Critic's Notebook

A month after the pop princess released her tell-all, we’re looking back on the most disturbing and most hopeful aspects of The Woman in Me.

“The idea is that everything kind of sucks, but if we’re building community and doing stuff together, it’s going to be fine.”

From a sexy R&B single by Danae Simone to a new album from the Adam Deitch Quartet, there’s plenty of fresh new tunes to add to your playlist.

Give thanks for our venues, our musicians, our community.

There will also be the debut of a hot sauce called Ass Gasher.

“Our scene has an identity all to itself that’s not really dictated by what’s popular nationally.”

Co-Stanza went viral for “I Don’t Mind,” but frontman Jack Costanza has more up his sleeve.

“We’re excited to let the community come in, say hi and give us a high-five and a smile and hang out.”

“The whole thing is about surrendering and finding space, because we live in this society where we’re not encouraged to reflect. We’re not encouraged to make art.”

Members receive a “Key to the City,” which grants access to secret rooms and events around Denver, as well as discounted concert tickets and other perks.

Matt Harvey used to go to Death concerts. Now he’s playing two of that band’s greatest albums on tour with its remaining members.

The first installment of the new live experience will include renowned DJs from Tokyo, Mexico City and Denver.

Rave the night away with Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and, of course, Shrek.

The band looked to Western history and films to set the tone for its latest album, American Gothic.

He says it’s “the first album I’ve ever made on which all of the songs I recorded are exactly what I wanted them to be.”

“We are in shock and saddened to bring you this news.”

A drive through the Colorado mountains is even better with great music.

Deadmau5 played the venue for two nights for his annual Día de los Muertos-themed celebration.

Yes, she was late to the stage. But if you stayed, it was worth it.

The iconic band, which reunited in 2004, will be at the Oriental Theater on Monday, November 6.

Femme Fest will “celebrate local women in the Denver metal community and create a safe place and awesome show.”

Kim Petras will be at the Fillmore Auditorium on Wednesday, November 8!