pop

CU Boulder alum and pop-rock artist Anna Shoemaker played her first concert in Colorado since graduating. By Lauren Hill

For summer break, the CU Independent arts section curates an upbeat, feel-good pandemic playlist.

Swift’s new album “evermore” tackles relevant, painful topics like domestic abuse, isolation and loss during COVID-19. By Chloe Wasserstrom

Sam Smith’s third album “Love Goes” is filled with party songs, though a sliver of stripped-down soul remains. By Izzy Fincher

Up-and-coming singer-songwriter kennedi’s debut EP “self” brings much-needed authenticity to the music industry. By Marion Walmer

Belgian-American, electropop artist Speelburg’s debut album “Porsche” shows wide-ranging influences. By Izzy Fincher

Tame Impala began as the simply experimental bedroom music project of Australian rocker Kevin Parker. His…

Lennon Stella displayed phenomenal musicianship but a dull stage presence at the Ogden Theatre on April 1. By Kaylyn Buehler

Up-and-coming indie band Soccer Mommy played a vulnerable set at Globe Hall in Denver on Tuesday. By Zach Cohen.

“Have fun” is a strange beast – it’s a dense and dark FKA twigs-esque affair that’s too interesting to pass up. By Owen Zoll