15 Colorado Rappers You Need To Know (2020)

11/23/2020 – Thanks for stopping by! We’re updating this list over the next month. There are a ton of new rappers in Colorado and some of the rappers on this list are no longer active. If you happen to be a dope rapper, post a link to your Spotify profile in the comments below so we can feature you.

We really want to show the world that Colorado is a breeding ground for dope rappers. The more musically inclined attention are state gets, the better it is for everyone. Hopefully, you’re an artist we get to work with in the near future!

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It might come to your surprise, but Colorado is full of talented rappers. And yes, we know, “everyone’s a rapper”, but below are 15 really great Colorado rappers we think you should know AND SUPPORT. So, if you like their music, let’em know!

Trev Rich

Latest Project: Rain In The Summer

Twitter: @TrevRichHD

Fan Page: www.Facebook.com/TrevRichHD

Notable Song: “Good Vibes”

Why you need to know him: Trev Rich is undoubtedly at the top of the Colorado rap game. He was good enough for Joe Budden to give him his own track on his A Loose Quarter mixtape. He was good enough for KS107.5 to ask him to perform at Summer Jam 2014. The great thing about Trev is that he reps the Mile High City with so much passion, that when his fans think of him, they’ll have no choice but to think about Denver.

2020 Update

Trev is still dope and making music. I’ll actually ask him for a follow-up interview soon. Check out our Interview with Trev Rich

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AP

Latest Project: 19KRAZY8

Twitter: @MrG5th

Fan Page: N/A

Notable song: “Friendzone”

Why you need to know him: AP is a lyrical beast. He expresses so much emotion when he raps – you can’t help but relate to the man. His last project 19Krazy8 was a definite success; you could let the whole CD play from beginning to end without hitting skip and surely without being disappointed.

2020 Update

A.P. Keeps getting doper. His music is crazy. We’ll also do a follow-up interview with him soon.

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Trayce Chapman

Latest Project: Contraband

Twitter: @TrayceChapman

Fan Page: www.Facebook.com/TrayceChapman

Notable song: “The Downfall”

Why you need to know him: Trayce, is one of the most versatile up and coming rappers in the state of Colorado. He can hop on any beat and deliver bars that’ll have you bobbing your head in agreement. His mass appeal makes his road to success that much more achievable.

2020 Update

Trayce is a straight-up artist. We’ll do an interview with him soon as well.

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Moss

Latest Project: Am I Famous Yet? vol.2

Twitter: @MossOfficial

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/mossofficial

Notable song: “Redemption”

Why you need to know him: Colorado Moss brings a unique swagger to the Colorado hip hop scene. His synthesis of singing and rapping creates harmony that is hard to come by out here.

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Papa J

Latest Project: 55 ep

Twitter: @PapaJRuiz

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/PAPAJogt

Notable song: “Kiss The Sky”

Why you need to know him: You’d be surprised at how popular Papa J is around the world. We can attest that his music is listened to in almost all corners of the world. Residing in Aurora, Colorado, this humble MC has an international appeal that few in his home town are aware of.

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Splyt

Latest Project: Perfect Storm EP

Twitter: @SplytMusic

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/splytmusic

Notable song: “Mountain High”

Why you need to know him: Splyt is buzzing around town. He’s opened up for G-Eazy, and a few other heavy hitters in the music biz. His growth seems to be exponential as he keeps getting better and better with every new song. Not to mention he has some of the most loyal fan’s you’ll ever see. Without a doubt, Splyt knows how to rock a crowd and leave them wanting more.

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FL

Latest Project: Young Amsterdam

Twitter: @FdotLawless

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/HeyFL

Notable song: “Time”

Why you need to know him: FL is part of the hip hop super group, The Foodchain. His latest solo project was no short dope. And when a new FL track drops you already know it’s going to be a song that you’ll have on repeat for months to come.

