A healthy mixture of both excitement and anticipation are conjuring here at MeVs HQ for upcoming extravaganza Monolith Festival September 12-13 at nearby Red Rocks Amphitheater – arguably the best live music venue in America. Here’s a little look ahead at what’s in store:

Chromeo: a Montreal based electrofunk duo whose music can only be described as ” a guilty trip back to the eighties with a splash of contemporary gangsta”. Their obvious command of style coupled with Dave 1′s infectious smile makes even my tummy fill with butterflies. Our last encounter with this dynamic duo left me drenched, drained and yearning for more. Rumor has it they’re releasing a new album this summer. Can we expect even more fancier footwork?

Doom: Daniel Dumile will light up the stage with his complex lyrics and head swaying beats. Formally known as MF Doom, his collaborative project with Dj Danger Mouse in 2005 The Mouse and the Mask won me over during my late night adult swim college days. Doom excels in collaborate efforts including: Ghostface Killah, producer Madlib, and aforementioned Dj Danger Mouse under the guise of Marvel super-villain Dr. Doom. His lyrics are clever, well executed and at times, quite comical. (I like the ones that reference comic characters) In a world where repetitive beats and samples rule the radio, it’s good to hear some refreshing rhymes and attempts at story telling past bitches, 40′s, and stanky legs. They say he’s never been photographed without his mask…Hi, my name is Glowjangles, this is my zoom lens.

More previews coming soon!