Compared to the Metz’s Larimer Lounge gig in November, Tuesday’s Hi-Dive show was huge. Maybe not in volume and intensity, but certainly in fan fervor.

Here are Colorado’s best shows this week with Jim James, Metz, Shabazz Palaces and more.

Sub Pop punk band Metz talks to Reverb about life on the road while playing 150-200 shows a year.

It’s spring, which means that, beyond the birds singing and green grass growing, it’s music season in Colorado. With April here, tours are in full-swing, so we’ve compiled a list of the best indie concerts in and around Denver during the next couple months.

The full Primavera Sound Festival lineup has been announced and includes a second announced date by the recently reunited Postal Service and the third 2013 date for Phoenix.

Metz plays the Larimer Lounge in Denver, Colorado on 11/12/12. Review of the show by Billy Thieme.

CMJ 2012 photos: Pissed Jeans, OFF!, King Tuff, DIIV, Metz, Death Grips, the Spits, more at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City