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Tommy Brown

Latest Project: Covered In Gold 24K

Twitter: @TommyGun5280

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/TheOfficialTommyBrown

Notable song: “In This Bitch”

Why you need to know him: Tommy Brown might just be the king of catchy hooks in this town. And to date, you can almost always expect this homegrown MC to surpass his peers when it comes to visuals. This dude is going to be big…

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Pries

Latest Project: Revenge Of The Nerd

Twitter: @IAMPRIES

Fan Page: www.Facebook.com/IAMPries

Notable song: “Foreal”

Why you need to know him: Pries is no stranger to success. He started from the bottom and now he’s reaping the benefits of being on top. Recently he made Billboard’s list of top 100 emerging artists; at one point sitting at number 13. He’s worked with Kid Ink , and he’s also designed some of the dopest album covers for other big names in the industry. It’s only a matter of time before he’s selling out arenas.

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KL Tha General

Latest Project: n/a

Twitter: @KLTheGeneral

Fan Page: N/A

Notable song: “B-Wordz”

Why you need to know him: KL might be relatively new to the music scene in Colorado, but his music and his swagger is going to take him far. He’s perfected the club banger. He understands the importance of a catchy hook, easy wordplay and a beat that only works on blast. He’s definitely and artist you want to keep tabs on.

2020 Update

KL was a big part of the rap community in Denver. Unfortunately, he was taken from us too soon. #LLKL

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Russell Grande

Latest Project: Trivia

Twitter: @RussellGrande

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/gmuzik5280

Notable song: “Vice” (Feat. Delasean)

Why you need to know him: When Russell Grande is teamed up with his cohort Delasean they make incredible music, but on his solo Russel is nothing short of incredible himself. He makes that music that you can vibe to under all circumstances.

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Rasean Douja

Latest Project: n/a

Twitter: @RaseanDouja

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/RaseanDouja

Notable song: “Tears of Joy”

Why you need to know him: Colorado up and comer, Rasean Douja, is all too reminiscent of J.Cole in our opinion. He brings this authentic poetic sound to the Colorado rap game, which manages to make you want to hear more of his story. With each song, you never know what you’re going to get, but it’s highly unlikely Rasean Douja will ever disappoint.

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Mr. Midas

Latest Project: Red Cards Green Bottles

Twitter: @therealmrmidas

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/theRealMrMidas

Notable song: “Ask About Me”

Why you need to know him: MR. Midas is  a California transplant, who knows exactly what he’s doing in the box state. His live performance stands out among his peers, and his music just makes you want to get up and get hyphy.

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Delasean

Latest Project: OTG

Twitter: @IAmDelasean

Fan Page: www.facebook.com/ShockNationENT

Notable song: “Nowadays”

Why you need to know him: Delasean has one of the smoothest flows in the state. He can body any beat effortlessly, and along with his comrade Russel Grande (also on this list) they put on one of the greatest performances you’ll ever see from a Colorado hiphop act. In short, Delasean is no fan of mediocrity.

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A Meazy

Latest Project: The Real Ned Flanders

Twitter: @AMeazy_OHM

Fan Page: N/A

Notable song: “Juice”

Why you need to know him: Every now and then an artist comes along with a unique sound and a message to match. For Colorado, A Meazy is one of those artists. Void of the bull**** lyrics you’ll often hear in any local music scene, A Meazy possesses what many of us search for when scouring for new music to love…authenticity.

***COMING SOON***


Sad Night At Red Rocks: 3 Injured After Shooting

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Denver, Colorado –

Last night following Feed The Rocks fundraising concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater, 3 people were injured when gun fire rang out in the parking lot. Initially The Denver Police Twitter account (@DenverPolice) reported that they were responding to a shooting at 6th and Kalamath. The authorities later confirmed that both scenes were related.

According to officials, a vehicle which was targeted by gunfire fled Red Rocks and drove to 6th and Kalamath where police were called for assistance.

All injured parties in the vehicle were moved to nearby hospitals.

