:: Tonight Tonight::

I think this is sold out, but you know how that goes..... The new season starts in 2009 due to the writer's strike and thanks to Videogum for the heads up on the duo's newest video...

Flight of the Conchords
Ellie Caulkin's Opera House
8pm

Flight of the Conchords - Robots [mp3]

*** South
*** Marquise Theater
*** 05.08.08
& South Music Giveaway

My buddy from Rockouts was able to attend this show, took some great shots, and was happy to contribute a review.... BTW, I have a signed poster and signed CD from the band (and yes, it's the new CD Your Are Here) to the first person that emails me at julio.enriquez@gmail.com .

South-Tell Me [mp3]

I normally cringe anytime I see a line-up that includes more than one opener and three opening acts on a weeknight usually require some pretty heavy mathematics and formulas as I try and decide the precise time I need to arrive in order to arrive right before the headliner. Luckily South chose to play at the Marquis Theater (which I live very close to) and I chose to arrive nice and early because for the first time in a long time I saw three solid bands at a show where I wasn’t too familiar with any.

The full line-up was as follows:

Johnny Lloyd Rollins

Ki:Theory

The Silver State

South

I had heard South before and I had a decent idea what to expect. With Wilco drawing a large percentage of the music crowd out of Denver, there wasn’t a bad spot in the house. What resulted was a very intimate show that didn’t have the energy of a packed house, but was a great experience none the same. The guys from London put on a strong set and actually ended up exceeding my expectations. South’s most recent album, “You Are Here” came stateside on April 29^th and is worth a listen.

I was unaware of The Silver State prior to last week, but after the show I will be spending some time looking to hear more. They played a pretty quick set (just like all of the openers obviously since there were 3 of them) but it was very enjoyable and I imagine it won’t be too long before they are headlining their own show.

The biggest surprise of the evening came from a band from Richmond, Virginia. I walked into the Marquis with two songs left in Ki:Theory’s set and immediately liked what I heard. They were really into the show and seemed to project their energy into the room even though it was pretty empty at the time. They closed with “Kiss with Fists” and after the song had ended I walked over and bought one of their albums (which I don’t do very often). I would urge you to check these guys out, they have a style that is conducive to a lot of different audiences and I wouldn’t be surprised at all to learn that they were receiving radio play in the near future.

Royksopp

Royksopp's first album is a classic, even though Geico had all but ruined Remind Me for me. Dlake has remixed the track and has made me forget the ill feelings that have resonated in my head from too many Caveman commercials.

Royksopp-Remind Me (Dlake Remix v2) [mp3]

Amplive Remixes

Amplive caused a stir when he remixed In Rainbows. He's back at it again and he has some tricks in his bag.

MGMT vs Of Montreal (Amplive Remixed )[mp3]

Hieroglyphics-Jealous Girlfriends (Amplive Remix) [mp3]

Play Grand Theft Auto IV
w/the Black Keys

Yes, you read it right, check it.... by the way, what song is being used to plug Grand Theft Auto? I heard it the other day, and I thought it was kind of catchy.

The Black Keys-I Got Mine [mp3]

Play Grand Theft Auto IV with The Black Keys

The Akron, Ohio-based rock duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, otherwise known as The Black Keys, want to bring their own unique style to a joint gaming session of Grand Theft Auto IV(TM) with Xbox LIVE® members on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Xbox LIVE Gold members can get the chance to play with the group that released such seminal albums as Thickfreakness, Rubber Factory, and Magic Potion, send a friend request to the band's Gamertag (GWF BlackKeys) and be online half an hour before (6:30 P.M. ET) the Game with Fame session starts at 7:00 P.M. ET on Wednesday, May 14. More info here.

Xbox Live Game With Fame with The Black Keys

Date: May 14, 2008
Time: 7:00- 8:30 (Eastern Time)
Game: Grand Theft Auto IV
Gamertag: GWF BlackKeys (**please note space between GWF and BlackKeys)

Young MC

Some of you guys are too young for this, but I remember watching Young MC plug for Pepsi back in the day.

Young MC-Bust A Move (Diplo Remix) [mp3]

Cut Copy Remix

Fellow Aussies, Midnight Juggernauts have blessed the already on fire track and put their stamp of approval.

Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire (Midngiht Juggernuats Remix) [mp3]

::: Wilco
::: Pikes Peak Center
::: 05.08.08

After seeing the Colorado Springs show, I really wish I would have heeded to my friend Montoga's word and hit up the Grand Junction show the night before. I wrote a show review for the Denver Post Reverb section and Miss 28Deep shot some brilliant photos which can all be seen and read here. I also came across a live recording of this particular show which you can download in two parts. A huge thanks goes to Tim Markham for his flawless recording of the show and you can get the lossless version of the show here.

Wilco-Colorado Springs Disc 1 RAR
Wilco-Colorado Springs Disc 2 RAR

Setlist

Either Way
You Are My Face
Sunken Treasure [mp3]
Blood of the Lamb
Handshake Drugs
Pot Kettle Black
Impossible Germany
Far, Far Away
Muzzle of Bees [mp3]
Shot in the Arm
Shake it Off
Hummingbird
At Least That's What You Said
Jesus, etc.
Hate it Here
Walken
I'm the Man Who Loves You

Encore 1

Misunderstood
California Stars
Heavy Metal Drummer
Kingpin

Encore 2

Passenger Side
Red Eyed and Blue -->
I Got You (End of the Century)
Casino Queen
Hoodoo Voodoo

::: Film School
::: Hi-Dive
::: 05.10.08

An evening full of such promise wore extremely thin on me. The fact that there were two local bands on the bill (don't get me wrong, I am a huge proponent of local music), but the two bands that opened were misbilled and created a very short attention span amongst friends. Thankfully, Film School handled their business. I contributed some photos to the Denver Post Reverb Section which you can check here.

Film School-Two Kinds [mp3]
Film School- What I Meant to Say [mp3]

The Faint Tour

The Faint will be touring in support of their new album to be released in August, titled Fascination. Thanks BV!

The Faint-Agenda Suicide [mp3]

Tour Dates

The Faint - 2008 Tour Dates
7/27 - Des Moines, IA @ Peoples Court
7/28 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Ramkota Annex
7/29 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
7/30 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In the Venue
7/31 - Boise, ID @ Big Easy Boise
8/1 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore
8/2 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market
8/3 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
8/4 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
8/5 - San Francisco, CA @ Grand Ballroom
8/7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
8/8 - Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
8/9 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
8/11 - Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa
8/12 - Dallas, TX @ Palladium
8/14 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
8/15 - Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle
8/16 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
8/17 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
8/18 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5
8/20 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
8/21 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
8/22 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
8/23 - Omaha, NE @ Soko Auditorium

The Young Knives

Here's an interview that I conducted with the always funny and very talented UK band, The Young Knives. Their album Superabundance was released last month (you can purchase here) via Rykodisc.

The Young Knives-Up All Night [mp3]


Interview Time
C=T Why do you use "House of Lords" as an alias and what is the meaning behind the name choice?

YK The idea behind it was that I always veto everyone elses ideas, just like the house of lords does to the house of commons in the british parliamentary system. It’s a bit of a high brow nick name and not really very street but that’s how the young knives roll. Deeply and religiously uncool.

C=T Name some great music aliases ...

YK Captain Beefheart, Adam Ant, David Bowie, Bono, The Edge, Sting, Maddonna, Elvis Costello, Garry Numan, Billy Idol… Is that enough? Why would anyone use their real name when you can have a superhero name?

C=T There's a track on your "Rollerskater" EP that's mostly interview, where bassist House of Lords expressed that he'd like to tour with Stephen Malkmus and the Jick, please elaborate.

YK At the time when we made that Album (2002) The first Malkmus solo album had just been released and we all went to Sheperds Bush Empire to watch them play. It was a really awesome gig so it stuck in my mind. That’s why when we did this interview I thought of them. However, Malkmus has brought out another 3 albums since and all have them have been a bit shit. I would still like to meet him and hang out and get drunk and stuff. Pavement were awesome but I don’t think I would like to have to listen to his more rubbish songs every night.

C=T It is common knowledge that your B-sides are equally as good as proper full lengths. Why the neglected treatment and not give the B-sides a proper release?

YK - Because we have to make b-sides so some songs have to be a-sides and others have to be B-sides. We like to think that our b-sides are still good songs and not actually worse that our album tracks just maybe a bit different. Having said that we have done a couple of really bad B-sides. Maybe after our 5th album we will release a B-sides and rarities album. Maybe not.


C=T Your sound has progressively become darker, why the shift in mood?

YK-We are getting older and progressively more cynical.


C=T Why did "Tailors" never become a proper single?

