Psychs Peak fest wants to build on momentum sparked by King Gizz
The grassroots rock festival in Pine celebrates its sixth year this weekend with over 30 bands.
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Denver Taiko celebrates 50 years of thunder
On Saturday, Denver Taiko will celebrate the milestone with an anniversary concert at Colorado School of Mines.
Walden’s debut album was also the band’s obituary
The Denver-based rock band was in a precarious position as members were pulling further away. Perfect time to make an album.
Rock out with Velvet Daydream during Westword’s next in-office concert
Westword members can catch this time-melting rock band at our office on Aug. 27.
Denver metal band crushes online KEXP session
The Denver doom crew just surprised us with an in-studio set at the same station that helped launch Angine de Poitrine.
Brother punk duo Kung Fu Juice Box dropping DIY debut
Lars is a junior at DU and Maximus just started high school. Sometimes, they let their dad join.
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That Kid lives a Y2K pop star fantasy in debut studio album
“I always envisioned my debut album to be almost like a cartoony, warped version of what it would be like if I was a real pop star.”
Armed with new music and an anti-right hot streak, Tunnel Jumper is making hardcore great again
“If you’re a MAGAt and you show up to a hardcore punk show, you’re going to get your ass kicked, and we’re going to enjoy doing it.”
Remembering Cass Ivey, a bright light in Denver’s music scene
An upcoming benefit concert will celebrate Ivey’s life and raise money for her family.
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Telly settles into her identity on debut album, “Para El Mundo 2”
“These new mainstream artists, like Young Miko and KWN, have really opened up more doors for artists like myself.”
The best new music releases from Colorado artists in July
The latest from Wayfarer marks its next chapter, Boot Gun says goodbye, and fresh hip-hop, bluegrass and rock highlight the month.
In service of music: Meet Denver producer and guitarist don
“I do feel like I’ve always had an artistic voice, and I don’t feel like I’ve struggled to blend that in sessions with other artists.”
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Cate Downey’s road from Denver prodigy to big-time L.A. songwriter
She’s co-written tunes for two recent hit movies.
Photos: Blucifer’s First Rodeo brought the Denver music scene together
Over the weekend, the Baker neighborhood, South Broadway and DIY venues all came alive with music and parties.
Review: Blucifer’s First Rodeo encapsulated the strength of Denver music
Blucifer’s First Rodeo debuted along South Broadway from July 23-26 with 259 bands demonstrating what community means.
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Did the Underground Music Showcase return to form in RiNo?
The festival returned in a new location, showing a move in the right direction.
What to know before Underground Music Showcase
The festival returns in a new location with new tips and tricks.
A fond farewell to Denver’s music scene, the best out there
Music editor Emily Ferguson bids adieu to the best music scene you’ll ever encounter.
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A guide to Blucifer’s First Rodeo
From bands to see and where to go, we’ve got you covered for Blucifer’s First Rodeo.
How Blucifer’s First Rodeo became Denver’s most-anticipated festival
Blucifer’s founders share how the festival began with grit, creativity and a lot of silliness.
How Underground Music Showcase is prepping for a new chapter in RiNo (and another fest the same weekend)
The longest-running music event in Denver continues July 24-26.
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Top Brass: A Denver ensemble is leaving a major legacy
Three new albums will be celebrated with a free show.