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Who Is Tokiyoh? Catch This Denver-Based Artist Before He Hits the Mainstream

By Victoria GliddenFebruary 7, 2025

Straight from the snowy Colorado foothills, Tokiyoh is now making his mark on Denver.

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These Are the Best Music Venues in Fort Collins

By Michael MazenkoFebruary 6, 2025

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

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Ten Love Songs by Denver Musicians, From the Sweet to the Creepy

By Jason HellerFebruary 3, 2025

Here are Colorado’s all-time Valentine’s anthems: the happy, the sad, the creepy and the bittersweet.

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Dazzle’s Black History Month Events Honor Denver’s Jazz Legacy

By Toni TrescaFebruary 3, 2025

Purnell Steen walks us through the city’s jazz lineage as Dazzle prepares its programming for Black History Month.

Tiny Tomboy Takes a Big Step on Sophomore Album

By Justin CriadoJanuary 31, 2025

The local indie trio is playing a release show at Marquis Theater on Saturday, February 1.

Colorado Musicians Kick off 2025 With Juicy New Material: Listen Now

By Justin CriadoJanuary 31, 2025

Start 2025 with some local tunes, including post-metal, horror punk, shoegaze and psych rock.

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The Milk Blossoms Are Back in Full Bloom

By Justin CriadoJanuary 29, 2025

The Milk Blossoms will share their latest album with a new lineup at hi-dive on Saturday, February 1.

Colorado Is a Home Away From Home for This Southern Jam Band

By Justin CriadoJanuary 28, 2025

“Our best shows are the ones with the best audiences,” says Futurebirds guitarist Carter King, “and that’s usually a pretty solid bet anywhere in Colorado. It always has been.”

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These Are the Best Hip-Hop Artists in Denver

By Victoria GliddenJanuary 27, 2025

Even if Denver is not widely known as a hip-hop destination, these artists are keeping the genre alive at a Mile High.

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This Denver Band Just Signed to Monument Records

By Victoria GliddenJanuary 24, 2025

“Seeing their live show made it a no-brainer: We wanted to partner with this band and share their music with the world.”

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This Musician Has Defined a New Colorado Sound

By Jason HellerJanuary 23, 2025

Sarah Christiansen’s tranquil new album under the name Sun Swept uses wind instruments and synthesizers to evoke Colorado’s outdoors.

The Post-Metal Network of Ghosts of Glaciers

By Justin CriadoJanuary 22, 2025

The Denver metal band will celebrate its new album with a release show at the hi-dive on Friday, January 24.

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Remembering Geoff Robinson of Denver Folk Group Fables of the Fall

By Jason HellerJanuary 21, 2025

The bassist and vocalist died on January 20 at the age of 44.

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This New HBO Max Short Showcases Denver Disabled Community With Local Music

By Toni TrescaJanuary 21, 2025

Regan Linton’s new short film, Jack and the Beanstalk, transforms the classic fable into a bold Mile High narrative with original local music.

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Anna Webber’s Simple Trio Is Anything but Simple Instrumentals

By Victoria GliddenJanuary 21, 2025

Experience a night of complex flute, saxophone, piano and drums, all composed by Anna Webber.

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Kyle Moon & the Misled Is Pure Denver Americana

By Justin CriadoJanuary 17, 2025

The group will play its new album with a matinee show at Oriental Theater on Sunday, January 19

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Shadow Work’s New Single Works Through Grief and Acceptance

By Victoria GliddenJanuary 16, 2025

In this gloomy winter, shadow work makes every frigid day feel like the turning point in your personal coming-of-age movie.

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Colorado Icon Heidi Montag’s Music Charts at Number One After House Burns Down

By Emily FergusonJanuary 15, 2025

Fifteen years after releasing Superficial, Heidi Montag is finally getting the streams she deserves.

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This Denver Musician Has Fused Art and Music for an Immersive Album Release

By Hyde ChrastinaJanuary 14, 2025

Independent music, fine art and murals intersect in RUMTUM’s most comprehensive project to date.

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The Best Live-Music Venues in Five Points and RiNo

By Zachary ViscontiJanuary 13, 2025

Dance the night away at these spots, where you can catch local musicians, touring artists, DJs, exclusive events and more.

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Reader: Punk Is Alive and Well and We Need It More Than Ever!

By Westword ReadersJanuary 11, 2025

“It just makes it easier for me now to focus on getting really rad bands that people want to see instead of having to worry about running around to find a venue.”

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Boot Gun Is the Denver Rock Band to Watch This Year

By Justin CriadoJanuary 10, 2025

The Denver rockers are playing their first show at hi-dive on Saturday, January 11.

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