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This Denver Musician Is Translating Trauma With Lady Gaga-Level Bangers

By Emily FergusonFebruary 28, 2025

The soulful alt-pop artist N3ptune just released a metaphor-heavy video for his latest single, “WMD.”

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This New Open-Mic Night Is Fostering the Denver Hip-Hop and Music Community

By Victoria GliddenFebruary 27, 2025

She Who Won’t Be Named, one of the best rappers in Denver, is hosting a weekly meet-up for both seasoned and new performers.

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Gregory Alan Isakov and Nathaniel Rateliff Debut New Single on Jimmy Kimmel

By Emily FergusonFebruary 25, 2025

The Colorado musicians shared their new duet, “Flowers,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live on February 24.

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Wu-Tang Clan Announces Final Tour With a Fourth of July Show in Denver

By Emily FergusonFebruary 24, 2025

RZA says this will be a “Wu-Tang show unlike anything you’ve ever seen. And to top it off, we’ve got the amazing Run the Jewels on our side.”

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These Are Denver’s R&B and Neo-Soul Vocalists to Watch In 2025

By Victoria GliddenFebruary 21, 2025

Be soothed by the voices of these incredible musicians who are maintaining the spirit of R&B and neo-soul in the Mile High City.

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Nonprofit Music First Sues Longmont Venue for Failure to Pay Artists

By Emily FergusonFebruary 20, 2025

Music First aims to advocate for musicians through venue partnerships, but one in particular didn’t go as well as it hoped.

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You’re Not Hardcore Unless You Live Hardcore: These Bands Are Benefiting Trans Continental Pipeline

By Justin CriadoFebruary 20, 2025

The event at D3 Arts on Saturday, February 22, supports the LGBTQ+ Denver nonprofit.

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Best of Denver Winner the Sickly Hecks Rebrand as Moonpool

By Victoria GliddenFebruary 19, 2025

Moonpool will release its debut EP in March, but up first is a show at Globe Hall on February 21.

Behind the Bars of Denver Metal Band CodeFlawed

By Justin CriadoFebruary 18, 2025

After Christian Workman woke up from a coma at nineteen, he went to prison. Now he is processing everything he went through with CodeFlawed.

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Art of the Protest: Ten Anti-Trump Songs by Denver Artists

By Jason HellerFebruary 17, 2025

From the start of Trump’s first term to now his second, Colorado musicians have been raging against 45 and 47.

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Empower Field Concert Schedule: All the 2025 Stadium Shows Announced So Far

By Westword StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Denver’s largest venue has announced shows for the summer season, including Post Malone, Metallica and more.

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Denver Kerry King Show Continues Slayer Guitarist’s Thrash Reign

By Justin CriadoFebruary 14, 2025

The longtime musician is bringing his eponymous band to Ogden Theatre on Monday, February 17.

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Sturgill Simpson Announces Two-Night Run at Mission Ballroom

By Westword StaffFebruary 13, 2025

The show will be part of the Who the F**ck Is Johnny Blue Skies Tour.

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Aztlan Theatre Hosts Another Fundraising Event as Owner Says: “It’s Time to Let Go”

By Victoria GliddenFebruary 13, 2025

“As we see history erased from this city, I’m grateful for any opportunity to hold tight to the sacred spaces that remain.”

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Five Points Jazz Roots Celebrates Denver’s Historic Black Community

By Victoria GliddenFebruary 13, 2025

“Be ready to be immersed in the rich cultural legacy of Five Points as not only an epicenter for jazz music, but an epicenter for Black culture.”

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The Velveteers Are Back With a Highly Anticipated Album-Release Show at the Hi-Dive

By Justin CriadoFebruary 11, 2025

Boulder trio the Velveteers talk about their new album and working with the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach ahead of the hi-dive release show on Friday, February 14.

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Who Is Tokiyoh? Catch This Denver-Based Artist Before He Hits the Mainstream

By Victoria GliddenFebruary 7, 2025

Straight from the snowy Colorado foothills, Tokiyoh is now making his mark on Denver.

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These Are the Best Music Venues in Fort Collins

By Michael MazenkoFebruary 6, 2025

Home to the Fort Collins Musicians Association, this town is overflowing with live music from local and touring musicians.

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Ten Love Songs by Denver Musicians, From the Sweet to the Creepy

By Jason HellerFebruary 3, 2025

Here are Colorado’s all-time Valentine’s anthems: the happy, the sad, the creepy and the bittersweet.

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Dazzle’s Black History Month Events Honor Denver’s Jazz Legacy

By Toni TrescaFebruary 3, 2025

Purnell Steen walks us through the city’s jazz lineage as Dazzle prepares its programming for Black History Month.

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Tiny Tomboy Takes a Big Step on Sophomore Album

By Justin CriadoJanuary 31, 2025

The local indie trio is playing a release show at Marquis Theater on Saturday, February 1.

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Colorado Musicians Kick off 2025 With Juicy New Material: Listen Now

By Justin CriadoJanuary 31, 2025

Start 2025 with some local tunes, including post-metal, horror punk, shoegaze and psych rock.

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