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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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Time Running Out on Six Senses Hotel Project Outside Telluride

By Justin CriadoJune 14, 2023

The decision was postponed from June 15 to August 17.

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Voideater Sets Itself Apart From Other Denver Doom Bands

By Justin CriadoJune 14, 2023

Voideater’s concerts are an immersive experience, so don’t miss the band’s album-release show at HQ on Friday!

Denver Garage-Punk Band Dirty Few Reunites for Anniversary Show at hi-dive

By Justin CriadoJune 13, 2023

“We started this band not caring about touring, not caring about anything. We just wanted to have a good time.”

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Country Singer Harriette on Social Media and Going Viral

By Justin CriadoJune 12, 2023

“I think I just need to stay in my true self,” says Harriette. “That’s honestly where the best music comes from and where the best content comes from, too.”

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Drowse Makes Slowcore With a Black-Metal Edge

By Justin CriadoJune 9, 2023

Catch Drowse at the hi-dive on Monday, June 12. Agriculture, Sprain and Palehorse/Palerider are also on the bill.

Horns Up! Viki Eagle Spearheads First-of-Its-Kind Rez Metal Festival at Levitt Pavilion

By Justin CriadoJune 6, 2023

Five Indigenous metal bands converge for a free festival on Friday!

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Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Welcomes New Artistic Director

By Justin CriadoJune 2, 2023

Former director James Knapp will retire after Pride performances, and will receive a proclamation on Monday from the Denver City Council.

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Denver’s Kiltro Makes Unique Shoegaze on New Album Underbelly

By Justin CriadoJune 1, 2023

Head over to Mercury Cafe tonight for a free album-release concert!

The Fantastic World of Songstress Allie Crow Buckley

By Justin CriadoMay 30, 2023

Allie Crow Buckley, who plays Red Rocks Wednesday and Thursday, has been writing poetry since she was age two.

Dead Poet Society Is the Raw Rock Band You Need Right Now

By Justin CriadoMay 29, 2023

“We go absolutely crazy from the get-go.”

Gozu Has the Remedy for Pandemic Frustrations

By Justin CriadoMay 26, 2023

The Boston band has a new release and will be in Denver on May 28.

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Five Points Jazz Festival Turns Twenty

By Justin CriadoMay 24, 2023

Who will we see there?

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in May

By Justin CriadoMay 24, 2023

Time to freshen up your playlist and support local artists!

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Metalcore Band Like Moths to Flames Plays the Marquis Saturday

By Justin CriadoMay 18, 2023

With tourmates Foreign Hands and Currents, this Like Moths to Flames concert will be one to remember.

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Sparta’s Jim Ward Reflects on Twenty Years of Wiretap Scars

By Justin CriadoMay 16, 2023

The rock band celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its debut album at the Bluebird Theater on Thursday!

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The Backseat Lovers Share a “Supernatural” Connection

By Justin CriadoMay 12, 2023

Salt Lake City’s The Backseat Lovers are ready for the road.

Necropanther Is Still Independent and Still Kicking Ass

By Justin CriadoMay 12, 2023

Necropanther plays Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl on Saturday with Goat Hill Massacre, DiseNgaged and Oros.

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Denver Hardcore Band American Overdose Isn’t Afraid to Take a Stance

By Justin CriadoMay 10, 2023

With an official tagline of “We don’t like cops or capitalism,” American Overdose has never been shy about sharing its opinions on stage.

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Freeze to Death With Frozen Soul This Weekend

By Justin CriadoMay 6, 2023

The Texas metal band plays Summit Music Hall on Sunday, May 7.

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Zach Hurd’s Musical Path to Creating Bay Ledges

By Justin CriadoApril 28, 2023

Bay Ledges will open for Trevor Hall at the iconic Red Rocks Ampitheatre on Sunday.

Come One, Come All to Avatar’s Heavy Metal Circus

By Justin CriadoApril 27, 2023

The Swedish madcap visionaries of heavy metal band Avatar play the Ogden Theatre on Saturday.

All the Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in April

By Justin CriadoApril 26, 2023

The Infamous Stringdusters are back with some old-school bluegrass, and Isadora Eden does “sadcore” like no one else.

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