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Kid Rock Will Headline Turning Point USA’s Cynical Halftime Stunt

By Sam EiflingFebruary 6, 2026

In case you want an all-white, country-rock alternative with Lauren Boebert’s maybe boyfriend to the official Super Bowl show…

The 2026 Grammys Ceremony Made One Thing Clear: ICE Out

By Carly May GravleyFebruary 2, 2026

Bad Bunny says “ICE Out” in his first acceptance speech of the night before taking home a historic win for Album of the Year, and Billie Eilish says, “Fuck ICE.”

The Best New Music Releases of January 2026

The Best New Music Releases of January 2026

By Justin CriadoJanuary 30, 2026

The year gets off to a good and loud start with local acts dropping heavy hardcore, lo-fi indie-pop and metal!

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Art of the Protest: Ten Anti-Trump Songs to Blast

Art of the Protest: Ten Anti-Trump Songs to Blast

By Jason Heller and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

Colorado musicians have been raging against 45 and 47.

The Ten Best Colorado Country Musicians

The Ten Best Colorado Country Musicians

By Tim WeighartJanuary 12, 2026

Cowboys may be scarce in Denver nowadays, but these local bands are proving that country music is here to stay.

A Look Back at the Grateful Dead’s Colorado Connections

A Look Back at the Grateful Dead’s Colorado Connections

By Emily FergusonJanuary 11, 2026

From a secret LSD lab to Jerry Garcia making a key purchase in Lakewood and a legendary venue, the Dead made a mark.

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The Best New Music Releases of December 2025

The Best New Music Releases of December 2025

By Justin CriadoJanuary 2, 2026

The year ends with fresh metal, punk, darkwave and indie-pop

members of Denver band Tiny Tomboy

The Top Album Releases of 2025

By Emily FergusonDecember 31, 2025

From hip-hop to rock and Afrofusion, these are ten local albums from 2025 that we can’t stop listening to.

A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025

A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025

By Justin CriadoDecember 26, 2025

From Denver and beyond, Colorado musicians packed a lot of punch into the last twelve months

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Review: Khemmis Ends Year With Massive Anniversary Show

By Justin CriadoDecember 22, 2025

The long-established Denver doom crew celebrated ten years of its debut at the Gothic Theatre.

These Colorado Holiday Songs Will Get You in the Spirit

By Katie Moulton and OthersDecember 9, 2025

The Lumineers have a version of “Deck the Halls,” and Billy Strings’s mandolinist penned his own track, “Christmas in Colorado.”

Denver band DOGTAGS on stage at the Bluebird Theater.

This All-Local Concert Was One of the Best of 2025: Review

By Emily FergusonDecember 8, 2025

DOGTAGS, May Be Fern, Fruta Brutal and Monica The Great showcased the strength of the music scene at the Bluebird Theater.

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Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic

Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic

By Justin CriadoDecember 7, 2025

The Fillmore Auditorium was the place to be this weekend if you wanted to see some metal and historic sets.

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These Are the Top Grateful Dead Tribute Bands in Denver

By Nick HutchinsonDecember 4, 2025

The Dead’s music never stopped, and many dedicated devotees keep it moving on a local level.

Kendrick Lamar

These Are the Top Artists Denver Listened to on Spotify This Year

By Emily FergusonDecember 3, 2025

The results are pretty basic, but at least Kendrick Lamar dominated.

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Sick of Spotify? These Are the Best Alternative Streaming Platforms

By Tim WeighartDecember 1, 2025

Support Denver artists with streaming platforms that pay more and have better sound quality.

The Best New Music Releases of November 2025

The Best New Music Releases of November 2025

By Justin CriadoNovember 28, 2025

This month was stuffed with debuts from several new local groups

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The Best Music Books Released in 2025

By Adam PerryNovember 28, 2025

From Cameron Crowe’s memoir to a deep-dive into queer culture in pop music, these are the perfect gifts for the music lover in your life.

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Where to Shop Black Friday Record Store Day Deals in Denver

Where to Shop Black Friday Record Store Day Deals in Denver

By Teague BohlenNovember 26, 2025

Screw online shopping. Head out to record stores to grab some cool exclusive vinyl releases.

Portugal. The Man performing in Denver

Portugal. The Man Brought a Purposeful Show to Mission Ballroom: Photos

By Andrew RiosNovember 21, 2025

The band led a strong set that combined fan favorites and new work.

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JMSN Stuns Marquis Theater With Radical Post-Punk Reinvention: Review

By Eman El SaiedNovember 19, 2025

The artist bypassed most of his catalog, opting instead for raw, reimagined renditions of fan favorites.

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Little Simz performing in Denver

Little Simz Marked a Major, Sold-Out Denver Debut: Review

By Eman El SaiedNovember 17, 2025

Little Simz has cemented herself as one of the top up-and-coming UK artists.

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