Though there’s no big Tupac moment like last year, the first weekend of Coachella 2013 has come to a close with a few humble, though notable, performances.

Nothing like the release of an album the day before a concert to get a band pumped up, and so when the Cold War Kids hit the stage before a sold-out show at the Gothic Theatre on Wednesday night, it was obvious that Tuesday’s debut of “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts” was a factor.

The Coachella 2013 lineup has been announced and along with the main headliners like Blur, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Phoenix are two Colorado bands, the Lumineers and Pretty Lights.

PHOTOS and review of Sub Pop band Mister Heavenly at the Hi-Dive in Denver, Colorado

Live review: Modest Mouse, Radar Brothers @ the 1stBank Center

Jef Otte is looking for “Catastrophe.” Welcome back to Steal This Track. We’re glad you’ve discovered this little column, in which the Denver Post’s Reverb features a different Colorado band or musical artist each Tuesday. As you — dedicated follower and loyal fan — already know, we turn you on to some of the best music being created in the area, and then give you the chance to actually hear it! What’s that? You say you’ve never heard of Steal This Track? Well, then you’re [...]

A hirsute, shadowy Isaac Brock led Modest Mouse through a breathless set at the Fillmore on Wednesday. Photos by Joe McCabe. Judging by the ferocity of the crowd’s response to Modest Mouse’s show at the Fillmore last Wednesday, it’s not surprising that singer Isaac Brock had to stop a few times to take a breather. There’s already little enough oxygen at altitude, and the audience seemed to be using up too much of his and the band’s share.

Monolith Festival @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Day 2

[photopress:modest.jpg,full,pp_image] Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse did his best to inhabit the massive environs of Red Rocks on Tuesday night. Photos by Laurie Scavo. You can check out Ricardo Baca’s extended review of the R.E.M. show at Red Rocks on Tuesday, but we thought we’d break out the photos of openers The National and Modest Mouse into a separate post. Many people missed smoldering Brooklyn indie rock act the National due to long lines at the entrance, but most got into see Modest Mouse — [...]

Live review: R.E.M. @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre