Critic's Notebook

With her purchase of the Capitol Hill nightclub, Jillian Johnson is bringing a big change to its music.

The fierce frontman of numerous local bands, including the Planes Mistaken for Stars side project Git Some, died on January 1 at the age of 49.

The legendary Denver amphitheater reported nearly 1.7 million ticket holders over 198 concerts.

From Gregg Deal, who is going on tour with Pearl Jam, to Pedro Urbina of Couched Studios, Neoma and more, these are the folks making a name in the local music industry.

Finish up 2024 with some local disco, post-metal, indie pop and rock.

Calling rock aficionados: You need to hear this new trio out of Summit County.

The Colorado-based metal group’s latest album, Absolute Elsewhere, has been racking up spots on high-profile year-end lists.

The Colorado singer and guitarist pioneered punk in Boulder and beyond.

“Oh, what fun it is to sing on Channel 6 today!”

The nationally popular group is back in action after releasing major-label records, then fizzling out in 2011.

The Velveteers, one of Colorado’s fiercest bands, have released the music video for “On and On,” which rages against misogyny.

The ongoing feud between Ford Amphitheater and Ford Hurts Families was not resolved at the December 17 meeting with Mayor Mobolade.

Don’t sleep on the many alternative holiday concerts, drag shows and more that Denver has to offer this month.

From used jazz to new pop, the vast array of vinyl in Denver-area record stores makes for a collector’s heaven.

Denver punk band Dead Pioneers was hand-picked by Pearl Jam to open four East Coast tour dates next year.

A new program aims to be a one-stop shop for musicians at any stage in their career.

It’s been a big year for Colorado’s best venue.

You don’t have to wait for a tribute show to sample Colorado’s love for the Fab Four.

Do you know the highest number of digital singles ever released in 24 hours? Spoiler alert: It’s 200.

The Denver-area musician graced many of the region’s stages with his smart, gutsy, soulful rhymes.

The longtime Denver-born musician calls her sound “sparkly dark ritual pop,” which is on display in a new, must-listen album.

The famous Seattle label is reintroducing Colorado’s grunge-era legend, including the group’s 1991 split single with Nirvana.