Smooth sailing for local duo

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Smooth sailing for local duo

September 01 — Husband-and-wife duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, performing as Tennis, have been turning a lot of heads from the blogosphere to The New York Times. The band’s handful of classic-sounding summery songs all came from a sailing trip the couple took last year and have since blown up into one of the most talked-about Denver bands.

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Oblio’s Arrow dispels genre

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Oblio’s Arrow dispels genre

August 25 — Oblio’s Arrow may be Denver’s most ever-changing band. Steven Lee Lawson and Will Duncan formed a musical bond as teenagers and after 10 years of playing around Denver they’ve recycled titles and members but finally settled on a six-piece band. However, the former duo won’t budge on their affinity for old Americana and, oppositely, experimental rock. Their album, Plain Old American Mess, documents emotion while their live shows capture the band’s eclecticism. There are only three shows left with the current lineup and after that, Lawson and Duncan will be reworking things.

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From freshmen to famous

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From freshmen to famous

August 18 — At the young age of 19, Xaphoon Jones and Chiddy Anemege, aka Chiddy Bang, have released two of the biggest, most buzzworthy mixtapes of the last year and have gone from freshmen at Drexel University in Philadelphia to one of the hottest names in underground hip-hop without even releasing a proper album. Chiddy Bang talked about their sudden fame, touring and the new preview album set for release in September before the official debut drops in 2011.

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Miniature Tigers talk about new album, upcoming tour

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Miniature Tigers talk about new album, upcoming tour

July 22 — Miniature Tigers’ approach to pop music is simple. Hooks plus simple melodies and catchy choruses equals a solid song. With one album under their belts the band is anticipating the release of their new album, in stores July 27, and their first headlining tour. Charlie Brand, the group’s vocalist and guitarist, talked about the new album and playing live.

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Underground Music Showcase to be bigger, better

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Underground Music Showcase to be bigger, better

July 21 — Because this year’s Denver Post Underground Music Showcase will be the biggest to date and have the most to offer, there is no one better to talk to than the person who helped organize it all. Lisa Gedgaudas is one half of the UMS booking team. Along with the Hi-Dive’s talent buyer and booker, Ben Desoto, the two have come up with a true extravaganza for the 10th anniversary of Denver’s very own locally driven showcase.

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