These are the best summer music festivals announced so far for Colorado
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How Denver’s Trackyon Music is rewriting the rules for independent artists
The independent label was founded by Hanzo The Phantom, who will be joining Don MegaTron, TheyCallHimAP and Ray Reed to open for Juvenile at the Ogden.
Juneteenth at Levitt Pavilion underscores a rising “Black Renaissance” in Denver
The lineup includes BossMan Dlow, Skilla Baby, Trim and local legends Trev Rich and TheyCallHimAP.
The best new music releases from Colorado artists in May
From indie offerings to punked-up hip hop, here’s the best local music to add to your playlist.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with all-Filipino Hip-Hop band Meta and the Barkada
All five members represent different regions, languages and cultures that exist under the wide umbrella of Filipino identity.
SZA gives a Denver musician her stamp of approval
Imagine waking up to a notification from SZA.
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EDM and melodic metal? That’s what Signs of Tranquility is all about
The Denver band plays Moe’s Original BBQ on Friday, May 29, before heading on tour.
Waxpool is Denver’s latest indie-rock band you need to know
The band will play its first headlining show at the hi-dive this weekend, which serves as a celebration for the band’s debut EP.
Meet the Denver band that’s pioneering Americana black metal
“What we’re doing is trying to put a Colorado stamp on things.”
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The Mañanas: Meet FLORA RiNo’s first artist-in-residence
The Denver psych band will be premiering new music and playing Outside Days this week.
Keenan TreVon could be Denver’s breakout R&B star. But is the city giving him his flowers?
“You could make the best music on the planet, and it won’t matter if no one is buying it.”
Wheelchair Sports Camp goes punk on scintillating new album
The release will be celebrated at Meow Wolf tonight, with Jello Biafra and other special guests.
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Denver Band French Cuffs Unleashes Excellent Debut Album
The alternative rock group’s exploration of the genre they love will pump you up, break you down and leave you begging for more.
Underground Music Showcase Drops 2026 Lineup
This year’s UMS schedule includes 160 local Colorado bands and musical acts, in addition to national headliners.
Who Would’ve Guessed? Longmont Has a Thriving Young Punk Scene
It’s on the up and up. And some of the state’s most beloved punk bands will play there this weekend.
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A Local Musician Has Cancer. The Scene Is Throwing a Two-Day Party to Support Him
The Oriental’s Chris Fest benefits Chris Dellinger, a local music legend fighting stage 4 prostate cancer.
Colorado Springs Issues Permit Allowing Ford Amphitheater to Continue Concerts
The venue has been subject to numerous noise complaints since opening.
Storied Local Music Venue Starts a Third Chapter, This Time In Cherry Creek
The Soiled Dove at Choppers will host the Railbenders on its first weekend.
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Could a 4 a.m. Closing Time Improve Denver Nightlife?
“This is a step forward to making Denver all we can be, as far as truly being the entertainment capital of the Rockies.”
A New Venue Will Open Inside a Five Points Church
A veteran nightclub entrepreneur is revamping the property.
Blucifer’s First Rodeo Adds 90 Bands to Lineup
The festival is quickly becoming a who’s-who lineup of Denver legends and newcomers.
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The Best New Music Releases of April 2026
Denver doom metallers announced a new album with an epic single, wild rockers dropped a raging record, and more from this month.