YK-I don’t think it would have worked as a single, that’s not to say it isn’t a good song it’s just not right for releasing as a single. It’s probably too downbeat.

The Blakes

The Blakes will be opening up for the Teenagers on their UK jaunt and will be returning to the US, but until than, we have some remix work from Mr. David Wrangler.

The Blakes-Pistol Grip (Dave Wranglers White Room Remix) [mp3]

::: Does it Offend You, Yeah?
::: Bluebird Theater
::: 05.10.08

My friend Castro was able to go in my place to cover this show, and it looks like he danced his ass off.

For a band who was not even featured as the headliner Does It Offend You? Yeah sure made like the nights main event with their rock/electro unique sound. They played a short energetic set that had the crowd dancing to every beat. To be honest seemed like everybody left as they finished their set. A good concert is always considered a success by the randomness of a cover song that comes out of nowhere, in this case, it was a cover of Devo's "Whip It". Yes I did just say "Whip It". All in all a decent size crowd gathered to see this UK band who will be opening for Bloc Party as well as Nine Inch Nails later this Summer. After performing a set at Coachella it seems all but guaranteed that big things are about to happen to this group of scud electro- rockers.

Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Epic Last Song [mp3]

Dead Meadow Ticket Giveaway

No, it's not Christmas around here, but we're being pretty generous around here.
Send me an email to: julio.enriquez@gmail.com
and I can hook you up with a pair of tickets for the Deadmeadow show coming up.


Dead Meadow - I'm Gone [mp3]
Dead Meadow - What Needs Must Be [mp3]


TUE 13
SHOW: 8:00pm 21+ $10.00 / 12.00 DOS
New album on Matador Records!! Radio 1190's 10th Year Anniversary presents...
PURCHASE TICKETS
11:00pm
DEAD MEADOW
10:00pm
MOTHERSHIP
9:00pm
AUTOKINOTON

:: Tonight Tonight::

You have some choices this evening.

Film School
w/ Monofog, Fucking Orange
at Hi-Dive
Doors at 8:00 PM
21+ $8.00

or

Yo Majesty/ Does It Offend You,Yeah?/ Astra Moveo /DJ Michael Trundle
Bluebird Theater , Denver, CO
Sat, May 10, 2008 08:00 PM

Film School-Lectric [mp3]

Does it Offend you, Yeah? - Being Bad Feels Pretty Good [mp3]

Coldplay Tour

This is coming to every major city in the US, almost....

Coldplay-Violet Hill [mp3]

COLDPLAY ANNOUNCE "VIVA LA VIDA"
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH UK/EUROPEAN DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Details Released For Free Madison Square Garden
& Brixton Academy Show Tickets On Coldplay.com

Coldplay announce their "Viva La Vida" North American Tour in support of their new album of the same name, which will be released on June 17th. The US tour will kick off on June 29th in Philadelphia, PA. Ticket information is available at http://www.coldplay.com. British/European dates will be announced shortly.

Before kicking off the "Viva La Vida" tour, Coldplay will play free concerts in London (June 16th at Brixton Academy) and New York (June 23rd at Madison Square Garden). Information on how to win tickets to these shows will be available at http://www.coldplay.com beginning today. The contest will run from May 9th through to June 1st. Winners will receive notification on June 5th.

Viva La Vida, Coldplay's forthcoming album, will be released by Parlophone on June 12th. Produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs, the record is the follow-up to 2005's X&Y, which debuted at #1 in 32 countries and has sold 10 million copies worldwide to date.

The album's lead single "Violet Hill" was downloaded by two million people during the recent one-week period in which the band made the song available to fans for free. It is now for sale at all digital retailers.

Coldplay will perform "Violet Hill" on the Today Show on NBC on Friday, June 27th. US fans are encouraged to check out the performance in person. Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis outside the show's Window on the World Studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. The band will also perform on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on June 26th.

"[Lead singer Chris] Martin broods over a lost lover with a snarling acidity that makes him sound more human than ever - miles away from the dreamy romantic he was on soaring ballads like 'Speed of Sound,'" said Rolling Stone, naming "Violet Hill" a must-have in a recent "Downloads" column. "Jonny Buckland rips jagged, bluesy riffs that match Martin's mood while drummer Will Champion and bassist Guy Berryman maintain a stalking beat...primal rock & roll."

