What Was MTV’s 120 Minutes?
After launching in 1981, MTV soon began branching out into news and specialty shows.
Author: Kurt Wolff
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…
Watch MTV’s First Four Hours
Watch MTV’s first four hours (from Aug. 1, 1981) in their entirely.
Our MTV Weekend Celebrates the Channel’s 40th Anniversary
This month MTV celebrated its 40th anniversary, and we’re taking a whole weekend to celebrate and re-live some choice musical memories.
Durand Jones & the Indications Release ‘Private Space’
‘Private Space’ from Durand Jones & the Indications is our Album of the Week.
Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Video Turns 30
Thirty years ago today, Nirvana filmed the video for their song “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Nathaniel Rateliff at Red Rocks
This giveaway is complete, but you can still enter to win tickets on our 105 Day of Summer page!
Sonic Spotlight 2021
Are you a young band or musician in northern Colorado creating original music? Don’t miss this amazing free opportunity!
6 Nanci Griffith Songs We’ll Never Forget
Taking a deep dive into Nanci Griffith’s music catalog is always rewarding. To get you started, we’ve gathered 6 standout songs.
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’
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…
Son Volt’s New Album ‘Electro Melodier’
. Son Volt just released their tenth studio album, Electro Melodier. We’ve been playing the album’s lead single, “Reverie,” for the past couple months: Additional cuts from the album include “Arkey Blue,” “Lucky Ones,” and “Diamonds and Cigarettes” (featuring vocals by country singer Laura Cantrell). If you’re not familiar with Son Volt at…
