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FeaturesPrivate School: A Loud Lesson on RebellionLos Angeles has never had a shortage of loud bands, but every so often one catapults through the noise with a sound that feels genuinely urgent.Landon Ungerman · Feb 24, 2026FeaturesNo Blueprint: Stevie Stone Leaves Strange Music & Launches Ahdasee RecordsIt was two in the morning. The world felt still.Kyle Eustice · Oct 6, 2025FeaturesChris Cart3r: Talking My Sh*tIn the pulsating heart of Denver’s music scene, Chris Cart3r stands as a beacon of resilience and creativity.Landon Ungerman · Aug 5, 2024FeaturesDoogie Brings Da Funk to G-TownIvan Cervantes has lived in Greeley all his life.Kasey George Smith · Mar 27, 2024FeaturesA COLLUR-ful PieceAn Empty Canvas In 2023, COLLUR’s journey as an artist resembled that of an explorer venturing into uncharted palettes of styles and melodies.Jack Zimmer · Jan 16, 2024FeaturesUbiquitous of Ces Cru: Life After CesThe rap duo Ces Cru have been Strange Music mainstays for 12 years. But over the past few months, there’s been a noticeable change within the group. Ubiquitous has embarked on his own solo tour while Godemis is seemingly laying low. During Tech N9ne’s 2017 Independent Grind Tour, there was some type of incident on the bus that resulted in Godemis leaving the tour.Kyle Eustice · Nov 20, 2018FeaturesITS 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, 2017FeaturesAtmosphere: Freeing the EgoRoughly one year ago, Atmosphere released its most personal album to date – Fishing Blues.Kyle Eustice · Aug 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, 2017FeaturesThe Man Behind The Moniker: Killer MikeMike Bigga may be more recognized by the name Killer Mike, but underneath the menacing moniker is a Southern-bred heart of gold.Kyle Eustice · Feb 1, 2017MusicTop Tunes Thursday: Denzel Curry — 32 Zel / Planet ShroomsTwo weeks ago, while I was researching the newest Little Simz record (review here) I came across a list of “rappers to watch for.” Little Simz was featured for her E.D.G.E EP and…Clark Lamson · Oct 8, 2015MusicTop 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, 2015Concert PhotosAesop Rock and Rob Sonic of “Hail Mary Mallon” @ The Aggie Theater, January 17th, 2015BandWagon Magazine · Jan 18, 2015Concert PhotosPigeon John @ the Moxi Theater, November 6th, 2014Photo’s by Halley ArmstrongBandWagon Magazine · Nov 7, 2014

Concert PhotosMike Jones @ The Moxi Theater October 22nd, 2014BandWagon Magazine · Nov 7, 2014Concert PhotosMike Jones @ The Moxi Theater, October 22nd, 2014BandWagon Magazine · Oct 24, 2014Chance the Rapper w/ KYGO at CU boulder October, 1stPhoto’s by: Clark LamsonBandWagon Magazine · Oct 3, 2014