roddick and 25-year-old Megan James, had even finished half of their debut album, Shrines, the pair was already playing to sold-out crowds across the U.S. The Montreal-based duo proved themselves worthy of all the pre-album hype, as Shrines ultimately earned Purity Ring a spot on most critics’ “Best of...
Hindsight: Sigur Rós @ 1st Bank Center
Imagine sparklers and unicorns on a space beach, while shooting stars fall out of the sky. That’s Sigur Rós. That’s the half-blind, pixie-voiced frontman Jónsi Birgisson and his fleet of Icelandic musicians off a magical pirate ship. Last night’s performance at the 1st Bank Center cast a silent, collective spell over a crowd of thousands. The air was charged with poetic...
5 Minutes with Deer Tick: Chris Ryan on Beethoven, THC and Being Part Wolf
Recently we caught up with Deer Tick bassist, Chris Ryan (Deer Tick is a rad alt-country band from Rhode Island). Ryan had the good grace to play along with the following series of disorderly questions because he’s awesome. Catch Deer Tick this Thursday at the Gothic Theater, tickets here. Who do you hear Deer Tick compared...
48 Hours in Austin: SXSW
Friday, March 15th 1 pm: No sign of Snoop Lion, Grumpy Cat or Shaq Onward to Disneyland for music fans, also known as South by Southwest. Rented some beat-up cruisers and headed to the Rolling Stone Rock Room, at a quaint venue with lineups curated by Rolling Stone editors. Caught second half of rock/soul...
The Reel Deal: Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison Q&A
On Monday, March 18th, rousing Scottish indie rockers, Frightened Rabbit, will return to Denver (Gothic Theatre) with another round of emotionally charged, acoustic sounds. And frontman, Scott Hutchison, is amped. “I really like playing in places that are kind of like drinking towns. Denver feels like that to me…and we’re really looking forward to it!”...
Hindsight: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down with Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside @ Larimer Lounge
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside brought their swingy Rockabilly act to the Larimer Lounge on Monday night, opening for Thao & The Get Down Stay Down. This Portland-based quartet’s lead singer is a lass with major pipes. Sallie sounds like a more rock ‘n’ roll version of Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards). She is a...
Hindsight: Michael Kiwanuka and Alabama Shakes at the Ogden
Acoustic blues-folk singer Michael Kiwanuka opened for the Alabama Shakes Saturday night, at a sold out show. To say Kiwanuka is an old soul is quite the understatement. The twenty-five year old North Londonite softly played his melancholic tunes with the grace of a seasoned bluesman, with a bassist as the only accompanist. The quiet,...
Hindsight: Ivan & Alyosha at The Hi-Dive
Seattle folk-rock band Ivan & Alyosha played to a packed house Wednesday night, at the Hi-Dive in Denver. Lead singer Tim Wilson carried the band’s folk-pop tunes with his rich, melodious voice. Fittingly named for Fyodor Dostoevsky’sThe Brothers Karamazov, Ivan & Alyosha’s quasi-religious tones came through in their joyful boot-stomping, hand-clapping jams. The band is currently promoting...
Event Horizon: Bassnectar Brings Low End Back to Red Rocks’ High Place
Bassnectar’s sphere of influence continues to expand. Last year witnessed a number of milestones. Partially thanks to Ellie Goulding remix-facilitated momentum and a title track assist from Lupe Fiasco, April release Vava Voom cracked the Top 40 (moving 13,000 units in week one). The pages of Rolling Stone were graced by the longhair and his...
Axe Tappin’: Legends The Who Rock Quadrophenia in Denver
Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and Pete Townshend–all legends in their own right. I heard these names sparingly throughout my childhood, my dad would tell me he was giving me his best Keith Moon impression when he would bust out a dramatic drum solo on the steering wheel of his 87′ F150. I had no idea who that...
Rhyme Horizon: Outkast Alum Big Boi Forges Bravely Forward
Frank Ocean recently nonchalantly facilitated one of the most anticipated reunions in hip hop history—sort of. Outkast alum Big Boi was invited by the Grammy-nominated singer to drop a verse on the remix of his “Pink Matter,” the original of which already featured the defunct Atlanta duo’s other half Andre 3000. No, Big Boi and...
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