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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...

Youth on Record proudly announces the "Fellow Fashion Music Showcase," a celebratory culmination of the Youth on Record Fellowship. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of collaborative artistry as we shine a spotlight on the extraordinary talents of our Youth on Record fellows. This...

Early Giving for Colorado Gives Day launched today (November 1) and Youth on Record hopes to have your support this season to reach our goal of 200 donations of any size now through Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 5, 2023! ICYMI: Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to...

Youth on Record is Spreading the Word about I Matter’s Free Youth Mental Health Sessions In May, the Colorado State Legislature renewed I Matter , a program that provides up to six free counseling sessions for any Colorado youth. With the new funding, the program will extend until at least June 30...

On the coattails of Women’s Equality Day this past weekend, Youth on Record (YOR) reflects on the powerful leaders who have paved the way for women and nonbinary professionals in the music industry nationwide and locally in Denver. However, we simultaneously recognize the barriers to success that...