Jeffco Police searched every single vehicle as they left the park.

Various people who attended the concert tweeted that California rapper School Boy Q was the target of the assailants. Neither police, Feed The Rocks or School Boy Q’s team have released a statement confirming or denying that allegation.

However, multiple photos taken by @Karlgehring show a person who looks strikingly familiar to School Boy Q being detained by police at 6th and Kalamath. Another photo shows the victims white SUV with bullet holes in the front windshield.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting should call Jeff Co investigator’s tip line at 303-271-5612

*More updates to come*

Photo Credit: @Karlgehring

15 Colorado Electronic Music Producers You Need To Know

11/23/2020 – Please post a link to your Spotify profile in the comments so we can feature you.

When it comes to Electronic Music, Colorado is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Some of the most well known Electronic Music Producers in the game reside in our Centennial state. Heavy hitting natives such as Pretty Lights, and Big Gigantic are likely to top anyone’s list of favorites. And for a while now our state has had the pleasure of experiencing an influx of popular producers deciding to call Colorado home. Mux Mool is one that immediately comes to mind.

Aside from the juggernauts, Colorado is home to a plethora of home grown producers that can hold their own against even the best headlining act out there. So if you rep the state, and want to show some love to some local talent, take a couple minutes and discover some dope producers you might not have known before.

Lidsky

Specialty: Electro-soul, Sample Infused Glitch Hop

Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/lidsky

Notable song: “Life’s A Bitch (Remix)”

Why you need to know him: 17 year old Lidsky is an absolute champ in the growing sample-based electronic music scene. Performing alongside acts like Big Gigantic and fellow Gravitas labelmate Marvel Years, Lidsky has proven that age does not determine experience. His glitchy, jazz-infused tracks combine hip-hop and soul vocal samples, crunk drum beats, and crunchy wobbles to create fresh compositions with his production bringing out the best of his sounds. His songs all have the feel of an old heart with his first and only EP, “Frozen In Time,” featuring samples from each era of music. Take a trip down memory lane, and let Lidsky’s fresh look on soul touch yours.

www.facebook.com/LidskyMusic

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Krooked Drivers

Specialty: Sample-Based Hip-Hop, Electro-Soul

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/krooked-drivers

Notable song: “On The Line”

Why you need to know them: The boy-girl duo that is Krooked Drivers has been making huge moves in the electronic scene. Through their label and music collective, Souls In Action, Krooked Drivers has made  past festival stops at large electronic themed festivals like Wakarusa and Sonic Bloom with more coming in the future. The group fuses samples and sounds of the past with gritty synths to create dark and introspective tracks. Krooked Drivers stands out among the sample-based glitch-hop scene because their songs are rugged and hard hitting with darker elements mixed in, allowing for a pulsating  sound that keeps the dance floor rockin’ but the audience thinkin’.

www.facebook.com/KrookedDrivers


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Late Night Radio

Specialty: Down-Tempo, Old-School Glitch-Hop

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/late-night-radio

Notable song: “Celebration”

Why you need to know him: Denver local, Alex Medellin, is the master-mind behind Late Night Radio. Like many other rising electronic artists, Late Night Radio utilizes a heavy range of samples to create hip-hop styled electronic tracks. His tracks, in contrast, focus less on heavy synth-lines and drops, and more on soulful breaks. His sets resemble a more DJ oriented sound with a seamless blending of tracks, and electronic effects only acting as a side-dish to his feast of samples.

www.facebook.com/l8nightradio

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Bass Physics

Specialty: Melodic Glitch-Step

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bass-physics

Notable song: “Old School Melody”

Why you need to know them: Another artist duo based out of Denver, Bass Physics is the brainchild of Luke Sims and A.P. Adair. Again, Bass Physics utilizes a wide span of samples to create a mellow soundscape completely their own. Moving back from the trademark buzzing synth-line in sample-based EDM, the group utilizes live instrumentation in the form of guitar and keys to give their music a depth that is hard to find in the scene. In addition to their sound, their stage performance benefits ten-fold from their use of live instrumentation.

www.facebook.com/bassphysicsmusic

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Vibe Street

Specialty: “Grass-Hop,” Electro-Folk

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/vibestreet

Notable song: “Shady Groove”

Why you need to know him: Vibe Street, the self-titled “Grass-Hop,” producer out of Denver, marks the musical center  of the major genres in Colorado. His tracks take organic folk and bluegrass samples, and layers them atop bumpin’ hip-hop drum beats with minimal synth-use. His sound is completely unique, taking influences from electronic, folk, hip-hop, jazz, and everything in between. What makes his music so beautiful is the scene he paints with his music. Taking the peaceful and wholesome melodies of old folk tunes, and mixing them like a hip-hop beat leaves the listener content but ready to move.

www.facebook.com/vibestreetmusic

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ETHER

Specialty: Tribal Electronic, Dubstep

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/etherbeetz

Notable song: “EAST”

Why you need to know him: ETHER adds to the thick and vibrant strain of Denver dubstep artists with his tribal and far-eastern influenced sound. His music fits somewhere between deep dubstep and glitch-hop, having low minimal drum patterns paired with squashing synths and ambient samples. ETHER has a style that is all his own, and is able to utilize the sounds and drum patterns of distant countries without mucking up his sound. Be ready to groove in more ways than one.

www.facebook.com/ether.official.music

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OG Status

Specialty: Heavy Trap, Big-Room

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/og-status

Notable song: “Rick Flair”

Why you need to know him: OG Status brings a more traditional festival-style trap sound to the scene in Colorado. With massive  horns, bass-puncturing synth leads, and trap style drum beats, OG Status makes huge and dirty bangers good for any high energy concert. Coming out of Boulder, the party capital of Colorado, OG Status knows how to keep it live. Expect to pump your arms and bang your head to the OG; this music is not for the mellow.

www.facebook.com/OGstatusmusic

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EDDIE WHOΔ

Specialty: Experimental Electronic, Ambient Hip-Hop

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eddiewhoa

Notable song: “Δ!SΤRΛCΤ!ΘΠ”

Why you need to know him: EDDIE WHOΔ, formerly knows as EXKXO, is yet another example of the diverse range of electronic music styles we find here in Colorado. His production style takes all of the flavors and excitement of contemporary electronic, and removes the harshness, leaving a cool breeze of sound that goes down like Jameson on the rocks. With three brand new tracks, and more in his past repertoire, WHOΔ’s tracks could easily be the backbone to the summer playlists of any electronic enthusiasts. Take some time off and get lost in the deep sea of hazy beats he has created.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/EDDIE-WHO

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Rodway

Specialty: Riddim Dubstep

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rodwaydubstep

Notable song: “Swamp Stomp”

Why you need to know him: Rodway represents the best of the best in Denver riddim dubstep. With eerie synths leads,  campy melodies, and bouncing wobbles, Rodway sounds like a new-wave version of Rusko right here in Colorado. Although Rodway still mainly opens for bigger artists like Zeds Dead, he is well on his way to greatness. With his signature style and flawless production, his music is fun and exciting for new and old dubstep-heads. Listen to Rodway any time you want to hop, but know you could crack a neck-bone head-bobbing to his tunes.

www.facebook.com/RodwayDubstep

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Sightlow

Specialty: Ambient Trap

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sightlow

Notable song: “Concentrate”

Why you need to know him: Sightlow is yet another Denver based artist that seems to have been waiting in the shadows to pop out and change the scene. With only two tracks on his Soundcloud, Sightlow has stunned EDM enthusiasts and caught the eye of some major music blogs with his track, “Concentrate.” The track takes the ambient mellow trap sound that artists like Flume or Stwo have made big, and adds in rap samples to create a beautiful airy trap track rivaling some of the genre’s majors like Esta. or Mr. Carmack.

