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DNA Picasso Is Asking the Important Questions

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezOctober 14, 2025

DNA Picasso has dropped an excellent new album that solidifies his place as one of Denver’s top rappers.

Paul McCartney performing live at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Paul McCartney Takes Coors Field: Review

By Emily FergusonOctober 12, 2025

Paul McCartney brought a lot of joy, tears and stories to Coors Field on his Got Back Tour.

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The Dirty Turkeys Are Riding High on Psychedelic Cowpunk

By Jamie MillerOctober 10, 2025

Coming off a Best of Denver award for Best Acid-Rock Band, the Turkeys are heading on an East Coast tour.

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From Rumbas to Perreos: These Are Denver’s Top Latin Clubs

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 7, 2025

Denver’s Latin clubs range in style from seductive to sophisticated, so finding the right club can make or break your night.

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Ten Local Albums That Are Way Better Than The Life of a Showgirl

By Emily FergusonOctober 7, 2025

Taylor Swift really doesn’t need any more money. Support these Denver artists instead.

The Jonas Brothers on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown tour.

Jonas Brothers Celebrate Twenty Years in Denver: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonOctober 3, 2025

The Jonas Brothers performed at Ball Arena on October 2 for their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour.

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Modest Mouse Delivered More Than Nostalgia: Review

By Emily FergusonOctober 2, 2025

Modest Mouse came to Mission Ballroom on October 1 with Built to Spill.

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Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Album Release at These Denver Events

By Emily FergusonOctober 2, 2025

From a cannabis-friendly listening sesh to trivia and drag, these events are for all the showgirls.

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Project 70 Marked a Hardcore Opening With Turnstile: Review

By Emily FergusonOctober 1, 2025

The pop-up venue made its debut with Turnstile, Mannequin Pussy, SPEED and Jane Remover.

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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.

10 Colorado Record Labels Making Waves in 2025

10 Colorado Record Labels Making Waves in 2025

By Zachary ViscontiSeptember 25, 2025

Some of these labels even have international followings.

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The Most-Anticipated Red Rocks Shows This Fall

By Emily FergusonSeptember 23, 2025

From T-Pain to Lorde, the 2025 Red Rocks season is coming to a close with many must-see shows remaining.

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Fort Collins Band Examines Growth and Rebirth on Debut Album

By Zachary ViscontiSeptember 23, 2025

The folk-rock band independently releases its debut LP on Friday, September 26.

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Here’s Where to See Taylor Swift’s “Release Party of a Showgirl”

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezSeptember 19, 2025

The global superstar announced her return to the silver screen on September 19.

ReSrface Embraces Authenticity and Imperfection in New Digital Concert

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 19, 2025

“To me, a concert is the possibility that something might go wrong,” says Aurora rapper Jesse Santana.

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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.

Denver musician Kitty Crimes lies on the ground as a high-heeled boot comes down to her face.

Iconic Denver Artist Returns With “Reverse Gay Psyop”

By Michael RobertsSeptember 15, 2025

Kitty Crimes is back on the Denver scene and better than ever.

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SarahFest Should Be the DIY Event of the Summer This Weekend

By Emily FergusonSeptember 11, 2025

SarahFest is a BIPOC, femme-forward festival showcasing badass Denver bands and celebrating all the Sarahs.

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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.

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.

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.

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The Lore of Pueblo Hardcore: New Archive Highlights a Rich Counterculture

By Kara MasonAugust 25, 2025

An archival project, spearheaded by Bedfires Records, serves as a springboard for young musicians and a message to skeptical outsiders: Don’t go to Pueblo.

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