Upcoming US tour dates are as follows:

COLDPLAY - "VIVA LA VIDA" NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Date City Venue Public on Sale Date

6/29 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center 5/16
7/2 Washington, DC Verizon Center 5/17
7/3 Hartford, CT XL Center 5/17
7/5 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills 5/17
7/6 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena 5/17
7/8 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center 5/17
7/9 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center 5/17
7/10 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center 5/16
7/12 Phoenix, AZ Jobbing.com Arena 5/17
7/19 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena 5/17
7/21 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
7/24 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
7/25 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
7/27 Pemberton, BC Pemberton Festival
7/29 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
7/30 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
8/1 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
8/3 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
8/4 Chicago, IL United Center
10/20 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
10/21 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
10/26 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
10/29 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
10/30 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
11/3 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
11/7 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
11/8 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena
11/11 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
11/18 Houston, TX Toyota Center
11/19 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
11/21 Denver, CO Pepsi Center Arena
11/22 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena

Tapes 'N Tapes Tickets Giveaway

I have a pair of tickets to giveaway for their upcoming show at the Bluebird. Just email me @ julio.enriquez@gmail.com .

Tapes N Tapes- Headshock [mp3]

Radio 1190 Presents

Tapes 'n Tapes

featuring White Denim

Saturday, May 17 2008

Bluebird Theater

Denver, CO

Show time: 9:00pm
16 & Over

Madonna in Denver

It's going to be her first time in Denver, ever.

Madonna: 2008 "Sticky & Sweet" Tour

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Pepsi Center

Madonna (ft. Pharrell Williams) - Candy Shop [mp3]

:: Tonight Tonight::

It's Thursday, and let's be honest, who really goes out on Friday's anymore. Yes, Colorado Springs is an hour drive, but I don't need to be the one to tell you that it's going to be worth it. If not, South will be playing the Marquis Theater, which is where I would be going if I were going south, pun not intended.

Wilco
Pikes Peak Center
Colorado Springs (there's still tickets)

or

South
Marquis Theater


Wilco-Company in My Back [mp3]

South-Tell Me [mp3]

The Raveonettes

There aren't enough remixes of the group. Thanks Dave!

The Raveonettes-Black and White Room (Dave Wrangler Remix) [mp3]

Justice + Santogold

I hadn't seen this one, yet. Thanks Immuzikation!

Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes + Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (Original, Diplo Remix, Tittsworth Remix) = L.E.S.D.A.N.C.E. [mp3]

*** Destroyer
*** Walnut Room
*** 05.03.08

This was only my second time at the fabulous sounding Walnut Room. The venue is one of the cleanest, intimate, and best sounding joints in town. Did I mention Destroyer stormed through a mad set that relied heavily on Bejar's Bowie-esque voice. I snapped some photos for the Denver Post Reverb Section which you can see here.
Destoyer-Dark Leaves From a Thread [mp3]

Portishead

XLR8R has a great interview with Portishead. I just got the album and I don't know why I tried to resist. Dummy was one of those albums that you bought four different times and you still don't know where it's at because somebody always takes it or you lent it out and your buddy never returned it. Third is out and you can purchase it here.

Portishead-Plastic [mp3]

Nada Surf Live

I just got the new issue of Paste (yes, I still read music publications) and the thing I look forward to most is the CD that comes in the middle. I saw this live session and I had to listen to it immediately. I'm kind of bummed that I didn't catch Caws and Co. for SXSW, but I guess this will have to suffice.


Nada Surf-See These Bones (Live @ Dell Lounge, SXSW 2008) [mp3]

I wonder if they recorded this track in the blogger cage at the Paste/Stereogum party?

Film School Tickets Giveaway

That's right! I have a pair of tickets to giveaway. The album made one my top albums of 2007 and their album Hideout is pure genius. I have a pair of tickets to giveaway. Holla at ya boy (Julio.Enriquez@Gmail.Com) and put Film School in the subject line.

Film School-Lectric [mp3]

Sat, May 10th

Film School

w/ Monofog, Fucking Orange

at Hi-Dive

Doors at 8:00 PM
Show at 10:00 PM

21+ $8.00

*** Cut Copy
*** Larimer Lounge
*** 05.03.08

Wow. This was my third time seeing Cut Copy. The first time was at SXSW when they were promoting their first proper album and the group has steadily been picking up fans. I was lucky to get the photos that I did and come out alive with my camera in once piece. The out of control crowd had the Larimer Lounge as tight as the day before payday. I contributed some photos for the Denver Post Reverb section and you can check them out here .

