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Critic's Notebook

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Goatwhore Morphs Hopelessness Into Breakneck Metal

By Justin CriadoAugust 12, 2022

The band is “trying to get darker and heavier and more evil.”

Malcolm Whyz3’s Second Act

By Cleo MirzaAugust 11, 2022

Malcolm Whyz3 has his first headlining performance Saturday.

Of Feather and Bone Isn’t Afraid of Death

By Justin CriadoAugust 10, 2022

Denver death metal trio plays Hi-Dive Friday.

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The Crushing Doom Metal of Telekinetic Yeti

By Justin CriadoAugust 5, 2022

Iowa duo plays Globe Hall Sunday.

John McEuen Reflects on Will the Circle Be Unbroken in New Book

By John BearJuly 28, 2022

Fifty years later…

Almost Famous: Rapper Schama Noel on New Music, Going Viral, Epic Highs and Lowest Lows

By Cleo MirzaJuly 27, 2022

Schama Noel reflects on his career highs and lows.

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Star Trek’s John de Lancie in Colorado Music Festival’s Midsummer Night’s Dream

By Teague BohlenJuly 26, 2022

Not a Holodeck simulation.

Put on Your Dancing Shoes: Disco Pig Reopens in New Location

By Ana OrtegaJuly 15, 2022

A grand opening tonight!

Celestial Wizard Makes ‘Skull-Crushing Friendship Metal’

By Justin CriadoJuly 14, 2022

New album drops Friday, July 15, with a concert.

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Adiel Mitchell Has a New LP, a Crocs Campaign and a Levitt Performance

By Nathalie BaretJuly 6, 2022

Debut album reflects emotional and musical growth.

Kendell Marvel Wants Country “About Real Life, Not Girls and Tailgates”

By John BearJuly 6, 2022

Real country.

Darkest Hour Delivers Melodic Death Metal to Marquis

By Justin CriadoJuly 1, 2022

Metal legends.

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Nappy Roots Bringing Classic Hip-Hop to Ophelia’s

By John BearJune 30, 2022

It’s the twentieth anniversary of Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz.

All Hail Hulder: The Wicked Witch of Black Metal

By Justin CriadoJune 24, 2022

A one-person black metal act.

Rev. da IV Is Greeley’s Hometown Hero, Opening for Ying Yang Twins and Chingy at Annual Stampede

By Cleo MirzaJune 23, 2022

His biggest show yet.

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Intimate, Free Jazz Found at Bar 404 on Wednesdays

By Emily FergusonJune 22, 2022

Every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.

World-Class Classical Music Comes to Boulder’s Chautauqua This Summer

By Alex BerryhillJune 21, 2022

Six weeks of classical music.

Deathcore Favorite Thy Art Is Murder Rocking Summit

By Justin CriadoJune 13, 2022

CJ McMahon is a man of many voices.

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Purity Ring Prepares for “Intimate” Show at Mission

By Justin CriadoJune 9, 2022

Canadian duo is not afraid to be dark.

Dress for Excess: Fashion Showcases the Culture of Denver’s EDM Scene

By Emily FergusonJune 7, 2022

From dubstep to house.

Death-Metal Legend Suffocation Is Still Slamming

By Justin CriadoMay 31, 2022

Pissed-off NYC breakdowns.

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Jelie Wrote Mental Health Anthem “Cope” During Pandemic

By John BearMay 18, 2022

Jelie’s new single is about mental health

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