They Might Be Giants, “Boss of Me”
Context: Eagerly anticipating tomorrow evening’s You Hang Up performance at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, which hopefully won’t be canceled by any unforeseen “family emergencies.” TMBG – Boss of Me by fanarchy…
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Smashing Pumpkins, “Rhinoceros”
Song: Smashing Pumpkins, “Rhinoceros” Context: In honor of those who souls who landed tickets from KUPD for tonight’s gig by Billy Corgan and his merry band of no-talents Smashing Pumpkins in Scottsdale. The Smashing Pumpkins – Rhinoceros by Itubaina Radio Retro…
Adult Swim
Slick swimming soirees proved to be both potent and plentiful again this summer, but one of the bigger bashes has been rather conspicuous by its absence. Namely, Adult Swim, which arguably helped popularize the hipster hotel pool party trend two years ago but couldn’t quite get off the ground this…
Adult Swim’s Labor Day Massive
Slick swimming soirees proved to be both potent and plentiful again this summer, but one of the bigger bashes has been rather conspicuous by its absence. Namely, Adult Swim, which arguably helped popularize the hipster hotel pool party trend two years ago but couldn’t quite get off the ground this…
Lesbian Nightspot Club Sutra Holds Its Grand Opening This Weekend
Lesbian clubgoers of the Valley who mourned the loss of the Vibe on Indian School and the old E-Lounge over on Seventh Avenue have reason to celebrate: Newly opened Club Sutra made its debut a few weeks back and is providing another nightspot for the local Sapphic set. Located in…
Dirty Projectors, “Stillness Is The Move” (Lucky Dragons remix)
Song: Dirty Projectors, “Stillness Is The Move” (Lucky Dragons remix) Context: Brooklyn-based indie/art rock ensemble Dirty Projectors announced yesterday that they’re re-releasing an “deluxe edition” of their breakthrough 2009 LP Bitte Orca later this month. In addition to the original album, the guaranteed money-maker two-disc set will also feature the…
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Arizona Diamondbacks Come From Behind to Best the San Diego Padres 7-4
Things are looking up for the Arizona Diamondbacks.Although the likelihood of a trip to the postseason is infinitesimally small at this point, the D-Backs have been playing some relatively solid baseball over the past few weeks and quietly amassed a 16-13 record during the month of August.They’ve also won five…
Sex Robots, “Jet Awesome”
ong: Sex Robots, “Jet Awesome” Context: While its neato-keen that the eggheads of science have created machines that can play chess, kick a soccer ball, or maintain national defense, there’s undoubtedly and certain segment of the population (read: shut-ins) that are eagerly anticipating the day when fully-functional erotic automatons will…
Smashing Pumpkins Performing at Venue of Scottsdale on Thursday (But You Have To Jump Through KUPD’s Hoops to Get In)
By now you’ve probably heard the dozens of promos that KUPD has been running daily for the free Smashing Pumpkins concert they’re putting this coming Thursday night. Billy Corgan and his crew are making a swing through the Valley (guess they’re not down with Zack de la Rocha and the…
Cherry Lounge & Pit Becoming School of Rock
The changes to Mill Avenue just keep on coming. Here’s the latest development: old and busted dance joint Cherry Lounge is about to transform into a new nightspot/music venue called School of Rock. The rebooted club, which is being designed around a rock ‘n’ roll theme (natch), will hold its…
Phase 54 Remaining Open for Business Despite Court Order Mandating Its Closure
The owners and employees of Phase 54 got a big-time bombshell dropped on them last Thursday in the form of an injunction from Maricopa County Superior Court dictating that the Chandler bar, club and music venue would have to close.While many business owners would lock their doors and appeal the…
DJ RMC Talks House Heads, Getting Head, Milli Vanilli, Bach, Glenn Underground, and More
While you might not be able to watch DJ RMC doing the weekly grind at Club Incog any more, the 37-year-old is still plenty visible. Each and every Saturday afternoon the house music maestro boots up a live spin session over the Internet via Ustream.tv, and he’s also got a…
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Arizona Diamondbacks Snap Losing Streak With 11-5 Smackdown on San Diego Padres
Ian Kennedy was in rare form yesterday afternoon during the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 victory over the San Diego Padres. Not only did the 25-year-old starting pitcher notch his eighth win of the season, he provided one of the best performances of his entire career. Kennedy tallied seven shutout innings from…
Faze Fridays
The long, hot summer has been particularly bumpy for nightclub owner Jon Harris. Since re-opening the doors to Phase 54 at its new location, 1020 North 54th Street in Chandler, in May, he’s endured a court challenge from neighboring businesses over the fact they don’t want a dance joint in…
Club Candids: Latino Fridays at PHX Nightclub
No doubt about it, the downtown dance spots located along Washington Street get pretty damn busy during weekend nights as countless clubgoers congregate to drink and debauch until last call looms amidst this massive club hub. PHX Nightclub was particularly packed this past Friday evening as the deckmaster duo of DJ…
Pete “SuperMix” Salaz Talks Tai Chi, Swell Season, Cali Swag District, Tony Loreto, and More
To say that Pete Salaz wears a lot of hats would be a major understatement. The dude’s not only trained in both Tai Chi Chuan and kung fu, but he’s also a full-time parent, prize-winning salsa maker, and one of several managing partners of Bar Smith. (In the spirit of…
The Lucky Devil in Tempe Closes for Business
Welcome back from vacation, ASU students. Now that the hellish first week of the fall semester is just about done, you’re probably in the mood to down a few Jäger bombs and maybe even a pint or three at any of the alcoholic emporiums near campus.Before taking your fake IDs…
White Rabbit
If you’re one of those trendoid hepcat types who dig American Apparel, colored Ray-Bans, and electro remixes of La Roux, chances are good that you’re already familiar with the extracurricular exploits of the Night Thieves. But for those who aren’t, here’s the skinny on the skinny jean-wearing posse: Consisting of…
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Groove Candy Hip-Hop Night Returns Aug. 26
After more than a year of occasional one-offs and special events, one of the PHX’s best hip-hop nights is making its return as a weekly. Groove Candy, the ultra-fly affair starring Power 98.3’s DJ M2 makes its comeback on August 26, offering the same swanked-up selection of neo-soul, reggae, and…
Tranzylvania Goth Night is Getting Booted From Palazzo, Possibly Headed to Sanctum
Longtime goth/industrial night Tranzylvania will banished from xotic-looking downtown danceteria Palazzo as of next month. The aptly named Rob Poe, the night’s resident DJ who spins under the nom de guerre noiz.fkr, sent out an e-mail yesterday announcing Tranzylvania’s impending departure.”I’ve just been informed that Tranzylvania will be closing on…
Friday the 13th, Obscura’s Scott Pilgrim Party, Hip-hop Hustlers, and Other Weekend Events
Superstitious FridaysThis being Friday the 13th, it probably wouldn’t be the wisest idea to cross paths with any black cats, lest you’d to break your mothers back, or be on the receiving end of seven years of bad luck…or something like that (sorry, we can’t keep our superstitions straight sometimes)…
Stephen Drew’s Three-Run Homer Can’t Save Diamondbacks in Loss to Milwaukee Brewers
So much for that winning streak. After enjoying a brief respite from losing while simultaneously having their way with Milwaukee for the past three games, the Arizona Diamondbacks were dealt an 8-4 defeat by the Brew Crew on Thursday. Last night’s game wasn’t broadcast on television (thanks to the whims…