Hear Poet's Row Live At The Walnut Room On May 14
We're airing a full concert from the Denver folk band May 14 at 6 p.m.
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Brent Cowles Returns After You Me & Apollo To Launch His Solo Career
Read moreSinger Brent Cowles took a big risk in late 2014 when he split up his Fort Collins-based band You Me & Apollo. He's now pursuing a solo career and shared some new songs in the CPR Performance Studio.
Pan Astral Captures A Live Sound On 'Suburban Blues'
Read moreDenver band Pan Astral kicked off their OpenAir session with a song that pays tribute to their hometown. "Mile High City" appears on their recently released third studio album, "Suburban Blues." Pan Astral has a growing reputation for live performances. The group recently expanded into a fuller rock band sound with strong electronic influences thanks to new member Kyle Zender.
Whiskey Autumn, Another Tiny Desk Contest Artist, Performs At OpenAir
Read moreWe first heard the music of Whiskey Autumn in the band's submission to NPR Music's 2016 Tiny Desk Contest. The Boulder trio's video for "Dog Days" introduced us to their smart, catchy electronic pop and we included it as one of our 10 favorite Colorado entries this year. The band played four songs at OpenAir and spoke with OpenAir's Jeremy Petersen about the production behind their Tiny Desk video, shifting from folk to electronic music and how R&B singer Frank Ocean inspired their sound.
Rachael McCuaig Embarks On Her Music Career With A Tiny Desk Contest Submission
Read moreDenver singer-songwriter Rachael McCuaig was one of thousands of artists around the country who submitted an original video to NPR’s second annual Tiny Desk Concert Contest earlier this year. She used a simple setup in her contest submission -- just vocals and guitar -- but it was enough to make our list of 10 favorite Colorado entries from 2016. McCuaig hasn't recorded an official release, so we were thrilled to host her in the CPR Performance Studio recently and share her music with our audience for the first time.
At A Crossroads Of Success, The Lumineers Stick To Their Roots
Read moreThe Lumineers stopped by OpenAir to talk their long-awaited sophomore album, "Cleopatra," and the joys and difficulties surrounding its creation.
The Yawpers Share The Stories And Sounds Of 'American Man'
Read moreHard-rocking Colorado band The Yawpers brings their national tour to Lost Lake Lounge in Denver on Saturday. The Yawpers' released their latest album, "American Man," last year on Bloodshot Records. The group talked about its songwriting inspirations, new love for Bruce Springsteen and the challenges of life on the road during its recent CPR Performance Studio session.
Elephant Revival Turns A Boulder Studio Into A Musical Playground For 'Petals'
Read moreThe Nederland-based folk group worked on its new album at eTown Music Hall. OpenAir spoke with two of the band members about the writing and recording process for "Petals."
Hear Colfax Speed Queen Live At Lost Lake On April 16
Read moreWatch two exclusive videos from the show and tune in April 16 at 6 p.m. for the full concert broadcast.
Sound Of Ceres Aims For The Stars After Candy Claws
Read moreKaren and Ryan Hover are the married duo behind Fort Collins band Sound of Ceres. They recorded three synth-pop albums as Candy Claws before venturing into ethereal space-rock territory with their new group. The Hovers recruited members of The Polyphonic Spree and Brooklyn indie rockers The Drums for "Nostalgia For Infinity," their debut album as Sound of Ceres. The band stopped into our CPR Performance Studio shortly before heading to Austin, Texas, for SXSW.
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