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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.

These Ten LGBTQ+ Musicians Are Firing Up Denver’s Music Scene

By Eman El Saied

Jul 1, 2025

From indie to hip-hop, these musicians showcase the breadth of talent in the local scene.

Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin Criado

Jun 27, 2025

Local musicians turned up the heat for June by releasing debuts and banger albums, including the latest from Boulder stalwarts Big Gigantic and Gasoline Lollipops.

Ragged Union Continues a Hot Streak on Second Post-Pandemic Release

By Nick Hutchinson

Jun 26, 2025

The skilled acoustic ensemble delivers the acoustic-based goods in rootsy buckets.

Blood on the Land Festival Will Debut With Some of Denver's Best Underground Bands

By Justin Criado

Jun 24, 2025

See what the next generation of metal and hardcore is all about at D3 Arts this weekend.

A stylized portrait of the band Flesh Tape

Colorado Alt-Rockers Tackle Class Consciousness on Gravesite EP

By Zachary Visconti

Jun 20, 2025

Flesh Tape frontman Larson Ross says, "I'm not in love with the cause — I have no other choice than to pursue it."

Big Gigantic's New Album Is Your "Soundtrack to the Summer"

By Justin Criado

Jun 20, 2025

Big G is now preparing for festival season and a proper tour, after the duo’s Bonnaroo main-stage set slated for Sunday, June 15, was cancelled

Wheelchair Sports Camp Drops Meow Wolf-Inspired Vinyl Tracks

By Toni Tresca

Jun 18, 2025

After many requests from fans, the hip-hop band is releasing songs created for its Meow Wolf installation four years later.

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Fighting Fire With Ire: Lesbian Band the Dead Sinatras Used Music as Activism

By Kristen Fiore

Jun 18, 2025

Legendary lesbian band the Dead Sinatras puts its best boots forward to kick LGBTQ+ artists into musical activism.

Circling Over Has Mastered the Duality of Doomgaze

By Justin Criado

Jun 18, 2025

See the Denver band in action at HQ on Sunday, June 22, alongside No Fauna and Mood Swing Misery.

Panpsychism Is Putting Pueblo on the Rocky Mountain Metal Map

By Justin Criado

Jun 16, 2025

“It’s less metal dudes making music, more musicians making metal."

Classy Keys: Steinway & Sons Opens Piano Store in Cherry Creek

By Kristen Fiore

Jun 13, 2025

These are like the Ferraris of pianos.

The Gasoline Lollipops Are Back With a Killer New Album

By Justin Criado

Jun 13, 2025

Twelve new songs showcase the band's penchant for swinging between country and cowpunk.

The Strange Sonic Honey of Sour Magic

By Justin Criado

Jun 12, 2025

The Denver psych crew plays release show for its new concept album on Friday, June 13, at Skylark Lounge.

This Denver Rapper Is Selling His Album for $777

By Hannah Metzger

Jun 10, 2025

Damien Douglas Jr. wants to reclaim the value of art in the streaming era.

Local Music

Dzirae Gold Westword Members Concert Happens This Friday

Walden Frontman Richard Becker Is Going Solo

Local Music

Dzirae Gold Westword Members Concert Happens This Friday

Walden Frontman Richard Becker Is Going Solo

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