Phoenix music fans hoping for a little relief from The Soundstrike in the wake of Judge Susan Bolton’s decision to issue a temporary injunction blocking parts of the law are going to be disappointed.The boycott is still on, says group representative Javier Gonzalez.From a statement released by the group within…
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. Are Tokio Hotel fans more crazy than the band is lame, or vice-versa? How did last…
Well, kids, it’s been a long road of late nights, wild parties, and ridiculous conversations with drunkards. But it’s time to say goodbye because this is the last of Club Candids you will see from this writer.Don’t worry, the lovely Adriane Goetz will continue to snap photos of unsuspecting club…
Song: Japandroids, “The Boys Are Leaving Town” Context: None, just a great song. Japandroids – The Boys Are Leaving Town by TheFilthyTab…
Scorpions Dodge Theatre July 27, 2010 If you’ve heard any of the Scorpions new material, you know that it’s pretty terrible. I don’t just mean, “Man, I really don’t like this.” I mean, terrible. Given that their old stuff is solid (and even maybe “great” to someone who enjoys hair…
It doesn’t matter the band got up out of the Valley and moved to New York last year–the Miniature Tigers were welcomed back into Phoenix with open arms, as they celebrated the release of their sophomore album, Fortress, at Rhythm Room with a sold-out crowd.The energy seemed positive, as the…
Major changes have apparently been going down behind the scenes at Scottsdale’s Jackrabbit Lounge. The glitzy Old Town nightclub, which has dipped in popularity since opening in 2006, was not only recently sold to new owners, but is also currently undergoing a partial remodeling. One thing that isn’t happening at…
Dear Conor,Open letters about SB 1070 are all the rage right now, so I’m writing you one. I enjoyed the letters you and Arizona promoter Charlie Levy exchanged a few weeks ago and I thought your essay on the topic was thoughtful and sincere, though dead wrong.Anyway, I’m writing because…
When Arnold Schwarzenegger became the governator in California, and Jesse Ventura was elected to the same post in Minnesota, it became publicly apparent that the lines would be forever blurred between entertainers and should-be serious politicians. No longer is a famous person tied to their single field for their lifetime…
As we inch closer towards the inevitable shit-show that will be Wednesday, July 29, Phoenix music fans can take solace in the fact that cartoon supergroup Gorillaz have booked an October date at the Dodge Theatre.The “Escape to Plastic Beach” world tour will hit 17 U.S. destinations — starting in…
Tool singer Maynard James Keenan’s side project Puscifer has released a soundtrack to the documentary about his winery. Sound Into Blood Into Wine compiles 12 tracks that accompany Blood Into Wine and will be available September 7, the same day the film comes out on DVD.Most of the tracks are actually…
Song: Miniature Tigers, “Tropical Birds”Context: Mini T’s release Fortress at Rhythm Room tonight — offering you the chance to see a real live Rock & Roll Mountain Troll. Miniature Tigers – Tropical Birds by ashesofcolor…
Artist: MenomenaTitle: MinesRelease date: July 27Label: BarsukMenomena is a band from Portland, Oregon, that is often described as experimental rock. They’re not. Actually, they’re more conventional than that label might lead you to believe — and that’s a good thing. In fact, at times on their new record, Mines, they…
That’s right — I went from the excitement of knowing I was going to see The Coral perform live to settling for Dick Valentine and his merry band of dipshits.All unfairness aside, Butterfly House, the sixth album from guitar rock revivalists The Coral, finds the band matured from their raw,…
This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars. The show: Hair Raid at Whiskey River Saloon. The look: Honky tonk with a coat of Aqua Net. The smell: Sweet. The carpet was sticky and you could tell lots of drinks had been…
Every time you turn around, it seems like Glee has found another way to make headlines, while simultaneously luring in unsuspecting youth and sterilizing everything about music culture for them. Our writers have just about had enough of them, and yet, the show finds another way to take something that…
The Love Me Nots have scrapped all remaining 2010 tour dates after singer Nicole Laurenne was diagnosed with breast cancer. The problem turned up during a routine exam and the prognosis is good after surgery, says a press release from the band’s label.While concerts have been canceled, the band will…
Barenaked Ladies and Kris Allen at Dodge Theatre Ed Robertson is probably the more talented of the two founding members of Barenaked Ladies. Creative input aside, Robertson is a master chameleon, both able to mimic the boisterous nerdiness of ex-frontman Steven Page and do all the little things Page could…
Song: Barenaked Ladies, “Pinch Me”Context: Last night’s BNL show reminded me how much I like this song. Barenaked Ladies – Pinch Me by user5865792…
Artist: Best CoastTitle: Crazy for YouRelease date: July 27Label: Mexican SummerAnd the award for most insufferable indie-pop star of 2010 goes to . . . the singer of Best Coast, Bethany-something-or-other. I’d heard a lot of good things about the debut full-length by this California garage-pop act, and this record is…
Barenaked Ladies Dodge Theatre July 25, 2010Ed Robertson is probably the more talented of the two founding members of Barenaked Ladies. Creative input aside, Robertson is a master chameleon, both able to mimic the boisterous nerdiness of ex-frontman Steven Page and do all the little things Page could never do,…
When glam metal exploded on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip in the early 1980s it was one of the most important cultural happenings in the last 50 years. Quiet Riot had kicked down the door for bands the likes of Motley Crüe, Poison, Cinderella, Ratt and — of course — Guns…
