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Art by Aesop Rock and Other Famed Hip-Hop Artists Comes to Bitfactory

By Julianna O'ClairAugust 1, 2023

The exhibit will be followed by a hip-hop concert at Herman’s Hideaway with Blu, Sandman, Deca, Quelle Chris, Kid Acne and Isaac Sawyer.

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Nine-Year-Old Rapper London Monroe Releases New Single With Dad, Marcus Smith

By Aubrey CoxJuly 31, 2023

With a new single and music video out, a children’s book on the shelves and more in the works, the sky is the limit for London Monroe.

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Ason Yugen Pays Homage to Hip-Hop’s Roots on The Wolf & The Social Club

By Cleo MirzaJuly 27, 2023

Denver hip-hop artist Ason Yugen explores the idea of social media as an alternate universe on his debut album, The Wolf & The Social Club.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in July

By Justin CriadoJuly 26, 2023

From the Irrelephants’ cheeky Fourth of July song to Isadora Eden’s debut album, we can’t get enough of these new offerings from local bands.

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Dazzle Announces El Chapultepec Legacy Partnership

By Emily FergusonJuly 25, 2023

Dazzle’s new location at the DCPA will include an El Chapultepec Piano Lounge, where it will host late-night sets with no cover charge.

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Amore Vita Collective Celebrates Collaboration

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 21, 2023

CU Denver students NAAV and Chris Adams formed the collective Amore Vita to promote collaboration between local musicians.

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Smokey the Coors Field Cat Retires but Is Immortalized in a New Song

By Emily FergusonJuly 21, 2023

Marty Jones, a Denver musician and Westword contributor, released a ballad titled “Smokey the Coors Field Cat” that is sure to tug on listeners’ nostalgic heartstrings.

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Craigslist, the Grateful Dead and a Steinway Piano: Denver Booker Ross James’s Wild Ride

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 19, 2023

Ross James has played with Billy Strings, was Phil Lesh’s tour manager on Fare Thee Well and books music for Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox.

Punk Rock Saves Lives Festival Raises Mental Health Awareness With Punk Bands

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2023

Second Punk Rock Saves Lives set for July 21-22 at Ratio Beerworks

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New Boulder Composer Premieres Flatiron Escapades for Chautauqua’s 125th Anniversary

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 11, 2023

Composer and violist Jordan Holloway is only 23, but he’s debuting a composition for Chautauqua Park’s anniversary July 16.

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Living the Dream: The String Cheese Incident Celebrates 30th Anniversary, 50th Red Rocks Show

By Emily FergusonJuly 5, 2023

Make a joyful sound! The members of SCI discuss their humble ski-bum beginnings to making jam band history.

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Janae Burris Narrates Peter and the Wolf at Colorado Musical Festival Family Concert

By Toni TrescaJuly 1, 2023

She’s bringing her own son to the show on July 2.

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The Ongoing Concept Returns With New Album, Original Lineup

By Justin CriadoJune 23, 2023

Longtime metalcore band The Ongoing Concept is back in all its glory!

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Silver Talon Is Ready to Tear Up the Oriental

By Justin CriadoJune 22, 2023

The Portland heavy-metal band, which is on tour with Cynic and Atheist, will have your ears ringing for days… but it’s worth it.

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Voideater Sets Itself Apart From Other Denver Doom Bands

By Justin CriadoJune 14, 2023

Voideater’s concerts are an immersive experience, so don’t miss the band’s album-release show at HQ on Friday!

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Umphrey’s McGee and moe. Are Ready to Melt Faces at Red Rocks, Dillon

By Emily FergusonJune 13, 2023

We caught up with Ryan Stasik of Umphrey’s McGee and Al Schnier of moe. ahead of their Red Rocks run.

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Country Singer Harriette on Social Media and Going Viral

By Justin CriadoJune 12, 2023

“I think I just need to stay in my true self,” says Harriette. “That’s honestly where the best music comes from and where the best content comes from, too.”

Horns Up! Viki Eagle Spearheads First-of-Its-Kind Rez Metal Festival at Levitt Pavilion

By Justin CriadoJune 6, 2023

Five Indigenous metal bands converge for a free festival on Friday!

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The Drop 104.7 Celebrates Women in Hip-Hop and R&B at Third Annual Block Party

By Julianna O'ClairJune 6, 2023

This all-women lineup of hip-hop and R&B artists at Levitt Pavilion includes SWV and Muni Long!

R&B Duo THEY. Goes Independent for New Album Nü Moon

By Cleo MirzaJune 2, 2023

Aurora native Dante Jones is part of the progressive R&B duo THEY., which just released “Nü Moon,” with features from Yung Bleu, Blackbear, Kacey Musgraves and more.

Peaches Still Has More to Teach Us

By Jed MurphyMay 26, 2023

Known for her hit “Fuck the Pain Away,” she opens for M.I.A at Red Rocks on May 29-30.

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Five Points Jazz Festival Turns Twenty

By Justin CriadoMay 24, 2023

Who will we see there?

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