Instant Empire is one of Denver’s best kept secrets. Fresh off the release of their sophomore effort, Heavy Hollow,  the six-piece has been heralded by local press as the next up-and-coming band to watch. Denver’s Westword likens Instant Empire to The Hold Steady and The Mountain Goats, calling Heavy Hollow a project “dripping with ambition” that is a ”blunt-force

David Dondero is a true American troubadour if ever such a thing could be such a thing.  He has been performing for a long time, but as as a solo artist he really came into his own when he signed onto Conor Oberst's record label, Team Love, and released South of the South in 2005.  His songs about traveling across the country are honest and heartfelt; don't confuse

The Larimer Lounge last Saturday was the setting for Flashlights' cassette release party.   The theme for the evening seemed to be about trying something new; new members were added to all of the night's performing acts, either specifically for the show or as permanent additions.  Flashlights was trying something new by releasing a special edition cassette. 

Lipgloss, Denver's longest running club night does more than throw a great dance party every Friday night. Sometimes the prospect of quality acts coming to town can't be ignored, and Lipgloss will help throw a one-off party at another venue. That was the case when The Twelves and The Phantom's Revenge came to Denver, and the result was a wicked Wednesday night dance party

Last weekend, Denver band Glowing House released their sophomore album Days Run Out. If you missed the release party, their album is now available for purchase and stream through their website. We had a chance to get Glowing House on camera to talk about their new record. The husband-and-wife folk duo talked about the origins of the band, working with producer Jamie Mefford,

Flashlights, one of Denver's best electro-pop bands, will be at the Larimer Lounge this Saturday, June 16, for the release party of their new EP So Close To Midnight. Concerted Effort had a chance to hang out with them in their practice space and got them on camera to discuss about their upcoming show. Watch them talk about what surprises they have in store, including the

Folk music lovers of Denver that are familiar with Glowing House should know that this husband-and-wife duo are releasing a new album.  And this new album is being celebrated officially at the Hi-Dive this Saturday.  For anyone new to Glowing House, their CD release show is going to be a folk treat with local artists Poet's Row and You Me and Apollo playing alongside

For music fans who were lucky enough to catch Plastic Plates’ unforgettable set at SnowBall Music Festival last March, they know seeing the talented producer in an intimate venue like Summit Music Hall is a rare treat. Plastic Plates will bring his remixes to Denver this Friday, performing alongside Flosstradamus and headlining artist and former Aeroplane member, The Magician.

Thursday night at the Hi-Dive was loud.  Electronic machines and powerful lyrics were amplified throughout the small venue on Broadway; although few in attendance were there to witness it, the artists on stage didn't hold back.  It kind of felt like watching a documentary of exotic animals in their natural habitat.  The local hip hop performers on stage that

Back on tour after the release of their fourth studio album, Balkan Beat Box is making a stop in Denver tonight at the Summit Music Hall. This band emerged out of New York in 2005, but their sound is much more eastern than east coast. Balkan Beat Box was founded by Israeli-Americans Tamir Muskat and Ori Kaplan, and the duo fused together Mediterranean and Balkan music

Hair spray, ripped jean vests, black eyeliner.  The masses had come out to see their favorite bands, whether it be a 16 year-old teenager getting ready to see Against Me!, or the 40-ish punks here to see their old-school favorites, The Cult.  Everyone was united in their use of hair spray, ripped jean vests and black eyeliner.  This was kind of an expensive