March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating by spotlighting extraordinary women shaping Colorado’s music scene from established favorites to rising voices just beginning to break through.
Denver alternative rock band French Cuffs, led by frontwoman Ashley Niven, will release their debut album later this year. We’ll be spinning their punchy new single “Give Up” all month long.
We'll also hear new tracks from pop-punk mainstays Blue Mesa, fronted by Holli Smith. The band is working on its third album after more than a decade playing together.
Former Local 303 artist Isadora Eden has reemerged with a new project, Dollpile, channeling her signature ethereal fuzz-folk into a fresh chapter. We’re also featuring luminous synth-pop from Lily Conrad, who just released a new album under her DIY solo moniker babybaby4ever.
After years of buzz around Denver folk-pop songwriter Cameron Cade, she officially joins the Local 303 with new music this month. Lokana also returns to the spotlight. Following the release of her new EP, the Littleton local songwriter whom we first featured during lockdown when she was a teenager now has new songs and a new era.
Tune in all month to discover these artists and more and don’t miss your chance to meet some of them in person at our next Local 303 Meetup.
Join us for our Local 303 Meetup on Monday, March 30th at Skylark Lounge from 6:30-9pm. There will be two performances, babybaby4ever and February's featured artist Jordan Burgett & Residing Elsewhere! We will also have door prizes and concert ticket giveaways. The event is always free and is sponsored by Cambio Tequila.
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Meet March's picks:
babybaby4ever
Band Lineup: Lily Conrad (she/her): vocals, synthesizers, production, songwriting
Colorado Home: Denver
Formed: I started BabyBaby in its first iteration in 2016. 10 years later with an updated name and more sophisticated production, babybaby4ever’s bedroom pop DIY ethos will never die!
Latest Release: 4ever Is A Long Time, February 6, 2026, Self-released
Upcoming Shows: babybaby4ever’s next performance will be at Squirm Gallery for Witch Cat Record’s fifth anniversary 3/13, on an eclectic line up with Tassles, Watch Yourself Die and Hotel Wifi. Witch Cat released her latest album on cassette.
Other dates: 3/30 Local 303 Meetup at Skylark Lounge and 5/30 at The Crypt
About: babybaby4ever is the passion project of singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Lily Conrad. Her longtime involvement in the Denver music scene and a jazz performance degree from MSU Denver gives Conrad a distinctive voice and writing style rooted in improvisation and experimentation. Drawing from the minimalist pulse of Stereolab and the romantic gloss of the Italians Do It Better catalog, Lily crafts her own instinctual and personal brand of synth pop. Letting experiences of the heart and dream-like moments of clarity guide her writing, babybaby4ever songs take audiences on a sparkly, psychedelic vacation from the drum of ordinary life. On her latest release ‘4ever Is A Long Time,’ luminous vocal harmonies and propulsive drums cut through the confusion of heartbreak, delivering a kinetic synth-pop soundtrack for self discovery.
Any upcoming plans to share or behind the scenes work you're excited to tell us about: I’m currently planning a tour to the west coast and back. Touring has been the big goal for a few years now and my latest album really feels like something I need to take on the road and share with as many people as possible. Wish me luck!
Website: https://linktr.ee/babybaby4ever
Get Social: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
Blue Mesa
Band Lineup:
Holli Smith (she/her) - Vocals
Matt DeJesus (he/him) - Guitar
Dan Delfs (he/him) - Guitar
Bo Burbank (he/him) - Drums
Brendan Comer (he/him) - Bass
Colorado Home: Denver
Formed: 2014
Latest Release: "Where Hopes and Dreams are Medicine," February 20, 2026, self-released.
Upcoming Shows: Album Release show - Marquis Denver on March 6, 2026. Federal Theater, Denver on April 10th, 2026.
About: Where memories meet melodies.
Based out of Denver, comes Blue Mesa; a female fronted rock ensemble that captures the powerhouse energy and nostalgia of the early 2000s scene era, driving their sound home with an upbeat, anthemic alt-rock flare.
In a generation that pressures artists to conform, Blue Mesa has remained faithful to their passion, providing their fans with a genuinely unique sound that encompasses a variety of emotions and genres. Their inspirations are heavily founded within the ideal that everything happens for a reason, and many of their lyrical works follow this design. “If it’s in front of me, then it was meant for me. All the good, all the bad; it is all part of the journey to finding ourselves. We have to be vulnerable, and we have to be strong." - Holli
In an energetic way that both speaks to the heart’s woes, but also feeds the soul with positivity, Blue Mesa hopes to inspire others who may be wrestling with self-doubt, or those who feel they have met an unforgiving fork in the road. “One foot forward every day,” the band says. Together, they write honestly about life, they play the music they love, are way too silly, and above all, love creating and simply want to share in the transformative power that is music.
Blue Mesa has been a prominent force in the Colorado music scene for a decade; they have released two studio albums, with their third LP dropping in March of 2026. They have sold out a multitude of venues, including the Summit Moon Room, The Marquis, and Lost Lake, and have opened for numerous national acts such as Puddle of Mudd and Saving Abel. They pull stylistically from their heroes: Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Blink 182, Coheed and Cambria, Foo Fighters and Incubus.
Any upcoming plans to share or behind the scenes work you're excited to tell us about: We are releasing our third studio album on Friday, February 27th. We have released three singles off it so far, including "Running on Empty," "Oceans of Time" and "Where Hopes and Dreams are Medicine;" each in which are accompanied by a music video. Our album release show takes place on March 6th at Marquis in Denver, where we will also be filming a live music video to further promote the album!
