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Features

This Is the Next Breakout Jam Band From Colorado

By Jackson PittsOctober 6, 2025

Squeaky Feet will headline Cervantes’ on Friday, October 10.

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in September
Critic's Notebook

Our Favorite New Music Colorado Artists Released in September

By Justin CriadoOctober 1, 2025

The beginning of fall included some heaters from local musicians.

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Features

Governor Polis Announces Inaugural Music Advocacy Day

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezSeptember 30, 2025

There is also an effort brewing to make an official Colorado Music Office.

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Trouble’s Braids Follows a “Lineage of Folk Music”
Features

Trouble’s Braids Follows a “Lineage of Folk Music”

By Justin CriadoSeptember 29, 2025

The goth-Americana band has released its debut EP, The Big Tourist.

10 Colorado Record Labels Making Waves in 2025
Critic's Notebook

10 Colorado Record Labels Making Waves in 2025

By Zachary ViscontiSeptember 25, 2025

Some of these labels even have international followings.

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Concerts

Epic Bluebird Bodega Block Party Takes Over Colfax Today

By Emily FergusonSeptember 25, 2025

The block party will take over nine blocks in the Bluebird District.

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Critic's Notebook

Fort Collins Band Examines Growth and Rebirth on Debut Album

By Zachary ViscontiSeptember 23, 2025

The folk-rock band independently releases its debut LP on Friday, September 26.

Denver musician Jill Sobule with a guitar on stage.
Concerts

This Sunday Is Officially “Jill Sobule Day”

By Justin CriadoSeptember 20, 2025

Jill Sobule passed away in house fire in May, and will be honored with a celebration of life at the Jewish Community Center.

Critic's Notebook

ReSrface Embraces Authenticity and Imperfection in New Digital Concert

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 19, 2025

“To me, a concert is the possibility that something might go wrong,” says Aurora rapper Jesse Santana.

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Features

Denver’s Underground Dance Scene Writes Its Own Beat

By Alex BerryhillSeptember 18, 2025

Four Denver DJs reflect on the scene before heading to Woodlands, an invite-only EDM festival in Moffat.

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Features

May Be Fern Is Brewing Sonic Sorcery in Denver

By Emily FergusonSeptember 17, 2025

The band will celebrate its highly anticipated new album with a release show at Globe Hall.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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