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The Born Readies: You Are Free to Leave the Band at Any Time

By John BearOctober 20, 2021

Catch the band at the Marquis on October 29.

INTHEWHALE Takes a Darker Tone on Vanishing Point

By John BearOctober 19, 2021

Pandemic talk with Nate Valdez and Eric Riley.

Redwing Blackbird’s Faith in Humanity Was Short-Lived

By John BearOctober 18, 2021

Redwing Blackbird’s Paul Barker explores the existential on HumanZ & the Silver Vessel, which he’ll release at HQ on October 30.

Covenhoven: Nothing Left to Be but Beautiful

By John BearOctober 13, 2021

Joel Van Horne releases Covenhoven’s fourth album, aptly titled IV.

Redamancy’s Upcoming <i>Revival</i> EP Reflects the Band’s Growth

Redamancy’s Upcoming Revival EP Reflects the Band’s Growth

By John BearOctober 5, 2021

The Colorado band’s first EP came together quickly in 2018. The second reflects many of the changes of the past three years.

Ponder the Albatross’s Members Are in a Long-Distance Relationship

Ponder the Albatross’s Members Are in a Long-Distance Relationship

By John BearOctober 1, 2021

The band plays the Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues on October 3.

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Singer-Songwriter Patrick Dethlefs’s Latest Record Explores Loss

Singer-Songwriter Patrick Dethlefs’s Latest Record Explores Loss

By John BearOctober 1, 2021

The Denver folk rocker returns with his most synth-infused collaborative album yet.

Deeply Rooted Music School Offers Something Different in Music Education

Deeply Rooted Music School Offers Something Different in Music Education

By John BearSeptember 28, 2021

The school offers lessons in guitar, piano, bass, drums, brass, violin, cello and electronic music production.

Moon Walker Traffics in Fuzzed-Out ’70s Rock Bliss

Moon Walker Traffics in Fuzzed-Out ’70s Rock Bliss

By John BearSeptember 24, 2021

The band has been compared to the White Stripes, says singer and guitarist Harry Springer.

Erik Lunde on His Anti-War Song “Steel Militia”

By John BearSeptember 15, 2021

He found inspiration in the story of three brothers who joined the military after September 11.

Lost Walks Continues Its Wolf Rock-Opera Saga

By John BearSeptember 14, 2021

The record will be released over the next four months in Birdy Magazine.

Students at Youth Documentary Academy Process Their Struggles Through Filmmaking

Students at Youth Documentary Academy Process Their Struggles Through Filmmaking

By John BearSeptember 13, 2021

The program helps youth process their struggles through filmmaking.

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Why Cameron Johnston of We Are William Put Off Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

Why Cameron Johnston of We Are William Put Off Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

By John BearSeptember 10, 2021

Here’s why.

A Sober Music Festival Debuts in Denver

A Sober Music Festival Debuts in Denver

By John BearSeptember 8, 2021

Mike and Ambie Handby of DoubleCrush are bringing sober nightlife to Denver.

Patrick McGuire, aka Straight White Teeth, Headed for Mexico to Process a Breakup

Patrick McGuire, aka Straight White Teeth, Headed for Mexico to Process a Breakup

By John BearSeptember 7, 2021

His musical project, Straight White Teeth, performs at Lost Lake on Tuesday, September 7.

Envy Alo Ditched Denver to Record <i>The Ranch</i>

Envy Alo Ditched Denver to Record The Ranch

By John BearAugust 27, 2021

The Denver jam band’s new album was recorded in Wyoming.

Daniel Hertel Dug Deep for Verses the Inevitable’s Third Record

Daniel Hertel Dug Deep for Verses the Inevitable’s Third Record

By John BearAugust 25, 2021

The Denver rock band celebrates its new album at the Lodge at Woods Boss on Friday, August 27.

Denver Artist Auctions Beatles Painting to Help Pay for Wife’s Recovery

Denver Artist Auctions Beatles Painting to Help Pay for Wife’s Recovery

By John BearAugust 18, 2021

After Elizabeth Sartor suffered from a stroke, her husband set out to raise funds for medical expenses auctioning a painting of the Fab Four.

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Hippo Campus Races Forward With Its Most Mature Album Yet

Hippo Campus Races Forward With Its Most Mature Album Yet

By John BearAugust 18, 2021

The rockers took 2020 off to record new music, and they’re back with a more mature sound.

Take a Spin Through the Stacks at the Rocky Mountain Record Show

Take a Spin Through the Stacks at the Rocky Mountain Record Show

By John BearAugust 16, 2021

Wax Trax Records and other collectors from around the country will be on site.

Painted City on Making Synth Pop Interesting to Watch

Painted City on Making Synth Pop Interesting to Watch

By John BearAugust 4, 2021

It’s not always easy.

Art for Redemption Unveils Interactive Prisoner-Made Mural in RiNo

Art for Redemption Unveils Interactive Prisoner-Made Mural in RiNo

By John BearAugust 3, 2021

The Denver group helps prisoners sell their art for extra cash.

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