Hand Turkey chases a human-feeling record on Fridge Art Vol. 2
Following the band’s victory in BandWagon’s Battle of the Bands in the spring, Hand Turkey is set to release another album this month, celebrating with a release show at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox in Denver on August 15. Funk pop fusion outfit Hand Turkey brings groove-centric, high-energy recordings and performances. The seven-piece ensemble just won BandWagon’s […]
Replica City – A Better You review
Once again, the Mile High City has another solid post-punk album on the shelf. In June of 2026, Replica City, the three-piece rock outfit based out of Denver, released their second full-length album, A Better You. This emotionally charged, raucous affair leans in while tuning out, delivering another one-two punch from the DIY record label, […]
Deth Rali – The Fall of Neon Review
Denver goth outfit Deth Rali’s latest full-length album, The Fall of Neon, walks a fine line between scratching the itch for the genre and discomfort. Soaked in the darkwave synths and chorused-out guitar that became iconic in the ’80s, while clad in black lipstick and white face paint, Deth Rali checks all the gothic boxes. […]
Surf’s Up: Beach Boys’ Al Jardine Brings Brian Wilson’s Pet Sounds Band to NoCo
It’s virtually impossible to measure the seismic impact The Beach Boys had on popular music. Beginning with Surfin’ Safari, Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and David Marks brilliantly captured what the culture in 1960s California was all about: surfing, cars and girls. Subsequent albums like Summer Days (And Summer Nights) […]
The Crooked Rugs Find Their Sweet Spot on Self-Titled Fifth Album
Ever expanding and prolific, Fort Collins-based psychedelic high-desert rock outfit The Crooked Rugs is back with a self-titled fifth full-length album. Locking in on the things that made their previous album Hear & Now so interesting, The Crooked Rugs is contemplative and precise, feeling more like the steady forward motion of a train than a […]
Hooked From the First Bar: The Dirty Turkeys’ “Under Your Spell” Lives Up to Its Name
There are songs that ask for your attention, and then there are songs that just take it. “Under Your Spell,” the new single from Boulder’s The Dirty Turkeys, firmly belongs to the latter category. I’ll be honest: I’ve been following this band for a while now, and getting this track early felt less like a […]
Dacono Music & Spirits Festival 2026
There are times when small cities make their mark and stay there, and the Dacono Music & Spirits Festival, presented by Colorado National Speedway, is a prime example. When the City of Dacono’s premier festival kicks off Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Centennial Field in Dacono, the grounds will come alive with live music throughout […]
Blucifer’s First Rodeo Brings 200 Local Bands To South Broadway This July
When The Underground Music Showcase announced it was ending its tenure as one of Colorado’s most beloved music festivals after 25 years, it felt like a massive hit to the local music community. Seeing it end while tickets costs for big national acts went through the roof felt like the little guy was getting squeezed […]