Website: https://bluemesaband.com/
Get Social: Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok
Cameron Cade
Band Lineup: Cameron Cade - She/her - vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist. The other band members I play with change!
Colorado Home: Denver
Formed: 2022
Latest Release: Latest release is "Folsom Prison Blues (Live at Friendly Collective)" - (Single) Released on February 20th, 2026. Released through Distribution GRRRL Music. My debut album is If You Make It Home For Dinner, released on September 1st of 2025!
Upcoming Shows: April 10th, Bloom Showcase, at Black Buzzard (presented by Bandwagon)
About: Cameron Cade, a Virginia-born musician, captivates audiences across genres with her unique blend of indie and bedroom-pop. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in classical violin, Cameron intricately crafts each song, weaving together a tapestry of dreamlike melodies. Her lyrics resemble heartfelt poetry as she delves into themes of love, friendship, addiction, family, and beyond. For Cameron, music is more than just a medium; it's her primary channel of expression. Cameron Cade aspires to use her music as a comforting presence, helping others to feel less isolated in their own experiences.
Any upcoming plans to share or behind the scenes work you're excited to tell us about: I recently released a live video performing Folsom Prison Blues at Friendly Collective, and it's possible that there are quite a few other videos to accompany that one. . . Also, I tried writing a Deluxe album, but wrote too much! Realized I needed to make it into its own project, so I'm hoping to release an EP this year.
Website: https://linktr.ee/cameroncade
Get Social: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
Dollpile
Band Lineup:
Isadora Eden (she/her) guitar, vocals
Sumner Erhard (he/him) drums
Eliza Neimann-Golden (she/her) guitar
Our bass player is moving out of state in April, so we're looking for a new live bass player currently :(
Colorado Home: Englewood
Formed: Renamed in 2025!
Latest Release: "Confetti" (Single) will be released March 4, 2026 releasing digitally via Grand Junior. Until then our most recent release is "Cities" (Single) was released on January 7th digitally via Grand Junior.
Upcoming Shows: Opening for Remember Sports at Hi Dive April 29th and a June tour with Viewfinder ending in a hi-dive show June 19 with Seer Believer and Viewfinder!
About: Dollpile is Easter Sunday turned horror movie. Mixing elements of indie rock, shoegaze, and gothic folk, Dollpile is blending genres to make what they affectionately call fuzz folk. It is music for walking home alone to after a party, doom scrolling til the sun comes up, and then driving around your abandoned hometown pretending you’re actually going to call your high school best friend.
The band changed their name in spring of 2025 to reflect the collaboration between writing members Isadora Eden and Sumner Erhard - the new name comes from an offhand comment made during a photoshoot. Dollpile’s second LP and first under the new band name is called Someone Else’s Heaven and will be released in February of 2026.
After hearing the new material live, a friend described the new songs as "like your old music put on a leather jacket and started smoking ciggies". Dollpile LLC would never glorify cigarette use, but we agree: the new music feels the most confident, most ‘us’ it’s ever felt.
The first four singles are out now, along with 3 DIY music videos made by the band and one made with a friend.
Any upcoming plans to share or behind the scenes work you're excited to tell us about: We are working with Grand Junior, Grand Jury's distribution arm, for our upcoming album! We're really excited to be working with them. We'll also be releasing the album physically via Neon Bloodbath.
Our album Someone Else's Heaven will come out later this year, with a few more singles and music videos on the way before. We'll be heading out on a tour in June and opening for Remember Sports at hi dive in April!
Website: https://dollpileband.com/
Get Social: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
French Cuffs
Band Lineup:
Ashley Niven (she/her) - Vocals
Tim Philpott (he/him) - Bass
Conor Terrones (he/him) - Guitar
George Horn (he/him) - Drums
Colorado Home: Denver
Formed: 2019
Latest Release: "Give Up" (Single), Feb 10th, 2026
Upcoming Shows: Album release show May 15th at Skylark.
About: French Cuffs formed in 2019 as a response to everything they were playing at the time and a desire to have true creative freedom. Their debut record Half Nice comes out May 12th with an album release show May 15th.
Any upcoming plans to share or behind the scenes work you're excited to tell us about: Debut full length Half Nice out May 12th. Album release show May 15th at Skylark.
Get Social: Instagram, Facebook
Lokana
Band Lineup: Lokana (She/Her) , Singer/Songwriter
Colorado Home: Littleton
Formed: 2018
Latest Release: Mastermind EP released on February 20th 2026, Self-Released
Upcoming Shows: March 13th ‘boxstate tour’ with luzid music group , opening up for EMM for “The Dumb World Tour” , “Be on the lookout for Lokana’s upcoming tour (Dates to be announced soon) The Highs and Loks (pronounced Lowks)Tour where she (Lokana) starts her tour in Honolulu Hawaii where she’s from and ends the tour in Denver Colorado where she (Lokana) currently resides.
About: Lokana is a rising pop and R&B singer-songwriter known for her magnetic vocals and fearless storytelling. Her breakout single, “Ride or Die,” reached the Top 10 charts in Japan at just 16 years old, marking her as an international artist to watch. With a rapidly growing fanbase, dynamic live performances, celebrity collaborations, Lokana continues to be a breakout artist in the industry opening up for artist like jacquees at the Gothic theatre and the sold out Bone Thugs N Harmony show with over 1200 people at the summit theatre. You can listen to Lokana’s new EP Mastermind now available on all streaming platforms.
Any upcoming plans to share or behind the scenes work you're excited to tell us about: The ‘Highs and Loks’ national tour (dates will be announced soon) , More music, More visuals, more shows, more content.
Website: https://bigloks.com/home
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