Critic's Notebook

The Denver rapper discusses second chances, surviving a gun battle, the power of the DIY music scene, and his latest album, #Underrated.

The Colorado Daily music journalist Wendy Kale covered Boulder’s club scene for nearly three decades.

Ahead of his new residency at Beta 2.0, Squizzy Taylor talks about the future of Denver hip-hop.

Ed Battle, a longtime Denver musician and actor, is in hospice care. Dazzle’s throwing a show in his honor.

A music video on Youtube jumpstarted FBP Moe’s career.

Leslie Herod and the rapper Common encourage Colorado’s 11,000-plus parolees to vote in the November 5 election.

The December 3 induction follows one for Swallow Hill on November 9.

Struggling as a single mom with a full-time job, Carmen Sandim quit sleeping a couple nights a week before she could compose music.

Jonathan Richman is one of rock’s greatest originals.

Denver rappers Old Man Saxon and Jakob Campbell talk about competing on Netflix’s new hip-hop competition series, Rhythm + Flow.

Ginger Baker more than lived up to his cranky reputation.

Opera on Tap, which has been bringing opera to bars, has finally found a full-time Denver home.

The late singer-songwriter played the Ogden Theatre with Bad Weather California.

Madox “Madi” Dorsey is one half of the Atlanta-based hip-hop and R&B duo Gabby and Madi.

Denver hip-hop DJ B-Money died on August 24.

Two Colorado Springs teenage brothers make up the rap duo Zulus, which just released its debut album, Attack of the Zulu.

The jazz pianist has lived by this Beethoven quote: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.”

Starting this month, Opera on Tap will launch again at Hot Fun in the Summertime at 6 p.m. on August 24 at Rory’s Tavern.

Denver rapper’s wife of more than twenty years left him for a woman. After the divorce, he took a spiritual path.

The jazz radio station is celebrating a $1 million gift towards its new studio.

Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock talks about the future of jazz ahead of his Mission Ballroom concert with Kamasi Washington.

Denver’s best open-mic night returns to the Broadway Roxy — formerly the Syntax Physic Opera.