Final Halloween costume-related update: At least one of these weekend shows will offer you a discounted ticket in exchange for coming in costume, which is a little like getting a free meal for dragging your Christmas tree somewhere in February. If you’d like to know which one, you can just…
“You can’t 3D-print Obamacare; it’s too beautiful.” This is one of the things you could overhear at a Treasure Mammal practice. It’s what they’re talking about at the moment, but the subject may shift to the “rap-rock vortex,” Juggalos, Bud Lite Lime, or bro culture. It’s part of the consciousness…
by Chris Parker “For a long time, you’re chasing being thought of as this terminally unique snowflake,” says Brooklyn singer/songwriter Kevin Devine. “And then you kind of realize you’re a worker among workers — and you put your boots on.” The 33-year-old musician is reflecting on the reverse metamorphosis that…
How Emby Alexander learned to love the cassette tapes trend and how they may have captured the Phoenix Lights in their latest video.
For Jon Foreman and the rest of Switchfoot, there is no point in doing things the easy way. Easy would be trying to carve out a rock ‘n’ roll career for themselves in either the mainstream or Christian scenes, rather than both. Easy would be taking their lifelong love of…
Wolfgang Gartner and Tommy Trash will hit the decks Friday at the Marquee Theatre, making sure that Halloween last one day longer. Their recent tour and track “Hounds of Hell” captures both of the DJs’ creative styles, with a bit of a spooky undertone. Up On The Sun spoke with…
Megadeth – See Also: Megadeth at the Arizona State Fair (Complete Slideshow)Arizona State FairOctober 30, 2013 It was pretty easy to tell who was at the State Fair for Megadeth last night, and who was there for fried twinkies. You just had to look for the people wearing ’80s-style jean…
The Blow The Rhythm Room Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Khaela Maricich of the Blow came on stage howling to get the crowd’s attention, then transitioned into an acapella version of “You’re My Light” as Melissa Dyne orchestrated the lights and sound off-stage on a booth near the bar. The crowd…
Josh Tillman sighs into the phone, taking a breath before launching into a personal sentiment that’s a signature of his tell-all take to his music — something he’s fond of exploring rather than simply talking about his inspirations. As the man behind Father John Misty, the psych-folk act that’s followed his work with both Fleet Foxes and his previous solo project J. Tillman, he’s no stranger to plumbing the depths of philosophy to create his own narrative.
By Jason Roche Recently a petition to have GWAR play the 2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show went live on Change.org. It’s gotten nearly 46,000 signatures, but let’s be honest: Even if it had 46 million, we doubt the NFL would let the costumed metallers perform on its biggest event of…
For Jon Foreman and the rest of Switchfoot, there is no point in doing things the easy way. Easy would be trying to carve out a rock ‘n’ roll career for themselves in either the mainstream or Christian scenes, rather than both. Easy would be taking their lifelong love of…
It’s safe to say you’ll never encounter anyone like James St. James. Sure, you’ve likely heard his name before, since the fabulously freaky celebutante, party guru, and TV personality has earned worldwide infamy for his over-the-top lifestyle and fashion sense. And, of course, for his history as one of the…
Thursday 31 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Barney’s Boathouse: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Pulse (Top 40, rock) Bar Smith: Thursday Ladies Night with DJ AL3, & DJ NERD (hip-hop, Latin, EDM) Bikini Lounge: DJ Shane Kennedy (juke joint, R&B, French pop) Bobby Q’s: All Star…
“For a long time, you’re chasing being thought of as this terminally unique snowflake,” says Brooklyn singer/songwriter Kevin Devine. “And then you kind of realize you’re a worker among workers — and you put your boots on.” The 33-year-old musician is reflecting on the reverse metamorphosis that changed him from…
“Esoteric” is the first word that comes to mind when describing Josh Tillman, the mystic muse behind Father John Misty. Inspiration for the band’s 2012 album, Fear Fun, struck via psychedelic lightning bolt, giving Tillman the courage to be (as clichéd as it sounds) himself. That meant embracing both the…
Any time you go out to a club in Phoenix, you’re putting your night in the DJ’s hands. Sure: You’ll pick the style of music you’d like to hear, and the venue, and the drinks. But if the DJ’s having a bad night, it’ll take an industrial-strength pair of earplugs…
flickr.com/suzijaneNot me and not someone I dated, but it may as well have beenEditor’s note: In his column Serrano Time, award-winning writer and goofball Shea Serrano writes about his life and times. I went running the other morning. I used to run all the time. I was in shape and…
Terraplane Station has been around only a couple of years, but they’re already making the rounds on the Valley’s blues scene. Terraplane Station has periodic performances at the El Dorado Bar and Grill in Scottsdale, Pappy’s Sports Bar in Sunnyslope, and the American Legion Post on north Cave Creek Road,…
Alkaline Trio, New Found Glory, and H2O Marquee Theatre Monday, October 28, 2013 Last night’s line up was a dream come true for pop punk fans. New Found Glory and Alkaline Trio last embarked on a U.S. tour together in 1999 in support of Face to Face, so it was…
Valley Fever has become a Phoenix country music institution, thanks to DJs Dana Armstrong and Johnny Volume. I heard of the Yucca Tap Room ritual by way of Tony Martinez after interviewing him before his farewell show at Valley Fever, where he talked excitedly about how important those Sunday nights…
True Music Festival’s lineup-opening one-two-three punch of Bassnectar, The Flaming Lips, and Wiz Khalifa got a wide swath of Valley music fans talking when they were announced back in August. Now Kill Paris and Hellogoodbye have joined the bill in a second wave of touring acts. An updated look at…
Your friends hate your Halloween costume idea. I’m not a mindreader or anything, but I’m just pretty sure that’s the case if you’re going in any pop cultural direction for this year’s festivities, particularly pop music. It isn’t that this year’s music memes are especially egregious, although one rises above…
