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Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst

Two Seminal Bright Eyes Albums Are Officially of Drinking Age, Which the Band Celebrated at Red Rocks

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 13, 2026

The show was rescheduled because of last week’s snow.

Yungblud on stage at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.

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.

people lining up outside the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins, Colorado

These Are the Best Music Venues in Fort Collins

By Michael MazenkoMay 6, 2026

Home to the Fort Collins Musicians Association, this town is overflowing with live music from local and touring musicians.

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band performing at telluride Bluegrass festival

These Are the Best 2026 Colorado Music Festivals Announced So Far

By Emily FergusonMay 5, 2026

Festy season is upon us.

The Best New Music Releases of April 2026

The Best New Music Releases of April 2026

By Justin CriadoMay 1, 2026

Denver doom metallers announced a new album with an epic single, wild rockers dropped a raging record, and more from this month.

Shadow Work performing at FoCoMX.

FoCoMX Showed People Really Do Care About Local Live Music

By Emily FergusonApril 29, 2026

The festival sold out and saw fans dancing through downtown Fort Collins.

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band performing at FoCoMX

Our Music Editor’s Artist Picks for FoCoMX

By Emily FergusonApril 24, 2026

One of the state’s best local-focused music festivals sounds off in Fort Collins this weekend.

A photo of Red Rocks filled with concertgoers for Wiz Khalifa on 4/20.

Toke Up for These Four 4/20 Concerts

By Justin CriadoApril 20, 2026

Ice Cube at Red Rocks, a guitarist who was raised by chickens and more reasons to be high on Mile High happenings.

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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Where to Find Record Store Day Events, Releases in Denver

By Zachary ViscontiApril 15, 2026

Record Store Day is one of the biggest drop days for limited edition pressings from some of the industry’s largest acts.

The Best New Music Releases of March 2026

The Best New Music Releases of March 2026

By Justin CriadoApril 1, 2026

This month brought us everything from retro rock to black metal.

rapper Lane-O

Twelve Colorado Rappers to Watch in 2026

By Cleo MirzaMarch 6, 2026

These twelve artists are defining Colorado’s hip-hop scene and raising the bar.

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When Gods Come Back to Denver: All Them Witches, King Buffalo Ripped 

When Gods Come Back to Denver: All Them Witches, King Buffalo Ripped 

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekMarch 2, 2026

After a sold-out show in Boulder, the stoner, psych rock torchbearers sell out the Ogden Theatre. All Them Witches says, “It’s starting to feel like a hometown for us.”

Punk in the Park Cancels 2026 Events

Punk in the Park Cancels 2026 Events

By Justin CriadoMarch 1, 2026

Dropkick Murphys, playing Mission Ballroom March 1, had already dropped out.

The Best New Music Releases of February 2026

The Best New Music Releases of February 2026

By Justin CriadoFebruary 28, 2026

We got it all this month from local artists.

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We Watched Turning Point’s “All-American” Show So You Don’t Have To

By Carly May GravleyFebruary 8, 2026

A mess.

Kid Rock Will Headline Turning Point USA’s Cynical Halftime Stunt

By Sam EiflingFebruary 6, 2026

In case you want an all-white, country-rock alternative with Lauren Boebert’s maybe boyfriend to the official Super Bowl show…

The 2026 Grammys Ceremony Made One Thing Clear: ICE Out

By Carly May GravleyFebruary 2, 2026

Bad Bunny says “ICE Out” in his first acceptance speech of the night before taking home a historic win for Album of the Year, and Billie Eilish says, “Fuck ICE.”

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The Best New Music Releases of January 2026

The Best New Music Releases of January 2026

By Justin CriadoJanuary 30, 2026

The year gets off to a good and loud start with local acts dropping heavy hardcore, lo-fi indie-pop and metal!

Art of the Protest: Ten Anti-Trump Songs to Blast

Art of the Protest: Ten Anti-Trump Songs to Blast

By Jason Heller and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

Colorado musicians have been raging against 45 and 47.

The Ten Best Colorado Country Musicians

The Ten Best Colorado Country Musicians

By Tim WeighartJanuary 12, 2026

Cowboys may be scarce in Denver nowadays, but these local bands are proving that country music is here to stay.

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A Look Back at the Grateful Dead’s Colorado Connections

A Look Back at the Grateful Dead’s Colorado Connections

By Emily FergusonJanuary 11, 2026

From a secret LSD lab to Jerry Garcia making a key purchase in Lakewood and a legendary venue, the Dead made a mark.

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