Critic's Notebook

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.

The exhibit will be followed by a hip-hop concert at Herman’s Hideaway with Blu, Sandman, Deca, Quelle Chris, Kid Acne and Isaac Sawyer.

With a new single and music video out, a children’s book on the shelves and more in the works, the sky is the limit for London Monroe.

Denver hip-hop artist Ason Yugen explores the idea of social media as an alternate universe on his debut album, The Wolf & The Social Club.

From the Irrelephants’ cheeky Fourth of July song to Isadora Eden’s debut album, we can’t get enough of these new offerings from local bands.

Dazzle’s new location at the DCPA will include an El Chapultepec Piano Lounge, where it will host late-night sets with no cover charge.

CU Denver students NAAV and Chris Adams formed the collective Amore Vita to promote collaboration between local musicians.

Marty Jones, a Denver musician and Westword contributor, released a ballad titled “Smokey the Coors Field Cat” that is sure to tug on listeners’ nostalgic heartstrings.

Ross James has played with Billy Strings, was Phil Lesh’s tour manager on Fare Thee Well and books music for Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox.

Second Punk Rock Saves Lives set for July 21-22 at Ratio Beerworks

Composer and violist Jordan Holloway is only 23, but he’s debuting a composition for Chautauqua Park’s anniversary July 16.

Make a joyful sound! The members of SCI discuss their humble ski-bum beginnings to making jam band history.

She’s bringing her own son to the show on July 2.

Longtime metalcore band The Ongoing Concept is back in all its glory!

The Portland heavy-metal band, which is on tour with Cynic and Atheist, will have your ears ringing for days… but it’s worth it.

Voideater’s concerts are an immersive experience, so don’t miss the band’s album-release show at HQ on Friday!

We caught up with Ryan Stasik of Umphrey’s McGee and Al Schnier of moe. ahead of their Red Rocks run.

“I think I just need to stay in my true self,” says Harriette. “That’s honestly where the best music comes from and where the best content comes from, too.”

Five Indigenous metal bands converge for a free festival on Friday!

This all-women lineup of hip-hop and R&B artists at Levitt Pavilion includes SWV and Muni Long!