www.Facebook.com/SightlowMusic

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Trisicloplox

Specialty: Deep Dubstep, Tribal Electronic

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/trisicloplox

Notable song: “Salamander”

Why you need to know him: Trisicloplox is all over the board when it comes to tracks. From funky hip-hop instrumentals to deep dungeon dubstep, Trisicloplox makes absolutely stunning songs that stretch and mold genre boundaries. Using strange distorted samples, and borderline awkward percussion, his tracks shine through as unique and one of a kind, while staying appealing to the ears. His music is temperamental and creative, but not for the faint of heart.

www.facebook.com/Trisicloplox

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Project Aspect

Specialty: Crunk-Step, Classical-Electro

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/project-aspect

Notable song: “The Writer (Remake)”

Why you need to know him: ProJect Aspect has been rocking the boat in Denver for 6 years since his beginnings in 2008. Since then, Jay, or ProJect Aspect, has started Mile High Sound Movement (along with Unlimited Gravity) and shared the stage with massive acts like Big Gigantic or STS9. Jay’s music takes many of the aspects (pun.) of glitch-hop, dubstep, and even classical music to make songs that are bouncy, wild, and creative. Always a crowd pleaser, Jay’s live sets are absolute insanity with his high-tempo wobbles keepin’ the crowd moving at all times.

www.facebook.com/projectaspect

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SunSquabi

Specialty: Jam-Style Electronic, Glitch-Hop

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sunsquabi

Notable song: “Super Gravity”

Why you need to know them: SunSquabi is a multi-talented group, with guitarist and producer, Kevin Donohue, bassist Andrew Clymer, and drummer Chris Anderson. The different instrumentation within the group allows the groovy melodies and laid back drum beats to come out with a more organic feel leaving the listener complacent and content. The group’s music mainly revolves around a hip-hop styled drums with samples and a jammy electronic groove above it, sort of like STS9 meets Late Night Radio. Their music is perfect for anywhere – bump it on the train ride home or let it cradle you in a live performance.

www.facebook.com/SunSquabi

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WhompO

Specialty: Bro-Step, Electro-House

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whompo

Notable song: “Royals (Remix)”

Why you need to know him: WhompO brings out the best in house, and in house music. His tracks utilize thumping basslines and swelling piano melodies to make thoughtful tracks for the big-room. At times throwing in rugged wobbles to supplement his drops, WhompO’s music has all the fun and excitement of house with a gritty texture that is crucial to the Denver sound. Definitely a must-see for fans of electro-house.

www.facebook.com/WhompO

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Treyy G

Specialty: Big Room House, Club Bangers

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djtreyyg

Notable song: “Dance Floor Killer”

Why you need to know him: Treyy G is another electro-house styled producer, taking many aspects from all facets of the scene. His music is full of excitement and oozes club-banging sound. Pure and simple, Treyy G makes fun music. Expect to get absolutely buck at any point that a song of his comes on.

www.facebook.com/TreyyG5

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Who else should be on this list? Comment below and let us know!

Colorado’s Top 5 Female MCs

Colorado, like many other states is full of rappers, and I’m sure we can all vouch that there’s no shortage either. Well the same doesn’t go for female MCs, especially in Colorado. There’s definitely a shortage in our state, and maybe the same can be said for mainstream hip-hop as well. What happened to the all the MC Lytes, Queen Latifahs, Left Eyes, Lil Kims, Da’Brats, Missy Elliots? I’m sure you can list more, but isn’t it strange that, let’s be honest, the record labels all of a sudden stopped supplying us with a multitude of Female MCs to choose from? No diss to Ms. Minaj & Kreayshawn, but I’m sure there has to be a lot more talented and influential  women out there worthy of our ears and our money.

