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Critic's Notebook

Alex Ammons Explores Love and Loss on Debut Album

By Justin CriadoSeptember 15, 2025

The Denver singer-songwriter is hosting a highly-anticipated release show at Leon Art Gallery on Friday, September 19.

Denver musician Kitty Crimes lies on the ground as a high-heeled boot comes down to her face.
Critic's Notebook

Iconic Denver Artist Returns With “Reverse Gay Psyop”

By Michael RobertsSeptember 15, 2025

Kitty Crimes is back on the Denver scene and better than ever.

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Critic's Notebook

SarahFest Should Be the DIY Event of the Summer This Weekend

By Emily FergusonSeptember 11, 2025

SarahFest is a BIPOC, femme-forward festival showcasing badass Denver bands and celebrating all the Sarahs.

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Concerts

Tradition Is the Latest Local Post-Hardcore Band You Need to Know About

By Justin CriadoSeptember 11, 2025

The Colorado Springs trio is playing anti-ICE benefit show at D3 Arts on Sunday, September 14.

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Concerts

Indie 102.3 Introduces Indieverse to the Colorado Music Scene

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezSeptember 8, 2025

“Festivals bring people together,” says Alisha Sweeney, “and I hope people who come not only love the music but recognize that they belong here.”

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Features

This Longtime DIY Institution Is Hosting Concerts Again

By Emily FergusonSeptember 8, 2025

The series stages bands in basement, where they turn it all upside down.

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Denver-based musician Jem Zornow sings into a microphone in a recording studio.
Features

Jem Zornow Is Ready To Release His Debut Album

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezSeptember 5, 2025

Known for his soulful blend of Americana genres, Jem Zornow’s upcoming album comes with a grand celebration.

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Features

Fifty Years In, Wax Trax Is Opening Another Location in Denver

By Michael RobertsSeptember 5, 2025

Owner Pete Stidman is successfully expanding the Wax Trax brand.

Critic's Notebook

The Love and Lunacy of Cameron Cade

By Justin CriadoSeptember 4, 2025

After two years, the Denver indie artist has released an excellent debut album.

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Concerts

An Iconic Colorado Band Is Reuniting for Salida Music Festival

By Mary Beth SkylisSeptember 4, 2025

Smalltown for the Cause has an extra-special headliner this year.

Critic's Notebook

This Band Will Scare the Influencers Out of Spooky Season

By Justin CriadoSeptember 2, 2025

The Fort Collins death-sludge band is disgustingly deliberate and as digestible as back-of-throat bile.

Critic's Notebook

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in August

By Justin CriadoAugust 30, 2025

August brought us mortuary-draped Americana, mile-high metalcore, Colorado Springs hip-hop, and more.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Let UMS End. Then Let It Get Free.

By Antonio ParésJuly 20, 2025

The Underground Music Showcase will celebrate its 25th anniversary next weekend, then end in its current form. Maybe it’s time.

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