Jack Madison

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November 28, 2022

Album Review: Weyes Blood – And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow

And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow is Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood’s second album in the trilogy that may well become a generational trinity. Its monumental predecessor, Titanic Rising, saw…

Album Reviews, Jack's Picks

October 22, 2022

Black Midi Commit (sonic) Arson in Denver

My head is a flaming 1998 computer with fans whirring and every time I hear a noise I want to catch those jagged soundwaves and catapult them away to Andromeda.…

Local Shows: Previews & Reviews

July 31, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival Review

Friday I’ve trekked to Chicago this week, and my big toe is sticking out of a hole in my sock. A man yells at me to buy his $10 poncho,…

Jack's Picks, Music Festivals, Reviews, Shows

July 29, 2022

Interview with Ray Angry of The Roots

Anywhere he goes, Ray Angry is probably the most skilled pianist in any direction for many, many miles. However, at Pitchfork Music Festival, he is surrounded by some of the…

Jack's Picks, SoCC Interviews

May 25, 2022

Car Seat Headrest Live in Denver

“What happened to that chubby little kid, who smiled so much and loved the beach boys?” Car Seat Headrest songwriter Will Toledo screams this on stage with his post-pubescent voice…

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April 4, 2022

Concert Review: Beach House in Denver

The phrase “the fog is coming” has been everywhere over the last few weeks. Comment sections are riddled with this warning, I’ve even seen a post-it note with the warning…

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March 28, 2022

Album Review: Big Thief – “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You”

When I saw the 80 minute length and massive name of the new Big Thief album, my cynicism got the best of me. A quick, near-empty black and white sketch…

Album Reviews, Jack's Picks, Music