Cake will surely come bearing an arsenal of their awkward but lovable alternative hits, including “Love You Madly,” “Walk on By,” “The Distance” and “Short Skirt/Long Jacket,” and that signature monotonous droning on their cover of “I Will Survive.”Joining Cake with shows of their own are Deer Tick, GLOWfest, The…
Earlier this year, I pissed off a whole bunch of Aaron Lewis/Staind fans when I claimed that Lewis’ song “Country Boy” was a “gone country” cash-in. Let me tell ‘ya — Lewis’ fans are a feisty bunch. One even tweeted at me, insulting the jacket I was wearing in my…
Devin Fleenor of Mr. Meeble is a busy guy. Talking over the phone, he explains to me that, somehow, he’s got to finish mixing a few songs, line them up on disc, and then burn a 100 or so copies before waking up early and catching a flight to Europe…
Click. Download. Stream. It’s never been easier score a musical fix. But is digital necessarily better? James Fella makes records. His label, the Tempe-based Gilgongo Records, puts out a couple releases a year the old fashioned way, on 45 and 33 rpm vinyl. You may regard vinyl as an antiquated…
It’s been awhile since we heard anything from New Yorkizonans Miniature Tigers, but yesterday they released a tune off their upcoming album, Mia Pharaoh.There’s no official word on a release date for the disc just yet, but if “Boomerang” is any indication, we might be hearing more from the Miniature…
Who said ill-fated tours with a mass of cancelled shows aren’t good for anything? Every little adventure has its upsides.
Emo pop and pop country aren’t separated by much distance when it comes to thematic material, though skinny-jeaned balladeers tend to sing about trucks less. So when I read that the fresh-faced Scottsdale quintet The Summer Set was taking on country star Blake Shelton’s “Honey Bee” for Billboard’s Mashup Mondays,…
Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be a good one for local music. KWSS 106.7 announced plans to today to play nothing but local music starting Friday at midnight, and continuing on till Monday, when the TMI Morning Show’s Beef Vegan, Shorty, and Buddah will count down their 20…
Up On The Sun is putting a local twist on Tumblr of the Week by shedding light on some blogs that are closer to home. So this week, we’re brining you The Season Premiere. More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the Week after the jump… …
It looks like Scottsdale’s Crown Room has been dethroned, at least for the time being. The hot spot, popular among industry types and Old Town bar hoppers, officially closed its doors three weeks ago, says Kris Chupp, the bar’s resident Monday disc jockey, otherwise known as DJ Steel. “The owner…
It’s weird the way “viral videos” work. Though local ska band Liam and The Ladies’ version of La Roux’s “Bulletproof” has been online for the better part of the year, last week saw it start popping up on local blogs like the Select blog, and AZ Kaos, and all over…
In case you’ve been sleeping the past couple of months, here’s some news: Deadmau5, one of the hottest electronic acts in music, is coming to Phoenix, scheduled to play Phoenix Convention Center on Thursday, September 1. He’s rocked Coachella, Lollapalooza, and sold out Earls Court in London, all while wearing…
Banana Gun is a busy band. On average, this local blues/rock group performs twice a week, often playing free shows at Long Wong’s Firehouse and Yucca Tap Room. Drummer Ian Breslin describes “Sometimes,” a rhythmic guitar-driven song from the band’s debut EP, as a fan favorite. “‘Sometimes’ is a song…
Way back in April, we spoke with cartoonist/musician Stephen Steinbrink about his plans for Yellow Canary Dance Hall, which he described then as “a community center, movie theater, punk basement, print shop, art gallery, lecture hall, and a place to play board games at three in the morning.” The space…
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. Stinkweeds is an indie rock strong hold. Look no further than the list of the store’s best selling records for the week…
She made the announcement about expecting her and Jay-Z’s first child together when she walked onto the red carpet and showed off a small baby bump at the MTV Video Music Awards. A representative for Beyonce Knowles has confirmed her pregnancy.”I always said I would have a baby at 30,”…
It would be tacky to start an Atmosphere review with a description of the atmosphere, but in this case, I really don’t have a choice. Just know I do it while gritting my teeth. The sweaty, steamy, rain-hungry crowd at Mesa Amphitheatre last night was nothing short of magic. Sure, much…
During my sophomore biology class in high school, a bubbly classmate pleaded for help getting Peachcake to play an upcoming dance. That feels like an eternity ago, but eight years later, the band is still going strong. I have no idea if they ended up playing since I didn’t have…
Yesterday Up on the Sun reported that DMX was arrested for speeding on Wednesday night. I noted that, sadly, the event was hardly surprising, given X’s history of arrests in Arizona. Today, things got a little less routine. In a statement made to The Source earlier today, Domenick Nati, DMX’s…
It’s looking to be another packed weekend of gigs here in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a handy guide featuring some fresh, hand-picked recommendations to your rock, rap, soul, punk, or whatever on this weekend…
While rap music now enjoys the perks of mainstream popularity, its roots irrefutably lie in the underground. With infectious hooks, profound lyrics and catchy beats, it was only a matter of time before the general populace not only accepted hip-hop, but also adopted it as a lifestyle. Much of the…
Luis Sias, otherwise known as DJ Les735, is one busy dude. He’s made himself at home at pretty much every DJ-focused venue in town, from Chasers to The Clubhouse, setting down temporarily tonight at Club Red. And he’s only looking to take on more. The hip-hop turntablist and producer spends his days…
