
Top 30 October 1 – 7
1 The Worse Things Get… – Neko Case
2 Another Self Portrait – Bob Dylan
3 Yes, It’s True – The Polyphonic Spree
4 Blue Rider [EP] – The Blue Rider
5 S/T – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
6 Negativity – Deer Tick
7 AM – Artic Monkeys
8 MGMT – MGMT
9 Evil Friends – Portugal.

By Kegan Warner

Ever Since You’ve Been Gone, Josh Dillard
OpenAir helps you expand your musical horizons by offering up a new song todownload for free every week. The latest OpenAir Download of the Week is “Ever Since You’ve Been Gone” from Josh Dillard’s album The Bright Light Of Shipwreck.

By Kegan Warner

Navy at OpenAir
Colorado band Navy stopped by the CPR Performance Studio to play some songs before the release of their debut EP Spirit Groove on Sept 14. Listen to the full session, then pick up the new release on iTunes!

By Kegan Warner

Review: Tales Of Us, Goldfrapp
Goldfrapp’s latest album Tales Of Us is very similar to a movie soundtrack. Paired with the album’s visual companion, the album reveals its true meaning.

By Kegan Warner

The Dream’s In The Ditch, Deer Tick
OpenAir helps you expand your musical horizons by offering up a new song to download for free every week. The latest OpenAir Download of the Week is The Dream is in the Ditch from Deer Ticks’ 5th full length release, Negativity.

By Kegan Warner


Heavy Bells, J Roddy Walston & The Business
Our latest download is Heavy Bells by J Roddy Walston & The Business from the new release, Essential Tremors.

By Kegan Warner

Top 30 Sept 10 – 16
1 Vol. 10: Another Self Portrait – Bob Dylan
2 S/T – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
3 The Worse Things Get… – Neko Case
4 Modern Vampires… – Vampire Weekend
5 Yes, It’s True – The Polyphonic Spree
6 Stills – Gauntlet Hair
7 I Hate Music – Superchunk
8 Negativity – Deer Tick
9 Where Does This Door Go?

By Kegan Warner

Shop OpenAir’s new online store
Show your support for local music and stay warm as the temperatures drop with the purchase of your own OpenAir sweatshirt. Choose from a variety of options to match any style, including both men’s and women’s hoodies and zip-ups. Visit OpenAir’s online store.

By Kegan Warner

New to OpenAir
Stay tuned to OpenAir, new music from Colorado Public Radio, to hear the latest from Crocodiles, Willy Mason, and Elephant Revival.

By Kegan Warner

In The Whale at OpenAir
Denver band In The Whale joined is in the CPR Performance Studio recently. They’re opening for Murder by Death on Friday, Sept 13 at The Bluebird Theater. Listen to the full session and interview.

By Kegan Warner

Top 30 September 3 – 9
1 Pure Vida Conspiracy – Gogol Bordello
2 The Weatherman – Gregory Alan Isakov
3 Modern Vampires… – Vampire Weekend
4 S/T – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
5 One True Vine – Mavis Staples
6 Stills – Gauntlet Hair
7 Essential Tremors – J. Roddy Walston & The Business
8 Paracosm – Washed Out
9 Evil Friends – Portugal.

By Kegan Warner

El Presidente, The Outfit
Two years since their last release, Denver CO band The Outfit have been developing their sound, moving away from pop towards something grittier.

By Kegan Warner

10 Must-See Autumn shows in Colorado
It might not seem like it now with all the sunshine and consistent 80-plus degree temperatures, but autumn really is just around the corner. And while the summer festival and concert season is still ongoing (check out our trusty concert calendar for more details!), there are a great deal of initial shows already announced for fall, and it’s never too early to get a head start on planning your personal concert calendar.

By Kegan Warner

Ancient Elk covers The Velvet Underground & Nico
“The Velvet Underground & Nico” has long been a prized inclusion of Anna Smith’s record collection, and her band Ancient Elk recently performed the entire album live. Smith and On the Cover co-producer Ian O’Dougherty recently stopped by OpenAir to discuss the monthly event.

By Kegan Warner

OpenAir hosts The Blue Rider
OpenAir is excited to host The Blue Rider 10″ Vinyl Release Dance Party w/ Dirty Few and Kitty Crimes Friday, August 30 at the Hi-Dive. They stopped by the performance studio earlier this week to play a few songs and talk with Alisha about their new release, music videos, side projects and more!

By Kegan Warner