Founded in 2005 in Parker, Colorado, by Keith Schneider and F. Eric Fletcher, the magazine became a key platform for showcasing emerging talent.
In December 2008, Ahrue Luster of alternative metal band Ill Niño began his monthly column "Road Block".
In March 2009, Nathen Maxwell of the Celtic punk band Flogging Molly started his monthly column "View From The Stage".
Rich Ross of Modulus Guitars and Flea contributes a monthly column entitled "Lessons from the Road".
Jesse Walker, bassist for the Flobots, was a contributing writer for Colorado Music Buzz Magazine up until the rigors of touring took over his time.