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Bryson Tiller announces Red Rocks show
Months after selling out the Ogden Theatre, R&B upstart Bryson Tiller has already booked his first show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. → Read More
The Broncos’ DJ Bedz to join Flo 107.1
DJ Bedz, the DJ for the Denver Nuggets and the Broncos, as well as 95.7 The Party has officially signed on to become the midday personality on Flo 107.1. → Read More
Vince Staples gives the Bluebird Theater his best Colorado show to date
If Vince Staples ever decides to stop rapping, he could double as a comedian. → Read More
Fetty Wap, Post Malone too comfortable at sold-out Fillmore Auditorium
On Wednesday, Fetty Wap and Post Malone slumped on their singles to get them through two oddly low-energy performances at the Fillmore Auditorium. → Read More
BJ the Chicago Kid taps classic R&B, Kendrick Lamar on “In My Mind”
Heartbreak, love and loss makes an all-too easy R&B formula, but where BJ the Chicago Kid's "In My Mind" shines is its authenticity. → Read More
Cold Crush looking to expand to Colfax in late spring amid community concerns
In its third year of operation, Cold Crush, the club, arts venue, restaurant and bar, has carved out its own niche in Denver's entertainment scene. → Read More
Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo”: A holy hodgepodge of genius and cringe
While Yeezy's story is quite different from the Bible's Paul, "The Life of Pablo" has Kanye telling a similar story of redemption. → Read More
Erykah Badu celebrates the self at Valentine’s Day one-off
At her Valentine's Day show, Erykah Badu sent out a message to the Ogden Theatre: There's nothing otherworldly about being who you are, by any means necessary. → Read More
Broncos make super hype men for Rick Ross at Gothic Theatre
Rick Ross got a hand from Von Miller, Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, T.J. Ward and many other Super Bowl champs for his champagne-spattered Broncos party. → Read More
Rick Ross announces Broncos-hosted concert for Tuesday
Rick Ross will play a special Super Bowl celebration concert hosted by the Denver Broncos' Chris Harris and T.J. Miller. → Read More
Bryson Tiller keeps coy at sold-out Ogden Theatre debut
Drake cosign Bryson Tiller sounded like the real deal at his sold-out Ogden Theatre show, but that's the easy part. → Read More
Most anticipated albums of 2016: Hip-hop
Reverb counts down the most anticipated hip-hop albums of 2016, including projects by Kanye West, Drake and Frank Ocean. → Read More
Bryson Tiller announces 2016 tour, Denver show
Drake cosign Bryson Tiller has announced a tour in 2016, including a show at Denver's Ogden Theatre. → Read More
Future announces joint tour with Ty Dolla $ign, Denver date
Future will follow up his break-out year with 2016 tour featuring Ty Dolla $ign. → Read More
Rick Ross is a lyrical enigma on “Black Market”
Rick Ross' "Black Market" has him coming through on production and stepping up his lyrical game, waxing poetic about the private life of the rapper. → Read More
Homeboy Sandman talks process ahead of first headlining show in Denver
Homeboy Sandman finds inspiration everywhere--even in the Knicks City Dancers. We talk to the MC about his process ahead of his Colorado shows. → Read More
Kid Cudi kicks off new tour at the Fillmore Auditorium with a head-scratching set
Kid Cudi kicked off his "Speedin' Bullet to Heaven" tour at the Fillmore Auditorium last night with a polarizing set of rap-rock. → Read More
Raury, Battles to play year-end Red Bull Sound Select concerts
Experimental rock band Battles and up-and-coming folk-rapper Raury headline Red Bull Sound Select's year-end concert series. → Read More
Review: Justin Bieber searches for his place with “Purpose”
You could almost expect a timeless album from Justin Bieber at some point after hearing "Purpose," his mostly successful crossover into adult music. → Read More
Big K.R.I.T. on Mizzou protests: “You have to stand for something”
Ahead of his show at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom on Friday, we spoke with rapper Big K.R.I.T. about his career and the protests at Mizzou. → Read More