As festival season winds down, we are once again reminded why the Austin City Limits Music Festival is the best way to go out. Set upon the beautiful backdrop of Austin, Texas, ACL provided two amazing weekends of musical bliss for all to enjoy. The festival once again proved why it’s a cornerstone in the American music festival circuit.

Japanese Breakfast brought the Melancholy Tour to Mission Ballroom this past Saturday, putting on a stunning theatrical production and cementing themselves as an indie music staple. 

Clipse’s electrifying performance in Denver on August 21, 2025, solidified their status as hip-hop pioneers. Opening with new anthems like “Chains and Whips” and “So Be It,” instantly familiarized the crowd with their latest material. Clipse seamlessly integrated recent projects, showcasing growth without sacrificing their cult following’s rawness. Pusha T’s razor-sharp lyricism and commanding stage presence complemented Malice’s calm yet powerful presence, with soulful hooks and thoughtful interjections.

AJR returned to Denver for another show at the Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, and they came in full force. Their show was part of their tour promoting their latest album, “The Maybe Man,” and the band played a range of songs from across their discography. 

The crowd was overflowing as people headed into the amphitheatre to see AJR perform. Children, grandparents and people of all ages gathered in the stands, and the diverse audience was a testament to the wide range of people AJR’s music appeals to. 

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Metal legends Metallica stormed into town last weekend on the heels of their M72 Tour. With two shows, the band set attendance records for shows at Empower Field, surpassing Taylor Swift. The band’s marketing team scored high grades for including multiple events during the band’s visits, including a pop-up shop with exclusive merch, a bloodrive, a Q&A with Kirk Hammett at Meow Wolf, and more. It was a Metallica weekend.

Denver was the last stop on the North American Tour, that has been spread out over the past three years in total (European dates coming). The production on this tour has been one of the biggest we have ever seen or experienced for any touring band, making it a must-see. A center stage flanked by rising towers displaying LED footage created an amazing spectacle.