Rowdytown was one of the best nights of the summer for sure. An epic lineup, beautiful weather, a pumped up parking lot, and a sold out amphitheater all culminated in an undeniably unforgettable evening. Westword even voted Rowdytown as ‘The Best EDM Show of 2012′ and we can’t think of many reasons to argue. Can Big G top themselves in 2013? That I suppose remains to be seen, but Im supremely confident that next year will see a Rowdytown event like none other. Check the recap video from 2012 above and try not to get too excited, next August is like 9 months away.

Redemption came once The Malah got things started. The play between the heavy electronic sequences and the bright improvisations fit in perfectly in the electro-jam rich Colorado music scene. Whether or not these guys can carve out a nitch alongside local favorites STS9 or Lotus remains to be seen, but for where they are now, The Malah definitely does bring a unique sound to the table, and were able to bring the party to a climax as the evening progressed. I would love to see the word spread about these guys and possibly see them on some killer opening slots after their national tour ends in February. In the mean time, go check them out this Friday the 7th at three20south in Breckenridge, the 8th at the Steamboat Grand Ballroom in Steamboat Springs, or the 18th at the Belly Up in Aspen! Stay rowdy Colorado! Peace!

AEG and Icelantic skis have teamed up again for the 2nd annual Winter on the Rocks concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater featuring performances from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Major Lazer, The Grouch and Eligh, and Neelais. Following last years sold-out performance from Atmosphere, this years lineup looks like it may have the cojones to top the first ever winter event at Red Rocks, and given Macklemore’s upcoming SOLD OUT shows at The Aggie and The Ogden, tickets for this event probably won’t last long. Pick up at their website here and we’ll see you on the rocks!

Michal Menert has started the one-track-at-a-time release of his new EP ‘Elements’, beginning with todays release of ‘Slivers of Light’. Available for free download from the EPs own website, the song features soulful guitar samples with electro overtones and layered vocals, culminating in a familiar sound that has allowed Michal to carve out a place for himself in the crowded world of EDM. Currently on a collaborative tour with PLM associates Break Science, Menert will be making his way back to Colorado mid-December with shows in Avon and Breckenridge, and will be opening for the Winter edition of Bisco Inferno with GRiZ towards the end of January. With the fourth and final chapter of his EP to be revealed in February, and the release of a 10″ Limited Edition Vinyl to follow, expect to see big things from Menert in 2013. In the mean time, crank those speakers and get groovy with it!