Well Colorado is lucky to have these 5 ladies below repping for us as well as female emcees everywhere. These ladies stood out for various reasons, and we’d like you to take a few minutes to get yourself acquainted. Click on their names to find out more about them if you’d like.

 

 

Lily Fangz

Lily Fangz of Welcome to the Dope Game, first came on our radar at Ru Black and Lizzy Brodie’s Final Friday Rap-A-Thon series last fall. She came, she dropped some fire, then she left. Despite her early departure from the cypher, her flow was on point enough to leave an impression and have us asking what her name was, and where we could find out more about her. She’s doing big things having recently opened up for Red & Meth on 4/20, as well as snagging an opening slot for Feed The Rocks with Nas and School Boy Q. Not to mention the countless other shows she has done and will do in the future. Keep her on your radar!

 

LPeez

LPeez is nothing less of remarkable when it comes to her lyrical persuasiveness. Her flow will have you believing she’s been in the rap game for decades perfecting her delivery. She’s definitely a candidate for stardom under the right conditions.

 

Aja Black (of the Reminders)

Aja is the truth. Along side her husband, who together make up The Reminders. She accounts for one whole dose of female dopeness. If the people, and not the record labels made the decision of who in the music world we would want our daughters to idolize, it would be Aja. If you have an opportunity to see her perform live…Do It!

 

A’Dula

A’Dula is raw. Her lyrics might hurt your feelings, or at the very least offend you. She’s hungry too. She’s on her way to the top, and from our point of view there’s not much in her way either. Once she gains momentum, you’ll be seeing a lot more of her around the city.

 

Rebel Queen

Rebel Queen, aka Queen V, aka V – when you hear her rap you’ll start paying attention, once you start paying attention, you’re just in awe at how talented she is. From her style to her lyrics she’s the total package as far as the music biz is concerned. Alone she’s a sight to witness, but when she’s teamed up with her brother Napoleon, they become this undeniable hip-hop wrecking crew called Colorado Operations. Rebel Queen could most certainly be the people’s champ if she wanted to…

 

Who else should be on this list? Comment below!

Riot Fest Denver: The Lineup

On May 13, 2014, the organizers of Riot Fest announced their 2014 lineup set to take place in three separate cities this September: Toronto, Chicago, and Denver. With this being their 10 year anniversary, they had to do it big. By big we mean having Pussy Riot, and Wu-Tang Clan a part of the festivities! As for Colorado, this will be our second coming of Riot Fest. Hopefully the weather will be more favorable this time around (bring a raincoat!).

Our friends over at Soda Jerks Presents have partnered with Riot fest, so be on the lookout for some giveaways in the near future. Last but not least, two of Colorado’s own; My Body Sings Electric & 3OH!3 will be gracing the stage this year as well. You definitely don’t want to miss this one! Purchase your tickets HERE

 

Denver Lineup

The Cure * The National * Rise Against * Weezer * Social Distortion
The Flaming Lips * Primus * Slayer * Sublime w/ Rome * Wu-Tang Clan
TV On The Radio * Descendents * A Day To Remember * NOFX * Die Antwoord
Dropkick Murpys * Bring Me The Horizon * Gogol Bordello
Violent Femmes * City and Colour * The Used * Taking Back Sunday
Manchester Orchestra * New Found Glory * Lucero * Failure * Hot Snakes
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes * Clutch * Bouncing Souls * Face To Face
Glassjaw * Buzzcocks * Dum Dum Girls * Bob Mould * Stiff Little Fingers
All * La Dispute * Mineral * We Came As Romans * The Expendables * 3OH!3
The Menzingers * Big Freedia * The Orwells * Passafire
Larry And His Flask * Nostalghia * Skaters * In The Valley Below * Dads
Pianos Become The Teeth * I Am The Avalanche * Radkey
Cerebral Ballzy * Red City Radio * Wounds * The Unlikely Candidates
Sole And DJ Pain 1 * The Bots * Tiny Moving Parts * Plague Vendor
My Body Sings Electric

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