It’s getting to the point where you can’t turn on FM radio without hearing “Ho Hey.” It’s very much like that one Gotye song that was pummeled into submission across the country several months ago. have already conquered almost every late night outlet. Next on the checklist: Opening for the serenaders of brahs everywhere, Dave Matthews Band. Your next chance to see the Looms in Denver will be during their two day stint at the Ogden Theatre, Dec. 30-31.
Flashlights get gussied up with “Scarves”
mesmerized throngs of new fans opening for New Order at the 1stBank Center earlier this month (check out Reverb’s review ). The duo just released a new single, “Scarves,” scheduled to be part of the upcoming “Static Spectrum” compilation from Purr Tapes. Look for an accompanying video to the single to hit the webz Oct. 31.
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ATO to release John Denver tribute album
“Sunshine On My Shoulders” is synonomous with the 300 days of sunshine that our blessed Centennial state receives annually. The adopted son of Colorado, , is gone but not forgotten from our daily “Rocky Mountain High.” ATO Records wants to do its part by releasing “John Denver: The Music Is You,” a compilation boasting contributions from heavy hitters such as Dave Matthews (yes, this is the second DM reference in this column), Amos Lee, My Morning Jacket, Sharon Van Etten and more. Look for the release to hit the streets in February 2013.
Track Listing for John Denver: The Music Is You
“Take Me To Tomorrow” by Dave Matthews
“Leaving, on a Jet Plane” by My Morning Jacket
“Sunshine On My Shoulders” by Train
“Wooden Indian” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
“Some Days are Diamonds” by Amos Lee
(Song selection TBA) by Lucinda Williams
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by Brandi Carlile
“Back Home Again” by Old Crow Medicine Show
“Darcy Farrow” by Josh Ritter and Barnstar
“All of My Memories” by Kathleen Edwards
“Prisoners” by J Mascis and Sharon Van Etten
“Annie’s Song” by Brett Dennen and Milow
“Looking For Space” by Evan Dando
“Eagle and the Hawk” by Blind Pilot
“I Guess He’d Rather Be In Colorado” by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Radio 1190 Local Shakedown compilaish celebraish
Radio 1190 is a beacon of light ’round these parts on the AM dial. This year’s Local Shakedown compilation boasts over 40 Colorado acts. Pick up your copy over at Twist & Shout, Wax Trax, Absolute Vinyl, Albums on the Hill or digitally over .
Disc 1:
01. Dovekins – Sushi Western Part 1
02. Ian Cooke – Bones
03. Mésita – Out for Blood
04. Sauna – Wanting You
05. The Manxx – Messin’ Around
06. Science Partner – Child Stars
07. Itchy-O – Dance of the Annunaki
08. ManCub – Quite Possible
09. Young Pharaohs – White Shadows
10. Hindershot – Dinosaur
11. Glass Hits – Exit Strategies
12. Night of Joy – Samhain T-Pain
13. FaceMan – TackleMeDown
14. Eye and the Arrow – Stutterbeat
15. Glowing House – Taming Lions
16. Two Tone Wolf Pack – Dead Man Hanging
17. Rubedo – Give My Heart A Break
18. The Knew – Awesome
19. Kissing Party – Racing Alone
20. Amazing Twin – Poster Elitch’s
Disc 2:
01. You Me & Apollo – Before I Die
02. The Dont’s And Be Carefuls – Seventeen
03. StaG – Summerfoot
04. Samurai Buck – Riviera
05. The Foodchain – Back to the Basics
06. The ReMINDers – No Matter
07. Tjutjuna – Desert Song
08. The Blue Rider – THTD
09. In The Whale – Heels
10. The Dirty Few – Oh Yea! Oh No!
11. Girls Walk By – 57 Lashes
12. Achille Lauro – Hard Pressed
13. Safe Boating is No Accident – Her New Man
14. Fingers of the Sun – Send Yourself to Sleep
15. Patrick Dethlefs – Another Colorado Song
16. Mariposa – Oil Spills
17. Princess Music – White Wave
18. The Raven and the Writing Desk – Infancy ‘Til Death
19. Snake Rattle Rattle Snake – Paperskin (ManyColoredBeast Mix)
20. Echo Beds – Total Guillotine
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Julio Enriquez is a Denver writer and photographer, editor of the blog and a regular contributor to Reverb.
