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Swallow Hill Announces New Winter and Spring 2024 Concerts

By Westword StaffDecember 19, 2023

Robyn Hitchcock, Tim O’Brien Band and more!

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The Gospel of Slim Cessna’s Auto Club

By Justin CriadoDecember 19, 2023

Often seen as the originators of the Denver Sound, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club will play the hi-dive on New Year’s Eve.

Denver Rapper Schama Noel’s Track “Sugar Mom” Goes Viral

By Julianna O'ClairDecember 19, 2023

“I’ll make the most obnoxious song I can, and I’m sure something will happen.”

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So Many Roads “Will Not Be Back for Long” After New Year’s Shows

By Emily FergusonDecember 14, 2023

Former owner Jay Bianchi says the Deadhead bar will close after a handful of January concerts.

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Denver’s Cronos Compulsion Makes Metal for Cavemen

By Justin CriadoDecember 13, 2023

The band plays the Crypt on Sunday, December 17, with Bile Witch, Obscene Worship, Insipidus, and The and The Ands.

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K4CO Is Centennial’s Newest Radio Station

By Julianna O'ClairDecember 12, 2023

“We wanted to really create a station that preserves music.”

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Ten Local Acts That Have Gone National

By Westword StaffDecember 11, 2023

These bands went from Colorado to the mainstream.

New Music Venue Aims to Create Entertainment Bridge Between LoDo and RiNo

By Emily FergusonDecember 5, 2023

The grand opening for this disco depot in the former Everyday Pizza happens this weekend!

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The Biggest Takeaways From Britney Spears’s Bombshell Memoir

By Emily FergusonNovember 30, 2023

A month after the pop princess released her tell-all, we’re looking back on the most disturbing and most hopeful aspects of The Woman in Me.

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Mean World Records Is Building Denver’s Music Scene, One Rock Album at a Time

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 29, 2023

“The idea is that everything kind of sucks, but if we’re building community and doing stuff together, it’s going to be fine.”

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in November

By Justin CriadoNovember 29, 2023

From a sexy R&B single by Danae Simone to a new album from the Adam Deitch Quartet, there’s plenty of fresh new tunes to add to your playlist.

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Things to Be Thankful for in the Denver Music Scene

By Emily FergusonNovember 23, 2023

Give thanks for our venues, our musicians, our community.

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Metal & Beer Festival Comes to Denver in December

By Justin CriadoNovember 22, 2023

There will also be the debut of a hot sauce called Ass Gasher.

Convulse Records Pushes the Denver Hardcore Scene to New Heights

By Toni EltonNovember 22, 2023

“Our scene has an identity all to itself that’s not really dictated by what’s popular nationally.”

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After Viral Success, This Denver Band Is Dropping a New Single

By Jed MurphyNovember 21, 2023

Co-Stanza went viral for “I Don’t Mind,” but frontman Jack Costanza has more up his sleeve.

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HQ Hosts Grand Reopening After Water Damage Forced Closure

By Emily FergusonNovember 17, 2023

“We’re excited to let the community come in, say hi and give us a high-five and a smile and hang out.”

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Album Review: Denver Rapper Examines Historic Figures on Depressed Joy

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 15, 2023

“The whole thing is about surrendering and finding space, because we live in this society where we’re not encouraged to reflect. We’re not encouraged to make art.”

New Members Club Invisible City Is the Latest Denver Destination for Late-Night Adventurers and Creatives

By Toni TrescaNovember 14, 2023

Members receive a “Key to the City,” which grants access to secret rooms and events around Denver, as well as discounted concert tickets and other perks.

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Denver to Witness Resurrection of Iconic Death-Metal Band at Oriental

By Justin CriadoNovember 10, 2023

Matt Harvey used to go to Death concerts. Now he’s playing two of that band’s greatest albums on tour with its remaining members.

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This New Event Is Bringing International Vibes to Denver Dance Floors

By John FlathmanNovember 9, 2023

The first installment of the new live experience will include renowned DJs from Tokyo, Mexico City and Denver.

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Denver’s Third Shrek Rave: Cervantes’ Is Our Swamp Now

By Toni TrescaNovember 7, 2023

Rave the night away with Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and, of course, Shrek.

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Wayfarer Carves Out a Unique Sound in Denver Metal Scene

By Emily FergusonNovember 7, 2023

The band looked to Western history and films to set the tone for its latest album, American Gothic.

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