Music BlogMusic Bloghttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011-10-27T14:43:19ZSquarespaceThe Black Keys- Lonely Boyshttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/10/27/the-black-keys-lonely-boys.htmlKRCX2011-10-27T14:37:29Z2011-10-27T14:37:29ZBy:SUSANB

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Check out the latest from The Black Keys. This is the first single off of their new album El Camino, which releases on Decmeber 6th. After Brothers, there is no doubt that this new album will be one of the best albums of 2011.

The Black Keys- Lonely Boys

]]>OFWGKTA (ODD FUTURE WOLF GANG KILL THEM ALL)http://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/10/10/ofwgkta-odd-future-wolf-gang-kill-them-all.htmlKRCX2011-10-10T18:16:39Z2011-10-10T18:16:39Z                     
Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, also known simply as Odd Future, is an alternative hip hop group led by Tyler, the Creator, and includes rappers Hodgy Beats, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Mike G, Frank Ocean and other producers. The Gang made two stops in Colorado, one in Boulder on October 8th and the other in Denver on the 9th. This group is known to cause mosh pits and even riots during their shows judging from their aggressive and sometimes offensive attitudes and rhymes. Sunday night, in Denver, the gang started off weak with the crew's DJ lady, Syd the Kid, sporting some dubstep and a Waka Flocka track. Once the rest of the ensemble came onto stage and their songs were performed, fans were jumping off the balconies and even Hodgy did a crowd surf. During one point of the show fans began throwing random objects on stage, from clothes to condoms to school I.Ds. Odd Future's enthusiastic and energy entising nature knows how to get a crowded pumped and acting crazy. Their performances foreshadow an Odd Future for rap and hip hop. Nonetheless, heart-throbbing and entertaining experiences will continue to be heard and seen from this crew. 

]]>BONOBO DJ SET -- BLUEBIRD THEATRE 10/1/11http://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/10/5/bonobo-dj-set-bluebird-theatre-10111.htmlKRCX2011-10-05T22:59:45Z2011-10-05T22:59:45Z

Simon Green, Bonobo, is a British musician, producer and DJ. His music with his full live band consists of a singer, keyboardist, guitarist, saxophonist, string section, electronics and a drummer. Green mainly plays bass guitar and leads the band from the middle. When he plays his live set, as he did at the Bluebird Theatre on October 1st, he samples a wide variety of his full band's music combined with complex basslines. The unique sound of Bonobo dazzles audiences with a spectrum of soul, fuck, drum and bass, salsa and house. The Bluebird Theatere was a perfect, intimate atmosphere. Audience members were also treated to Mike Rempel from the band Lotus to play with the opener, The Malah. It was truly a moving experience and Bonobo should not be missed in the future!

]]>Beirut - Live at the Fillmore - 09/28/11http://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/9/30/beirut-live-at-the-fillmore-092811.htmlKRCX2011-09-30T18:48:54Z2011-09-30T18:48:54Z

Beirut is an amazing band to see live.  Their songs sound exactly the same, if not better, than their album versions, and infused with their performance is a killer light show.  If Beirut ever comes to Denver again, which I do believe they will because of their two encore performances, you should go see Beirut!

]]>NEON INDIAN -- POLISH GIRLhttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/9/26/neon-indian-polish-girl.htmlKRCX2011-09-26T19:00:46Z2011-09-26T19:00:46ZBy: Aimee J.

Neon Indian

Neon Indian's new album Era Extraña features full-on electro-pop sounds especially for their new song, Polish Girl. Frontman Alan Palomo uses a soundscape that seems to encompass Nintendo video games. Palomo manages to sing about the troubles of spending his time on the road while expressing his feelings about a forgetful girl.

Neon Indian - Polish Girl

 

]]>M83- Midnight Cityhttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/9/19/m83-midnight-city.htmlKRCX2011-09-19T22:06:23Z2011-09-19T22:06:23Zby:SUSANB

Shoegazing masters, M83, are currently finishing up their latest album. The band's second album, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, is set to come out on October 17th. Expect a different sound in this follow up double album, as Anthony Gonzalez, the man behind M83, spent the majority of his time recording in LA. 

M83- Midnight City

 

]]>James Ferraro- Condo Petshttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/9/15/james-ferraro-condo-pets.htmlKRCX2011-09-16T01:42:39Z2011-09-16T01:42:39Zby:SUSANB

Check out this crazy preview from James Ferraro. He continues his mind blowing experimental sound in this track. The unique sound is sure capture some intrerest as it unrolls into a crazy symphony. 

James Ferraro- Condo Pets

]]>The Morning Clouds- A Walk Homehttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/9/14/the-morning-clouds-a-walk-home.htmlKRCX2011-09-14T21:27:03Z2011-09-14T21:27:03Zby:SUSANB

A Walk Home comes from The Morning Clouds' LP Wasted Youth. This local Denver band releases their album on October 11th and promises a relaxed, mellow sound.

The Morning Clouds- A Walk Home

]]>Jamie xx- Essential Mixhttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/9/13/jamie-xx-essential-mix.htmlKRCX2011-09-13T22:47:34Z2011-09-13T22:47:34Zby: SUSANB

 

Jamie xx of The XX has been throwin down some real funky beats. He recently performed for Pete Tong on BBC's Radio 1. He joined names like Daft Punk as he performed a 2 hour essential mix. As he infuses electro-house, uk pop, hip hop and clasics, its hard not to jump up and start dancing or at least move.

Jamie xx- Essential Mix

]]>Arcade Fire at 1st Bank Center- Apr. 9thhttp://www.krcx.org/music-blog/2011/4/11/arcade-fire-at-1st-bank-center-apr-9th.htmlKRCX2011-04-11T19:52:51Z2011-04-11T19:52:51ZThis past saturday, April 9th, Arcade Fire played a show to showcase their newest album, The Suburbs. Funny thing about the show; though the album attempted to show the flaws and misguidings surrounding the bourgeois suburbs which have taken over much of the greater cities around the world in the past decades, Arcade Fire played THE 1ST BANK CENTER IN THE SUBURBS OF NORTHERN DENVER.

 

Nevertheless, the concert remained dazzling throughout the set. With Local Natives, a 5-piece band from Los Angeles, kicking off the show with high energy and power, the rest of the concert was sure to go smoothly. After Local Natives got the crowd of, it must've been 1000+, riled up, Arcade Fire approached the stage with a loud shrill of cheers, reminescent of teeny-bopper girls circa Beatles Mania era. The band proceeded to start the show with their acclaimed "Ready to Start," which consequently started the show off quite well. The band proceeded, exchanging positions and instruments, throughout the set with the crowd bobbing in a constant and uniform motion; moving wildly with the music. Arcade Fire closed with their now nationally acclaimed track, featured on the film Where the Wild Things Are, Wake Up. The crowd remained energetic throughout the track and into the, now necessary, encore chant. The members walked back onto the stage, thankful to the many suburban, modern kids, and proceeded to play "Month of May" before finally closing with their animated song "Rebellion (Lies)."

Overall, the concert was quite ironic for the fact that the show was in one of the most suburban areas of Denver. But nonetheless, Arcade Fire along with Local Natives adequetely pleased the crowd, whether that be die-hard, year-long fans or newly

 

-speedy

 

****[post-script]****

they didn't play "My Body is a Cage" :(

 

 

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