Alice Cooper got what we imagine to be the thrill of his life over the weekend when he got to meet the one and only Lady Gaga.The news broke yesterday. Gaga, of course, was in Phoenix over the weekend for a concert at US Airways (review + video here).Someone let the…
Title: I Imagine So…Basics: What say you to a YAFI first — at least for my tenure? That’s right, I’m talking about some smooth, uncensored jazz. No more pop punk or countrified rock. Just the sweet, dulcet tones of Warren L. Jones III and his supporting cast. Jones has a long, impressive history…
Warning, these are not Not Safe For Work. Or people in the Midwest.
If there’s one thing that Scottsdale excels at, it’s excess. To wit: Even though Old Town’s nightlife district already is populated by plenty of Mexican-inspired drinkeries (Dos Gringos, Loco Patron, Salty Senorita, et al.), why not add one more to the mix? Enter El Jefe, the tony taco and tequila…
Singer-songwriter Torquil Campbell trades in opposites. With Canadian indie pop group Stars, he’s often at his most grandiloquent, as befits the band’s often sweeping, grandiose sound. With Memphis — a Canadian indie pop duo with longtime friend Chris Dumont — Campbell is subtle, as befits the combo’s more intimate jazz-tinged…
Song: Filardo, “I Can Love You More”Context: Tom Filardo, who used to be in Asleep in the Sea and now lives in Portland, has a cool new project that kinda reminds me of Jens Lekman. Tom is also the brother of Christian Filardo, the kid behind that super weird Dunkwave…
Remember Rebecca Black?Her Hung-ian fame is probably already on the wane, but Up On The Sun cartoonist Robbie Pfeffer remains fascinated by her meteoric rise and nearly simultaneous fall. It used to take years for a teen sensation to become a tabloid fodder. No more.Check out Pfeffer’s analysis below…
Sometimes an interview just doesn’t turn out the way you think it’s going to. I figured Robert Mason, frontman of late-’80s/early-’90s sleaze rockers Warrant for the past three years, would come across as egotistical, delusional, and washed-up. I mean, Mason fronted a band called Big Cock — which doesn’t exactly…
, according to Pitchfork.Death Cab has chosen to make a live stream available to allow their fans to watch the music video creation process as the video is actually being shot. Schwing!The band will be streaming on www.youareatourist.com on Tuesday, April 5 at 7p.m. EST. Bing and Facebook will be posting some…
Title: WednesdayBasics: Billed as “funk-based blues and straight-ahead rock n’ roll,” Third and Maryland (TAM) play more blues than rock on their first full-length. The majority of the album is stripped-down, mellow rock with a few upbeat tracks bookending everything. This all leads to an unfortunately disjointed effort that feels…
Did you know there was a Guinness world record for the most sombreros assembled in one place? Well, apparently there is, and local rockers Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers wants to break it at the CD release party for their new album, Unida Cantina. Cantina, the recording of which is the…
That last-ditch effort would be Gimme Some, the sixth album from Swedish indie rockers Peter Bjorn and John. Much like The Strokes the week before them, PB&J have to live up to their most prized album — 2006’s Writer’s Block. On that particular album, the trio joined forces with the Shout…
, according to Telegraph.Now that the digital era has taken over, vinyl has become a niche market, which generally makes sales insignificant enough that they aren’t generating a profit for Mercury anymore. Furthermore, handling excess stock causes Mercury Records some monetary loss in the market for music singles as well.Physical…
According to this Facebook event page, West Coast rapper Game is set to appear at Tempe’s School of Rock on Saturday night.The info states that 101.5 Jams will be on hand, and DJ Mikee will be spinning, as well as promising appearances from Nu Jerzey Devil, Brannu Legit and the…
Phoenix indie act Snake! Snake! Snakes! has a new video out for its song “City On Fire.” The song, off the EP the band released last summer, has an anthemic quality which lends itself well to cinematic treatment as you can see above. Watch out, things get gory and weird…
The Pink Floyd Experience at Comerica Theatre Last Night It used to be that tribute acts were typically seen in casino showrooms. Lately, it seems that if you’re a good enough tribute act, you can bring in good audiences at concert halls. Already this year we’ve seen a orchestral version…
Song: Odd Future, “Sandwitches”Context: Just reading over a feature about Odd Future for this Thursday’s paper — you’re gonna love reading about the group’s Arizona connection. Odd Future – “Sandwitches” by brooklynvegan…
The Pink Floyd ExperienceComerica TheatreMarch 26, 2011 It used to be that tribute acts were typically seen in casino showrooms. Lately, it seems that if you’re a good enough tribute act, you can bring in good audiences at concert halls. Already this year we’ve seen a orchestral version of Led…
Lady GagaMay 26, 2011US Airways CenterFor fans who were seeing Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball a second time last night, they definitely got a little something new.She closed out the show with a “Born This Way” performance reminiscent of her spot on the Grammys. She also performed a stripped-down version of…
The Baseball ProjectMartini RanchFriday, March 25There’s really no better tune to sum up The Baseball Project’s set than their opening one, “All Future and No Past.” In its 3-odd minutes, the tune encapsulates everything that makes the band so great, the opening day optimism that makes eager fans believe that…
Downtown club Jackson’s on 3rd has come and gone in recent years, but the bar is once again officially open. The club re-opened early this month, and have revived their infamous weekend parties. Friday nights feature no cover for ladies and a $5 cover for gentlemen before 11pm. Saturday nights…
Song: The Baseball Project, “All Future And No Past”Context: The Baseball Project, an indie rock band featuring members of R.E.M. and Golden Smog which writes songs about baseball, will be at Martini Ranch tonight. It’s a super-cool project, having featured contributions from guys like Death Cab For Cutie/Postal Service singer…
