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Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

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Denver Bands Rally to Support HQ With Benefit Concert This Weekend

By Justin CriadoNovember 1, 2023

Good Family, Clusterfux and Ransom Note will raise funds for HQ at fellow Broadway venue Bar 404 on Saturday.

Former Nuggets DJ, Local Hip-Hop Artists Celebrate Basketball Team With Free Mixtape

By Justin CriadoOctober 31, 2023

The mixtape, Western Conference II, celebrates the Nuggets’ first NBA championship.

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Behind the Mask: Deadmau5 Reveals the Inner Workings of His Brand

By Justin CriadoOctober 31, 2023

The EDM artist will also be at his pop-up shop at 95 South Cherokee Street on Friday and Saturday for meet-and-greets!

New-Age Mutant-Pop Surf Rock? Just Listen to Allah-Las

By Justin CriadoOctober 27, 2023

Imagine a world where Lou Reed, John Cale, Peter Ivers and Brian Eno formed a supergroup at the height of their careers.

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in October

By Justin CriadoOctober 25, 2023

From Griz’s final offering to a look at a new project, Spiritual Poison, Colorado musicians released scary good music this month.

Of Mice & Men Discusses Long Metal Career Ahead of Mission Ballroom Show

By Justin CriadoOctober 24, 2023

Of Mice & Men will play the Mission Ballroom on Thursday, October 26, with Bullet for My Valentine and Vended.

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Hellgrammites Releases Claustrophobic New Music Video Ahead of Free Halloween Show

By Justin CriadoOctober 24, 2023

The Denver post-hardcore band plays a free Halloween show at Clancy’s Irish Pub on Friday with Skulls (a Misfits tribute), Suicide Cages and Ignorant Bliss.

Fearing Brings a Brooding, Badass Show to the Crypt

By Justin CriadoOctober 20, 2023

Prep for Halloween with this California darkwave trio.

The Elite Process Behind Tech N9ne’s Success

By Justin CriadoOctober 20, 2023

Tech N9ne discusses his somber but special connection to Denver ahead of his concert at the Fillmore this weekend with Hollywood Undead.

New Duo Culture Bloom Finds Inspiration in Royal Palace Motel

By Justin CriadoOctober 18, 2023

Denver duo Culture Bloom announces its arrival with a five-song EP.

Paramount Theatre Brings Italian Horror Movie Band, Goblin, for Demons Screening

By Justin CriadoOctober 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.

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Nickel Creek Is Still Redefining Bluegrass

By Justin CriadoOctober 13, 2023

The longtime bluegrass trio performs at Mission Ballroom on Wednesday, October 18. Monica Martin is the opener.

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FAIM Bids Farewell With Final Concert This Weekend

By Justin CriadoOctober 11, 2023

The Denver hardcore rockers are officially putting the band to rest after a final show on Saturday at D3 Arts.

Five Denver Bands That’ll Rip Your Face Off This Halloween

By Justin CriadoOctober 10, 2023

From the cryptids of Axeslasher to the icy ghouls of Glacial Tomb, set your Halloween soundtrack to some metal.

Dragondeer Showcases New Sound on Sophomore Album

By Justin CriadoOctober 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.”

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in September

By Justin CriadoSeptember 27, 2023

This month’s latest local music roundup includes surprise singles from Blood Incantation and the debut EP of up-and-coming rock band Ipecac.

Miya Folick Discusses Her Honest Indie Pop Ahead of Bluebird Concert

By Justin CriadoSeptember 22, 2023

As an “oversharer by nature,” the singer-songwriter says she’s discovering that there’s “something really precious and exciting about letting something be a little bit mysterious.”

Kiltro Brings Shoegaze to the Summit This Weekend

By Justin CriadoSeptember 20, 2023

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

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The Devil Wears Prada Can Do Whatever It Wants

By Justin CriadoSeptember 18, 2023

“You can’t take it for granted, you can’t mail it in. Who knows when someone decides that they don’t want to come see you the next time.”

Throw Up the Horns: Ipecac Is One of the Best Rock Bands in Denver Right Now

By Justin CriadoSeptember 13, 2023

Ipecac drops new music on Saturday with a record-release show at Lost Lake Lounge the same night.

New-Wave Blues Guitarist Buffalo Nichols Isn’t Anyone’s Savior

By Justin CriadoSeptember 12, 2023

Enjoy this amazing weather with an outdoor show at Levitt Pavilion this week with Buffalo Nichols.

GA-20 Makes Old-School Blues With a Modern Twist

By Justin CriadoSeptember 8, 2023

The Boston trio plays the Skylark Lounge on Wednesday, September 13.

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