The Manager’s Corner–June 2012
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band since the 1980s, and despite the amazing change in technology, success in the music business is built around four tried and true elements: great music, really hard work, and timing (often mistaken for luck). The other key element is getting the help you need to make that […]
Global Dub Festival at Red Rocks
by Corey Blecha Friday, May 18, marked the first dubstep show to go down at “the Rocks” this year, and it was huge! Featuring the likes of Downlink, Datsik, Doctor P, and Flux Pavilion, in addition to Sub.mission residents opening the main stage, and holding down a locals’ stage up top as well, this was […]
How Music Influenced My Life-A Students Story
by Andre Hallman [email protected] Hello world. My name is Andre. I am 18 years old, and my life has taken me through many ups and downs, but pain is motivation, and that’s the reason I am the way I am today. Throughout my life I have always been attracted to the sounds and styles […]
Surviving April-EP Review
by Tim Wenger Surviving April has finally answered the hungry call of Denver’s throng of pop-punk fanatics, and released an EP, aptly titled EP. Brian Christofferson’s guitar parts are a pleasing compromise between New Found Glory and the Ataris, with Brian Blaney’s melodic voice fitting perfectly over the top. Christofferson offers up a fair […]
From The Underground with MileHighUnderground.com
by Brett Finn and Tim Wenger A lot is happening at MileHighUnderground.com. First of all, the submissions we got this past month were awesome, we have debuted more songs this month than any previous month to date, and without your help that wouldn’t be possible. The local music community in Denver is truly […]
Ping Trace–Flying Under the Radar
by Charlie Sullivan Electronica artists, Ping Trace, can best be described as epically powerful, ambient, dark, spacious, and a hypnotic hybrid of the electronic genre. The troupe fuses electronic beats and ethereal synths with fine melodies and smooth vocals. Surprisingly, the act has been flying under the local radar. Lynnae Rome (vocals, keyboards) and Steve […]
Tips For The Young Musician Vol.16
by Stephan Hume Got writer’s block? Can’t seem to write new original music to save your life? Have you ridden a big wave of new material only to find yourself dead in the water, with nothing new and exciting coming to the surface? You are not alone. In these moments you may feel stuck and […]
That 1 Guy and Buckethead-Aggie Theater, Review
by Hannah Lintner Photo Credit: Max Giffin That 1 Guy is completely unique, unlike any other artist in this modern era. Mike Silverman created his own instrument, otherwise known as ‘The Magic Pipe,’ using electronically rigged steel pipes connected by adjustable joints. Each pipe houses an orchestral bass string. He slaps, plucks, and even uses […]
Between the Covers-Summer Rocks!
Summertime Rocks! by Torch School is out and the alleyways of Boulder are once again filled with free futons and fish tanks. The ebb and flow of the population of this college town is currently out to sea, but for those who stay, and everyone else in Colorado, it is festival time! Red Rocks has […]
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