Cut Copy - Out There on the Ice [mp3]

*** Kate Nash
*** Fox Theater
*** 05.05.08

My friend Castro was able to hit up the Kate Nash show from last night. Here's what he had to say:

I ended up covering the Kate Nash NME Tour last night in Boulder, Colorado. I was eager to see her with a full backing band this time as opposed to the acoustic set she performed at the Cedar Street Courtyard during SXSW.
I don't think the venue sold out, nonetheless, Kate managed to wow the crowd with her unique and soothing voice. She seemed somewhat nervous and giddy as she spoke in between songs, but as soon as she hit the first note of the song, she seemed like a seasoned veteran up on the stage. All in all she seemed to win over quite a few fans with her no holds barred lyrics that she brought to the table. At times it seemed like the whole crowd knew every chorus to every song, not bad considering she is trying to break into the American scene. Welcome to America Kate, hope you enjoy your stay.

Kate Nash- Skeleton Song [mp3]

We Are Scientists

Just a reminder, the new album from We Are Scientists, Brain Trust Mastery, will be released next week (the 13th and you can purchase it here). And as of right now, like, if the year were to end in May, the album would fall into my top 6 albums of the year. Yeah, that's pretty solid stuff.

We Are Scientists-After Hours [mp3]

Black Francis

Black Francis has some new material in the form of an album/EP of sorts titled Svn Fngrs (what's up w/everybody ditching out on their vowels?) and you can purchase it here. He will also be hitting the road in support of the Stone Temple Pilots (what year are we in again?).

Black Francis- The Seus (Infadels Remix) [mp3]

Tour Dates
6/24/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
6/25/08 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
6/27/08 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
6/28/08 - Woodlands, TX - Woodlands Pavilion
6/29/08 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Live
7/2/08 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
7/4/08 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest

Broken Social Scene Presents:
Brendan Canning

Anything from A&C's deserves and demands immediate attention. I can't wait to hear the upcoming tour announcements. Thanks for the heads up P4k!

From Arts and Crafts-

Release Date: July 22, 2008
On July 22, Brendan Canning will release his first solo effort as the next release in the Broken Social Scene Presents series. Canning is a prolific songwriter and founding member of the indie rock collective. He's a veteran performer on the Canadian music scene - formerly a member of such notable bands as By Divine Right and hHead. The new album, aptly titled, Something For All Of Us..., is a truly genre-ambiguous, progressive work. Canning finds himself free to experiment with a variety of sounds - from hushed lo-fi acoustics, to blazing rock 'n roll, to psychedelic groove.


Brendan Canning-Hit the Wall [mp3]

Black Kids

This is pretty huge news.

As you may have heard, Black Kids have recently signed with Columbia Records. Here's the deal: Black Kids have signed to Columbia (where they join MGMT, the Gossip, Ting Tings, and more) for North America, and Almost Gold for the rest of the world.

Their full-length album, Partie Traumatic, will be released in North America July 22nd, and the rest of the world, July 7th.

Black Kids are currently on tour with Cut Copy, dates below.

May 5 - Omaha, NE at Waiting Room*
May 6 - Minneapolis, MN at 7th Street Entry*
May 7 - Chicago, IL at The Abbey Pub*
May 8 - Detroit, MI at Magic Stick*
May 9 - Toronto, ON at Lees Palace*
May 12 - Boston, MA at Paradise*
May 13 - Brooklyn, NY at Studio B*
May 15 - Washington, DC at Black Cat*
May 16 - Philadelphia, PA at Pure*
May 17 - Baltimore, MD at Sonar*
May 18 - New York, NY at Bowery Ballroom

Black Kids-I'm Not Going to Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You (The Twelves Remix) [mp3]

Ladytron

The group has decided to keep our asses shaking until the release of their album Velocifero June 3rd, which can be purchased here, by releasing the Ghosts digital EP(buy here).

Ghosts EP Track List

Ghosts (Single Edit)
Ghosts (Toxic Avenger Mix)
Ghosts (Cassette Jam Mix)
Ghosts (Modwheelmood Mix)

BTW, the new album is a step up from the last album. Last time around, the group just seemed to go through the motions and just mailed it in. Ladytron will be doing a full tour in support of the album w/Datarock and the two will be making their way to Denver.

June 3rd Gothic Theatre

Ladytron-Tomorrow [mp3]