arts and entertainment CDs out Jan. 6 01/05/2009 09:07 PM MST Not everybody understands the appeal of these lovers of noise, but those who do are fiercely loyal and dedicated. This record, their ninth full-length, is calmer and quieter than most.
Beyonce dances music videos back into the spotlight 01/06/2009 12:07 AM MST - A number of high-profile musicians have made enormous dents on YouTube: Soulja Boy, Rihanna, the Jonas Brothers and Chris Brown among them.
For Hicks, life after "Idol" full of encores 01/03/2009 05:10 PM MST - Winning "American Idol" doesn't guarantee a successful recording career. Taylor Hicks, the 2006 champ, can't come close to matching the CD sales of either Chris Daughtry or Kellie Pickler, whom TV viewers rejected that season. But the "Idol" title does open doors, and Hicks is proving to be a careerist.
New music you can't wait to hear in 2009 01/02/2009 07:21 PM MST - Now that we've crossed into 2009, it's time to stop looking back at 2008 via top 10 lists and start looking forward to the music that is sure to fill out the year ahead.
Top indie releases in '09 01/02/2009 06:59 PM MST - There are plenty of indie releases to look forward to in 2009. Here are 10 that we can't wait to get our hands on.
"Underplay" bookings guarantee full houses 01/01/2009 09:33 PM MST - One of America's biggest pop bands, Colorado's own the Fray, is playing a hometown show at one of Denver's most intimate theaters on Tuesday — a month before unleashing its sophomore record to the masses.
By now, all the critics have printed their year-end lists on music. But here are a few great records from 2008 that were left off most critics' round-ups.
Now that the spotlight has turned fully in its direction, Fall Out Boy is seizing the moment with random cameos (Elvis Costello, Lil Wayne, Debbie Harry), over-the-top production and enough winking references to fill a "Juno" sequelwith mixed results.
It must be the holiday season. Not only are labels pushing holiday records and box sets, but they're also finding any ol' way to push new product from artists who don't have any to be pushed.
It's been a whirlwind ride the past few months for Brandon Heath. Yes, he's not who he was after winning the 2008 Dove Award for new artist of the year, along with his hit, "I'm Not Who I Was," being nominated for song of the year.
Dizzee Rascal is easily the U.K.'s most popular rap export. Coming up in East London under the wings of the growing U.K. Grime scene, Rascal put out his first album, "Boy in da Corner," in 2003 when he was still a teenager and quickly rose to the top of the charts.
The pastoral image of a meadow implies a tranquil, sprawling vista that appeals to Erin Roberts, who has experienced her share of random tumult in recent years.
In its December issue, the prominent classical-music magazine, Gramophone, takes on the fascinating if ultimately impossible task of naming the world's 20 greatest symphony orchestras.
That's the major issue that 4,000 artists and administrators will take on when they gather in Denver for the National Performing Arts Convention, which runs from Tuesday through Saturday at the Colorado Convention Center.
Pop music: Call them brave or stupid, but artists touring through Colorado during these wintry months are bold at the very least. Most of these acts are making it happen in passenger vans, putting their faith in front-wheel drive and the weight of five dudes and their equipment.
Classical Music: The classical music world has begun to uncover often forgotten composers and musicians whose careers were ruined during the Nazi regime.
Dance: From mixed repertory programs to visits from international touring troupes, here are just a few worthy dance events taking place in the coming months.
