Author: Kurt Wolff

What Was MTV’s 120 Minutes?

What Was MTV’s 120 Minutes?

MTV itself launched in 1981 as a 24-hour channel dedicated to music videos. MTV soon began branching out into news and specialty shows. In 1986, MTV launched 120 Minutes, a show focusing on more cutting-edge or “alternative” music. This meant bands like Husker Du, the Replacements, Jeff Buckley, Sonic Youth, Belly, and New Order instead…

5 Music Videos Directed by Famous Filmmakers

5 Music Videos Directed by Famous Filmmakers

Looking back today, we see that more than a few budding filmmakers started their careers directing music videos. At the same time, as MTV’s popularity grew, some established filmmakers wound up directing music videos, lending their style to the format. Either way, there are many, many examples of these collaborations. Below are five music videos…

Sonic Spotlight 2021

Sonic Spotlight 2021

Are you a young band or musician in northern Colorado creating original music? Don’t miss this amazing free opportunity!

See Neal Francis Photos from His Mission Ballroom Concert

See Neal Francis Photos from His Mission Ballroom Concert

  Neal Francis is currently on tour with the Black Pumas, and they stopped in Denver for two sold-out nights (Aug. 11-12) at the Mission Ballroom. Both Francis and the Pumas are phenomenal to see live, full of enthusiasm and energy. We caught them on Aug. 11, and Neal’s team graciously shared some photos from…

Watch the Velveteers’ New Video ‘Motel #27’

Watch the Velveteers’ New Video ‘Motel #27’

The Velveteers debuted a video this week for their new song “Motel #27.” The song is from their upcoming album Nightmare Daydream, due out Oct. 8.  Nightmare Daydream is produced by Dan Auerbach (of the Black Keys) and will be released on Auerbach’s label, Easy Eye Sound.  “I instantly dug them,” says Auerbach. “They’re amazing…