I’ve never quite understood why so many white people like reggae music so much. I even say that as a white person who likes reggae music. Maybe it’s just a phase. Sometime in middle school or high school, lots of white kids smoke weed for the first time and begin…
This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.Is AZ Country Music USA’s four-month tenure the shortest ever by a Phoenix-area club?How was A Perfect…
OK Go is back with a brand new soon-to-be-viral video, according to SPIN.The video for the new song, entitled “Last Leaf,” shows that the band has gone in a new direction with their visuals. Rather than another video that showcases the Rube Goldberg Machine (which was shot 89 times), a…
Jack White and Norah Jones will be featured on Danger Mouse’s long-running project with Daniele Luppi, according to Consequence of Sound.While Norah Jones has only been rumored to be on the album in some capacity, Jack White has been in the loop for a while. After having showed off his…
Poor Lily Allen. Her pop music hiatus is now very understandable, considering how much drama she’s dealing with right now.Here’s a quick recap of the 25-year-old singer’s woes: First she suffered from being somewhat of a one hit wonder in 2007. Then in 2008, she suffered a miscarriage with Ed…
A young celebrity has decided not to go all out in acknowledgment of their birthday for once, according to Celebrifi.Miley Cyrus, who will be turning 18 on November 23, isn’t planning on celebrating her birthday Kim Kardashian style with five parties around the world. Her biggest birthday wish is bring…
Elton John November 6, 2010 US Airways Center Elton John and Leon Russell let their fingers do the talking at last night’s show at the US Airways Center. John was, of course, the main attraction and the singer’s solo set was hit after hit, satisfying a crowd full of people…
Documentary makers have given a new meaning to riding in style. A team of five filmmaking Brooklynites known as Bandcycle are biking across the country to make a rock doc of sorts. Bandcycle includes director Michael Kortlander, production coordinator Michael Mallette, and cyclists/producers Michael “Maj” O’Grady, Alex Aeschbury and Dan…
Michael Jackson’s music will always be timeless, which is why it’s time for the world to listen to a new MJ album full of “newly completed recordings.””A new album from the King of Pop? So what?” you’re saying. So what? Michael, the upcoming album of MJ hits, will include the…
Bethany Cosentino, vocalist of the pop band Best Coast, says her band radiates lo-fi California warmth. Best Coast is perfecting the sounds of sunshine, and they’re working with producer Bobb Bruno, king of the Los Angeles underground scene. The band has been busting out catchy singles since 2009 and hasn’t…
Weezy is finally a free man, according to Pitchfork.Lil Wayne, whose real name is Wayne Carter, was imprisoned at New York City’s Riker’s Island for having a loaded gun on his tour bus in Manhattan in 2009. He pleaded guilty when he was charged.He was only required to serve eight…
This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.Did Never Shout Never singer Christofer Drew mean to diss his band in his interview with New…
Gucci Mane had a good time on the road in the ATL yesterday, according to All Hip Hop. Taking after T.I., are we, Gucci? Both were arrested for traffic violations just months after doing time for a year. Who’s next, 50 Cent?Gucci, whose real name is Radric Davis, had a…
Disney star and Joe Jonas’ former girlfriend Demi Lovato has checked herself into a treatment center, according to Pop Eater.Lovato felt that seeking help was important enough to drop her tour schedule. The 18-year-old was on tour with the Jonas Brothers. She’s getting help with “emotional and physical issues she…
Tennessee pop rockers Kings of Leon were what people wanted most this week at Zia Records Chandler.Indie hipsters Steel Train’s self-titled album from earlier this year was a hot item. The album Lil Wayne wrote from prison was in pretty high demand as well. The latest release from the hardcore…
Maybe you’ve heard: Today is election day.This year’s election is a little different than the 2008 one, though. It seems not everyone is happy with the progress the Kenyan/Indonesian/Martian guy who usurped the presidency has been making toward converting our economy to socialism. Crazy, right? Some of the unhappy people…
Just like in any other country, people in the UK sure do like their money. That’s why they voted for John Lennon to appear on the Royal Mint’s commemorative £5 coin, according to Spinner. Over 27,000 people voted for Lennon, which was 92 percent of the vote. Lennon fans showed…
Foxy Shazam front man Eric Nally made a very interesting point about the private lives of rock stars when I spoke to him last week. He brought up the factor of their ambiguity and how they were considered to be characters that all their fans wanted to know everything about…
Eminem has confirmed he’s recording with Dr. Dre again, according to MTV News.Marshall announced on Satellite Radio that he and Dre are brewing up something good, saying that he might rap over one of Dre’s new beats.After one more single gets released from his latest album, Recovery, Eminem plans on…
This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.What do rock stars do that drives interviewers crazy?Did Sufjan Stevens play his banjo or just do…
What publication in their right mind recruits Ozzy Osbourne to dish out advice to readers? Rolling Stone, that’s who. According to Beat Crave, the Prince of Darkness is getting a health advice column in RS.He has already written a response to Adam in Brooklyn, some schmuck who isn’t putting two…
Robert Perez, singer in country band Junction 10, doesn’t fit the mold as far as the appearance of a typical country musician goes. But that doesn’t matter because he’s more talented than most local country musicians. Although he comes from a metal background, he was already opening for Shooter Jennings…
