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Niall Horan
Concerts

One Direction’s Niall Horan Announces Denver Show

By Emily FergusonMay 11, 2026

The Dinner Party Tour will come to Ball Arena next year, but tickets go on sale very soon.

Nini Coco entering the RuPaul's Drag race workroom in a rainbow latex outfit.
Performing Arts

Denver Pride Announces 2026 Lineup of Performers and Parties

By Cleo MirzaMay 4, 2026

The stacked lineup includes two collaborations with Denver queer artist collective PlayHaus.

Jesse Solomon
Features

Summer House Star Jesse Solomon Talks Reunion Leaks and a Timely Tour

By Emily FergusonApril 30, 2026

“This isn’t just, like, a reality TV guy trying to make it as a DJ for fun,” he says. “I care about the music and I care about the craft, and I’m not, like, skipping any steps. I’m taking it seriously.”

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A photo of Lewis Capaldi performing on stage at Red Rocks.
Concerts

Heartbreak and High Altitudes as Lewis Capaldi Sells Out Red Rocks Night One: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonApril 29, 2026

Lewis Capaldi brought a set of gut-wrenching ballads to the iconic venue.

Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Concerts

All the Fiddler’s Green Concerts Announced So Far

By Emily FergusonApril 23, 2026

The Fiddler’s Green concert schedule is stacking up, with Dave Matthews Band, Lord Huron, Caamp, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, and more.

Usher and Chris Brown
Concerts

Usher and Chris Brown Co-Headlining Tour Will Kick Off in Denver

By Emily FergusonApril 14, 2026

This is a tour for those who separate the art from the artist, we suppose.

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members of the band Ratboys
Features

Ratboys’ New Album Brings Major Draw to Bluebird Show

By Houston WiltseyApril 13, 2026

Songwriter Julia Steiner chats about the band’s brilliant new album ahead of its April 13 show at the Bluebird.

A large crowd of music fans cheer for musicians. Tents with vendors and food trucks are in the distance behind them.
Concerts

Englewood’s Indiewood Music Festival Returns in June

By Lauren Antonoff HartApril 3, 2026

The second annual music and street festival features genre-spanning local and nation bands.

FKA Twigs on stage with additional stage performers at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, March 30.
Concerts

FKA twigs Brought a Hypnotic Underground Rave to Denver. It Was Legendary.

By Eman El SaiedApril 1, 2026

The English singer, songwriter and record producer brought her High Body Count Tour to the Fillmore on March 30.

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Benson Boone
Concerts

Benson Boone Announces Denver Show

By Emily FergusonMarch 30, 2026

Benson Boone is heading to Denver on his just-announced Wanted Man Tour.

Brūha’s Vibrant Surf Pop Is Utterly Mosh-Pit Worthy
Features

Brūha’s Vibrant Surf Pop Is Utterly Mosh-Pit Worthy

By Tim WeighartMarch 26, 2026

Between a rockin’ new EP and a variety of major shows, the sky seems to be the limit for Fabian Guerrero’s indie surf-pop band.

How Cherokee Social Became Denver’s Indigenous Indie-Pop Stars
Features

How Cherokee Social Became Denver’s Indigenous Indie-Pop Stars

By Justin CriadoMarch 13, 2026

The local duo has its biggest headliner yet at the Federal Theatre on Saturday, March 14.

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Features

Spin HERStory Celebrates Women’s History Month With a Vinyl Club for Music Lovers

By Michael RobertsFebruary 25, 2026

After a rough start, Littleton’s Records on Main is hosting events through March.

Concerts

Green Day Sticks to Script for Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony

By Alyssa FieldingFebruary 8, 2026

Green Day didn’t say much, but the music speaks for itself.

Try, Try Again: The Dreamy Synth Beats of mon cher
Features

Try, Try Again: The Dreamy Synth Beats of mon cher

By Tim WeighartFebruary 5, 2026

Meghan Holton’s indie electronic project will bring an evolved sound and a new member to Skylark Lounge February 6

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Politics & Government

All the Pop-Culture References in Jared Polis’s Last State of the State

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 15, 2026

The governor of Colorado used his final state address to offer to officiate Taylor Swift’s wedding…and much more.

bruno Mars at a piano
Concerts

Bruno Mars Is Going to…the U.S. Air Force Academy?

By Emily FergusonJanuary 15, 2026

Bruno Mars will perform at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Wet Leg frontwoman Rhian Teasdale on stage at Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado.
Concerts

Wet Leg Makes Denver Debut at Mission Ballroom: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonDecember 8, 2025

Wet Leg sold out the Mission Ballroom for its debut peformance in Denver on Sunday, December 7.

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Kendrick Lamar
Critic's Notebook

These Are the Top Artists Denver Listened to on Spotify This Year

By Emily FergusonDecember 3, 2025

The results are pretty basic, but at least Kendrick Lamar dominated.

The Aces Celebrate Queerness on New Disco Concept Album
Features

The Aces Celebrate Queerness on New Disco Concept Album

By Justin CriadoNovember 25, 2025

“It’s what it is to be a queer person and what it is to be in this celebration of our identities.”

David Byrne at Bellco Theatre
Critic's Notebook

David Byrne Reminds Us Love Is the Most Punk Act of All: Review

By Eman El SaiedNovember 7, 2025

An Evening With David Byrne at the Bellco Theatre was marked by a convergence of art, politics and curiosity.

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Colorado Recording Studios to Bring Your Songs To Life
Critic's Notebook

Colorado Recording Studios to Bring Your Songs To Life

By Zachary ViscontiNovember 5, 2025

These Colorado studios are favorites of some artists locally, nationally and internationally, and their discographies speak for themselves.

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