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FeaturesNo Blueprint: Stevie Stone Leaves Strange Music & Launches Ahdasee RecordsIt was two in the morning. The world felt still.Kyle Eustice · Oct 6, 2025FeaturesLAWLESS LOVE: DNA Picasso & Dominique ChristinaThere’s something unmistakably powerful about watching artists at the height of their creative force.Landon Ungerman · Nov 4, 2024FeaturesTrying To Catch A Wave: Murs & The Music District Bring Open Mic Hip Hop BackMurs was well aware the open mic part of hip-hop culture was dying, or at least inching toward its last breath.Kyle Eustice · Dec 3, 2019FeaturesIller Than Most: Del The Funky Homosapien On His New LP With Amp Live & His Reason For RappingAs the hygienically-sound MC celebrates the release of his joint project with producer Amp Live — Gate 13 — Del The Funky Homosapien is making his way across the country in support of the album. People go nuts for Del and he’s one of the few MCs out of the Hiero crew who’s really forged a lucrative career separate from the rest of the guys. From his work with the Gorillaz to his side project Deltron 3030 with Dan The Automator and Kid Koala, artistically he’s always stood out.Kyle Eustice · May 1, 2018FeaturesSomething from Nothing: The Music District Presents ‘Hip Hop History Week’Although Fort Collins is often considered a creative hub of music and art, Hip Hop often gets underrepresented in the overall big picture.Kyle Eustice · Nov 1, 2017FeaturesITS JUST BUGS。Its Just Bugs。 are one of the most outrageous bands to ever win the BandWagon Battle of the Bands.Jed Murphy · Oct 2, 2017FeaturesDon’t Always Believe What You See: Brotha Lynch HungInfamous for his tendencies towards dark, twisted rap tales, or what many call “horrorcore,” Sacramento native Brotha Lynch Hung (real name Kevin Mann) has established himself as an inimitable force in the business.Kyle Eustice · Sep 1, 2017FeaturesAnville – The New Kid on the BlockEvery once in awhile a notable local rapper comes along, but few have blindsided the rap game like Angelo Robert Trevino-Villamil, otherwise known as Anville.Justice Council · May 27, 2017FeaturesTay Don Die And The Long Way Back From Rock BottomWhen local hip-hop artist Taylor White (aka Tay Don Die) walked into the Wells Fargo Bank on 23rd avenue and 16th street in Greeley, Colorado on November 20, 2015 he had reached rock bottom.Jed Murphy · Oct 4, 2016FeaturesAtmosphere: Growing PainsIn June 2003, when 16-year-old Marissa Mathy-Zvaifler was raped and murdered backstage by the venue’s janitor at an Atmosphere show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sean “Slug” Daley’s perspective on life changed forever.Kyle Eustice · Sep 3, 2016FeaturesMacklemore– UnstoppableOnly a handful of indie hip-hop artists have experienced the meteoric rise to fame Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have.Kyle Eustice · Jun 6, 2016FeaturesBack in Effect – Luniz Reunite for 420 ShowThere’s not a stoner alive who doesn’t know the song “I Got Five On It” by the Oakland-based duo, Luniz. Released in 1995 on their seminal album, Operation Stakola, it took Yukmouth and Numskull from every day street hustlers to platinum selling artists seemingly overnight.Kyle Eustice · Apr 11, 2016MusicTop Tunes Thursday: Big Grams — Self TitledI’d like to see the “to do list” for this record. It must read something like: “1. Make awesome music. 2. See #1.” Yes, it’s simple, but it’s simply fun. If Big Grams set out to make music to dance/copulate to, I think they hit the nail on the head. Phantogram released their most recent record last year, and the last time OutKast put out new music, I was a Junior in highschool. (Wow, I’m old.) While there doesn’t appear to be any tour dates in Big Grams’ future, I guess you’ll just have to settle for playing this record on repeat.Clark Lamson · Oct 1, 2015MusicTop Tunes Thursday: Little Simz — A Curious Tale of Trials + PersonsImagine you know someone who wants to be a world renowned rapper.Clark Lamson · Sep 24, 2015MusicTop Tunes Thursday: Travis $cott — RodeoWhen your first public appearance has you labeled as a protege of Kanye West, it’s safe to say you travel with heavy expectations on your shoulders. When Travi$ Scott was revealed as one of the top producer’s behind West’s blistering thrash-rap opus, Yeezus, the countdown to his solo album began. While his debut EP Owl Pharaoh failed to impress, his follow-up Days Before Rodeo did much to increase the appetites of Scott’s swelling fanbase. Now, two plus years after the source of his fame, Travi$ Scott has released his highly anticipated solo record, Rodeo. Without giving too much away, it lives up to the name.Clark Lamson · Sep 10, 2015MusicNew Music Monday: Bilal — In Another LifeWith In Another Life, Bilal releases a collection of tunes ripe for the season. The record kicks off with “Sirens II,” which paints the picture of the slow and unwitting seduction of our main character. With a bossy beat, and a bass line some of you might recognize from Jay-z’s “Picasso Baby,” it’s the perfect setting for the sensual jaunt that is to come.Clark Lamson · Jul 6, 2015FeaturesAs 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, 2015Concert PhotosNappy Roots @ The Moxi Theatre 4/20/15[vc_row][vc_column][vc_masonry_media_grid style=”lazy” grid_id=”vc_gid:1491963685826-85ca51ff-57d3-10″ include=”13044,13045,13046,13047,13048,13049,13050,13051,13052,13053,13054,13055,13056,13057″][/vc_column][/vc_row]BandWagon Magazine · Apr 21, 2015Concert PhotosPercee P w/ PawzOne Hosted by Aklock @ The Moxi 4/11/15BandWagon Magazine · Apr 13, 2015MusicAlbum Review: The Hotboxed EP – THCThe Hotboxed EP is intended to be a showcase of his abilities as a songwriter, producer, and performer. The album incorporates many reggae elements and features local reggae talent Bad Kat, President Destine, and Spellbinder. The album dropped while opening for Afroman last year at the Moxi Theater.Cole Peterson · Mar 10, 2015