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Wayfarer Carves Out a Unique Sound in Denver Metal Scene

By Emily FergusonNovember 7, 2023

The band looked to Western history and films to set the tone for its latest album, American Gothic.

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Nathaniel Rateliff Re-Releases Fan-Favorite Album on Vinyl

By Emily FergusonNovember 7, 2023

He says it’s “the first album I’ve ever made on which all of the songs I recorded are exactly what I wanted them to be.”

Enigma Bazaar Closes for “Foreseeable Future”

By Westword StaffNovember 6, 2023

“We are in shock and saddened to bring you this news.”

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Harmonious Highways: Denver Musicians Share Their Playlists for Mountain Driving Adventures

By Kelly SimmermanNovember 6, 2023

A drive through the Colorado mountains is even better with great music.

Day of the Deadmau5 Takes Over Red Rocks: Photos

By Jacqueline CollinsNovember 5, 2023

Deadmau5 played the venue for two nights for his annual Día de los Muertos-themed celebration.

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Lauryn Hill Brought Her Anniversary Tour to Ball Arena: Photos and Five Takeaways

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 3, 2023

Yes, she was late to the stage. But if you stayed, it was worth it.

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Anarchy in the Mile High: UK Punk-Rock Legends Subhumans Play the Oriental

By Adam PerryNovember 3, 2023

The iconic band, which reunited in 2004, will be at the Oriental Theater on Monday, November 6.

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Blood of Lilith Creates All-Woman Metal Festival: “Every Fucking Metal Band You Meet Is a Bunch of Dudes”

By Justin CriadoNovember 3, 2023

Femme Fest will “celebrate local women in the Denver metal community and create a safe place and awesome show.”

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Kim Petras Talks New Album, Paris Hilton, Tour Memories and More Ahead of Denver Concert

By Emily FergusonNovember 2, 2023

Kim Petras will be at the Fillmore Auditorium on Wednesday, November 8!

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Boogie Lights Is Bringing Disco Back to Denver With Unforgettable Sets

Boogie Lights Is Bringing Disco Back to Denver With Unforgettable Sets

By Emily FergusonNovember 1, 2023

He’ll be introducing his latest project, Rix & Boogie, with a free, boiler room set at Your Mom’s House.

Former Nuggets DJ, Local Hip-Hop Artists Celebrate Basketball Team With Free Mixtape

By Justin CriadoOctober 31, 2023

The mixtape, Western Conference II, celebrates the Nuggets’ first NBA championship.

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Behind the Scenes at the Red Rocks Trail Mix Sessions

By Aubrey CoxOctober 30, 2023

The Trail Mix Sessions capture artists like Wilco, Grace Potter and Keb Mo playing around the venue’s trails.

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ICYMI: Aerosmith Won’t Be in Denver After Steven Tyler Fractured His Larynx

By Westword StaffOctober 26, 2023

Aerosmith was set to play its final Denver show at Ball Arena on November 19.

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Bison Bone Shows Up for the Blue-Collar on New EP, 40 Grit

By Adam PerryOctober 25, 2023

The Denver band plays the Skylark Lounge on Friday.

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in October

By Justin CriadoOctober 25, 2023

From Griz’s final offering to a look at a new project, Spiritual Poison, Colorado musicians released scary good music this month.

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Murder, He Wrote: Maris the Great’s Mission Is Mayhem in Denver’s Local Music Scene

By Emily FergusonOctober 25, 2023

From his Cheesman Park lair, Maris the Great says that he must kill all local bands. But it goes way deeper than that.

New Duo Culture Bloom Finds Inspiration in Royal Palace Motel

By Justin CriadoOctober 18, 2023

Denver duo Culture Bloom announces its arrival with a five-song EP.

George Morrison Sr. to Be Inducted Into Colorado Music Hall of Fame

By Teague BohlenOctober 13, 2023

Denver’s Godfather of Jazz will be celebrated at an October 17 ceremony at the city park now named for him.

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International Early-Morning Sober Dance Party Daybreaker Returns to Denver

By Julianna O'ClairOctober 11, 2023

Thinx founder Radha Agrawal’s sober, early-morning dance party comes to Denver’s Invisible City this weekend.

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Where to See Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie in Denver

By Westword StaffOctober 11, 2023

Swifties can see Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in theaters on October 13.

Five Denver Bands That’ll Rip Your Face Off This Halloween

By Justin CriadoOctober 10, 2023

From the cryptids of Axeslasher to the icy ghouls of Glacial Tomb, set your Halloween soundtrack to some metal.

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Zac Brown Band Teases Special Set at Fiddler’s Green

By Emily FergusonOctober 10, 2023

John Driskell Hopkins says the band will give a “shout-out to our country roots” during the two-night run.

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