As with any form of music, the underground sound is where you’ll find the real thing, the real message, the real level of artistry. After finding out how Bug-a-Boo is intertwined in our local community, including their involvement in youth developmental hip-hop workshops for organizations such as The Colorado Hip-Hop Coalition, The C.H.I.P. Youth Project, […]
Andrew Czarkus – Songs I Made While Sleepwalking
Andrew Czarkus likes to speak about himself in the first person. Maybe because he’s his own publicity machine, spreading his electronic and experimental vibe all over the Internet waves via MP3 sites and band listings. After a while, he won’t have to. The music will filter into the ears, minds, and monitors around Denver and […]
The Fire Theft – Self Titled
The Fire Theft’s new self-titled album may be the band’s first, but it certainly isn’t the first for any of the band members… perhaps you’ve heard of Sunny Day Real Estate, one of the Seattle early-emo favorites during the ‘90s? The Fire Theft is comprised of three of the four founding members of the underground […]
Max Graham – Shine
Right off the bat it’s obvious where Max Graham got the title of his new album, Shine. Cast aside the obvious – his Canadian dance night and the shinemusic label. Those who take a listen will fell its warmth and power, and just possibly, his overall mood when putting this project together. As with any […]
Girl With a Pearl Earring (Peter Webber)
Girl With a Pearl Earring (2003, Peter Webber) Art Historical Fiction: the wave of the future? Probably not, but this adaptation of Tracy Chevalier’s novel does an interesting job of putting a person behind the face of one of Johannes Vermeer’s most famous paintings. I’m no art buff, so I couldn’t tell you how much […]
Suburban Home Records Makes a Please to Save the Company
suburban home records makes a please to save the company A Letter from Vigirl Dickerson, owner and founder of the local label: Dear Friends,I’m writing this letter today out of necessity. For all those that know me, I am not the type of person that enjoys discussing the day-to-day finances of my business, so please […]