Local fans of The Killers have been waiting patiently for the band’s upcoming gig at Dodge Theatre next month. It’s been almost two years since The Killers last performed in the Valley, and local fans of the blockbuster post-punk band have been waiting oh-so patiently for their chance to see…
You can expect several things from Super Sensational Saturdays at the Bikini Lounge: great tunes from resident DJs Borisimo and The Gestapo – plus a revolving dorr of special guests, drinks you can still feel the next afternoon, and the promise of a $500 raffle that never actually happens (see…
We’ve got some very sad news for you this Monday: The Loveblisters are very likely breaking up. No announcement on their MySpace, but we got an e-mail from their former manager, Jack Maverik, saying their upcoming show at Last Exit will be their, umm, last exit, and confirmed the news…
Right now I’m writing up a column on last week’s I Heart AZ party, a SxSW showcase our blog contributor Steve Chilton threw last week in Austin, which was definitely the highlight of my week at the festival. Radio works faster than us print folks though, so I figured I’d…
Whether you’re trying to put back together the memories you made after being hit by the speeding truck that was this weekend’s SxSW music festival or you’re a local who couldn’t make the trip, we’ve got all the slide shows and articles to catch up on what you missed. This…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. Scenes from South by Southwest We’ve got some images from around town…
It’s no secret that we at Up on the Sun love local music. Hell, our music editor just made the journey to SxSW to make sure you get to read first-hand accounts of how Miniature Tigers, Kinch, Dear and the Headlights and several other Phoenix bands did in Austin, Texas…
Of all the Arizona bands at SxSW, no one had a higher profile than Dear and the Headlights. They played five shows over the course of the five-day festival, including headlining the I Heart AZ showcase and the same official showcase at Spiro’s that Miniature Tigers played.I caught up with…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. Village Voice Media SXSW Party: Meese, Bear Hands, Crystal Antlers, Gomez and…
There’s been a non-stop chorus of girlish screams of joy coming from across the Valley since this morning, and we’ve finally deduced they cause behind all the shreiking: The Jonas Brothers are coming in concert this summer. The trio of Disney-programmed animatronic pop robots Disney-backed pop stars will visit Jobing.com…
For high school student Tatiana Delacruz, not even a recent foot operation could keep her away from the Barnes and Noble store at Desert Ridge last night. On the contrary, the silver lining of her brave ordeal was a chance the other 1100 people waiting in line would have undoubtedly…
Tempe’s Last Exit Bar & Grill has two big shows on its calendar for April. Valley pop-rock favorites Violet Wild, who haven’t played for months, will take the stage on Saturday, April 4 while New Times quirky faves The Loveblisters and Let Go are set to perform on Saturday, April…
[jump] FRIDAY, MARCH 20: The Anchor Tour With The Wedding, & more [Christian rock] 7 p.m., $12 (visit www.ticketforce.com) The Church at Arrowhead, 7902 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale, 623-572-7902. BeatleMania Live! [tribute band] 7 p.m., $37-$40. (visit www.ticketmaster.com) Casino Arizona at Salt River, 524 N. 92nd St. (off Loop…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. South By Southwest, Day Two In Photos The action continues in Austin,…
In some ways, Arizona’s first “official unofficial” showcase at SxSW wasn’t a big deal. Other cities, states, and countries have been doing it for years. Hell, Seattle’s party is even promoted by a flier in the high-value real estate of the official party envelope you pick up with your badge…
Justin Timberlake brought sexy back and now he’s bringing tequila back. Okay, so it never really left — like sexy — but nonetheless, the singer and budding entrepreneur is set to launch 901, a new brand of tequila that has been in development for more than two years, in May…
MxPx lead singer Mike Herrera will bring his side project Tumbledown to Tempe’s Yucca Tap Room for a free show Monday, March 23. But don’t expect to hear the sugary pop-punk sweetness that MxPx is known for because Tumbledown is the night to MxPx’s day. The band has a rockabilly/country…
Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don’t worry. Sure, it’s not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we’ve got the coverage to keep you satisfied. Twitter Music Editor Martin Cizmar has been uploading twit pics of Phoenix…
There’s a bunch going on this week, and by a bunch I mean SXSW. It is hard to compete with that wonderful festival right now, so I will let our coverage — handled dutifully by our own ambassador of the funk Martin Cizmar — of the events take precedence over…
Greetings from the outskirts of Austin, Texas, where we’re holed up in a hotel after a long day of music at South by Southwest’s opening day. What happened? Well, a few Phoenix bands played their showcases, hopefully making an impression on tastemakers and industry types at this massive festival, which…
As I wrote back when I reviewed their album The Narrator for You Asked for it, I’ve always been a fan of Evan Brightly’s aesthetic. The group, which functions more like an art collective than a traditional band, does some cool stuff. Not sure who designed this poster for their…
It’s a stark contrast in weather while talking to Steve McGraw, guitarist for Gilbert indie-rock act Lydia. From New York City, where McGraw is enjoying the tail end of a lovely little storm that dumped snow all across the Northeast, he gets to hear all about another mild, sunny March…
