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Meet Denver’s newest mathcore maniacs Beneath The Leaves
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Meet Denver’s newest mathcore maniacs Beneath The Leaves

By Justin CriadoJune 25, 2026

The local four-piece plays its first show during Blood on the Land Fest on June 27 at D3 Arts.

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Inside the effort to unionize the Federal, Oriental and HQ Denver

By Michael RobertsJune 25, 2026

The owners aren’t exactly thrilled.

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RiNo venue Two Moons Music Hall has closed

By Emily FergusonJune 24, 2026

The venue was slated to be a part of this year’s Underground Music Showcase.

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Wax Trax is opening a “real store” at Stanley Marketplace

By Michael RobertsJune 23, 2026

The new branch will be the mini-chain’s fifth location.

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A Denver rapper is going international after 15 years

By Cleo MirzaJune 23, 2026

“I want to be like the Anthony Bourdain of hip-hop.”

Cruel Mourning: A modern goth tribute to old-school new wave
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Cruel Mourning: A modern goth tribute to old-school new wave

By Justin CriadoJune 17, 2026

The Denver crew will celebrate its goth-inspired debut with a release show at HQ on June 19.

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

By Emily FergusonJune 16, 2026

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

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A ’90s Denver band is returning with a vengeance

By Michael RobertsJune 11, 2026

A death led to the band’s resurrection.

Catch these free concerts in Denver this June
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Catch these free concerts in Denver this June

By Emily FergusonJune 10, 2026

You may not be able to afford gas, but at least you don’t need to worry about money at these shows.

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World powers will converge at this new Denver music festival
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World powers will converge at this new Denver music festival

By Justin CriadoJune 10, 2026

Nuclear Power Trio, which comprises Trump, Putin and Kim Jong Un, will make its live debut this weekend at the first-ever Flatline Fest.

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

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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
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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.

Bluebook Performing at Indiewood Street Festival
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Indiewood Street Festival brought the heat (and no shade): Review

By Emily FergusonJune 7, 2026

The festival marked its second iteration in Englewood, and saw sets from local legends like Bluebook.

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Critic's Notebook

These are the best summer music festivals announced so far

By Emily FergusonJune 4, 2026

Festy season is upon us.

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The best new music releases from Colorado artists in May
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The best new music releases from Colorado artists in May

By Justin CriadoJune 1, 2026

From indie offerings to punked-up hip hop, here’s the best local music to add to your playlist.

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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.

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

waxpool
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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
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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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The Mañanas: Meet FLORA RiNo’s first artist-in-residence
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The Mañanas: Meet FLORA RiNo’s first artist-in-residence

By Justin CriadoMay 26, 2026

The Denver psych band will be premiering new music and playing Outside Days this week.

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