Critic's Notebook

Home to the Fort Collins Musicians Association, this town is overflowing with live music from local and touring musicians.

Purnell Steen walks us through the city’s jazz lineage as Dazzle prepares its programming for Black History Month.

The local indie trio is playing a release show at Marquis Theater on Saturday, February 1.

Start 2025 with some local tunes, including post-metal, horror punk, shoegaze and psych rock.

The Milk Blossoms will share their latest album with a new lineup at hi-dive on Saturday, February 1.

“Our best shows are the ones with the best audiences,” says Futurebirds guitarist Carter King, “and that’s usually a pretty solid bet anywhere in Colorado. It always has been.”

Even if Denver is not widely known as a hip-hop destination, these artists are keeping the genre alive at a Mile High.

“Seeing their live show made it a no-brainer: We wanted to partner with this band and share their music with the world.”

Sarah Christiansen’s tranquil new album under the name Sun Swept uses wind instruments and synthesizers to evoke Colorado’s outdoors.

The Denver metal band will celebrate its new album with a release show at the hi-dive on Friday, January 24.

The bassist and vocalist died on January 20 at the age of 44.

Regan Linton’s new short film, Jack and the Beanstalk, transforms the classic fable into a bold Mile High narrative with original local music.

Experience a night of complex flute, saxophone, piano and drums, all composed by Anna Webber.

The group will play its new album with a matinee show at Oriental Theater on Sunday, January 19

In this gloomy winter, shadow work makes every frigid day feel like the turning point in your personal coming-of-age movie.

Fifteen years after releasing Superficial, Heidi Montag is finally getting the streams she deserves.

Independent music, fine art and murals intersect in RUMTUM’s most comprehensive project to date.

Dance the night away at these spots, where you can catch local musicians, touring artists, DJs, exclusive events and more.

“It just makes it easier for me now to focus on getting really rad bands that people want to see instead of having to worry about running around to find a venue.”

The Denver rockers are playing their first show at hi-dive on Saturday, January 11.

The band is extending its M72 World Tour and will play two nights at Empower Field at Mile High in June 2025.