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Two Moons Music Hall Has Opened in RiNo

By Emily FergusonApril 24, 2024

The venue has six nights of live music a week, with each devoted to a different genre.

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New Music Venue Lot 46 Opens in Old Edgewater Inn

By Michael MazenkoApril 23, 2024

The owners of the former Local 46 have created a live-music haven near Sloan’s Lake.

Bruce Hornsby Dives Deep With BrhyM

By Justin CriadoApril 22, 2024

Bruce Hornsby, who has made music with everyone from the Dead to 2Pac, brings his collaboration with yMusic to Denver.

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Denver Indie-Rock Group Unicorn Hits Offers Must-See EP-Release Concert

By Justin CriadoApril 19, 2024

The queer-rock band plays EP release show Saturday at Skylark Lounge.

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Where to Celebrate the Release of Taylor Swift’s New Album, The Tortured Poets Department

By Katrina LeibeeApril 18, 2024

It’s finally here: The album drops at midnight tonight, April 18 (10 p.m. tonight for us lucky Denverites).

The Spirit of Punk Rock Is Alive in Jesus Christ Taxi Driver

By Adam PerryApril 17, 2024

Catch Jesus Christ Taxi Driver at the Aggie during FoCoMX on Friday, April 19.

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Where to Get Exclusive Vinyl on Record Store Day 2024

By Teague BohlenApril 16, 2024

Denver record stores are celebrating Record Store Day on April 20 with deals, event specials and more.

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Hunter Stone Tells Captivating Stories in New Release

By Nick HutchinsonApril 12, 2024

The Boulder-based singer-songwriter gets deep on his second volume of Portraits of the New-Old West.

Hollywood Theremin Player Brings Unique Instrument to Denver Performances

By Justin CriadoApril 10, 2024

From The Simpsons to Colorado, the spooky sounds of Lara Wickes’s theremin travels far.

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Cheap Perfume Takes Colorado Fem-Core on the Road

By Michael MazenkoApril 10, 2024

The punk band is on its first-ever tour, but will be back for a victory lap at the hi-dive on May 5.

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Red Rocks Cancels April 6 Dom Dolla Show Because of 100 mph Wind Predictions

By Westword StaffApril 5, 2024

Dom Dolla will do two concerts at the Mission Ballroom instead.

Denver Band Broken Record Takes Its “Stadium Emo” Sound to the East Coast

Denver Band Broken Record Takes Its “Stadium Emo” Sound to the East Coast

By Michael MazenkoApril 4, 2024

The band is hitting both the East and West Coast this year, but will also celebrate a new music video with a show at Seventh Circle on Saturday, April 27.

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This Must-Follow Denver Account Spotlights Local Talent

By Julianna O'ClairApril 2, 2024

Ryan Leavelle’s videography project, Hail Denver Music, is a reminder of the Mile High City’s immense local talent.

Wayfarer Plans Special Hometown Release Show for New Album

By Justin CriadoMarch 28, 2024

Fresh off a European tour, Wayfarer will be playing American Gothic in its entirety during a hometown release show at the Bluebird on Friday, March 29.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in March

By Justin CriadoMarch 27, 2024

From house to hardcore, this month’s new music had it all.

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Fast Eddy’s Arj Narayan Clobbers His Drums…and Cancer

By Adam PerryMarch 25, 2024

Taking a break from performing to undergo chemotherapy presented a first for the rock-and-roll lifer.

This Longmont Musician Plays Her Cello From a Trapeze…but That’s Not All

By Justin CriadoMarch 20, 2024

She’s had to ask herself questions like, “Can I play the cello when I’m just hanging from my toes?”

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The Inaugural Hip-Hop Summit Brings the Culture Together in Denver This Weekend

By Emily FergusonMarch 19, 2024

The one-day showcase will have DJs, a cypher open mic, breakdancing from Bboy, live painting and photographs of graffiti in Denver and New York.

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The History of the Meadowlark: From Gravel Floors to a Beloved Musical Haven

By Julianna O'ClairMarch 13, 2024

Meadowlark owners Loy Merck and Erik Ludwig opened the hot spot almost twenty years ago.

The Most Metal Women in Denver

By Justin CriadoMarch 12, 2024

It’s women’s history month, and these badasses have been making moves in the Mile High City.

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Gregg Deal Combines Punk and Indigenous Activism With New Band Dead Pioneers

By Michael MazenkoMarch 7, 2024

The Indigenous activist, nationally acclaimed visual artist and spoken-word performer reminds listeners “We Were Punk First.”

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OneRepublic Adds Third Show for Grand Opening of Sunset Amphitheater in Colorado Springs

By Emily FergusonMarch 5, 2024

OneRepublic will headline the Sunset Amphitheater’s grand opening in Colorado Springs with a three-night run.

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