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Death Cab ForCutie performing at Outside Days 2026.
Critic's Notebook

Review: Could Outside Days become Denver’s own SXSW?

By Emily FergusonMay 30, 2026

This is the festival’s first year at the Auraria Campus, and fans showed up and out for Death Cab, Goth Babe, Japanese Breakfast and Wildermiss.

waxpool
Features

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.

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

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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Alabama Shakes performing live at Red Rocks Parks & Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
Concerts

Alabama Shakes brought a soul revival to Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonMay 26, 2026

Red Rocks crowd gets taken to church by Alabama Shakes.

Denver Band French Cuffs Unleashes Excellent Debut Album
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Denver Band French Cuffs Unleashes Excellent Debut Album

By Tim WeighartMay 15, 2026

The alternative rock group’s exploration of the genre they love will pump you up, break you down and leave you begging for more.

Yungblud on stage at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.
Critic's Notebook

Yungblud Had a Sold-Out Debut at Red Rocks. Was It Worth the Hype?

By Emily FergusonMay 12, 2026

The musician has collaborated with Aerosmith, Smashing Pumpkins and Ozzy Osbourne. But his solo work took center stage in Colorado.

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Werewolf Rock: The Brook & The Bluff Howl on New Album
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Werewolf Rock: The Brook & The Bluff Howl on New Album

By Justin CriadoMay 4, 2026

The indie band’s latest album blends with the era of classic rock.

Maynard James Keenan Shares the Weirdness and Wisdom of Puscifer
Features

Maynard James Keenan Shares the Weirdness and Wisdom of Puscifer

By Justin CriadoApril 27, 2026

Maynard James Keenan talks Puscifer’s new album, Red Rocks and mushrooms.

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.

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Features

This Band Wants to Start a Musical Revolution in Denver

By Michael RobertsApril 22, 2026

“Any revolution I want to embolden must know how to shake its ass. Denver knows this.”

band playing at venue Bar 404
Features

HUFR Fest Is the Celebration of Stoner Rock Denver’s Needed

By Emily FergusonApril 21, 2026

The festival will take place across three days at Bar 404.

Critic's Notebook

Five Denver Stoner Bands to Listen to on 4/20

By Justin CriadoApril 16, 2026

Marijuana isn’t the only thing that’ll get you high on this unofficial cannabis holiday.

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Free Pizza and Pot: Sour Magic Puts on South Broadway Block Party
Concerts

Free Pizza and Pot: Sour Magic Puts on South Broadway Block Party

By Justin CriadoApril 16, 2026

Seven bands are set to play on Sunday, April 19, while sponsors include Good Chemistry and Sexy Pizza

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.

Banshee Tree Strikes a Balance on New Album
Features

Banshee Tree Strikes a Balance on New Album

By Justin CriadoApril 10, 2026

Banshee Tree embraces change on its new album, which the Boulder band will celebrate at the Bluebird on April 12.

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Bill McKay’s Boulder Concert Is a Full-Circle Moment
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Bill McKay’s Boulder Concert Is a Full-Circle Moment

By Nick HutchinsonApril 7, 2026

From performing with Leftover Salmon to Derek Trucks, Bill McKay has had a legendary career.

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.

The Maine Goes Green on New Album
Features

The Maine Goes Green on New Album

By Justin CriadoApril 2, 2026

The Arizona emo group plays the Ogden Theatre on Friday, April 3.

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St. Paul & the Broken Bones performing at Mission Ballroom
Concerts

St. Paul & the Broken Bones Dazzle the Crowd at Mission: Photos

By Ross JonesMarch 27, 2026

St. Paul & the Broken Bones stopped by Mission Ballroom on March 26 with a revival of soul.

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.

poster for Billy Bob Thornton
Concerts

Billy Bob Thornton Is Releasing an Album, Touring to Denver

By Emily FergusonMarch 24, 2026

His band, the Boxmasters, is readying to release its 21st album this summer.

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Why Gov’t Mule’s Legendary Guitarist Loves Colorado
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Why Gov’t Mule’s Legendary Guitarist Loves Colorado

By Justin CriadoMarch 24, 2026

Warren Hayes brings his band to Mission Ballroom on Friday, March 27.

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