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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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This Denver Metal Band Has Gotten the Big Break Most Groups Dream of

By Justin CriadoJune 25, 2024

Most bands only dream of being discovered by a big-time agent. But that’s exactly what happened to Oak, Ash & Thorn.

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Pierce the Veil and Blink-182 Are Bringing Out the Elder Emos in Denver

By Justin CriadoJune 24, 2024

Pierce the Veil is currently on a stadium run supporting Blink-182, so break out the deep V-necks and Toms slip-ons.

French Cassettes Delivers Dry Wit and a Look at the Past on New Album

By Justin CriadoJune 24, 2024

Hear the humor yourself when the indie rockers play Skylark Lounge on Wednesday, June 26.

The Education of Keegan De La Torre

By Justin CriadoJune 21, 2024

The nineteen-year-old Broomfield musician plays the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, June 22.

Looking to Join an EDM Cult? Consider Deathpact!

By Justin CriadoJune 20, 2024

The anonymous electronic collective plays the Mission Ballroom on Saturday, June 22.

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Shoegaze? Dream Pop? Indie Rock? Call the Music of From Indian Lakes Whatever You Want

By Justin CriadoJune 18, 2024

If you’re into Deftones and shoegaze, you should check out From Indian Lakes at Globe Hall on Friday, June 21.

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Wreckno Brings Big Gay Soirée to Denver for Pride Month

By Justin CriadoJune 17, 2024

“It’s only been two years since I started expressing my gender identity to the realest extent,” the producer shares.

NYC Indie Band DIIV Believes We’re All Boiling to Death

By Justin CriadoJune 14, 2024

The band plays the Ogden Theatre on Sunday, June 16.

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Lost and Found: Denver Band American Culture Welcomes Back One of Its Own

By Justin CriadoJune 4, 2024

When Michael Stein was mugged and beaten in Las Vegas, he had “given up on struggling with” heroin addiction. Now he’s celebrating two years sober.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in May

By Justin CriadoMay 30, 2024

Find your favorite tunes for the summer right here.

Love the Blues? Time to Check Out Earl Nelson & the Company

By Justin CriadoMay 20, 2024

The group plays an EP-release show at Globe Hall on Saturday, May 25.

Voices of AAPI Concert Brings Together an Array of Must-See Denver Musicians

By Justin CriadoMay 16, 2024

The concert includes a lineup of six local acts who show the diversity of music from the AAPI community.

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Itchy-O Blasts Off Into Parts Unknown With Intergalactic Masquerade

By Justin CriadoMay 15, 2024

The collective of masked drummers brings its immersive extravaganza to Summit on Saturday, May 18.

Get Inspired: Yoni Gottlieb Is Following His Dreams as Yugs

By Justin CriadoMay 14, 2024

At a Yugs concert, expect beach ball dodging and “moshing with consent.”

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Australian Band Pond Brings Perth’s Psych Rock to Denver

By Justin CriadoMay 9, 2024

Pond, which shares close ties to Tame Impala, will be at the Ogden on Saturday.

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Blondie Drummer Looks Back on Fifty Years of Music Royalty Ahead of Mission Show

By Justin CriadoMay 6, 2024

Clem Burke teases a new album from the groundbreaking band, which plays Mission Ballroom on Wednesday, May 8.

Denver DJ Organizes First Cinco de Mersiv at Mission Ballroom

By Justin CriadoMay 3, 2024

“I’m just really excited to share my culture with the scene,” Mersiv says of his show at the Mission Ballroom on Sunday. “We’ve never really done that.”

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in April

By Justin CriadoMay 1, 2024

These local acts weren’t in the mood for any tomfoolery when they released a handful of debut EPs and several singles.

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Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors: Denver Is a “Top-Shelf City to Play Music In”

By Justin CriadoApril 30, 2024

The Memphis singer-songwriter plays the Summit with his band on Friday, May 3.

GHÁ˜STKID Uncovers a Haunted Hollywood on New Album

By Justin CriadoApril 26, 2024

The German metalcore group plays Ogden Theatre on Monday, April 29, with Black Veil Brides.

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Fragile City Is Here to Tell You That Aliens Do Exist

By Justin CriadoApril 25, 2024

Bring your tin-foil hats to the punk band’s EP-release show at EastFax Tap this weekend.

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Dream Weavers: Denver Band Shadow Work Takes Matters Into Its Own Hands

By Justin CriadoApril 24, 2024

This Mile High band is on a serious come-up, embarking on a tour through France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany. But first, a hometown send-off.

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