Sage Francis

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Pushing his buttons

Joe Beats heads back to the lab
“My number one priority is getting more of my music out there.”
By CHRIS CONTI | August 05, 2008

The accidental gangsta

Elemental Zazen has been through some shit
Elemental Zazen wears Sauconies on stage and has “World Peace” tattoo’d on his forearm.
By CHRIS FARAONE | May 21, 2008

Telling the Truth

Prolyphic and Reanimator bring it
Providence hip-hop ain’t what you think it is.
By BOB GULLA | May 07, 2008

Roaring back

The return of Rash of Stabbings
Rumors of a Rash of Stabbings reunion are not, in fact, greatly exaggerated.
By BOB GULLA | April 15, 2008

18 big hits

Providence local music: 2007 in review
This year, the number of great albums increased twofold across all genres, from hip-hop to metal, from swing to punk.
By BOB GULLA | December 18, 2007

Roots on the go

The Liberty Elm; plus, Hello Mahalo, more
We wish Kip and the gang all the best as they embark on this magical food service/gig room gestalt.
By BOB GULLA | November 06, 2007

Going on sale: September 21, 2007

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
Sia, Melt Banana, Everyday Visuals, and more.
By GOING ON SALE | September 18, 2007

Facing the music

Sage Francis answers Mainers' questions
It’s well known that Sage Francis has a reputation of slightly unapproachable.
By SONYA TOMLINSON | July 11, 2007

Bucky done gone

Sage Francis’s erratic, brilliant opener
Let’s talk about Buck 65’s identity crisis.
By CHRISTOPHER GRAY | July 11, 2007

Human touch

Straight outta Rhode Island, Sage Francis works it coast to coast
Sage Francis has become the poster-boy emcee for a generation of literate rappers.
By BOB GULLA | June 19, 2007

Anthony Ferreira gets in touch with his inner disco
After debuting two years ago, Honeyhander made an immediate impact on the Providence rock scene with its dizzy brew of psychedelia and indie shoegazer.
By BOB GULLA | March 21, 2007

Going on sale: March 9, 2007

Breaking news from the concert-ticket trade
Harry & the Potters, Piebald, Sage Francis, and more.
By GOING ON SALE | March 06, 2007

Portland scene report: March 2, 2007

Sibilance starts now
The Killing Moon (yes, formerly Animal Suit Drive-By, by gosh) have released a new EP with Fearless Records, A Message Through Your Teeth , as of last Tuesday.
By PORTLAND MUSIC STAFF | February 28, 2007

The Cozy revolution

A Providence imprint redefines the record label
In the scramble to capitalize on the digital music revolution, old record labels are restructuring their business models and new labels are rushing to market. tfo, "Fidelity" (mp3)
By DAVID DAY | October 30, 2006