Blog on all things music. From local show reviews, to crusty opinion pieces, to interviews with the artists. We also highlight historical content from our old newsletters and zines such as Local Anesthetic and Waste Paper from the 80s and 90s.
Why our Aurora grand opening will make you skip your Saturday plans Before we use comically large scissors to cut the red ribbon this...
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Denver feels ripe for festivals, yet somehow, we never keep one around for too long. In years past we had Grandoozy, UMS (briefly canceled...
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I recently returned from a spin overseas, where I visited four European countries: Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark. We had a jam-packed schedule between...
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By Jeff Doan (guest contributor) A crowded room, a small venue, some good BBQ, and a killer show is all a music lover needs...
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Record Store Day 2026 is Saturday, April 18 — doors open at 8am By Wax Trax Staff If you haven’t had time to look...
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Death is one of the few things that all humans have to experience. Whether it’s your own clock coming to an end, or witnessing...
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