Local folksters Bears of Manitou have been covering Damien Rice since the band first formed. “He [Gabe Williams] said that he’d been practicing ‘Volcano,’ and I love that song so much,” says guitar/guitarist/pianist Maria Sais de Sicilia. “It was just crazy, the first time we played it. It felt so…
A taste of São Paolo is en route to Phoenix. That doesn’t mean a new churrascaria is opening up soon, unfortunately, but Brazil’s Curumin will be serving up a fresh blend of samba-infused funk and groovy electronic beats when he and fellow-Brazilian Céu come to town. The half Spanish, half…
Editor’s note: We normally run Metal Mondays on, well, Monday, but took yesterday off in honor of Memorial Day. So please enjoy today’s “Metal Monday” column, by our resident rock ‘n’ roll lady Lauren Wise, one day later than usual. Groupies have always fascinated me. They look like supermodels, wear…
By Reyan Ali Finding a young, lesser-known band in the pages of Rolling Stone is not a noteworthy event. However, seeing a review of Ceremony’s new record, Zoo, in the magazine recently still constitutes one of those I-can-believe-it’s-happening-but-I-still-can’t-believe-it moments because Ceremony are not the kind of up-and-coming group Rolling Stone…
See also: Vixens and Sexy Super-heroine Nerdettes of Phoenix Comicon 2012 Once a year, the nerds unite and take over. Phoenix Comicon can be exhausting (there are only so many back issues and vintage clamshells you can look over), but it’s worth the effort for the people-watching alone. Wonder if…
If this flyer doesn’t put you in a happier mood, we don’t know what will. This soothing watercolor painting was taken from the cover of Donavon Frankenreiter’s new album Start Livin’, which drops today.Frankenreiter is a longtime friend of Jack Johnson, the most mellow man in America, so he performs…
Hey, friends, we’re taking it easy today in honor of Memorial Day. Enjoy our weekend wrap-up and our favorite May party shots (you write the caption). We’ll be back in full force tomorrow. Enjoy your day and try and reflect a little on what exactly earned us the day off…
Ladylike at Crescent Ballroom In this week’s music feature the men of Ladylike, the Tempe-based pop combo that packed Crescent Ballroom last night, discussed the difference between a live show and a recording, noting that limiting their approach in the studio in favor of their live setting only hampers both…
It’s that time of the month: the time when we sift through all the party photos we’ve taken in the past few weeks to create our favorite party photos of the month slideshow. To change it up we thought we’d give you, our loyal readers, a chance to put on…
Nadia Ali Monarch Theatre Saturday, May, 26 Better than: dishing out hundreds of dollars to see Katy or Britney, only to find out there’s no room to dance. Thanks to Comicon, downtown was a great place to people watch last night. I spotted a rickshaw-driving Darth Vader, girls with cat…
Ladylike, Factories, Gospel Claws, Steff Koeppen and The Articles Crescent Ballroom Friday, May 25, 2012 See also: Ladylike Approaches ’70s Pop With Sharp Tools In this week’s music feature the men of Ladylike, the Tempe-based pop combo that packed Crescent Ballroom last night, discussed the difference between a live show…
The recent 10th anniversary party for The Blunt Club saw plenty of old favorites making a return to the long-running hip-hop night. That includes former host Emerg McVay (who’s been busy shooting music videos these days) and onetime resident John Hyder. While the 30something hip-hop selecta left both the Blunt…
Gardner Cole Cole, who has written and produced for artists such as Madonna, is the producer for local country pop band Arrowheart, who are schedueld to perform Sunday, May 27 at Hidden Meadow Ranch. For more information, head here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on…
Where we’re going, we don’t need roads; just a synthesizer, eyeliner, and a touch of androgyny. Welcome to Flashback Friday. In case you missed it, Google commemorated the 78th birthday of electronic music pioneer, Bob Moog, with a wicked-cool doodle earlier this week. Moog left his mark on the world…
When Ari Leopold moved to the Valley last year, he stumbled upon a burgeoning indie rock scene that couldn’t be ignored. Well, difficult for him to ignore, anyway. The Tempe rock scene he fell in love with isn’t exactly popular if you’re thinking mainstream success. You don’t see parents from…
“Loud” is the most common description of A Place to Bury Strangers, the New York-based trio of Robi Gonzalez (drums), Oliver Ackermann (guitar/vocals), and Dion Lunadon (bass guitar). But loud is only part of it, as Worship, the band’s expansive new album (due out June 26 on Dead Oceans) demonstrates…
Curious what’s going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don’t fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26: Lost Leaf Turns Five It’s been five…
Tupac’s hologram appearance at Coachella sparked all sorts of buzz, from the Hologram Tupac Twitter to the exclusive all-hologram Coachella lineup. And, sure, it would be pretty rad to see Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, and Bob Marley & the Wailers on the same bill, but Goldenvoice would…
Arizona’s rockabilly music scene has a new voice in Mesa’s “devilish duet” The Devil’s Daughters. Sultry sirens Mysti Moon and Lisa Mortensen are equipped with drop-dead stares and cool croons, and a swinging band to announce their arrival. Backed by drummer Leeroy Nelson, guitarist Shorty Kruetz, and stand-up bassist Tommy…
Last week, punk band Rise Against ended their boycott of Arizona by announcing two high-profile shows. That isn’t to say that The Sound Strike , the boycott organized by rockers like Zack de la Rocha to impact the state in the wake of SB 1070 is over, but it’s shifting…
See also: Ladylike Approaches ’70s Pop With Sharpened Tools Records don’t often sound as effortless as Ladylike’s self-titled debut. The Tempe-based power-pop combo subtly incorporates disparate elements of ’70s pop, piano rock, and Queen bombast, topping it all off with effervescent melodies. The band, made up of Rob Kroehler, Ryan…
It was a night of porn like no other. Before relocating to Arizona I did a night shift at KUNC, a public radio station in Fairbanks, Alaska. Broadcasts occasionally adopted a theme and one show was devoted to ’70s soundtracks. My friend Nathan, who has the most eclectic taste in…
