Insipidus, Broken Record Tear Up The Crypt for Westword Members: Photos
Westword members pack The Crypt for a high‑voltage set from two local favorites.
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Denver New Year’s Eve Concerts to Ring in 2026
From raves to ritualistic ceremonies and bluegrass, these concerts are all a fitting way to end the year.
Rock With Us: Westword Membership Concert at the Crypt Tonight!
We teamed up with the Crypt for a concert on December 29 featuring Insipidus and Broken Record, and Westword members can join for free.
The Biggest Music Stories of 2025
From the good news to the bad news, these are 2025’s biggest stories of the music scene.
A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025
From Denver and beyond, Colorado musicians packed a lot of punch into the last twelve months
This Is One of Denver’s Best New Shoegaze Groups
This fresh shoegaze group is creating quite the buzz locally.
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Colorado Loves Bluegrass Band Magoo
The Denver bluegrass band is hitting the Western Slope with Kitchen Dwellers.
Watch: Westword Pop-Up Concert With Autumnal
Being a Westword member has its perks. We teamed up with Topo Designs for a pop-up concert, free for members.
Review: Khemmis Ends Year With Massive Anniversary Show
The long-established Denver doom crew celebrated ten years of its debut at the Gothic Theatre.
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Meet CHUCK: A Cathartic Solo Project
The Denver multi-instrumentalist plays Globe Hall on Friday, December 26.
This Is a Bluegrass Show You Don’t Want to Miss
Deer Creek Sharp Shooters is ready to headline Globe Hall for the first time on Friday, December 19.
How Khemmis Conquered a Decade of Doom
The band will celebrate its debut album with a show at the Gothic Theatre tonight.
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Thousand-Yard Blare: Vitrify Lays Down the Law
Denver sludge duo fueled by anti-war rhetoric is playing two shows this week, including at HQ on Thursday, December 18
The Best Concerts Touring to Denver in 2026
There’s so much to look forward to in 2026, from Cardi B’s first arena tour to a litany of major Red Rocks shows.
Cop Killer Is Straight-Forward Hardcore Punk
The Denver band plays hi-dive with Cheap Perfume on Friday, December 19.
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The Nice List: Five Holiday Concerts Benefiting Great Causes
We found local shows that are giving back this holiday season worth checking out
Nathaniel Rateliff Delivers Unforgettable Anniversary Show: Photos
Mission Ballroom erupted for Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats’ decade of dominance.
This All-Local Concert Was One of the Best of 2025: Review
DOGTAGS, May Be Fern, Fruta Brutal and Monica The Great showcased the strength of the music scene at the Bluebird Theater.
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Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic
The Fillmore Auditorium was the place to be this weekend if you wanted to see some metal and historic sets.
Now This Is a Christmas Album We Can Get Behind
White Rose Motor Oil has a new twist on the holidays.
Lettuce Is Cooking Up Extra-Special Shows for Denver
The funk band will celebrate the release of its new album with House of Lett shows at secret Denver location.
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The Best New Music Releases of November 2025
This month was stuffed with debuts from several new local groups