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Meet Trouble’s Braids, Boulder’s coven-country folk band

Meet Trouble’s Braids, Boulder’s coven-country folk band

By Justin CriadoJune 9, 2026

The goth-folk band will celebrate its new EP release at Roots Music Project on June 13.

Concert at Chautauqua

Chautauqua Auditorium is prepping for Sundance and a new century

By Toni TrescaJune 9, 2026

“Locally, there are a lot of organizations that really need a space like this. Nationally, we’re going to get more acts.”

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How Denver’s Trackyon Music is rewriting the rules for independent artists

By Cleo MirzaJune 8, 2026

The independent label was founded by Hanzo The Phantom, who will be joining Don MegaTron, TheyCallHimAP and Ray Reed to open for Juvenile at the Ogden.

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Robots at Red Rocks? A look behind the venue’s sound mitigation

Robots at Red Rocks? A look behind the venue’s sound mitigation

By Justin CriadoJune 8, 2026

Local production company Greater Than Entertainment has brought state-of-the-art speakers to the venue for particular shows.

All hail Witch Club Satan: Norway’s latest black-metal export is heading to Denver

All hail Witch Club Satan: Norway’s latest black-metal export is heading to Denver

By Justin CriadoJune 5, 2026

For metalheads who know how much incel energy occurs in the dude-dominated black-metal scene, it’s refreshing to see such witchy rage.

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Juneteenth at Levitt Pavilion underscores a rising “Black Renaissance” in Denver

By Emily FergusonJune 2, 2026

The lineup includes BossMan Dlow, Skilla Baby, Trim and local legends Trev Rich and TheyCallHimAP.

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with all-Filipino Hip-Hop band Meta and the Barkada

By Cleo MirzaMay 29, 2026

All five members represent different regions, languages and cultures that exist under the wide umbrella of Filipino identity.

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SZA gives a Denver musician her stamp of approval

By Emily FergusonMay 29, 2026

Imagine waking up to a notification from SZA.

EDM and melodic metal? That’s what Signs of Tranquility is all about

EDM and melodic metal? That’s what Signs of Tranquility is all about

By Justin CriadoMay 28, 2026

The Denver band plays Moe’s Original BBQ on Friday, May 29, before heading on tour.

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Waxpool is Denver’s latest indie-rock band you need to know

By Emily FergusonMay 27, 2026

The band will play its first headlining show at the hi-dive this weekend, which serves as a celebration for the band’s debut EP.

Meet the Denver band that’s pioneering Americana black metal

Meet the Denver band that’s pioneering Americana black metal

By Justin CriadoMay 27, 2026

“What we’re doing is trying to put a Colorado stamp on things.”

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Mile High VPR: A Denver club has started filming a reality show

By Emily FergusonMay 27, 2026

“I wouldn’t even compare it to any show because nothing like this has ever been done before.”

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Here’s what’s changed in Denver’s nightlife licensing proposal

By Emily FergusonMay 21, 2026

The draft still includes a 4 a.m. closing time.

Keenan TreVon

Keenan TreVon could be Denver’s breakout R&B star. But is the city giving him his flowers?

By Cleo MirzaMay 21, 2026

“You could make the best music on the planet, and it won’t matter if no one is buying it.”

A packed Red Rocks crowd during Yungblud at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on May 11.

Red Rocks parking lot dubbed “most unexpectedly romantic spot” in Colorado

By Emily FergusonMay 20, 2026

“Like any good romance — even a one-night fling — it’s hard to resist a heady mix of anticipation, starlight and the promise of a night’s desires fulfilled.”

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Wheelchair Sports Camp goes punk on scintillating new album

By Emily FergusonMay 20, 2026

The release will be celebrated at Meow Wolf tonight, with Jello Biafra and other special guests.

Is Yellowcard’s collab with Blippi punk rock or not?

Is Yellowcard’s collab with Blippi punk rock or not?

By Justin CriadoMay 19, 2026

Longtime pop-punk band plays The JunkYard on Wednesday, May 20, with New Found Glory and Plain White T’s.

15 fun facts about Red Rocks that may surprise you

By Emily Ferguson and OthersMay 19, 2026

From rock-and-roll bans to UFOs, here are some bizarre facts to share while you’re waiting in line for a vodka lemonade.

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The Paper Kites serve up a slice of home on new album

The Paper Kites serve up a slice of home on new album

By Justin CriadoMay 18, 2026

The Australian indie folk band has released a new album that brought fans out to the Ogden.

Denver Band French Cuffs Unleashes Excellent Debut Album

Denver Band French Cuffs Unleashes Excellent Debut Album

By Tim WeighartMay 15, 2026

The alternative rock group’s exploration of the genre they love will pump you up, break you down and leave you begging for more.

Jesse Solomon

Summer House Star Jesse Solomon Talks Reunion Leaks and a Timely Tour

By Emily FergusonMay 14, 2026

“This isn’t just, like, a reality TV guy trying to make it as a DJ for fun,” he says. “I care about the music and I care about the craft, and I’m not, like, skipping any steps. I’m taking it seriously.”

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Who Would’ve Guessed? Longmont Has a Thriving Young Punk Scene

By Zachary ViscontiMay 13, 2026

It’s on the up and up. And some of the state’s most beloved punk bands will play there this weekend.

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