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FeaturesRapper’s Delight: Andy Seth Breaks The Struggle Through The Wisdom Within Hip HopNot everyone has to meditate for an hour and a half every day like author/rapper Andy Seth does, but he wants everyone to achieve their goals, as they resolve to do in the New Year. He chose the parable of a rapper to communicate his philosophies in his book and album Bling. “Hip-hop is a big part of my life. I wanted to provide a book that’s accessible, along with music that is a part of our culture, to make [life] lessons stick,” Seth says. With reflection and flow, he believes success and balance – not only the struggle – is real.Valerie Vampola · Jan 2, 2020

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ReviewsAlbum Review: Grey Paris – MedeaBerlin iconically represents the concepts of borders and breaking through them.Kevin Johnston · Oct 27, 2019

A bearded man in a white cowboy hat, sunglasses, and western shirt stands before desert scrub and mountains.

FeaturesCharley Crockett: Full Of The Fire – The Old Sounds Of StruggleCharley Crockett spent a decade on the street, making a living off tips he earned as a busker.Dan England · Aug 5, 2019

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FeaturesJared & The Mill: Big Statements and A Sense Of HomeJared & The Mill was birthed into the hot Phoenix sun by Jared Kolesar and his Arizona State University buddies in 2011. Since then, they’ve been consistently creating their own brand of what Kolesar refers to as “Western Indie Rock.” Touring the country and even performing for US troops on an aircraft carrier, the band hits The Moxi Theater Friday, August 16 in support of their “big artistic statement,” aka their newest album This Story Is No Longer Available.Nate Wilde · Aug 1, 2019

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FeaturesNeyla Pekarek: Watch Her Rattle, Hear Her RoarBefore Neyla Pekarek became a third of The Lumineers, she saw Rattlesnake Kate’s famous dress and read the story while she attended the University of Northern Colorado. The story stuck with her. “She spoke her mind and lived completely outside of what was expected of women.” Pekarek says. “Western stories are so dominated by men. The tales of women have yet to be told.” Her debut solo record Rattlesnake premieres at The Moxi Theater January 25.Dan England · Jan 10, 2019

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Concert PhotosAesop Rock and Rob Sonic of “Hail Mary Mallon” @ The Aggie Theater, January 17th, 2015BandWagon Magazine · Jan 18, 2015

Nappy Roots performing at the Moxi Theatre: two performers sing into mics as a DJ works a laptop behind them.

Concert PhotosNappy Roots @ The Moxi Theatre , January 9th 2014BandWagon Magazine · Jan 10, 2015

The Burroughs play on stage with saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and guitar as audience silhouettes watch.

Concert PhotosThe Burroughs NYE Experience @ The MoxiPhotos by: Rachael Omps.BandWagon Magazine · Jan 3, 2015

A singer in a backwards cap and red plaid shirt belts into a mic on a festival stage with metal truss behind.

Riot Fest, Day 2.BandWagon Magazine · Sep 23, 2014