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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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The Rage and Release of Upchuck

By Justin CriadoOctober 10, 2025

The Atlanta punk band, which caught the attention of Ty Segall, plays Moe’s alongside local groups on Monday, October 13.

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Rakish: James Joyce Meets Celtic Electronica

By Justin CriadoOctober 9, 2025

The folk duo plays Swallow Hill music on Sunday, October 12.

Billy Strings’ Favorite Metal Band Is Coming to Denver

Billy Strings’ Favorite Metal Band Is Coming to Denver

By Justin CriadoOctober 7, 2025

The gorefathers of tech-death will play the Oriental Theater on Tuesday, October 7.

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in September

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in September

By Justin CriadoOctober 1, 2025

The beginning of fall included some heaters from local musicians.

Trouble’s Braids Follows a “Lineage of Folk Music”

Trouble’s Braids Follows a “Lineage of Folk Music”

By Justin CriadoSeptember 29, 2025

The goth-Americana band has released its debut EP, The Big Tourist.

Above & Beyond Shares First New Album in Seven Years Before Denver Show

Above & Beyond Shares First New Album in Seven Years Before Denver Show

By Justin CriadoSeptember 26, 2025

Legendary European trio plays Fiddler’s Green on Saturday, September 27.

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The Most Controversial Marilyn Manson Moments

By Justin CriadoSeptember 24, 2025

The shock rock anti-hero plays Fillmore Auditorium on Thursday, September 25

Mudvayne Turns Back the Clock and Looks to the Future

Mudvayne Turns Back the Clock and Looks to the Future

By Justin CriadoSeptember 22, 2025

Nu-metal OGs celebrate the anniversary of their classic debut on Tuesday, September 23.

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This Sunday Is Officially “Jill Sobule Day”

By Justin CriadoSeptember 20, 2025

Jill Sobule passed away in house fire in May, and will be honored with a celebration of life at the Jewish Community Center.

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Alex Ammons Explores Love and Loss on Debut Album

By Justin CriadoSeptember 15, 2025

The Denver singer-songwriter is hosting a highly-anticipated release show at Leon Art Gallery on Friday, September 19.

Tradition Is the Latest Local Post-Hardcore Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoSeptember 11, 2025

The Colorado Springs trio is playing anti-ICE benefit show at D3 Arts on Sunday, September 14.

Colorado Springs Is About to Be Hit With a Tornado of Bands

By Justin CriadoSeptember 9, 2025

What’s Left Fest welcomes over 100 bands to Colorado Springs on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14.

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Devon Allman Gives the Scoop on His Latest Supergroup, New Album

By Justin CriadoSeptember 9, 2025

The new-wave bluesman will be performing at PACE Center on Thursday, September 11.

Taking Back Sunday and Coheed and Cambria Have Come Far

By Justin CriadoSeptember 8, 2025

Dress in your Hot Topic best when the veteran Y2K emo bands take Red Rocks on Friday, September 12.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Is at Home in Colorful Colorado

By Justin CriadoSeptember 5, 2025

The LGBTQ indie-rockers are playing a sold-out Red Rocks and two shows in Dillon this weekend.

The Love and Lunacy of Cameron Cade

By Justin CriadoSeptember 4, 2025

After two years, the Denver indie artist has released an excellent debut album.

New Found Glory Is Still Leveling Up Ahead of Denver Show

By Justin CriadoSeptember 3, 2025

The Y2K alt-rockers play Ball Arena with the Offspring and Jimmy Eat World on Sunday, September 7.

This Band Will Scare the Influencers Out of Spooky Season

By Justin CriadoSeptember 2, 2025

The Fort Collins death-sludge band is disgustingly deliberate and as digestible as back-of-throat bile.

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Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in August

By Justin CriadoAugust 30, 2025

August brought us mortuary-draped Americana, mile-high metalcore, Colorado Springs hip-hop, and more.

DIY Isn’t Dead in Denver. Just Ask DROP OUT

By Justin CriadoAugust 25, 2025

The hardcore band’s masked frontman has organized the next benefit show at D3 Arts for Denver Justice Project.

Hits From the Bong With Cypress Hill

By Justin CriadoAugust 22, 2025

“Colorado’s always been down. I’m glad that we have been able to see the legalization and more acceptance of the sweet leaf.”

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Ghost Canyon Fest Pushes Boundaries With DIY Showcase This Weekend

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2025

The music starts August 21 and runs through August 24, with shows at hi-dive, Skylark Lounge, Mutiny Information Café and Colorado Springs, too.

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