Music

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, House DJ Freddy Rule discusses the importance of mentors, guest list entitlement issues, and dark, heavy bass lines.

Hip-hop artist Reason the Citizen discusses self-reflection in his music, moving to Denver, and sharing his successes and failures in his music with fans.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, brass band Guerrilla Fanfare discusses inclusivity, large instrument accessibility, and audience participation.

Experimental art-pop band the Milk Blossoms talk about Denver’s musical diversity, seeing new bands, and the rapid growth of the city.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, hip-hop duo Rare Byrd$ discuss “being from” Denver, the Titwrench Collective, and the members’ mothers’ support.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, indie folk band Avenhart talks Denver’s high cost of living, the lack of diversity in the music scene and why the band plays bluegrass instruments but doesn’t consider itself to be a bluegrass act.

Raye Zaragoza fights for environmental and indigenous issues through her music.

Just don’t light up.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, funk rock band Float Like A Buffalo discuss writing music in nature, local venues, and Showcase after parties.

Don’t miss these shows.

Grayson County Burn Ban answers the Westword Music Showcase questionnaire.

Don’t miss these concerts.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, Latin band Quemando discuss Latin influences, the need for more Denver venues, and how the group is building a unique sound.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, brass band Gora Gora Orkestar discusses local music diversity, the influx of brass bands, and celebrating local acts.

Darkwave artist Kate Warner of Mirror Fears discusses the emotions her music evokes and Denver’s influence on her sound.

Jen Korte’s hip-hop-inspired project Lady Gang is pushing the limits of looping.

A desire to entertain drives Denver’s Shane Franklin.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, electronic artist Poppet discuss collaboration, better artist diversity and representation, and the joys of new fans.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, the members of Latin psych band Don Chicharrón discuss Spanish and English acts sharing billing, gender disparity and local support.

Ahead of the Westword Music Showcase, multi-instrumentalist DJ Felix Fast4ward discusses improvised live sets and the freedom to be weird and experiment.