A new sort of pop star is emerging — she’s brownish, she’s nuanced, she’s an outsider taking a seat at the table. Not relying on the tropes of past successes, these audacious women are breaking the pop perception on their own terms tapping into a fan base who’ve desperately wanted to associate. Two such women, […]
“It feels weird to still be doing this,” guitarist Alan Sparhawk softly quipped into the mic as he tuned his guitar between songs. Those were the first words spoken since they’d begun playing over an hour earlier, and the laughter emanating from the crowd marked the first discernible noise outside of the music that night. […]
International Women’s Day is upon us. So — if you haven’t already — take some time today to reach out to the women in your life. And, after you’ve done that, take just a little more time to read about what some of the most badass ladies in our local music scene have to say […]
If you would like to be included in the ever-growing Denver public art collection, now is your time to apply. From sculptures to light and sound displays to murals, the public art scene in Denver is like any museum showing — also, to enjoy the pieces you usually must venture out. Joining the ranks of […]
Ever since he was a tadpole, Adam Bodine said, music was his language. While she was pregnant with him, his mother taught Jazzercise — the dancing exercise regimen that has dominated Youtube with pictures of girls in leotards. Over 20 years later, as if responding to a call from his furry friend tadpole self, Bodine […]
This is the second story of the ongoing series Deep Cuts, which highlights a DJ here in Denver every month. The series includes a profile on significant DJs around Denver in addition to a playlist of five of the current tracks. If you’re interested in being featured on this section, email [email protected] Nightcap brings the […]
Welcome to our series, Hello Denver, My Name is… where we profile individuals in Denver that you don’t know — but should. Get ready to meet with comedians, dancers, painters, musicians, designers and just generally people who help make this city awesome. When was the last time you enjoyed a pop-up book and opened? If you can’t […]
This weekend is coming to Denver and Colorado Springs — all with the aim of storytelling. With this XQ Super School Live tour, XQ and Pop-Up Magazine are encouraging audience members to reimagine high schools, as celebrities talk on varying subjects as they relate to culture and education. Audience members are invited to promote networking […]
The seventh annual WinterWonderGrass in Steamboat kicked off on Friday under stormy skies to the song of great folks, even better beer and the best music. That trifecta is precisely what founder Scotty Stoughton tries for when curating his festivals. He aspires to create a sense of community quality beverages and musical lineups that are […]
The Symbols make a point to create music that stands for something, which may be obvious given their title. The trio — made of Don Stahl, Jasco and Mer Sal — released their most recent album, Catching Fire, in late 2018 to triumphant success. The project is guaranteed to serve as a landmark for the group […]
