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Features

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Announces Festival Dates and First Band Lineup

By Patricia CalhounMarch 7, 2026

Yes, the new DIY music fest will overlap with Underground Music Showcase.

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Music Festival Lineup Dropping Tonight
Features

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Music Festival Lineup Dropping Tonight

By Patricia CalhounMarch 6, 2026

“By artists, for everybody.”

rapper Lane-O
Critic's Notebook

Twelve Colorado Rappers to Watch in 2026

By Cleo MirzaMarch 6, 2026

These twelve artists are defining Colorado’s hip-hop scene and raising the bar.

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Features

Remembering René Heredia, Denver’s Godfather of Flamenco

By Michael RobertsMarch 4, 2026

The musician was just inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

Where’s the Party? Wherever Emo Band Origami Summer Is Playing
Concerts

Where’s the Party? Wherever Emo Band Origami Summer Is Playing

By Justin CriadoMarch 3, 2026

The band plays the Marquis Theater with Capstan on Wednesday, March 4.

The Best New Music Releases of February 2026
Critic's Notebook

The Best New Music Releases of February 2026

By Justin CriadoFebruary 28, 2026

We got it all this month from local artists.

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Meet Draghoria’s New ‘Demon’ Vocalist
Concerts

Meet Draghoria’s New ‘Demon’ Vocalist

By Justin CriadoFebruary 26, 2026

Victor Cabrera will join the veteran Greeley metal crew at the Federal on February 27.

Prescription Packs Punky Punch on Comeback Record
Concerts

Prescription Packs Punky Punch on Comeback Record

By Justin CriadoFebruary 26, 2026

The old-school Denver crossover crew plays a release show February 27 at hi-dive.

Features

Summer of Peril Bassist Released From ICE Custody

By Zachary ViscontiFebruary 25, 2026

“Terrified about my future. I spent the next 60 days not knowing if I would be sent to a country I haven’t been to since I was 4 years old.”

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Features

Boots Jaffee Keeps on Trucking, From Grateful Dead Crew to Colorado Artist

By Nick HutchinsonFebruary 25, 2026

“There’s a voluminous amount of Grateful Dead cover bands in this area, and I have fun sitting in with some of them when I can.”

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Could Compete With UMS This July
Concerts

Blucifer’s First Rodeo Could Compete With UMS This July

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 24, 2026

The festival plans to fill bars and venues on Broadway with local music. Oh, and it might happen UMS weekend.

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Features

Electronic Producer and DJ Maddy O’Neal is Ready for an Atmospheric Debut at Mission Ballroom

By Jackson PittsFebruary 24, 2026

“I’ve had this slow climb, and being in the Colorado (music) community has been a huge part of my project.”

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DJ HELLOKENNY Says Goodbye to Denver
Features

DJ HELLOKENNY Says Goodbye to Denver

By Justin CriadoFebruary 24, 2026

“My goal is not to be the biggest artist in the world, but possibly one of the most business-savvy and clever.”

polish ambassador
Features

The Polish Ambassador Has Gone Phishing

By Brian TurkFebruary 20, 2026

“I didn’t want to alienate the fans that were coming to hear my fully original productions, so I decided to do these ‘Polish Phish’ shows.”

Colorado Music Hall of Fame Celebrates 15 Years
Features

Colorado Music Hall of Fame Celebrates 15 Years

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 19, 2026

The celebration includes the induction of a new class on April 8, as well as a birthday bash on April 19

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Car Trouble: Local Metal Band’s New Van Vandalized
Concerts

Car Trouble: Local Metal Band’s New Van Vandalized

By Justin CriadoFebruary 18, 2026

Harvested quickly got in gear, starting a GoFundMe and scheduling a Saturday fundraiser at D3 Arts.

Buried in Lies Turns Turmoil Into Emotionally-Charged Metal
Features

Buried in Lies Turns Turmoil Into Emotionally-Charged Metal

By Justin CriadoFebruary 18, 2026

The Pueblo metalcore band will play a benefit show at Ante Up on Saturday, February 21.

Pickin' on the Dead at WWG Steamboat 2025.
Features

Pickin’ on the Dead Ready to Come to Life at Cervantes’ Other Side

By Jackson PittsFebruary 17, 2026

The band will be playing February 21 with frequent collaborator Bridget Law.

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What’s Sexy Graveyard Rock? Carnal Sins Can Answer That
Concerts

What’s Sexy Graveyard Rock? Carnal Sins Can Answer That

By Justin CriadoFebruary 16, 2026

The Denver goth-rockers play hi-dive with Savage Master on February 19.

Devotchka playing UMS 2025
Opinion | Community Voice

The Magic of UMS is Lost. Is it Time for Something New?

By Scott HappelFebruary 14, 2026

Scott Happel, owner of Denver’s Oriental Theater, HQ and Federal Theatre, talks “deception” and “lies” surrounding the Underground Music Showcase.

dumpstaphunk
Features

Dumpstaphunk and Joey Porter Trio Take Over Cervantes’ on Valentine’s Day

By Jackson PittsFebruary 13, 2026

“Our previous shows and our relationship with Denver over the years have created a bond with some music-loving folks that love to come hang and party.”

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Between the Hammer and the Anvil: This Denver Band Crushes Crossover
Concerts

Between the Hammer and the Anvil: This Denver Band Crushes Crossover

By Justin CriadoFebruary 13, 2026

“It’s using the myths, but it’s not in a nationalistic sort of way,” says the vocalist, who’ll be sounding off at a Sunday show.

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