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The Best Indie Bands in Denver

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Westword Concerts: High Lonesome Will Play in October

Westword Concerts: High Lonesome Will Play in October

Blood Incantation Is Taking Death Metal to New Frontiers

By Justin Criado
Oct 1, 2024

Denver's own cosmic death dealers play record-release show at Boulder Theater on Friday, October 4.
The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in September

By Justin Criado
Sep 30, 2024

We've got fresh sludge, doom, emo, Americana and new tunes from Horse Bitch for you this month.
Soy Celesté Is the Denver Punk Band You Need to Watch

By Emily Ferguson
Sep 26, 2024

Blending punk, cumbia, Mexican folk and metal, Soy Celesté has released an excellent album about intersectional feminism and identity.
The Best Denver Bars With Live Music

By Emily Ferguson
Sep 24, 2024

There's nothing like sipping on your favorite drink while listening to some excellent live music.
Danno Simpson Is Bringing Authenticity Back to Country Music

By Lincoln Roch
Sep 20, 2024

While Danno Simpson has been told to leave Denver for Nashville to make his name, Simpson says he wants to "raise Colorado's notoriety for songwriters."
NightWraith Celebrates Album Release at Hi-Dive With an All-Local Bill

By Justin Criado
Sep 19, 2024

Soak up NightWraith's melodeath madness with the release of Divergence, equal parts death-metal brutality and synth-wave whimsy.
High Mountain Stoner Rock Returns in Denver Power Trio Luna Sol

By Michael Mazenko
Sep 18, 2024

There's nothing like a good power trio (think Nirvana, Cream, Green Day), and Luna Sol shows what it's made of with an album release show at Bar 404 this weekend.
Video: DNA Picasso on Denver's Hip-Hop Story

By Emily Ferguson
Sep 12, 2024

In this new video series, Westword is looking at the city's hip-hop scene through rappers, dancers, street artists, designers and more.
Mic Drop: DNA Picasso Wants to Put the Denver Hip-Hop Scene on the Map

By Emily Ferguson
Sep 11, 2024

"The industry hasn't come here and embraced the scene here," says DNA Picasso. "It's valuable, but really, it's untapped gold."
Neil Young and Bob Dylan Combine in Boulder's Rolling Harvest

By Nick Hutchinson
Sep 9, 2024

The tribute band will perform at Gold Hill Inn on Friday, September 13.
Denver's Midwife Redefines What It Means to Be Heavy

By Justin Criado
Sep 3, 2024

The solo project from Madeline Johnston will send you down a rabbit hole.
Dana Cain Reaches for the Stars With a Rock Opera

By Teague Bohlen
Sep 2, 2024

The Android's New Soul has been fifty years in the making, funded by "unicorns, cats and chocolates."
Sunstoney Is Casting Her Spell on Denver

By Emily Ferguson
Aug 31, 2024

The indie singer will open for Pleasure Prince at the Skylark Lounge on August 31.
The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in August

By Justin Criado
Aug 30, 2024

Another month, another bevy of fresh tunes whose genres span from electronica to deathcore.
Frail Talk Hosts LP Release Party With Slow Caves and Sound of Honey at the Aggie

By Michael Mazenko
Aug 29, 2024

“We wanted a sense of celebration, and a huge part of our musical process is our friends, our community and the lovely music scene in town."
Artist Cipriano Ortega Explores Isolation and Identity During Breckenridge Residency

By Toni Tresca
Aug 29, 2024

"I'm quite frankly ready to go home, but I like this idea of yearning for the home, understanding what a home is and gratefully returning back to my folks."
May Be Fern Is a Denver Band on the Rise

By Justin Criado
Aug 29, 2024

The queer, non-male, funk-rock band plays hi-dive on Friday, August 30.
The Dirty Turkeys Are Bringing New Life to Acid Rock

By Michael Mazenko
Aug 20, 2024

The local band is making waves in the scene with raucous shows and a punk attitude.
Grace DeVine Brought Immaculate Pop Songs to Westword Office Concert

By Emily Ferguson
Aug 16, 2024

Grace DeVine performed new music off her upcoming EP, Blabble, at our office on August 15.
Local Band Radio Fluke Plays Red Rocks for the First Time

By Michael Mazenko
Aug 16, 2024

Radio Fluke entered a battle of the bands to open Film on the Rocks, and will now perform on the dream stage.

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