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Hi, I'm Audrey Riggs, a pop-rock artist from Denver, Colorado. I've been writing music since I was four and released my first song at 14. Reflecting on my journey at 20, here are 10 key lessons I wish I'd known when I started. DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THINK I was shy in school and kept my...

Impact Days 2024, which took place on July 26 and July 27 in Denver was a powerful, insightful, and impactful weekend. The event brought together musicians, industry professionals, and young creatives for two days of insightful discussions, inspiring workshops, and valuable networking opportunities...

The Underground Music Showcase (UMS), Colorado's premier music festival, is thrilled to return for its 24th year. This year, the fest plans to introduce a robust mental wellness initiative, an impressive enhancement to the festival’s mission-aligned achievements from previous years. “UMS wants every...

Youth on Record (YOR) is celebrating a powerful season of accomplishments for its catalog of youth-produced podcasts. Dedicated to empowering youth through creative education, the Denver non-profit first launched its podcasting internship program in 2022. In recent months, the department has...

Have you ever wanted to release the original music you’re creating? It can seem overwhelming as an independent musician, but many artists are successfully releasing their music on major streaming platforms without the backing of major labels. Here’s a brief guide to the ins and outs of music...

As an independent musician, you're responsible for booking your own shows, networking, recording your music, and promoting your art. Over the past few years, I've grown my skills in marketing music and art effectively through my participation in Youth on Record and its fellowship program. Learning...

Huge appreciation to Datadog for their donation of 18 kids' bikes! We're so excited to give these away to the Youth on Record community this summer. 💛 "Thank you to Youth on Record (YOR) for allowing Datadog to partner with you last week in Denver. Datadog hosted a global team offsite for 85 people...

In our "Where are they now?" content series, we're catching up with Youth on Record graduates to see what they've been up to since they graduated from our programs and to reflect on their time at YOR! Meet Ashley Nova, a former Youth on Record fellow, intern, and program participant! Ashley is in...

Dive deep into the Denver music scene with season two of “ Underground at the Showcase ,” the official youth-produced podcast of the Underground Music Showcase (UMS). New episodes launch on January 30th on all podcast streaming platforms. Season 2 Highlights: Inside scoop: Hear candid conversations...

Luis Antonio Perez (Colorado Public Radio) and Ryan Conarro (Denver Prison Arts Initiative, Youth on Record) are facilitating our upcoming Stories of Change Workshop Series from January 20th-February 10th! Youth ages 14-24 are invited to take center stage in this energizing, 4-session storytelling...