Reunions can be tricky business. They can reaffirm or destroy the legacy of the band. When Sleater-Kinney announced that it would be returning with its first album in nearly a decade, ’90s indie-rock fans took the news with a mix of excitement and worry. Would the trio capture the same magic that it had before going on hiatus in 2006? The release of “No Cities to Love” this month quelled any fears that Sleater-Kinney had lost its urgency or polish over the years. The album has no problem picking up where Sleater-Kinney left off — in fact it doesn’t feel like there’s even any “left off” to speak of. The band brings its reunion tour to Denver’s Ogden Theatre on Feb. 12. (Sold out)
Say what you will about Drake, but his endorsement goes a long way with music fans. When Drake puts his stamp of approval on an artist (usually by signing said artist to his label, OVO Sound) it can make a career. That can be said for Partynextdoor, the singer/producer who was relatively unknown before becoming Drake’s first signee to OVO. Partynextdoor draws comparisons to the neo-R&B sound of the Weeknd and Frank Ocean, with more of a focus on hip-hop and club music. Touring in support of his sophomore album, Partynextdoor plays the Gothic Theatre on Feb. 11. ($25.75, )
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