Friedman’s new album, Chimes After Midnight, is her first since 2016’s Gem. She acknowledged the nine-year gap at the Hotel Café on this gorgeous evening in June. Things needed straightening—life can ...

After a series of singles, an EP, and a previous album, Colorado’s The Velveteers have taken the indie rock world by storm. This latest release finds the scrappy and melodic trio artfully expanding on ...