Critic's Notebook

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

HAIM and Excision are on this year’s lineup, which also includes Goose, Keith Urban and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Now it’s time to experience Shady Oaks live at the Skylark Lounge on March 12.

From the start of Trump’s first term to now his second, Colorado musicians have been raging against 45 and 47.

Many music venues in Denver host shows for underage patrons, from large outdoor amphitheaters to cozy local spots.

Here are Colorado’s all-time Valentine’s anthems: the happy, the sad, the creepy and the bittersweet.

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.

“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 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.

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.

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.

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

The Denver doomgaze trio is releasing its first new music in five years following the death of one of its own.

Known for the local bands Judge Roughneck and Lost Dog Ensemble, Dinsmore died in 2024, but his work lives — and spins — on.

New announcements include Ice Cube, the Jonas Brothers, Deftones and more.

The Dead’s music never stopped, and many dedicated devotees keep it moving on a local level.