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Horsegirl Is the New Indie Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2025

The Chicago trio plays its first-ever Denver show on Tuesday, August 26, at the Bluebird.

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Don’t Miss Concerts at These Outdoor Venues Before Summer Ends

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezAugust 20, 2025

Enjoy Colorado’s very great outdoors at these one-of-a-kind venues.

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Ten Bygone Denver Music Venues We Miss the Most

By Michael RobertsAugust 19, 2025

The Mile High City’s history is littered with legendary clubs gone too soon.

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Weirdo Swarm: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Has Colorado Spellbound

By Emily FergusonAugust 19, 2025

“I love Colorado,” Stu Mackenzie says. “It’s obviously incredibly beautiful, and it’s funny – as an Australian, I feel quite at home there.” And this state loves him.

Dominic Moulin and Marshall Kadlec of Idle Freaks pose for the camera.

Idle Freaks Is Ready to Rock Larimer Square Saturday

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezAugust 18, 2025

“Come celebrate the end of summer with all of us. Let’s get freaky.”

The Field of Vision Festival in Buena Vista, CO

Three Days in the Gizzverse: I’m a Convert!

By Justin CriadoAugust 18, 2025

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard rocked the first-ever Field of Vision festival in Buena Vista.

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Fan Dies After Collapsing at King Gizzard’s Field of Vision Fest in Buena Vista

By Justin CriadoAugust 17, 2025

“We send our love and condolences to their family, friends, and all who are impacted by this loss.”

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Nine Inch Nails Darkens Ball Arena With Gen X Nostalgia

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 16, 2025

The Peel It Back Tour was like aural Botox for the black-clad crowd.

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Denver Goth Duo Deth Rali Doesn’t Care and Neither Should You

By Jed MurphyAugust 15, 2025

As the realities of streaming becomes bleaker for local musicians, the focus on how success is measured is shifting.

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You Wanted a Hit? LCD Soundsystem at Red Rocks, With TV on the Radio

By Jed MurphyAugust 14, 2025

What is there left for a band to do as the musicians enter their sixties, having broken every rule along the way?

3OH!3 Shares First New Music in Five Years

By Justin CriadoAugust 14, 2025

The Boulder duo plays the JunkYard on Sunday, August 17, with Simple Plan and Bowling for Soup.

This “Nintendocore” Band Is All About Nostalgia

By Justin CriadoAugust 14, 2025

Powerglove makes hardcore covers of songs from The Little Mermaid, Fern Gully, Anastasia and more.

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Review: Gracie Abrams Ends U.S. Tour on a High Note

By Katrina LeibeeAugust 13, 2025

Gracie Abrams ended the U.S. leg of her tour with two jam packed nights at Red Rocks and a thoughtful closing speech.

The six current members of indie rock band Murder By Death stand under some greenery.

Why Murder By Death Is Calling It Quits After Denver Shows

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezAugust 13, 2025

“We’re grateful for so many years of support. We have exceeded any hopes or expectations I ever had for this band.”

How Wilco Became the Biggest Indie Band This Millennium

By Justin CriadoAugust 13, 2025

The Chicago alt-rockers play Mission Ballroom on Saturday, August 16.

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Red Rocks Could Get a Public Transport Option, but Not for Concerts

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezAugust 12, 2025

Eight recipients across the Denver metro area were awarded pilot funding that improves public transit across the state.

The Inaugural Emo Fest Signals a Citywide Music Trend

By Justin CriadoAugust 12, 2025

The debut festival is set to showcase the local alternative scene at the Marquis Theater on Saturday, August 16.

End All Quintet played in the daytime and at night in Telluride this past weekend.

Review: Telluride Jazz Festival Offered Genre Giants and Young Talent

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 11, 2025

While headliners Trombone Shorty and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe brought fire, young artists and student musicians shined.

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15 Fun Facts About Red Rocks That May Surprise You

By Emily Ferguson and OthersAugust 11, 2025

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

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard on stage at Ford Amphitheater.

Review: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Has Made a Historic Mark on Music

By Emily FergusonAugust 9, 2025

The band performed with the Colorado Symphony at the Ford Amphitheater on August 8 for its Phantom Island tour.

New Broomfield Venue Is Putting Community First

By Jamie MillerAugust 8, 2025

The amphitheater has brought free music, art and connection to Broomfield in its debut season.

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This Band Is Dropping a Nuclear Debut in Colorado Springs

By Justin CriadoAugust 8, 2025

The powerviolence trio will play a hometown release show at What’s Left Records on Sunday, August 10.

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