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‘are you scared to tell somebody how you feel about somebody’
Alabama Shakes – Alabama Shakes EP (self-released, 2011) Flavorwire published a piece on The 10 Things That Are Killing Indie Music in 2011 today and I have to say I think it was a pretty shitty...
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Alabama Shakes: You Ain’t Alone
If you weren’t convinced after my last post, watch the video below. I cannot stress how much you need to hear this band. If this clip for You Ain’t Alone doesn’t convince you, should stop listening...
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‘we can hope for heartbreak now’
James Blake – Enough Thunder EP (Universal Republic, 2011) Not being a huge fan of dubstep myself, James Blake appeals to my senses with his soulfulness. I appreciate the compositions he creates,...
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Alabama Shakes. Fox Theatre. Boulder. 02.04.12
In December of last year I sent out an email to a group of friends suggesting they purchase tickets to a band almost no one had ever heard of. I warned that these $5 ticket would sell out in the...
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Willis Earl Beal: Cool New Person
In case you were debating whether to make the drive up to Boulder for the SBTRKT show at The Fox Theatre on April 10th, Willis Earl Beal would like to change your mind. I have to admit I was a little...
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SBTRKT. Willis Earl Beal. Fox Theatre. 04.10.12
London musician/producer Aaron Jerome brought his masked alter-ego SBTRKT to Boulder last night. Along with his partner in crime, lyricist Sampha, SBRTKT did exactly what you would expect him to do —...
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‘cure my ills’: Recommended Releases 04.12
April was a good month for music, but it did provide a lull in what has been an incredible start to the new year. That being said, there are still quite a few albums worth checking out, and as much as...
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‘opposite of bullshit’: Recommended Releases 05.12
May was almost overwhelming in its presentation of new music. Not only were there countless new releases, I also took the time to catch up on some of the metal I had been missing out on, making this a...
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‘they lead nowhere’: Recommended Release 08.12
August has been one of the most disappointing months of new music in recent memory. I literally had a hard time finding even one album I could recommend in good conscience. Sure, there was that...
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‘never fade away’ Recommended Releases 10.12
October turned out to be a HUGE month for new music. The return of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, a double album of original material from Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the debut from Kendrick...
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Nas & Ms. Lauryn Hill. Fillmore.11.16.12
Every time I walk into a hip-hop show, I do my best to leave my expectations at the door. Despite my best intentions, I usually walk out disappointed by the complete lack of respect the artists have...
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‘felt like a solid ghost’
Back in December of last year I threatened to shut down this blog, or give it a break at the very least, and although certain aspects of life have gotten in the way of regular updates, I have somehow...
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Hall & Oates.1stBank Center. 03.03.14
Picture this — it’s a warm summer evening and you’re hanging out at the county fair. The sun is setting over the horizon, providing sweet relief from the heat wave that has been infecting the state...
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Valerie June. Gothic Theatre. 03.17.14
There was a bittersweet feeling in my heart as the idiosyncratic Valerie June took the stage at the Gothic Theatre last night. I had been waiting to see her perform for over a year and I couldn’t hold...
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Lionel Richie. Red Rocks. 06.11.14
When it was announced that Lionel Richie would be performing at Red Rocks, almost 6 months ago, I felt an excitement that couldn’t be explained. Sure, I am somewhat of a Red Rocks junkie, and it was...
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Class of 2014: The Overachievers
2014 was a very good year in music. I wouldn’t say it was great, but it was very good. There were only a few perfect albums, but there were countless attempts that came close to hitting the mark. It...
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Stevie Wonder. Pepsi Center. 03.17.15
Stevie Wonder. Pepsi Center. 03.17.15 Anticipation is a killer. I’m fortunate enough to be able to attend quite a few shows every year, so it’s a rare occasion that I find myself with that awkward...
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Willis Earl Beal. The Walnut Room. 05.19.15
Willis Earl Beal. The Walnut Room. 05.19.15 Willis Earl Beal lost me somewhere on the road to becoming nobody. The artist who showed so much promise when I saw him open for SBTRKT at the Fox Theatre...
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D’Angelo and The Vanguard. Ogden Theatre. 06.10.15
D’Angelo and The Vanguard. Ogden Theatre. 06.10.15 Late night conversations about music were not uncommon when I lived in San Francisco. Sometimes these conversations would turn into arguments. Take a...
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Belle and Sebastian with The Colorado Symphony. Charles Bradley. Red Rocks....
Belle and Sebastian & Charles Bradley. Red Rocks. 06.17.15 Indie bands always need a little help drawing a crowd to Red Rocks. Denver provides a lot of support for its excellent local music scene,...
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