Rock

Denver's Shadow Work Takes Matters Into Its Own Hands

Denver's Shadow Work Takes Matters Into Its Own Hands

Unicorn Hits Offers Must-See EP Release Concert

Unicorn Hits Offers Must-See EP Release Concert

The Rocker Mountain Ripper Returns to Denver for a Weekend of Rock and Roll

By Justin Criado
Apr 9, 2024

Rocker Mountain Ripper IV is bringing a strong lineup of rock bands to HQ and the hi-dive.
Eleven of the Best Local Rock Bands You Need to Check Out

By Emily Ferguson
Apr 3, 2024

From mainstays like Colfax Speed Queen to newcomers such as Velvet Daydream, save these groups to your playlists and head to a show!
Fast Eddy's Arj Narayan Clobbers His Drums...and Cancer

By Adam Perry
Mar 25, 2024

Taking a break from performing to undergo chemotherapy presented a first for the rock-and-roll lifer.
Riot Grrrl Royalty Sleater-Kinney Is Coming to Denver

By Justin Criado
Mar 21, 2024

The duo of Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker plays the Mission Ballroom on Tuesday, March 26.
Deap Vally Bids Farewell on Final Tour

By Justin Criado
Mar 14, 2024

“How do we shake off the confines of gender? I’m not entirely sure it can happen.”
Jesus Christ Superstar Fiftieth-Anniversary Tour Comes to Denver

By Toni Tresca
Jan 19, 2024

This exciting rock opera features a local performer and reimagines the last days of Jesus Christ through a kaleidoscope of rock, funk and soul.
Holdfast. Looks Back on a Big Year

By Justin Criado
Dec 20, 2023

The Denver alt-rock trio will play a holiday benefit show Thursday at the Bluebird. Wear a holiday sweater!
DeVotchKa Celebrates Twenty Years of Breakthrough Album

By Justin Criado
Dec 15, 2023

The band will play the record that became the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack in full at Bluebird Theater.
Grace Potter Shares Stories From the Road Ahead of Denver Benefit

By Justin Criado
Dec 4, 2023

Grace Potter plays Take Note Colorado's benefit concert at the Mission Ballroom this weekend.
Bulwark of the Blues: David Booker's Remarkable Career

By Marty Jones
Nov 22, 2023

"I just want to laugh, feel good, and stick around as long as I can for my girls, to make the best of this.”
This Hired-Gun Guitarist Landed Alice Cooper for Her New Record

By Justin Criado
Nov 21, 2023

Nita Strauss, a bandmember for Cooper as well as Demi Lovato, plays the Gothic Theatre on Tuesday, November 28.
New-Age Mutant-Pop Surf Rock? Just Listen to Allah-Las

By Justin Criado
Oct 27, 2023

Imagine a world where Lou Reed, John Cale, Peter Ivers and Brian Eno formed a supergroup at the height of their careers.
ICYMI: Aerosmith Won't Be in Denver After Steven Tyler Fractured His Larynx

By Westword Staff
Oct 26, 2023

Aerosmith was set to play its final Denver show at Ball Arena on November 19.
New Duo Culture Bloom Finds Inspiration in Royal Palace Motel

By Justin Criado
Oct 18, 2023

Denver duo Culture Bloom announces its arrival with a five-song EP.
Denver Duo INTHEWHALE Is Not Going to Do a TikTok Dance

By Jed Murphy
Oct 17, 2023

"We’re trying to invoke something real. We’re not trying to get a twenty-second clip; we’re not trying to go viral."
Paramount Theatre Brings Italian Horror Movie Band, Goblin, for Demons Screening

By Justin Criado
Oct 16, 2023

The Italian prog-rock group Goblin will provide the live soundtrack to 1985 cult horror masterpiece, Demons, as well as play a concert of its songs for Suspiria, Tenebrae and more classics.
Dragondeer Showcases New Sound on Sophomore Album

By Justin Criado
Oct 5, 2023

"It’s fun to just experiment with new ideas and bring new ideas to the table. It feels like the sky is the limit.”
Tool Leaves Us "Rosetta Stoned" After Explosive Loveland Concert: Photos and Five Takeaways

By Emily Ferguson
Oct 4, 2023

The prog-rock band sold out the renamed Blue Arena on October 3 and offered a mind-melting set list.
Velvet Daydream Is Bringing Back Classic Rock and '70s Vibes

By Emily Ferguson
Oct 3, 2023

The new Denver rock band is making its album debut on Friday the 13th.
Kiltro Brings Shoegaze to the Summit This Weekend

By Justin Criado
Sep 20, 2023

The Denver neo-psychedelia shoegaze group is gaining fans with its sophomore album, Underbelly.