Denver-based high-flying blues-rock band Shady Oaks has always felt dangerous. Their songs are...
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Dive’s October Picks: What We’re Looking Forward to This Month
Every month brings something worth looking forward to. Ours is measured in new discoveries, old...
Porchfest Lead Organizer Bradley Schwartz Talks Bringing the Festival to Denver’s Baker Neighborhood on October 3rd
The first iteration of Denver's version of the long-running, nationwide festival Porchfest hits...
Sunstoney Talks Finding Liberation With New Album “EVERYTHING IS FLEETING”
Denver-based experimental indie pop singer and producer Eman El Saied — better known as Sunstoney...
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Bitstream Bleed Mastermind Sunny Sundstrom Talks Making Music for the Baddies
Local shoegaze, grunge, hip-hop, art-punk group Bitstream Bleed makes music that sounds like hope. It's the sliver of light emanating through the curtains of a dive bar as you try like hell to get a smoke lit. It's the light that comes off the flame when the lighter...
Sweet Pill Talks Learning How to Glow Ahead of September 3rd Show at The Oriental Theater
Philadelphia-based emo band Sweet Pill is returning to Denver for the first time since their much lauded performance at the 2025 Underground Music Showcase for a show at The Oriental Theater on Thursday, September 3rd. Sweet Pill makes music that cuts deep into the...
Dive’s September Picks: What We’re Looking Forward to This Month
Every month brings something worth looking forward to. Ours is measured in new discoveries, old favorites and the wonderfully specific moments that make Denver, Denver. At the beginning of each month, the Dive team comes up with our favorite picks in music, food, art,...
Psych’s Peak Co-Founder David O’Donnell Talks Throwing the Year’s Most Psychedelic DIY Party in the Woods
This weekend will see Colorado's psych-rock celebration Psych's Peak return for it's sixth iteration. Taking place at Green Mountain Ranch in Pine, Colorado and kicking off Thursday the 27th with a pre-party, Psych's Peak will run through Saturday the 29th and will...
Thee Sacred Souls Bassist Sal Samano Talks Making Music That Transcends Time Ahead of August 20th Show at The Junkyard
Neo-soul group Thee Sacred Souls are making their much anticipated return to Denver with an August 20th show at The Junkyard for which they'll be joined by Daptone Records label mates The Womack Sisters and LA LOM. Thee Sacred Souls make music that makes you want to...
Get Ready for Field of Vision II: Some Tips to Make Sure You Have the Best Possible Time
Field of Vision II is finally on the horizon, kicking off at Meadow Creek in Buena Vista on Friday the 14th and running until the 16th. Those who attended last year have been dreaming about this week for a whole year now and the time has finally come. The festival is...
Dive’s August Picks: What We’re Looking Forward to This Month
Every month brings something worth looking forward to. Ours is measured in new discoveries, old favorites and the wonderfully specific moments that make Denver, Denver. At the beginning of each month, the Dive team comes up with our favorite picks in music, food,...
150 Places To Celebrate Colorado’s 150th Birthday
Happy (almost) Birthday, Colorado! After 150 years, the Centennial State continues to be shaped by the people who pour the coffee before sunrise, open the shop doors each morning, fire up the grills, fill the market stands and keep the music playing long after the sun...
Festival Review — Blucifer’s First Rodeo Was a Raging Celebration of What Community Can Achieve
A feeling between trepidation and excitement takes hold of me as I step to the front of the mosh pit raging during RUGBURN's Saturday night Blucifer set at Bar 404. I nod wordlessly at the sweaty, smiling people surging around me, a grin of my own growing across my...
Blucifer’s First Rodeo Preview: Where Denver Dive Will Be Hanging Out
The time is finally upon us. After months of anticipation, lineup drops, surprise announcements, lead up events, and overall excitement, Blucifer's First Rodeo is finally here. Kicking off Thursday, July 23rd with a night held at some of Denver's most beloved DIY...