Putting it simply, the women of Wild Flag knew exactly what they were in for starting a new band. “We’ve all been in bands,” says keyboardist/vocalist Rebecca Cole. “We knew the pros and the cons.” Been in some bands? No kidding. With resumes that include The Minders, Sleater-Kinney, Quasi, Helium,…
In recent years, horror flicks and metal have enjoyed a loving relationship. Metalheads love horror, and the feeling is mutual. (Where did we put that copy of The Blair Witch 2 soundtrack?) Obviously many metal musicians truly enjoy sci-fi, monster and horror films (with guys like Rob Zombie, The Misfits,…
In case you were thinking that maybe we’d sucker you into watching a Serene Dominic vidcast with special guest Judas Priest and then turn around and have Glen Tipton and Ian Hill hand puppets, you know, pull some of those journalistic pranks that New Times is notorious for –guess again!…
Okay, so the 15 Favorite Songs thing. It happened. I freaked out a little (a lot) picking my selections, but it was a fun, in a self-aggrandizing way. I wrote yesterday that it was nearly impossible to do what the event asked: come up with 15 songs that you love…
A few months ago we brought you the story of Bryan Lightningrod, a 98- (38)-year-old vampire (dude) from Cairo (Chandler) who makes music (noise with titles like “I Want to Fuck Your Butt”) and creepy-ass music videos with young girls’ butts being (unknowingly?) taped at skate parks. …
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. It’s been a little over a month since we last scoped out Zia Record Exchange’s list of top sellers. Since then only…
Brainnnnnnnssssss. The poor ‘fella depicted in our flier of the week looks like a zombie treat, head cracked open and ready to go. But wait, he looks like…no! It can’t be! He’s still alive? Halloween gigs are a’plenty, but this spooktacular gig, featuring Sasquanaut, The Woodworks, Future Loves Past, The…
There’s a glimmer of hope that Up On The Sun’s DMX Rap Sheet will finally be put on the back burner as the hip-hop artist returns to the music world, determined, reportedly sober, and with new management headed up by Jason Fowler of J Mike Management & Entertainment, based in…
Judas Priest at Arizona State Fair Let’s get it out of the way straight off the bat: I’ve never been big Judas Priest fan. I don’t dislike the band, mind you, but I’ve never really delved in beyond the hits. I went into last night’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum with only…
Up on the Sun is proud to present the first installment of our new weekly comic strip, Record Heat, by Brad Dwyer. We’re pretty big fans of Dwyer around here, awarding his series Epic Tales of the Mundane a Best of Phoenix award last month. We love Dwyer’s dry jokes…
Stinkweeds dude and bassist-about-town Dario Miranda already illustrated the difficulties surrounding those foolish enough to accept Stateside Presents’ invitation to DJ our 15 Favorite Songs tonight at Crescent Ballroom, so I hope you don’t mind if I skip the bitching about how hard it is it pick and simply use…
Chad Krystals’ new video, “Superfly (West Fresh),” is trippy. The colorful, psychedelic video features trippy colors, patterns and images intermixed with performance shots. If it isn’t enough to make you curious to pop a few mushroom caps, what is?The unique visuals are the brainchild of director John Knott. Knott, who…
As much as my inner-feminist resents a show called “Boobapalooza,” last night’s Rhythm Room breast cancer benefit was rather respectful. Uh, in its own way. I guess if you consider vintage footage of pinups dancing with bouncing, healthy breasts on white sand beaches respectful, then that works. Even the flyer shows…
Turns out fans of post-hardcore band Eyes Set to Kill are pretty fanatical about their love for the band, so this week we’re bringing you FY [F**k Yeah] Eyes Set to Kill.More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the Week after the jump…..
OK, so maybe Stinkweeds staffer Dario Miranda isn’t exactly running around flashing his bits and pieces but he might as well be. We’ll get to that later. In Phoenix, Monday nights traditionally belong to DJ Shane Kennedy and his “Torch and Twang” evening at Carly’s Bistro where he plays everything…
Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta Crescent Ballroom Friday, October 21 The only thing missing from the Crescent Ballroom last night was a haze of cigar smoke as Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta channeled their inner Perez Prado to dazzle an eager crowd with their unique brand of mambo. Packing the…
Judas Priest Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair Friday, October 21, 2010 Let’s get it out of the way straight off the bat: I’ve never been big Judas Priest fan. I don’t dislike the band, mind you, but I’ve never really delved in beyond the hits. (I think…
We often start off our weekend roundup of concerts by talking about how much there is to in Phoenix on any given weekend. And we’re never lying — we swear — but this weekend is really packed. Saturday alone is bursting: internet star George Lindell MCs the Property Six CD…
Shows at the Yucca Tap Room are nearly always free, but rarely are they this eclectic. Tonight hip-hop, indie rock, world music, and blues are scheduled to be featured on the Tempe hotspot’s stage. Tonight sees the release of MOE’Z ART’s The Beast. This hip-hop artist is Brooklyn-born, Paradise Valley-raised…
Holli Christensen The owner of Park Avenue Blow Dry and Beauty Bar is also a makeup artist and studio hair stylist who teaches a free class every first Friday of the month 6:00 p.m. at Park Avenue, demonstrating how to take the latest trends from the runway and translating them…
Herman Cain was served a tall order when this video leaked a few days ago. He’s got a reputation to protect. That reputation: Future Chief Executive Pizza Man and past Godfather’s Pizza CEO. Damn it, Americans love pizza. Who is he to hide his affection toward the garnished bread? He…
Jimmy Buffett Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion October 20, 2011 It was, as Jimmy said, paradise in the desert last night. You can sum up the Buffett’s fans intentions with one simple word: party. Parrot Heads are known for relaxing and enjoying a cold one together, and the audience felt like…
