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Mountain Music Festival Is Not Just Another Summer Shindig

By Justin Criado

Aug 4, 2025

The Evergreen event includes headliners Flobots, Dominick Leslie & the Leslies, Sam Grisman Project and more.

Photos: The Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateliff Marked a Homecoming at Empower Field

By Ross Jones

Aug 3, 2025

The Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateliff treated hometown fans with an arena stop on their world tour.

Kyle Hollingsworth, Longtime SCI Keys Player, Drops Solo Album and Craft Beer Collab

By Justin Criado

Aug 1, 2025

The Boulder musician and brewmaster celebrating the release with mini-fest at Longmont's Wibby Brewing Co. on Saturday, September 6

Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin Criado

Jul 31, 2025

From witch-punk to the weirdest record you might have ever heard, these are the best local releases in July.

The Best Denver Bars With Live Music

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 30, 2025

There's nothing like sipping on your favorite drink while listening to some excellent live music.

Pink Lady Monster Gets Weird With Whimsical New Album, Ponk

By Kristen Fiore

Jul 29, 2025

"We had this chemistry where we were all on the same wavelength, and it just naturally got weird."

We're a Mess: The Final Underground Music Showcase Went Out With a Bang

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 28, 2025

See what you missed at the 25th — and final — Underground Music Showcase.

people watching the Denver Municipal Band outdoors

The Oldest Band in the U.S. Is Hosting Free Concerts Across Denver Parks

By John Nicholl

Jul 28, 2025

This band has been building community in Denver for over 100 years.

crowd at the underground music showcase in denver

These Are the Top Artists to See at the 2025 Underground Music Showcase

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 25, 2025

We've got you covered on all the best local artists to see, from rock to hip-hop to indie and everything in between.

members of Denver band DOGTAGS lie on grass

Sonic Bloom: DOGTAGS Is the Band That Denver Needs

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 23, 2025

DOGTAGs is planting positivity with its debut album, ROSEWORLD, and a final Undergound Music Showcase performance.

Voidatlas Might Be the Best, and Only, Djent Band in Denver Right Now

By Justin Criado

Jul 22, 2025

The local outfit is working on new music and plays Moe’s Original BBQ on Saturday, July 26.

Dzirae Gold Brought Profound Jazz Singing and Stories to Our Office: Video

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 21, 2025

The singer shared stories and her unparalleled vocals at an intimate concert for our members.

Dzirae Gold Westword Members Concert Happens This Friday

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 15, 2025

Dzirae Gold, who won a Best of Denver award for Best Debut Album, is slated to perform on Friday, July 18.

Home in Harmony: Walden Frontman Richard Becker Is Going Solo

By Justin Criado

Jul 15, 2025

Richard Becker never intended to put his solo work out there, but it was calling to him through nostalgia for home.

Seditious Saturday Serves as an Anti-Fourth of July Celebration

By Justin Criado

Jul 11, 2025

The event at the Brutal Poodle and Creepatorium features local bands, art and burlesque on Saturday, July 12.

It's Time to Unplug at the Analog Salon

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 9, 2025

The new Five Points listening party mixes music, storytelling and community.

A woman wearing a all-denim look and turquoise nose-ring poses in front of a beige backdrop for the camera.

How Lady Los Became One of Denver's Top R&B Artists

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 8, 2025

As this neo-soul champion prepares for upcoming performances, Lady Los reflects on how she got here.

The Best Music Festivals in Colorado This Summer

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 7, 2025

From Pretty Lights, Of the Trees and King Gizzard holding their own mountain festivals to Denver gatherings like the UMS, these are our picks for the summer.

Let Your Freak Flag Fly at These Fourth of July Concerts

By Justin Criado

Jul 2, 2025

From free family-friendly fun to a Wu-Tang crossover, we've got the scoop on music this holiday.

This Denver Country Artist Is Already Reaching International Audiences

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 2, 2025

Someone even flew from Dubai to see him perform in Jackson.

Local Music

Blankslate's Sophomore Album Solidifies the Duo as One of Denver's Best

Denver Punk Band Pummels Trump on Upcoming Album

Local Music

Blankslate's Sophomore Album Solidifies the Duo as One of Denver's Best

Denver Punk Band Pummels Trump on Upcoming Album

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