We Watched Turning Point’s “All-American” Show So You Don’t Have To
A mess.
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Kid Rock Will Headline Turning Point USA’s Cynical Halftime Stunt
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
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.”
The Best New Music Releases of January 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
Colorado musicians have been raging against 45 and 47.
The Ten Best Colorado Country Musicians
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
From a secret LSD lab to Jerry Garcia making a key purchase in Lakewood and a legendary venue, the Dead made a mark.
The Best New Music Releases of December 2025
The year ends with fresh metal, punk, darkwave and indie-pop
The Top Album Releases of 2025
From hip-hop to rock and Afrofusion, these are ten local albums from 2025 that we can’t stop listening to.
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A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025
From Denver and beyond, Colorado musicians packed a lot of punch into the last twelve months
Review: Khemmis Ends Year With Massive Anniversary Show
The long-established Denver doom crew celebrated ten years of its debut at the Gothic Theatre.
These Colorado Holiday Songs Will Get You in the Spirit
The Lumineers have a version of “Deck the Halls,” and Billy Strings’s mandolinist penned his own track, “Christmas in Colorado.”
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This All-Local Concert Was One of the Best of 2025: Review
DOGTAGS, May Be Fern, Fruta Brutal and Monica The Great showcased the strength of the music scene at the Bluebird Theater.
Hails and Ales: Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Was Absolutely Historic
The Fillmore Auditorium was the place to be this weekend if you wanted to see some metal and historic sets.
These Are the Top Grateful Dead Tribute Bands in Denver
The Dead’s music never stopped, and many dedicated devotees keep it moving on a local level.
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These Are the Top Artists Denver Listened to on Spotify This Year
The results are pretty basic, but at least Kendrick Lamar dominated.
Sick of Spotify? These Are the Best Alternative Streaming Platforms
Support Denver artists with streaming platforms that pay more and have better sound quality.
The Best New Music Releases of November 2025
This month was stuffed with debuts from several new local groups
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The Best Music Books Released in 2025
From Cameron Crowe’s memoir to a deep-dive into queer culture in pop music, these are the perfect gifts for the music lover in your life.
Where to Shop Black Friday Record Store Day Deals in Denver
Screw online shopping. Head out to record stores to grab some cool exclusive vinyl releases.
Portugal. The Man Brought a Purposeful Show to Mission Ballroom: Photos
The band led a strong set that combined fan favorites and new work.
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JMSN Stuns Marquis Theater With Radical Post-Punk Reinvention: Review
The artist bypassed most of his catalog, opting instead for raw, reimagined renditions of fan favorites.