Colorado Musicians Drop a Wave of New Releases in June 2026

June 2026 turned Colorado into a musical cauldron, with releases spanning everything from doom‑metal riffs to indie‑folk introspection.

The month began with Denver emo band A Place For Owls kicking off the calendar on June 12 with the single “To Be Found.” Released through banner Broom of Destruction, the acoustic slow‑core track features Nashville lo‑fi artist phoneswithchords and serves as a preview of the band’s forthcoming EP, “All Thieves, Vol. 1,” slated for September 25. The EP is described as a cooperative effort that brings together several artists the group frequently collaborates with.

On June 26, the scene split into two hard‑hitting corners. Denver death‑core outfit Crypts of Golgotha unveiled their debut LP, “Disembodied In the Arms of Perdition,” via San Diego label Return Trip Records. The eight‑song album fuses OSDM, brutality, and deathcore, with tracks such as “The Cross on Cavalry,” “Order to Comply,” and “Elegy for a Forgotten God” showcasing aggressive riffing and blast‑beat drumming. On the same day, punk band Dead Pioneers dropped their third album, “Wagon Burner,” on Hassle Records. The 12‑track record features collaborations with Colorado Springs femmecore group Cheap Perfume on “Nazi Teeth” and SoCal ska band The Interrupters on “Never Alone.” Frontman Gregg Deal’s lyrics address contemporary political issues, with songs like “Seeing Red” reflecting his Indigenous background.

A day earlier, on June 25, Denver prog‑metal group Entropist released the independent concept album “The Vision.” The eight‑track record blends post‑metal and djent, with songs such as “The Ritual” and “Revelation” exploring themes of nihilism and the search for meaning.

The month’s funk side opened with Float Like a Buffalo’s single “Get in the Van” on June 4. The independent release is an upbeat, wanderlust‑themed track that encourages listeners to step outside their comfort zones.

Denver indie trio Hooper added to the mix on June 2 with the EP “Carry Your Own Saints,” released through local label Snappy Little Numbers. The five‑song EP is the band’s first since their 2023 album “Swim The Races Nobody Wants” and features nostalgic references in tracks like “92U” and “Lurid Blue.”

On June 6, doom metal band Khemmis returned with a self‑titled album on Nuclear Blast. The record is the group’s first full‑length in five years and showcases the band’s signature dueling guitar leads, particularly on tracks such as “Corpsebloom Garden” and “Carrion King.” That same day, speed‑metal outfit Weapönizer released the single “Victory.” The independent track is part of the band’s upcoming third album and includes a message of anti‑fascism; its release date coincides with the anniversary of World War II’s Operation Overlord.

June 19 saw Denver house DJ Matt Suave drop the Pride‑Month single “My House” through his independent label PlayHaus. The track blends disco house with a piano breakdown in the second half and reflects Suave’s global queer‑community performances.

Boulder‑based folk‑country duo Trouble’s Braids, now a four‑piece, issued the EP “Tarantula” on June 5 independently. The four‑song record features original compositions by Emily Pennington and Oliver Franklin, with drummer Ryan O’Malley and bassist Jordan Smith adding depth to tracks like “Lion’s Mouth” and “Drug of Choice.”

The month’s releases illustrate the diversity of Colorado’s music community, from underground metal to politically charged punk and indie‑folk. With a mix of independent and label‑backed projects, June 2026 showcased the region’s continued output across a wide spectrum of genres.