Marlon Williams, ‘Dark Child’
Marlon Williams is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Lyttelton, New Zealand. His music career began with high school band The Unfaithful Ways, which became a critical favorite in his home country.
Montoneros Blends Space Rock With South American Influences
Montoneros is a Denver-based space rock band formed in 2014. Argentinian-born singer Gaston Leone fronts the group, which is set to release the new EP “Heat Horse” this week. The band performed three songs at OpenAir and spoke with Alisha Sweeney about recording at the local Black In Bluhm studio and writing lyrics in two languages.
New Denver Festival To Feature Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Courtney Barnett
The event will take place in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood on May 21.
Polica, ‘Lime Habit’
Minneapolis synth-rock band Polica is back with its third album “United Crushers.” It’s out Friday The band is led by singer Channy Leaneagh, whose typically modified and multi-tracked vocals are clear and direct on […]
Pandas & People Take Their Folk Songs From The Basement To The Stage
Fort Collins band Pandas & People crafts energetic folk music. The group began in 2013 as a side project of singer and bassist Joshua Scheer and guitarist Johnny Day, and has gone on to open for acts like The Doobie Brothers and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Gordon Gano Of Violent Femmes Praises Denver Music Ensemble, Restaurant
The singer and Colorado resident picked his favorite Denver concert and restaurant.
Basia Bulat, ‘Infamous’
Canadian folk musician Basia Bulat recently released her fourth studio album, “Good Advice.” It’s the follow up to 2013’s “Tall Tall Shadow,” which was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize for the […]
Diane Coffee Performs At OpenAir, Talks Collaborations With Foxygen And Run The Jewels
Diane Coffee is the performing moniker of Shaun Fleming, a former Disney voice actor who started his music career as the drummer for childhood friends Foxygen. Fleming’s music combines rock, soul and classic psychedelic influences. Listen to Diane Coffee’s session at OpenAir.
SPELLS Performs At OpenAir, Talks Balancing Music And Comedy
Denver band SPELLS built its reputation on aggressive punk rock, energetic and comedic live performances and a vacation-inspired wardrobe. Ben Roy of Denver comedy troupe The Grawlix leads the group. Listen to their session recorded live in the CPR Performance Studio.
Mass Gothic, ‘Every Night You’ve Got To Save Me’
Mass Gothic is the new project of New York artist Noel Heroux, who fronted the rock outfit Hooray For Earth for nearly a decade.
Frances Quinlan Of Hop Along On Perfectionism And Taking Inspiration From A Forgotten Jazz Legend
Read and hear clips from our interview with singer and guitarist Frances Quinlan of Hop Along.
Listen: A Valentine’s Day Playlist From CPR’s OpenAir
Enjoy some great love and heartbreak songs handpicked by OpenAir staff and listeners.
Yeasayer, ‘I Am Chemistry’
The music of Yeasayer is known for otherworldly synth sounds and falsetto harmonies. But there is always a sense of unpredictability with each new album from the Brooklyn band.
The Lumineers Are Back With New Album ‘Cleopatra’
The Lumineers have announced the details of their long-awaited sophomore album, “Cleopatra.” The follow-up to the Grammy-nominated Denver trio’s 2012 debut is out April 8.
Dressy Bessy Returns To The Stage With New Album ‘Kingsized’
The Denver band is back with its first album in eight years.
A Look At North Carolina’s Music Scene, In Honor Of The Super Bowl
WNCW highlights nine North Carolina artists for us in honor of this weekend’s big game matchup between the Broncos and Panthers.
