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The four inductees of the Chicano Music Hall of Fame stand before a crowd on stage at Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center.

Colorado Chicano Music Festival Honors Four Local Legends

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 29, 2025

Four Colorado-based Chicano artist's were inducted to the Chicano Music Hall of Fame.

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.

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.

Dropkick Murphys Done With Punk in the Park Dates After Denver Show

By Justin Criado

Jul 24, 2025

The outspoken Celtic-punk band initially shared the decision loud and proud from the stage in Denver.

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.

two men leaning on each other with guitars

A Special Surprise Is Popping Up at Underground Music Showcase

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 21, 2025

The local agency Future Garden is hosting renegade shows throughout the festival.

Let UMS End. Then Let It Get Free.

By Antonio Parés

Jul 20, 2025

The Underground Music Showcase will celebrate its 25th anniversary next weekend, then end in its current form. Maybe it's time.

Dropkick Murphys Is Still Standing Up for the People

By Justin Criado

Jul 17, 2025

The Celtic-punk legends will headline the final night of Punk in the Park this weekend.

Stop Punk in the Park? Petition Points to Fest Producer's Trump Support as Reason to Boycott

By Justin Criado

Jul 14, 2025

The three-day event at the National Western Stockyards is still scheduled for Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20.

Unhinged Festival Moves Locations Two Weeks Before Debut Event

By Justin Criado

Jul 9, 2025

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Unhinged Fest is canceling in its current form at the National Western Stockyards.”

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.

a stage at the underground music showcase in Denver

Underground Music Showcase to Shut Down After 2025 Event

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 1, 2025

Jami Duffy explains why the festival will end after its 25th anniversary this year.

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.

Review: All the Sights and Sounds of the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival

By Justin Criado

Jun 23, 2025

Even Oprah was at the festival, which held its 52nd edition of the summer solstice weekend.

band performing on stage with red and purple lighting

New Music Festival Will Debut in Trinidad With a Dope Lineup

By Kyle Wagner

Jun 13, 2025

The Fancy Spider Music Fest will also include comedy shows, art galleries, guided mountain bike rides and more.

Burners Share Apogaea Experience After Fentanyl Threat Cancellation

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jun 12, 2025

"Ultimately, this community has to really think about how we're going to fight this fentanyl thing long-term," says one attendee.

an overshot view of Apogaea, a regional Burning Man event in Colorado

Regional Burning Man Event Shut Down After Fentanyl Threat

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jun 9, 2025

By 8 p.m. on Friday, Apogaea's official account announced, "Attention all Apogaeans: please start packing up your things and leave the land as soon as possible."

Sunstoney performed at the inaugural Indiewood Street Music Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Indiewood Street Festival Made an Epic, Sold-Out Debut

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 8, 2025

Swallow Hill Music's inaugural Indiewood Street Festival was a major success, and we're hoping it starts a new tradition.

A Q&A With Zeds Dead’s Hooks Ahead of Their Fifth Annual Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree

By Cleo Mirza

Jun 5, 2025

We sat down with Hooks to talk Fourth of July, white whale remixes, and what to expect from the event that is sure to offer maximum party vibes.

three women in front of a white building

This New Music Festival Is Bringing Together Some of Denver's Best Indie Bands This Weekend

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 4, 2025

Indiewood will take over a block in Englewood for a day full of live music, food trucks and dancing.

Music Festivals

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's Path to World Domination

Mountain Music Festival Is Not Just Another Summer Shindig

Music Festivals

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's Path to World Domination

Mountain Music Festival Is Not Just Another Summer Shindig

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