Living hip-hop legend DJ Premier and Denver indie-pop outfitWildermissare our picks for the best shows around Denver this week. See you there, and if you don’t make it out, follow our music musings on and our selfies on . If you do, mind where .
DJ Premier
Nas,The Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z — producer DJ Premier (real nameChristopher Martin) wasinstrumental in crafting the brash beats that became of a signature for these rap legends,and by extension, the whole of ’90s New York hip-hop. While he was a force of nature behind the scenes, Martin forged a starring role for himself alongside MC Guru in the forward-thinking duo Gang Starr. Now, Martin’s reputation precedes him.His recent work includes one-off production with indie R&B sensation Miguel (on “2 LOVIN U”) and Nashville’s goofy funk duo Cherub (“My Space Baby”). Catch this living legend at the BluebirdTheater on June 14. Tickets:$27.50-$30 via .
Wildermiss
For a fledglinglocal outfit, indie-pop four-piece is suspiciously crisp. The band is a pivot off of Denver’s Red Fox Run, adding a singer in Emma Cole, who clicks more than just the band’s name flush into place. Itsmind for meticulous detailextends from its presence— its release show at Lost Lake Lounge on June 16 will be its second officially released single — to its arrangements. Honoring an obvious influence in the organic pop of Local Natives, its glossy single “Keep It Simple” is areflective anthem. Like a neon sign in the woods, it’san intriguing find andproof of ambitious design. Tickets: $10-$15 via .
