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Shine Music Festival Returns for Its Third Year at ReelWorks

By Aubrey CoxAugust 25, 2023

Shine Music Festival, a music festival that goes above and beyond ADA requirements, is back for its third year at ReelWorks Denver this weekend with Sunsquabi, Dan Africano of Thievery Corporation and more.

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Ed Sheeran Breaks Empower Field Record, Goes to Casa Bonita

By Emily FergusonAugust 24, 2023

Maybe next time he’ll check out the Coney Island Boardwalk hot dog stand.

Broken Record Showcases “Stadium Emo” Sound on New Album

By Emily FergusonAugust 22, 2023

The Denver rock band plays an album release show at Skylark Lounge on Friday with Plasma Canvas and Replica City.

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Homemade Spaceship Releases Debut LP Ahead of Album-Release Party

By Aubrey CoxAugust 17, 2023

Ghost Ride the Spaceship explores the galaxies in a feat of electronic world-building.

Church Fire Finds Bliss Within Terror

Church Fire Finds Bliss Within Terror

By Alex BerryhillAugust 11, 2023

Denver’s church fire – a violent blend of noise, punk, and electronics – discuss finding catharsis in brutality ahead of Ghost Canyon Fest performance.

Celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Hip-Hop With Theyshootn’s Banshee House Exhibition

By Aubrey CoxAugust 10, 2023

This hip-hop extravaganza showcases photographs from Theyshootn’ artists, breakdancers, tattoo artists offering custom designs, live painting and music.

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Andy Frasco Has Smiles for Miles Ahead of New Album, Red Rocks Show

By Emily FergusonAugust 8, 2023

Andy Frasco & The U.N. open for Slightly Stoopid at Red Rocks on Sunday, August 13.

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Pianist and Singer Michaela Allen Debuts New Album at Orchid Denver

By Julianna O'ClairAugust 2, 2023

The British musician explains how she overcame trauma and illness through her piano, triumphing with her new album, “LDR.”

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All That Jazz: Dazzle’s Grand Reopening in New DPAC Digs Happens This Weekend

By Emily FergusonAugust 2, 2023

Dazzle’s new space is similar to where it first opened 26 years ago, and includes an El Chapultepec Piano Lounge dedicated to maintaining that club’s legacy.

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Denver Art-Rock Band Shadow Work Makes Magic With New EP

By Aubrey CoxAugust 1, 2023

“Imago,” a sulky, psychedelic collection of five tracks, is the perfect soundtrack for a drive through the mountains or coming out of an existential crisis.

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Art by Aesop Rock and Other Famed Hip-Hop Artists Comes to Bitfactory

By Julianna O'ClairAugust 1, 2023

The exhibit will be followed by a hip-hop concert at Herman’s Hideaway with Blu, Sandman, Deca, Quelle Chris, Kid Acne and Isaac Sawyer.

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Nine-Year-Old Rapper London Monroe Releases New Single With Dad, Marcus Smith

By Aubrey CoxJuly 31, 2023

With a new single and music video out, a children’s book on the shelves and more in the works, the sky is the limit for London Monroe.

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Ason Yugen Pays Homage to Hip-Hop’s Roots on The Wolf & The Social Club

By Cleo MirzaJuly 27, 2023

Denver hip-hop artist Ason Yugen explores the idea of social media as an alternate universe on his debut album, The Wolf & The Social Club.

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The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in July

By Justin CriadoJuly 26, 2023

From the Irrelephants’ cheeky Fourth of July song to Isadora Eden’s debut album, we can’t get enough of these new offerings from local bands.

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Dazzle Announces El Chapultepec Legacy Partnership

By Emily FergusonJuly 25, 2023

Dazzle’s new location at the DCPA will include an El Chapultepec Piano Lounge, where it will host late-night sets with no cover charge.

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Amore Vita Collective Celebrates Collaboration

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 21, 2023

CU Denver students NAAV and Chris Adams formed the collective Amore Vita to promote collaboration between local musicians.

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Smokey the Coors Field Cat Retires but Is Immortalized in a New Song

By Emily FergusonJuly 21, 2023

Marty Jones, a Denver musician and Westword contributor, released a ballad titled “Smokey the Coors Field Cat” that is sure to tug on listeners’ nostalgic heartstrings.

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Craigslist, the Grateful Dead and a Steinway Piano: Denver Booker Ross James’s Wild Ride

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 19, 2023

Ross James has played with Billy Strings, was Phil Lesh’s tour manager on Fare Thee Well and books music for Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox.

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Punk Rock Saves Lives Festival Raises Mental Health Awareness With Punk Bands

By Justin CriadoJuly 18, 2023

Second Punk Rock Saves Lives set for July 21-22 at Ratio Beerworks

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New Boulder Composer Premieres Flatiron Escapades for Chautauqua’s 125th Anniversary

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 11, 2023

Composer and violist Jordan Holloway is only 23, but he’s debuting a composition for Chautauqua Park’s anniversary July 16.

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Living the Dream: The String Cheese Incident Celebrates 30th Anniversary, 50th Red Rocks Show

By Emily FergusonJuly 5, 2023

Make a joyful sound! The members of SCI discuss their humble ski-bum beginnings to making jam band history.

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Janae Burris Narrates Peter and the Wolf at Colorado Musical Festival Family Concert

By Toni TrescaJuly 1, 2023

She’s bringing her own son to the show on July 2.

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