Critic's Notebook

The outside stage will be back in business tonight.

The Denver producer, rapper, DJ and MC has made “a fantasy factory for musicians.”

After a burst pipe flooded HQ Underground, the owners have started a fundraiser with hopes of returning to business temporarily this October.

Levitt formed Bodies of Culture, a board of all-BIPOC musicians, in 2020.

Shafer has written approximately 500 songs, with eight studio albums and countless demos as a solo artist and bandleader.

See you on Shakedown.

Of course, you’ll be able to catch the country star at Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row: “Can’t think of a better way to end the summer than in a place I call my second home.”

Catch live music outside in Dairy Block’s immersive Alley, with the Antonio Lopez Band playing two Sundays in September.

The lyrics may not be about the city, but the music video is.

“Getting up on stage and playing ‘Terrapin Station’ with no rehearsal was probably the most fun I’ve ever had in my life.”

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.