Critic's Notebook

A mad mix of new local music this month includes new albums from singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov and emo outfit Broken Record.

“There’s a work ethic that dictates your life if you’re from Pueblo, definitely.”

Shine Music Festival, a music festival that goes above and beyond ADA requirements, is back for its third year at ReelWorks Denver this weekend with Sunsquabi, Dan Africano of Thievery Corporation and more.

Maybe next time he’ll check out the Coney Island Boardwalk hot dog stand.

The Denver rock band plays an album release show at Skylark Lounge on Friday with Plasma Canvas and Replica City.

Ghost Ride the Spaceship explores the galaxies in a feat of electronic world-building.

Denver’s church fire – a violent blend of noise, punk, and electronics – discuss finding catharsis in brutality ahead of Ghost Canyon Fest performance.

This hip-hop extravaganza showcases photographs from Theyshootn’ artists, breakdancers, tattoo artists offering custom designs, live painting and music.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. open for Slightly Stoopid at Red Rocks on Sunday, August 13.

The British musician explains how she overcame trauma and illness through her piano, triumphing with her new album, “LDR.”

Dazzle’s new space is similar to where it first opened 26 years ago, and includes an El Chapultepec Piano Lounge dedicated to maintaining that club’s legacy.

“Imago,” a sulky, psychedelic collection of five tracks, is the perfect soundtrack for a drive through the mountains or coming out of an existential crisis.

The exhibit will be followed by a hip-hop concert at Herman’s Hideaway with Blu, Sandman, Deca, Quelle Chris, Kid Acne and Isaac Sawyer.

With a new single and music video out, a children’s book on the shelves and more in the works, the sky is the limit for London Monroe.

Denver hip-hop artist Ason Yugen explores the idea of social media as an alternate universe on his debut album, The Wolf & The Social Club.

From the Irrelephants’ cheeky Fourth of July song to Isadora Eden’s debut album, we can’t get enough of these new offerings from local bands.

Dazzle’s new location at the DCPA will include an El Chapultepec Piano Lounge, where it will host late-night sets with no cover charge.

CU Denver students NAAV and Chris Adams formed the collective Amore Vita to promote collaboration between local musicians.

Marty Jones, a Denver musician and Westword contributor, released a ballad titled “Smokey the Coors Field Cat” that is sure to tug on listeners’ nostalgic heartstrings.

Ross James has played with Billy Strings, was Phil Lesh’s tour manager on Fare Thee Well and books music for Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox.

Second Punk Rock Saves Lives set for July 21-22 at Ratio Beerworks

Composer and violist Jordan Holloway is only 23, but he’s debuting a composition for Chautauqua Park’s anniversary July 16.