Mdou Moctar is the latest Tuareg musician to find success outside the Saharan region of Africa. The Nigerien guitarist’s new album of fiery, hypnotic psych-rock, Ilana: The Creator, is one of 2019’s best releases so far.
Maggie Rogers, Eric B. & Rakim, Acid Mothers Temple, Soccer Mommy and Wishbone Ash all play Denver this week.
Red Rocks is one of a kind. But Denver has other award-winning venues.
Kayla Marque looks back on her years playing the Westword Music Showcase.
The Fort Collins-launched jamgrass outfit WhiteWater Ramble just released its short cinematic debut, “A Band Widow’s Lament,” a video addressing gun violence in America.
Hozier, Breaking Benjamin and Dirty few all play Denver this weekend.
Three years have passed since the Denver-based Americana act released a new album, but one is coming.
J.S. Ondara knows he has good stories. Lots of them. Long ones.
Although the SFJazz Collective’s members have changed since it was founded in 2004, the group has consistently included some of the world’s most accomplished musicians, starting with heavyweights like Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton and Bobby Hutcherson.
Deadmau5, Jonsi, Alex Somers, Cher and Khalid are among the latest acts to announce Denver concerts.
When I think of my earliest memories of the Denver band Dirty Few, one GIF-like moment stands out: Seth Stone crowd-surfing through the hi-dive, hurling an Extra Gold through the air, screaming at the top of his lungs and somehow landing right in front of me and planting a big fat kiss right on my terrified lips.
Lance Mijares was living in a relative’s basement when he came up with the idea for Turnt Up TV.
This To Be Astronauts’ show involved dirty pics, too much vodka and a middle-finger war with a bar tender.
Illegal Pete’s on the 16th Street Mall shut down all day Monday so that employees could mourn the death of their 28-year-old coworker Brittany Strummer.
After fifteen years and eleven years of being broken up, indie-rock band Nathan & Stephen will play their final show – until they decide to play again.
Phoenix-based indie-pop artist r.ariel is always searching for authenticity.
Red Rocks has been dethroned as Denver’s Best Outdoor Venue. Here’s why Levitt Pavilion won.
With his second album, Free Spirit, coming out soon, Khalid’s marking his swift rise to R&B superstardom with a North American arena tour.
Fresh off her Grammy win for Best American Roots Album, Brandi Carlile has been added to the inaugural season at the Mission Ballroom, AEG’s new midsized venue launching in the RiNo neighborhood.
The childhood curiosity that propelled J.S. Ondara to write poetry is now the fuel behind the folk musician’s stellar debut record, Tales of America.
P!NK, Lennon Stella, T-Pain, Buddy Guy, Sierra Hull, Ruby Boots, Nathan & Stephen and the Vanilla Milkshakes are all playing Denver this week. .
Ahead of its album release show, Denver indie-pop band Whiskey Autumn has released the music video for its latest single, “Monochrome Actress.”
