Yo La Tengo stepped onto the stage at the Boulder Theater in a unexpectedly quiet manner with just two acoustic guitars and a snare brush.

We have some indie bands, young and old, along with electronic acts and and reliable rock groups in our choices for Colorado’s best shows this week.

New Jersey indie rock trio Yo La Tengo has developed a reputation as one of the most thoughtful, consistent bands in the business over its three decades and 13 albums.

Writer James Greer is under the magnifying glass with new indie rock band Détective.

The full Pitchfork Music Festival 2013 lineup has been announced, which includes a long list of indie acts, along with well known names such as R. Kelly, Björk and M.I.A. Now seven years in, this independently run festival takes place from July 19-21 in Chicago’s Union Park.

The new Beach House video for “Wishes” features an actor from “Robocop,” horses and a high school pep rally. Pretty cool, right? Watch it here.

For those just coming around, or if you missed them in their nearly 30-year career, indie rock veterans Yo La Tengo have announced a slew of European and North American spring tour dates, including a stop at the Boulder Theatre in May.

Here are the most anticipated indie rock albums of 2013.

Even though Yo La Tengo’s upcoming release, “Fade,” isn’t out until Jan. 15, the entire album is streaming on Pitchfork, thanks to the site’s new feature, Pitchfork Advance.

It’s a competitive field, but the Decemberists are now the indiest band to ever be featured on “The Simpsons.” That’s quite a feat, considering that groups such as R.E.M., Sonic Youth and the White Stripes have all made their way onto the longest-running animated series in the U.S.