People to Watch in Denver’s 2026 Music Scene
From bands that are striking the right chords to industry insiders, these are the folks to keep on your radar.
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Monica The Great Is the Denver Artist to Watch in 2026
“My whole life, I’ve always been a big advocate for the people.”
The Top Album Releases of 2025
From hip-hop to rock and Afrofusion, these are ten local albums from 2025 that we can’t stop listening to.
Insipidus, Broken Record Tear Up The Crypt for Westword Members: Photos
Westword members pack The Crypt for a high‑voltage set from two local favorites.
Denver New Year’s Eve Concerts to Ring in 2026
From raves to ritualistic ceremonies and bluegrass, these concerts are all a fitting way to end the year.
Rock With Us: Westword Membership Concert at the Crypt Tonight!
We teamed up with the Crypt for a concert on December 29 featuring Insipidus and Broken Record, and Westword members can join for free.
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The Biggest Music Stories of 2025
From the good news to the bad news, these are 2025’s biggest stories of the music scene.
A Heavy Year: The Best Local Metal Releases of 2025
From Denver and beyond, Colorado musicians packed a lot of punch into the last twelve months
Live Music Rocks the Halls on Christmas Eve in Denver
Local performers, open mics, carol singalongs and more on Christmas Eve.
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This Is One of Denver’s Best New Shoegaze Groups
This fresh shoegaze group is creating quite the buzz locally.
Rocking Stocking Stuffers (and Big Gifts) For the Music Lover in Your Life
Shop (mostly) local and they’ll be singing your praises.
Colorado Loves Bluegrass Band Magoo
The Denver bluegrass band is hitting the Western Slope with Kitchen Dwellers.
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Watch: Westword Pop-Up Concert With Autumnal
Being a Westword member has its perks. We teamed up with Topo Designs for a pop-up concert, free for members.
Phil Lobel’s Gift Inspires Colorado Music Hall of Fame Encore Legacy Program
“There’s nothing that’s been more instrumental to my career than the music of Colorado.”
Review: Khemmis Ends Year With Massive Anniversary Show
The long-established Denver doom crew celebrated ten years of its debut at the Gothic Theatre.
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Keys of Life: Joann Birsa Has Loved the Accordion for 80 Years
This Colorado musician will perform at the Christkindl Market Monday.
Meet CHUCK: A Cathartic Solo Project
The Denver multi-instrumentalist plays Globe Hall on Friday, December 26.
Love at First Note: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Mark Another Colorado First
The jammers are hosting an NYE celebration at Ogden Theatre.
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Your Mom’s House Seized by City for Unpaid Taxes
The venue has been the focus of multiple claims from former employees.
We Got a Text: Love Island’s Nic Vans Will DJ in Denver
“I want to be seen as Nic the DJ, not Nic from Love Island,” he says ahead of his set at Temple Nightclub.
Behind the Magic of Magdalena Bay
Magdalena Bay discusses its music ahead of its New Year’s Eve show at Mission.
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This Is a Bluegrass Show You Don’t Want to Miss
Deer Creek Sharp Shooters is ready to headline Globe Hall for the first time on Friday, December 19.