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This Denver Band Just Released the Perfect Album for Fall
Critic's Notebook

This Denver Band Just Released the Perfect Album for Fall

By Justin CriadoOctober 17, 2025

Broken Record serves ballads and angry bangers on its third LP.

This Is a Metalcore Band to Remember
Critic's Notebook

This Is a Metalcore Band to Remember

By Justin CriadoOctober 16, 2025

The Denver band is gearing up for its inaugural release and first-ever show opening for Soulfly next month.

Meet the Band Reviving Classic Rock in Denver
Features

Meet the Band Reviving Classic Rock in Denver

By Jackson PittsOctober 15, 2025

Velvet Daydream will headline the Federal Theatre on Friday, October 17.

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Destiny Bond Knows the Power of Punk

By Zachary ViscontiOctober 15, 2025

Destiny Bond’s new album is a heavy, urgent and worthy follow-up to the band’s debut.

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Critic's Notebook

DNA Picasso Is Asking the Important Questions

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezOctober 14, 2025

DNA Picasso has dropped an excellent new album that solidifies his place as one of Denver’s top rappers.

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Critic's Notebook

The Dirty Turkeys Are Riding High on Psychedelic Cowpunk

By Jamie MillerOctober 10, 2025

Coming off a Best of Denver award for Best Acid-Rock Band, the Turkeys are heading on an East Coast tour.

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Critic's Notebook

Ten Local Albums That Are Way Better Than The Life of a Showgirl

By Emily FergusonOctober 7, 2025

Taylor Swift really doesn’t need any more money. Support these Denver artists instead.

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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.

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.

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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.

Denver DJ Sinistarr performing in front of a crowd
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.

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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