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Legendary Underground SanFran Act Returns to Denver for the First Time in 14 Years

By Amber TaufenJune 6, 2025

The iconic house-music makers defined “underground” and “DIY” long before they became hashtags.

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Goose Talks Its New Direction as a Four-Piece Ahead of Fiddler’s Run

By Emily FergusonJune 6, 2025

Peter Anspach of Goose discusses the band’s new studio album and touring as a four-piece before taking on Fiddler’s for a two-night run.

Summer of Peril Brings Its “Grunge-Gaze” to the Creepatorium

By Justin CriadoJune 2, 2025

The Fort Collins band approaches shoegaze a little differently.

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Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin CriadoMay 30, 2025

Forget May flowers, we’ve got a bouquet full of new releases from local musicians

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Levitt Pavilion Unveils Changes to Venue Ahead of Summer Concert Season

By Emily FergusonMay 22, 2025

The improvements include expanded ADA seating, a facelift for the lower bowl and more.

Napalm Death Is Still the Loudest, Fastest Band Doing It After Forty Years

By Justin CriadoMay 22, 2025

The grindcore godfathers play the Summit with Melvins on Tuesday, May 27.

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Five Denver DIY and Punk Venues You Should Know About

By Zachary ViscontiMay 21, 2025

Local punk musicians share stories and thoughts about some of their favorite venues in Denver.

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Hip-Hop Summit Returns to Denver After Successful First Year

By Emily FergusonMay 20, 2025

Cyphers, breakdancing, live graffiti art, a pop-up street-wear shop and a gallery of rare graffiti photos will be at the second annual Hip-Hop Summit.

DJ Damian Force Plans to Place Denver Under the EDM Dome with New Concert Experience

By Justin CriadoMay 19, 2025

Dome Show 360 is set for Friday, June 13, at the Auraria Campus.

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Death to False Metal: Viperwitch Is Bringing Trad Back

By Justin CriadoMay 16, 2025

Denver heavy-metallers play annual Black Sky Brewery goat roast on Saturday, May 17

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Fiddler’s Green Schedule: All the 2025 Concert Announcements

By Westword StaffMay 16, 2025

HAIM and Excision are on this year’s lineup, which also includes Goose, Keith Urban and Earth, Wind & Fire.

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Here’s Where You Can Find Free Live Music in Denver

By Zachary ViscontiMay 13, 2025

Supporting live music doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some of the best spots to catch free concerts in Denver.

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Final Serve: This Iconic Denver Band Is Retiring After a Whirlwind Career

By Justin CriadoMay 13, 2025

The longtime duo, which began in Denver in 2008, has thoughts to share on its final album while taking off for one last tour.

It’s Time to Go Goblin Mode With Nekrogoblikon

By Justin CriadoMay 12, 2025

The metal band, fronted by goblin icon John Goblikon, plays Summit on Tuesday, May 13.

See Best of Denver Winners DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina Perform at the Westword Office

By Emily FergusonMay 7, 2025

On May 8, Westword members will be treated to hip-hop, R&B and poetry in an intimate show with this power couple.

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The Crypt, TRVE Brewing Will Celebrate New Beer With a Killer Metal Show

By Justin CriadoMay 7, 2025

The May 9 lineup includes local bands Mournful Ruin, Ghosts of Glaciers and CORPESWHALE.

From Movies to Music: The History of the Bluebird Theater

By Toni TrescaMay 7, 2025

Over its century in operation, this historic venue has featured everything from feature films to pornography to Billie Eilish.

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The Day the Grateful Dead, Timothy Leary and LSD Turned On City Park

By Jon SolomonMay 6, 2025

In 1967, the Grateful Dead and Tim Leary came to City Park for the Human Be-In, just blocks away from one of Denver’s underground LSD labs.

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Meet the Barlow, Colorado’s Outlaw Country Band

By Emily FergusonMay 6, 2025

The Barlow is proud of its roots, even if audiences inevitably ask, “Where the fuck is Arvada?”

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The Fifty Best Rap Lyrics of All Time

By Noah Hubbell and OthersMay 5, 2025

From Nas and Eminem to Biggie and Tupac, these lyrics are classics.

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Jill Sobule Has Passed Away, a Day Before Swallow Hill Show

By Emily FergusonMay 1, 2025

The musician found success with such songs as “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel,” and was excited to play Swallow Hill Music on May 2.

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Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month

By Justin CriadoMay 1, 2025

April was showered with debuts, live albums and the final Tennis record.

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