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FeaturesAs Famous As He Wants To Be: Sage Francis Sits Comfortably At The Helm of His CareerThe Providence, Rhode Island-native, former spoken word champion, seasoned emcee and founder of Strange Famous Records has built a comfortable career for himself over the last two decades, but he would rather stay under the radar. Francis has never been one to seek out fame, it kind of found him. His incredible writing talent was undeniable. Coupled with a strong stage presence, it was only a matter of time before he attracted attention. Curiously, it’s the attention he tends to want to avoid. As a self-proclaimed introvert, he’s much more relaxed inside the fours walls of his home than he his outside in the world. However, that all goes out the window when he takes his first step on stage; he explodes with confidence.Kyle Eustice · Jun 16, 2015CommunityFrom All Star to Ah Shit: Smashmouth Unleashes on Bread Throwing Fans At Taste of Fort CollinsThere are several issues going on with the whole Smash Mouth incident that occurred over the weekend.Kyle Eustice · Jun 15, 2015FeaturesHis Own Self: J-Live Juggles It AllNew York City native Justice Allah Cadet, better known as J-Live, has a laundry list of collaborations, albums and EPs he’s done since emerging in the mid-90s.Kyle Eustice · Apr 29, 2015FeaturesSpiritual Fitness: Tribal Seeds Works It Out With ReggaeGrowing up in San Diego, California made it easy to fall in love with reggae.Kyle Eustice · Apr 13, 2015FeaturesOf Montreal’s Kevin Barnes: The Modern Day BowieAs a fan of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and other “riff rock bands,” as he puts it, Barnes is not afraid to go big. Evidence of that comes within two seconds of the opening track, “Bassem Sabry.” With its heavy guitar riff, it’s more reminiscent of “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath than an Of Montreal song, but as soon as his vocals kick in, it goes into a disco beat. This is typical of Barnes. He loves to experiment with all types of music and often incorporates several genres into one track. Often described as a “modern-day Bowie,” Barnes doesn’t shy away from this comparison at all. It’s clearly a compliment.Kyle Eustice · Mar 30, 2015FeaturesMichal Minert Still Has Love For His Home-State FansThe Godfather of electro-soul, Michal Menert is set to play four dates in Colorado this weekend.Kyle Eustice · Mar 20, 2015FeaturesUncle Tony Speaks: Blockhead Offers More Instrumental BrillianceProducer Blockhead (real name Tony Simon) is currently on another leg of his solo tour in support of his latest album, Bells & Whistles, which was released in November 2014.Kyle Eustice · Mar 19, 2015FeaturesDoomTree Ushers In All HandsAnyone who has followed Doomtree’s career knows emcee P.O.S (real name Stefon Alexander) was having severe health issues that caused him to lay low for the better part of three years.Kyle Eustice · Mar 5, 2015FeaturesZion I Spreads the LoveIn Oakland, California, if you mention the name Zion I, most likely people know who you’re talking about. Go further inland and there’s less of a chance people have ever heard of them. However, emcee Zumbi and producer Amp Live are on a mission to change that. They’ve come a long way since their 1997 debut, subsequently spitting out albums on a regular basis for over 15 years. With Amp Live’s futuristic production and Zumbi’s introspective, often metaphysical lyrical content, Zion I stands out amongst the contemporary rappers of today. Zumbi is more likely to rap about yoga before he raps about “da club.” As we continue to sail through the worst economy the world has seen in decades, it’s ironic that mainstream rappers brag about how much money they have, something Zumbi approaches with common sensKyle Eustice · Feb 26, 2015FeaturesHumble Fish: Chali 2na Keeps His Ego at BayAs the baritone voice of Jurassic 5 (J5), Chali 2na has been lending monumental contributions to hip-hop culture since he emerged from Los Angeles’ Good Life Cafe scene in the early ‘90s. Originally part of the Unity Committee (with Cut Chemist and Mark 7even), Chali 2na formed J5 after merging with The Rebels of Rhythm (with Akil and Soup) in 1993. After J5’s self-titled debut dropped in 1998, the group followed up with 2000’s critically acclaimed sophomore effort, Quality Control. On the track “Contribution,” Chali 2na spits: “The most that you can spend on any child is time.” It’s a philosophy he took to heart and carried into his family dynamic. Growing up on the Southside of Chicago, the now 43-year-old artist was lacking a strong male role model in his life.Kyle Eustice · Feb 19, 2015FeaturesCursive Celebrates te Ugly Organ’s ReissueThe Ugly Organ would prove to be the group’s breakout record, earning accolades from Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly. There are several tracks on the album where the use of the cello is abundantly clear and contributes a powerful element to already electric songs. Thankfully, as Cursive gets ready to reissue The Ugly Organ and head out on tour in support of the record, the group has decided to reintroduce the cello at each show.Kyle Eustice · Feb 11, 2015FeaturesThe Flaming Lips Get Weird, It’s One Concert To See Before You DieIn 2013, the Lips’ released its 16th studio album, The Terror, which completely abandons any formulaic methods of songwriting and delivers something refreshingly unique. It may not be as commercially accessible as previous efforts, but it’s another descriptive chapter in The Flaming Lips’ story. They followed up with 2014’s With A Little Help From My Fwends and also released an EP called Peace Sword. Once again on a massive nationwide tour, which makes three stops in Colorado, Drozd took some time out of his day to talk about Wayne’s “celebrity status” and drug addiction.Kyle Eustice · Jan 20, 2015FeaturesSoul Sonic Forces: Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic are Hail Mary MallonAesop Rock, real name Ian Bavitz, is one of those rare hip-hop artists who has developed such a unique rhyming style, he’s basically impossible to replicate.Kyle Eustice · Jan 15, 2015FeaturesMalcom’s World: Mac Miller Takes the ReinsTalking to Pittsburgh native Mac Miller is just what you’d expect.Kyle Eustice · Jan 8, 2015FeaturesAll About the Bass“I’ve seen a lot of personal friends lives be damaged, destroyed or ended through making the wrong decisions with drug use,” Lorin Ashton says.Kyle Eustice · Dec 23, 2014Blackalicious: Don’t Let Money Change YouEmcee Gift of Gab of Blackalicious is a legend.Kyle Eustice · Dec 8, 2014FeaturesWinter Wonderland Jam Offers Up the ClassicsIt was a big surprise to hear Grandmaster Dee wouldn’t be joining the other two members of Whodini for the Winter Wonderland Jam on December 6 in Denver.Kyle Eustice · Dec 6, 2014FeaturesA Revelation: Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis is Actually Really NiceThe second J Mascis got on the phone, everything I had read about him was verified to be true.Kyle Eustice · Nov 19, 2014FeaturesFood For Thought: Imortal Technique Breaks it DownWhen Immortal Technique speaks, you listen.Kyle Eustice · Nov 15, 2014FeaturesAfroman: Older. Higher. Wiser.Afroman could quite possibly be the best spokesperson for the legalization of marijuana.Kyle Eustice · Nov 14, 2014