Icky Mettle stands the test of time incredibly well, due in large part to its massive influence — as well as the fact it was released in the also influential year of 1993. Sure, other bigger name bands like Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins had their own ground-breaking albums from that…
Destroy Nate Allen is a folk-punk duo, made up of married Christian rockers Nate and Tessa Allen. The pair’s music is a strange thing — acoustic guitar anchored and melodically reminiscent of Social Distortion as much as recalls groups like Dogbreth and Andrew Jackson Jihad (the band has played with…
You know, when you think about it, Morrissey is kind of like a comic book character already. Call him “Super Sad Man,” or “Captain Sexually Ambiguous.” Don’t expect Shawn Demumbrum’s Unite and Take Over: Comic Book Stories Inspired by The Smiths to be as stupid as those ideas, though. Demumbrum’s…
If you’ve got a subscription to Guitar World, you no doubt know who Mr. Big is. Comprised of some of the biggest names in the shred lexicon — guitarist Paul Gilbert, bassist Billy Sheehan, drummer Pat Torpey, and vocalist Eric Martin — the group issued hit rock records until the…
Update: Kings of Leon have called off the rest of the band’s tour, which was scheduled to hit Phoenix on September 6.Perhaps he started to really listen to what he was singing, perhaps he finally realized that he also sells fancy scarves for a living — whatever the case may…
The band and I had the chance to spend another day with the Dain Griffin’s very hospitable and friendly family. We also got to walk around the neighborhood for a bit and enjoy some nice (78 degrees) sunny weather.
Kurt Vile and the Violators The Rhythm Room July 31, 2011 I spent the day in Flagstaff on Saturday, and shortly after having lunch at Mountain Oasis International Restaurant, a woman approached me with a small flier which read: “Real Freedom is Closer Than You Think.” Turns out, she was…
Cable channel MTV turns the big 3-0 today. Maybe this would be a big deal to music fans if the station was actually dedicated to music, like it was back when it launched on August 1, 1981, but these days, MTV’s demographic keeps getting younger and the programming keeps moving…
Music Television turns 30 today, but the network doesn’t look a day over 16 and Pregnant. Well before MTV started exploiting the incredibly difficult lives of irresponsible teens expecting a first child and balancing high school algebra, the Viacom-network played music videos. Original programming like Yo! MTV Raps, 120 Minutes,…
While Los Angeles might be a sexier destination, we are setting out for one of it’s many little brothers–the kind of trendy downtown area in Whittier, California. Lead singer Dain Griffin’s cousin owns a little bar right in the center of town, so the band thought it would be the perfect spot to start off the tour.
In anticipation of this weekend’s (forecasted) rainy weather, I have compiled a list of the best locally generated songs to listen to during an Arizona monsoon. While plenty of bands nation and worldwide have created excellent songs to listen to during a storm, I am looking to some of Arizona’s finest to compile a list for this state’s unique brand of weather.
As profiled over at our sister (er, brother blog?) Feathered Bastard, Arizona-based human rights group Puente is planning a celebration tonight at El Portal, the Mexican restaurant located Grant Street and First Avenue owned by Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox. The event celebrates one year of non-compliance in regards…
Washed Out’s Within and Without topped last week’s list at Stinkweeds. This week we look at what’s selling at Tempe neighborhood music store Hoodlums. The independently-owned music and movie haven has been rooted in Tempe since 1998, when they first opened their doors in the Memorial Union at Arizona State…
Phoenix indie-poppers French Quarter have a new album due out on Off Tempo Records in October, but lucky you: you can hear the whole thing right now. Recorded at the indie-famous Dub Narcotic Studios in Olympia, Washington, the album is the latest in a torrent of releases from French Quarter…
Despite what Pitchfork says, Vivian Girls’ Share the Joy didn’t suck. Sure, it wasn’t as impressive as their 2008 self-titled debut, but it was on par, if not better than Everything Goes Worst. But anyhow, the ladies channeled their inner retro schoolgirl for a quirky video for the up-tempo ditty…
The Los Angeles rap collective is widely known for its unique, high-energy, punk-rock-style performance. Ski masks, stage diving and unpredictable antics are par for the course.
While some peeps spend their summer lounging out by the pool, local rock band Whiskey Six is hitting the road to spread their brand of tunes throughout the Southwest in places such as Texas and California amid recording new tracks. The hard-working local band won the 2010 Phoenix New Times…
For the next week or so I will be traveling on the road with local pop punk outfit Out of Reverie as the boys travel the west coast and beyond, pedaling their tunes to anyone who will listen.
Buffalo KillersThe Compound GrillThursday, July 28I’m all for ironic appreciation of the ’70s, but you know what? Some things about the ’70s can be liked without having to resort to some sort of “ha ha, isn’t it funny” crutch. When I watch Dazed and Confused, I don’t find myself laughing…
Erika Delemarre The marketing coordinator for Entertainment Solutions, Inc., and the music director for Ignite Phoenix invites you to Ignite Phoenix After Hours this Friday, July 29 at Axis/Radius in Scottsdale. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now?…
As we touched upon earlier this week, the concert benefits teenagers struggling with suicide.The good times for a great cause will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Fixx. Tickets are only $8, so there’s no excuse not to check out the event and support Teen Lifeline Suicide Prevention. More information…
DJ Element is one busy cat. Just a few weeks ago we wrote about his FreeStyle Sessions mixtape release, an now we’ve got work that Element and DJ Pickster, both resident DJs at the popular Thursday night Blunt Club party, are taking their sounds on the road.Making a name for…
