Part life lesson, part novelty rap and all awesome, this entry into the canon of freak comes from ’80s icon Mr. T. It’s hard to believe now, in the cold hard light of not-the-’80s, but for whatever reason Mr. T was quite the phenomenon back in the day. He was…
You ever wonder how the Internet sees you? Googling yourself is one way to find out, but what if you’ve always yearned to see yourself as a cross between a bar graph and abstract art? Well, now thanks to the MIT’s Sociable Media Lab and Aaron Zinman, you can find…
There’s been a lot of prom-themed events lately, from the Rockbar’s ’80s Nerd Prom last weekend to next weekend’s John Hughes memorial prom at Starz. But something tells me this weekend’s Very Senior Prom, which kicks off at 9 pm. Saturday, August 29 at Moe’s BBQ and Bowling, may be…
Ah, caffeine. The most wonderful of all stimulants. The most legal of all stimulants, more to the point. Is there anything that can’t be improved by the judicious — or injudicious — addition of caffeine? Apparently not, since the last few years have seen an explosion of caffeinated products, from…
DJ Sneak (due at Vinyl on Saturday, August 29) is an icon of second-wave Chicago house music. Coming up in the early ’90s, his pioneering filter-disco style helped define a new sound for Chi-town, tied to the past but looking to the future. Some fifteen years later, Sneak has evolved…
In a groundbreaking story printed yesterday, one of USA Today’s crack investigative journalists broke the story that people who hate Twitter don’t see the point of using Twitter! And in related developments, people who find marriage pointless rarely marry, vegetarians don’t like meat, and water is wet. Here’s the lead…
Our top flier of the week comes to us from Sub.Mission’s Thursday residency at Sutra. This one’s been floating around for a while but somehow escaped our attention until now. No matter, we caught it just in time before it expired. From the weird, abstract, “virtual-reality walkthrough of the Parthenon”…
Back again with more great Twits to follow for your burgeoning Twitter feed. As always, follow us at @denverwestword, @cafewestword, @westword_music and @casciato. @DenverHappyHour: Do you need a drink or three today after work? Not sure where to go? This fine Twitter feed is full of nothing but happy hour…
Oh, Magic Cyclops, how do we love you? Let us count the ways. Although he’s had a spate of bad luck recently, namely being completely shafted by Hotels.com, who maxed his credit card while he was in New York, which ultimately left him penniless and starving for a few days…
Technology put a man on the moon. It’s allowed us to see distant stars, to unravel the mysteries of the universe and to get free porn at any hour of day or night. And now, to those lofty achievements, we can add one even loftier: energy jerky. That’s right, it’s…
Some musical styles click for me right away; others take repeated exposures before I get it. Dubstep falls into the latter category for me, but the more I hear of it, the more I dig it. Something about the combination of the tricky rhythms built around jungle and dub influenced…
Just got word of an intriguing Tweetup for photographers via @The BigKlosowski. It’s taking place August 31 on the top, unfinished floor of the in-progress Four Seasons Tower downtown. From up there, you’ll get some unparalleled views of the city, the mountains and, if you’re prone to vertigo, perhaps your…
As you watch and listen to today’s selection, you will ask yourself: “Is this a joke? A Parody? Is it the cleverest thing I’ve seen all week, or the stupidest?” By the end you will know, but I don’t want to ruin the fun. You’ll also have the deliriously simple…
The social media world was abuzz yesterday after a survey commissioned by CareerBuilder.com reported that 45 percent of HR professionals are looking at your social media profiles before deciding to hire you. Well, duh. We’ve been hearing reports of people fired, censured or chastised for the stupid shit they post…
These days, it takes a special CD case to merit much more than a glance from me. Truth is, I usually rip the disc, glance at the packaging and then throw it in a closet, never to be seen again (okay, never to be seen until my fiancee makes me…
The fine art of making fun of terrible films was perfected by the groundbreaking series Mystery Science Theater 3000. When that show ended, in 1999, fans had to make fun of movies on their own until 2006, when show writer and star Michael J. Nelson revitalized the concept with RiffTrax…
If you want to explore some of the many ways being naughty can feel nice, check out the Fetisch und Kink party tonight at Bender’s Tavern, 314 East 13th Avenue. And don’t worry that you aren’t hardcore enough for the fun: This bash is firmly aimed at newcomers and the…
The music of Rift (aka Patrick Campbell) is complex, layered and nuanced. Each listen reveals new details in his intricate soundscapes. Drawing from the minimal sound, classic tech house and abstract electronic artists such as Autechre, Rift’s work is full of atmospheric effects and innovative percussion tones and rhythms. His…
The biggest sin committed on the Inactivists’ all-love disc is that the first great song doesn’t hit until track four, “Song for Gary Glitter.” Before that, we get some decent material (especially the freak lounge of “Tell Me So”), but the Glitter tribute kicks off a killer stretch. “Taxi Cab”…
Denver-based Coathangr, a social media service aimed at the fashion conscious (read about it here), has just made it easier than ever to collect your friends’ opinions about that pair of pumps on sale — or to let them giggle at a distance when you spot a fashion disaster out…
This week’s illustration inspiration exists to inform us of a visit August 19 (that’s tonight) to Rhinoceropolis by Hot Springs, Arkansas band Church of the Snake — along with contributions from Color Club (another Arkansas band) and locals Hot White and Crack Magik. It earns its nod as top flier…
Back again with more great Twits to follow for your burgeoning Twitter feed. As always, follow us at @denverwestword, @cafewestword, @westword_music and @casciato. @ChannelMassive: Gaming is rapidly becoming one of the main pastimes of our society. And since most mainstream media still just doesn’t get it, you need smart, savvy…
