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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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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.”

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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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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The Milk Blossoms Are Back in Full Bloom

By Justin CriadoJanuary 29, 2025

The Milk Blossoms will share their latest album with a new lineup at hi-dive on Saturday, February 1.

Colorado Is a Home Away From Home for This Southern Jam Band

By Justin CriadoJanuary 28, 2025

“Our best shows are the ones with the best audiences,” says Futurebirds guitarist Carter King, “and that’s usually a pretty solid bet anywhere in Colorado. It always has been.”

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These Are the Best Hip-Hop Artists in Denver

By Victoria GliddenJanuary 27, 2025

Even if Denver is not widely known as a hip-hop destination, these artists are keeping the genre alive at a Mile High.

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This Denver Band Just Signed to Monument Records

By Victoria GliddenJanuary 24, 2025

“Seeing their live show made it a no-brainer: We wanted to partner with this band and share their music with the world.”

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This Musician Has Defined a New Colorado Sound

By Jason HellerJanuary 23, 2025

Sarah Christiansen’s tranquil new album under the name Sun Swept uses wind instruments and synthesizers to evoke Colorado’s outdoors.

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The Post-Metal Network of Ghosts of Glaciers

By Justin CriadoJanuary 22, 2025

The Denver metal band will celebrate its new album with a release show at the hi-dive on Friday, January 24.

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Remembering Geoff Robinson of Denver Folk Group Fables of the Fall

By Jason HellerJanuary 21, 2025

The bassist and vocalist died on January 20 at the age of 44.

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This New HBO Max Short Showcases Denver Disabled Community With Local Music

By Toni TrescaJanuary 21, 2025

Regan Linton’s new short film, Jack and the Beanstalk, transforms the classic fable into a bold Mile High narrative with original local music.

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Anna Webber’s Simple Trio Is Anything but Simple Instrumentals

By Victoria GliddenJanuary 21, 2025

Experience a night of complex flute, saxophone, piano and drums, all composed by Anna Webber.

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