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Turning Data Into Pop Music

Purity Ring Prepares for "Intimate" Show at Mission

Purity Ring Prepares for "Intimate" Show at Mission

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Destino: Queer Musicians Should Be Celebrated Outside of Pride Month

By John Bear
May 31, 2022

Denver musician Destino Mondragon says their music feels like journal entries.
Emma Griffin Makes Beautiful Music With Her High School Sweetheart

By Cleo Mirza
Apr 12, 2022

But her single isn't about them.
Carolyn Hunter Shares the "Hardest Part" of Love

By Claire Duncombe
Mar 9, 2022

Her single drops Friday, March 11.
Blake Shimoda Sings the Millennial Blues on Waiting for Tomorrow

By Cleo Mirza
Feb 22, 2022

Shimoda discovers his voice.
Grace DeVine Breezes Past the Sophomore Slump With Midnight Blue

By Cleo Mirza
Jan 11, 2022

Grace DeVine takes listeners on a journey.
People Like Me Makes Power Pop for the Quarter-Life Crisis

By John Bear
Dec 16, 2021

“Blindsided” premieres Friday, December 17.
Chris Gregory Is F*cking Delightful

By John Bear
Oct 27, 2021

Gregory plays a sidewalk show at Wax Trax this weekend.
The Born Readies: You Are Free to Leave the Band at Any Time

By John Bear
Oct 20, 2021

Catch the band at the Marquis on October 29.
Redamancy's Upcoming Revival EP Reflects the Band's Growth

By John Bear
Oct 5, 2021

The Colorado band's first EP came together quickly in 2018. The second reflects many of the changes of the past three years.
Everclear Brings Alt-Rock Nostalgia to Denver With the Summerland Tour

By Nathalie Baret
Sep 23, 2021

Wheatus, Hoobastank, Living Colour and Everclear will perform at Levitt Pavilion on Friday, September 24.
Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath on Touring Again and Playing Indoors at the Mission Ballroom

By Adam Perry
Sep 13, 2021

Amelia Meath talks about touring again, queer icons, and how COVID-19 affected the duo.
Painted City on Making Synth Pop Interesting to Watch

By John Bear
Aug 4, 2021

It's not always easy.
The Corner Girls and TúLips Members Make Indie Pop as Waiting Room

By Claire Duncombe
Jul 21, 2021

The new Denver band includes members of the Corner Girls and TúLips.
Teddy Weeks Blasts Pop Conventions

By Claire Duncombe
Jul 12, 2021

His music protests lazy, contrived, formulaic art.
Bonnie and Taylor Sims Steal National Acclaim as Everybody Loves an Outlaw

By Khaleel Hayes
Jul 2, 2021

Roots musicians Bonnie and Taylor Sims have new concerts, contracts and songs placed in films.
On the Road Again: Neoma Is Ready for the Joy of Live Music

By Claire Duncombe
Jun 1, 2021

The pop singer will headline a show with YaSi at Levitt Pavilion.
The Sky Cried as ZHU Played to a Faded, Wet Crowd at Red Rocks

By Kyle Harris
May 4, 2021

The sky was crying as the singer and producer performed the first of four concerts at the massive venue.
Rezlo Tackles Heartbreak and Healing on Young and in Love

By Cleo Mirza
May 4, 2021

Denver-based pop and R&B artist Rezlo talks about his upcoming debut album, Young and in Love.
VYNYL Releases a "Van Gogh Cutting His Ear Off" EP

By John Bear
Apr 21, 2021

The pop band broods on The World Is on Fire and I'm Lonely.
Pure Gold: LVDY Makes Its Mark as a Lyrical Powerhouse

By Katrina Leibee
Apr 14, 2021

LVDY makes its mark as a lyrical powerhouse.