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 I hate grouping recommendations into posts like this, other aspects of life are...
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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 — he turned the nearly sold-out Fox Theatre into a sweltering dance party resembling the UK garage scene that help spawn this brand of...
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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 disappointed when I saw John Talabot would be parting ways before the masked...
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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 coming months. I also sent them a write-up I had done a few months...
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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, some of them are incredibly soothing and enjoyable — some of them I only tolerate, but it’s the vocals that really set...
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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 to music altogether.
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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 article from a site I look forward to visiting every day. Not only did they jump on the...
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Beyoncé – 4 (Columbia, 2011) What might seem like an odd album recommendation for this site, it will make sense to those who know me and my affection for female r&b singers. Usually I keep these guilty pleasures within the confines of my own home and ipod, but Beyoncé‘s fourth full-length since going solo...
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1983 -2003 Amy Winehouse was confirmed dead after two ambulances were called to her home in London this morning. She was 27 years old at the time of death, the same age as Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison. The cause of death is being investigated.
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It is difficult to find a concert the whole family can enjoy these days. Maybe it always has been. I remember my dad used to win tickets on the radio and when my mom had to work, I would be taken along to see acts such as Stevie Nicks or Ricky Skaggs and Lee...
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Where did you spend the last night on Earth? I spent it with a couple hundred lucky souls at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR. This venue could be Austin Power‘s ski lodge, but last night it was home to a 22-year old musician from London. James Blake has been making huge waves...
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