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PHOTO GALLERY: Role Model and Debbii Dawson plays No Place Like Tour in Denver

Role Model and Debbii Dawson brought their No Place Like Tour to Denver.

PHOTO GALLERY: Role Model and Debbii Dawson plays No Place Like Tour in Denver

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PHOTO GALLERY: MISSIO performs in New York City at the Mercury Lounge

MISSIO performed in New York City at the Mercury Lounge on March 12, 2025 during their I Am Cinco tour.

PHOTO GALLERY: MISSIO performs in New York City at the Mercury Lounge

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SONG REVIEW: “I Could Have Been Your Nowhere” reunites Dead Rituals and Francis Moon

Indie pop-rock artist Dead Rituals and dream-pop artist Francis Moon join forces for “I Could Have Been Your Nowhere”.” Incorporating the styles of their genres, the track has early 2000s-esque guitar riffs accompanied by satisfying vocal layers. Starting off with an extended intro highlighting guitar shows off the slight angst from the Dead Rituals alt-rock influence. Airy backing vocals and a…

SONG REVIEW: “I Could Have Been Your Nowhere” reunites Dead Rituals and Francis Moon

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FROM THE VAULT: What sort of drugs does Broadside put into their live shows?

We can’t keep pretending that Coffee Talk isn’t one of the best pop punk bangers of all time. There is simply no need for that little band called Broadside to have released a song that unbelievably good. However, when you watch them perform live, it all sort of makes sense and clicks. It’s like the absolute drugs they poured into that track translate violently onto the stage where the dancing and…

FROM THE VAULT: What sort of drugs does Broadside put into their live shows?

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Slow Joy shows epic promise on Irving Plaza stage as they ditch the bounds of subgenre

There are plenty of jokes about emo band bills with extensive, stacked lineups, but often incohesive. However, Real Friends’ Forever And Ever and Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever Tour strung together a night that melded together in a way that felt immersive, fulfilling. via Ali Fitzgerald To kick off the electric energy of the show, Slow Joy, the solo project of the Dallas-based Esteban…

Slow Joy shows epic promise on Irving Plaza stage as they ditch the bounds of subgenre

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FROM THE VAULT: 'I'll never miss a Trophy Eyes show'

There’s a weight some of us carry with us every day. The loss of a loved one, especially to suicide, is overwhelming. It’s crushing. It’s… There aren’t exactly words to encapsulate that – the feeling of failure, guilt, and shame. Yet, Trophy Eyes’ Sean manages to describe those moments perfectly in a candid way. The band doesn’t dish out fluffy metaphors or try to twist a true story into a fable.…

FROM THE VAULT: 'I'll never miss a Trophy Eyes show'

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PHOTO GALLERY: Not a Toy & Beauty School Dropout hit Denver

California band Beauty School Dropout and Colorado local band Not A Toy make a stop off their Ready to Eat tour at Globe Hall in Denver, Colorado on November 19th! 

PHOTO GALLERY: Not a Toy & Beauty School Dropout hit Denver

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PHOTO GALLERY: Story of The Year takes on Denver

Pop Punk bands Youth Fountain, Four Year Strong, and Story of The Year Bring the 20 years of Page Avenue Tour to The Ogden Theater in Denver, Colorado on November 15th.

PHOTO GALLERY: Story of The Year takes on Denver

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Take a trip to Renee Rapps’ World with debut album "Snow Angel"

Renee Rapp showcases her own way of storytelling through her powerhouse vocals and vulnerable lyrics in her debut album Snow Angel. The fan-favorite actress who starred as Regina George in the Broadway production of Mean Girls: The Musical, is telling her own story through her passion for music.  A part of being vulnerable in music has to do with the craft of writing, which Rapp credits her…

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Leon Thomas’ ‘amazing vision’ comes to life in debut album ‘Electric Dusk’

It has been a long time coming for the release of Leon Thomas’ debut album Electric Dusk. Named after the oldest drive-in located in Los Angeles, this album brings a nostalgic feel through the 60’s Jazz and R&B inspiration. Using only three words, Leon Thomas describes this album as “Vivid Story-telling.” “I had a very amazing vision on how I wanted this thing to sound,” Thomas said. His vision…

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PHOTO GALLERY: RUEL DENVER 6/27

Ruel took over the stage at the Ogden Theatre during his tour. The show was a refreshing comeback after some time away from the States. Photos by Lilli Newhouse

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Taylor Swift Unites All Glitter Pen Girlies Globally with The Eras Tour

It’s hard to argue against the clear cultural impact and significance of the Eras Tour. Even Taylor Swift naysayers know that her ability to sell out a full stadium tour and still have thousands and thousands of fans waiting outside every night singing along is nothing short of extraordinary. The tour has received top reviews from pretty much every major and well-respected publication. Music…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Throwback to Emblem 3 at Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles

Did you miss Emblem 3‘s performance at Teragram Ballroom? Don’t worry! We have you covered. We’re taking a look back at that show and thinking about how our prayers were answered when E3 reunited.

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Get in Your Crush Feels ith Alexander23's New Single ”I Wanna Live Forever"

Alexander23 showcases a happier side to his emotions when crushing on someone in his new single “I Wanna Live Forever”. The “IDK You Yet” singer is known for being emotionally vulnerable in his music, but this is a new side to him that hasn’t been showcased in his music before. “After years of writing sad songs and gravely worrying about my family and friends, I have decided that good times don’t…

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Lilac Haze Dropped a Killer Music Video for her Debut Double Singles "The Ghost That I Once Knew" and "Lilac Haze"

It’s not often that an artist is daring enough to drop dual singles. Typically, only seasoned veterans of the industry are ambitious enough to do so. However, Lilac Haze has dove headfirst into her music release. Not only did she drop double singles, but she debuted with them. Lovers of hypnotic pop (not to be confused with hyperpop which is quite the opposite) are going to love these songs.…

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'Faded Love' Is On Trend This Fall in Cade Hoppe's Latest Single

“Faded love is coming back in style,” with a nostalgic sounding single from Cade Hoppe. Faded Love explores the confusing emotions of an on-again-off-again romance. Hoppe says, “just like how trends come back in style all the time and the world feels it’s like a little on edge, I think love does a similar thing sometimes.” The twenty-two-year-old quadruple threat showcases his songwriting with…

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Nessa Barrett Delivers an Incredible Performance at Terminal 5 Radiated Confidence, Power, & Raw Emotion

When Nessa Barrett began putting out music with her single “Pain” in 2020, she became one of the first on a list of TikTok influencers that would start a musical journey. While many content creators have been known to move into music, only a small group of them have dared to venture into the alternative and emo subgenres. However, attention quickly moved off of her music and toward her personal…

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