Critic's Notebook

The former frontman of the Fray wants to help the group get to its goal of bringing music education to kids K through 12 across the state.

From hardcore to electro, this month had lots of variety and something for everyone.

Denver has a new monthly music showcase to promote local women’s music and art-making.

“If they speak their voice in their music, it’s gonna translate to the paper, the paint.”

Longmont filmmaker Chad Weber showcases local musicians’ new tunes and conversations through this new series.

The 28th annual event honors Chicano music in all its forms in an event featuring live music, dancing, film screenings and more.

The official release date for the video is Saturday, July 13, but you can preview the song now on YouTube and streaming platforms.

Sonder is hosting an official launch party on Thursday, July 11, at Cervantes’ Other Side.

On July 1, crews began transforming the 62-year-old venue into a Latino dance club.

From mainstays such as King Rat to the Latin feminist punk of Soy Celesté, Denver has no shortage of fantastic punk bands.

The band is celebrating its anniversary by kicking off the Punk Rock Saves Lives Festival at EastFax Tap on July 4.

Nathaniel Rateliff is ever the reluctant rockstar, tackling how he handles stardom on the Night Sweats’ new album.

“There was no mistaking what this was: We all saw a giant disc-shaped craft hovering a few hundred feet above the ground with three rows of windows and lights.”

Celebrate the beginning of summer with a new album from Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and fresh local singles

The electronic duo brought an array of fireworks, pyrotechnics and psychedelic visuals.

Most bands only dream of being discovered by a big-time agent. But that’s exactly what happened to Oak, Ash & Thorn.

Commissioned by the Museum of Outdoor Arts in 1983 to host small-scale events, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre now brings in major touring artists.

“I don’t play music to get recognition. I play music ’cause I enjoy playing music.”

Ian James established a new artists’ collective to help Denver musicians promote and perform their work to a larger audience.

“I remember saying we’re going to be known for this – we’re going to be known for hip-hop and rap; true, underground hip-hop.”

SarahFest is a femme-forward festival showcasing badass Denver bands and celebrating all the Sarahs.

Formerly of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, the multi-instrumentalist is creating a new sound by blending Motown and funk with grunge and hip-hop.