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Boulder Officially Becomes Part of the Fortnite Universe

By Catie CheshireMarch 1, 2024

The popular battle royale game has a new Festival mode that just added “Closer” by the Chainsmokers – and therefore Boulder – to the world of Fortnite.

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in February

By Justin CriadoFebruary 29, 2024

Sunsquabi teases an upcoming album with a new single, and many more highlights.

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Meet 8008135!, the House Band at New Venue BurnDown

By Julianna O'ClairFebruary 27, 2024

If you don’t know how to pronounce the name, plug those numbers into your old-school calculator.

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How Orange Peel Moses Built a Career as a Singing Telegram

By Julianna O'ClairFebruary 27, 2024

He’s dressed as a hotdog to celebrate a vasectomy and sang “Birthday Sex” to a business owner as a unicorn.

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Queen of Dubstep: How Denver Became the Bass Capital

By Jed MurphyFebruary 23, 2024

The Black Box owner Nicole Cacciavillano brought the subgenre here first.

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DJ Maro Turns Dance Floors Into Spiritual Experiences

By Julianna O'ClairFebruary 20, 2024

DJ Maro discusses how she got into the EDM world before she plays Pulse Controlled on Saturday, March 2, at DV8 Distillery.

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Love Stinks on the Warpers’ Sophomore Album

By John FlathmanFebruary 16, 2024

Marie Hicks is the album’s singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer.

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Meet Dogs in a Pile, the Jam Scene’s Newest Must-See Band

By Emily FergusonFebruary 15, 2024

Dogs in a Pile plays the Bluebird Theater on Friday, February 16, and Saturday, February 17.

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Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon and RZA “Linx” Up With the Colorado Symphony

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 14, 2024

We spoke with Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon before he joins forces with RZA and the Colorado Symphony to perform his classic album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx….

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Denver Shred Guitarist Rod Wess Marries Metal, EDM

By Justin CriadoFebruary 14, 2024

Get your mind blown when he plays the Trailside Saloon on Saturday, February 17.

Five Lovelorn Denver Bands to Listen to on Valentine’s Day

By Justin CriadoFebruary 13, 2024

It might be safe to say that heartbreak makes for better music.

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Usher’s Halftime Show Could Be the Best in History

By Emily FergusonFebruary 11, 2024

You can see him in Denver in September, but this was the performance to remember.

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Levitt Pavilion’s Bodies of Culture Board Launches Mentorship Program for BIPOC Youth

By Julianna O'ClairFebruary 8, 2024

Each participant gets to perform in a public showcase at Levitt Pavilion.

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Wolf Wednesdays Amp Up the Denver Hip-Hop Scene

By Julianna O'ClairFebruary 7, 2024

“When it came to real hip-hop and R&B culture, there were no open mics that primarily cater to that in our city.”

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Jade Oracle Hosts Lunar New Year Celebration at the Roxy

By Julianna O'ClairFebruary 6, 2024

“What better way is there to celebrate culture and holidays than with food, art and beautiful things that inspire you to have a beautiful year ahead?”

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Dazzle Has a Jazzy Tribute to Black History Month

By Toni TrescaFebruary 1, 2024

“I hope one day we will be able to say that Black voices aren’t underserved or overlooked, but it’s still a thing.”

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The History of Roxy on Broadway: Glitz, Glamour and Ghosts

By Julianna O'ClairFebruary 1, 2024

The venue opened in 2019, but the building has a long history of live music.

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Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion’s Beef, Explained

By Emily FergusonJanuary 30, 2024

Nicki Minaj released “Big Foot” in response to Megan Thee Stallion’s track “HISS,” and the Internet was set ablaze.

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Cary Morin’s New Album Is a Love Letter to Western History and the Sounds of the ’70s

By John FlathmanJanuary 30, 2024

Innocent Allies is inspired by the paintings of Charles Marion Russell and the feel of mid-seventies Willie Nelson.

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Ben Rector and Cody Fry, Explosions in the Sky and the Best Concerts in Denver This Week

By Chris SpeedJanuary 29, 2024

Ben Rector and Cody Fry play with the Colorado Symphony for two nights this week, Explosions in the Sky is at Mission Ballroom and Digable Planets plays the Ogden.

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Denver Group Probes Isn’t Your Typical Sludge Band

By Justin CriadoJanuary 26, 2024

Probes spews forth heavy, bass-driven sludge. See for yourself when the trio releases its EP at HQ on Friday, February 2.

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Jam Dass Is the Jam Band Yogis Need

By Justin CriadoJanuary 25, 2024

The group’s debut album mixes Grateful Dead with meditative kirtan.

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