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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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Blood Upon the Stage: Creeplesque Burlesque Fest is This Weekend

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2025

Creeplesque Burlesque Fest mixes macabre and physical theater at Creepatorium August 22-24.

Horsegirl Is the New Indie Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2025

The Chicago trio plays its first-ever Denver show on Tuesday, August 26, at the Bluebird.

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Three Days in the Gizzverse: I’m a Convert!

By Justin CriadoAugust 18, 2025

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard rocked the first-ever Field of Vision festival in Buena Vista.

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Fan Dies After Collapsing at King Gizzard’s Field of Vision Fest in Buena Vista

By Justin CriadoAugust 17, 2025

“We send our love and condolences to their family, friends, and all who are impacted by this loss.”

3OH!3 Shares First New Music in Five Years

By Justin CriadoAugust 14, 2025

The Boulder duo plays the JunkYard on Sunday, August 17, with Simple Plan and Bowling for Soup.

This “Nintendocore” Band Is All About Nostalgia

By Justin CriadoAugust 14, 2025

Powerglove makes hardcore covers of songs from The Little Mermaid, Fern Gully, Anastasia and more.

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How Wilco Became the Biggest Indie Band This Millennium

By Justin CriadoAugust 13, 2025

The Chicago alt-rockers play Mission Ballroom on Saturday, August 16.

The Inaugural Emo Fest Signals a Citywide Music Trend

By Justin CriadoAugust 12, 2025

The debut festival is set to showcase the local alternative scene at the Marquis Theater on Saturday, August 16.

This Band Is Dropping a Nuclear Debut in Colorado Springs

By Justin CriadoAugust 8, 2025

The powerviolence trio will play a hometown release show at What’s Left Records on Sunday, August 10.

This Denver Band Is Crusty and Killing It

By Justin CriadoAugust 7, 2025

The group plays a release show for its new album on Saturday, August 9, at the hi-dive.

Less Than Jake Was Never a Sellout

By Justin CriadoAugust 6, 2025

The longtime ska-punk group is bringing its tour to the Fillmore on Saturday, August 9, with Fishbone, the Suicide Machines and Catbite.

Blankslate’s Sophomore Album Solidifies the Duo as One of Denver’s Best

By Justin CriadoAugust 5, 2025

The local indie-rockers are playing a release show at Skylark Lounge on Thursday, August 7.

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Mountain Music Festival Is Not Just Another Summer Shindig

By Justin CriadoAugust 4, 2025

The Evergreen event includes headliners Flobots, Dominick Leslie & the Leslies, Sam Grisman Project and more.

Kyle Hollingsworth, Longtime SCI Keys Player, Drops Solo Album and Craft Beer Collab

By Justin CriadoAugust 1, 2025

The Boulder musician and brewmaster celebrating the release with mini-fest at Longmont’s Wibby Brewing Co. on Saturday, September 6

Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin CriadoJuly 31, 2025

From witch-punk to the weirdest record you might have ever heard, these are the best local releases in July.

Dropkick Murphys Done With Punk in the Park Dates After Denver Show

By Justin CriadoJuly 24, 2025

The outspoken Celtic-punk band initially shared the decision loud and proud from the stage in Denver.

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Voidatlas Might Be the Best, and Only, Djent Band in Denver Right Now

By Justin CriadoJuly 22, 2025

The local outfit is working on new music and plays Moe’s Original BBQ on Saturday, July 26.

The Junkyard’s Latest Concert Cancellation Has Fans Fuming

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2025

“It was the worst-managed concert experience I’ve encountered, and I’m almost forty.”

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Two Bands Pull Out of Punk in the Park Citing Trump

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2025

The groups announced they were dropping out because of a festival organizer’s donation to Trump.

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Andrew Duhon’s Songs Really Hit Home

By Justin CriadoJuly 17, 2025

The New Orleans songwriter will perform at Boulder’s Velvet Elk Lounge on Saturday, July 19.

Dropkick Murphys Is Still Standing Up for the People

By Justin CriadoJuly 17, 2025

The Celtic-punk legends will headline the final night of Punk in the Park this weekend.

The Wood Brothers Return to Red Rocks With New Music

By Justin CriadoJuly 16, 2025

The siblings, who grew up in Boulder, are opening for the String Cheese Incident on Friday, July 18.

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