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2012 Stories by Melissa Fossum

• Peachy Keen

  published May 10, 2012

  There’s something sweet, decadent, and juicy about the warmer seasons, and it’s not just because we can sport all our sweat-stained... More >>

• Throwback Thursday: TLC

  published May 24, 2012

  Tupac's hologram appearance at Coachella sparked all sorts of buzz, from the Hologram Tupac Twitter to the exclusive all-hologram Coachella lineup. And, sure, it would be pretty rad to see Michael J... More >>

• Five Sound Strike Bands We'd Like to See Perform in Arizona

  published May 24, 2012

  Last week, punk band Rise Against ended their boycott of Arizona by announcing two high-profile shows. That isn't to say that The Sound Strike , the boycott organized by rockers like Zack de la Rocha ... More >>

• Club Candids: Let Her Eat Cake Fashion Show at Dollhouse Cocktail Lounge

  published May 23, 2012

  Old Town Scottsdale is a typical nightlife hot spot on weekends, but Dollhouse Cocktail Lounge went all out on Friday, May 18. The Let Her Eat Cake fete attracted a large crowd with a custom-made swi... More >>

• Take Cover: Darkness Dear Boy Covers Fugazi

  published May 22, 2012

  See also: Fugazi: Five "Waiting Room" Listening Essentials It's usually a safe bet to cover an artist that influenced a band's sound, so Darkness Dear Boy opted for some Fugazi. "I'd say we're roc... More >>

• Pennywise: New Album, New Singer, Same Contentious Vibe

  published May 22, 2012

  Punk and hardcore bands aren't usually known for lineup stability, but Hermosa Beach, California, rockers Pennywise had a pretty solid run for their first 20 years of existence. Beyond the death of ... More >>

• Miss Congeniality

  published March 15, 2012

  Imagine a woman who can sing opera while juggling six flaming torches blindfolded on a unicycle. Doing all of those things at once may not be... More >>

• Kitty Pride

  published May 17, 2012

  Cats are evil. That’s the only fitting explanation as to why something so cute and furry would take such visible pleasure in shitting... More >>

• R.I.P. Donna Summer; The Queen of Disco Succumbs to Cancer

  published May 17, 2012

  It's been a week of sad news: The auto world lost Carroll Shelby, Vidal Sassoon's passing shook up the fashion realm, and Mary Kennedy is once again stirring up rumors of the Kennedy curse. Today, the... More >>

• Throwback Thursday: What is "Orgcore Punkr"

  published May 17, 2012

  We've taken a look at the bands that dominated the '90s with chart topping singles and one hit wonders, but this week, we're doing something different. The term "orgcore" may have you scratching yo... More >>

• Seven Collaborations Mick Jagger, Arcade Fire, and Foo Fighters Could Take a Hint From

  published May 16, 2012

  Saturday Night Live is ending its 37th season with a bang. Last week, classic alum Will Ferrell hosted the show, reprising his parody of George W. Bush, and the 100th SNL Digital Short was aired. T... More >>

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  Take Cover: Mill's End Covers Whiskeytown

  published May 14, 2012

  Before Ryan Adams was winning (and breaking) hearts with albums like Heartbreaker and last year's strong Ashes & Fire, he was a member of the seminal alt-country act Whiskeytown. Whiskeytown had a go... More >>

• Gwen Stefani Rules (As a Rude Girl and/or Pop Princess)

  published May 10, 2012

  I'm glad I grew up in the '90s. I had strong, independent, beautiful women as musical role models, and they ruled the airwaves. The Spice Girls preached girl power, Lilith Fair paraded feminine gusto ... More >>

• Can I Kick It?

  published May 3, 2012

  The irony of overweight America's fascination with dance competitions is not lost on us. Whether it involves scoping out celebs on Dancing With... More >>

• Club Candids: Dani Danger's Going-Away Party at Olive Branch

  published May 09, 2012

  Body-modification superstar Dani Danger is moving to Hollywood, but in gregarious fashion, freaky folks gathered to wish her well with a huge party. Tempe Mediterranean restaurant Olive Branch was tra... More >>

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  Six Against Me! Songs We Can't Wait to Hear Tom Gabel Sing as a Woman

  published May 09, 2012

  Florida punk-rockers Against Me! have always made honesty a policy, discussing scene politics, social politics, and issues of justice and hypocrisy with an insight and power. But who saw this one comi... More >>

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  We Hate Los Angeles: Six Songs As the Coyotes Prep to Take on the Kings

  published May 08, 2012

  By now, your Facebook feed is swelling with posts with posts from brand-new hockey fans, folks saying "Go 'Yotes" when they didn't give the slightest damn two weeks ago. But that's an awful cynical wa... More >>

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  The Wiley One and Planet X Salute MCA of The Beastie Boys With "Intergalactic" Cover

  published May 08, 2012

  It still feels hard to believe. Friday's news about the passing of MCA (Adam Yauch) of The Beastie Boys shocked nearly everyone, forcing us to confront mortality and look back on the group's lasting l... More >>

• Chandler's Annual Chihuahua Races (VIDEO)

  published May 07, 2012

  On Cinco de Mayo, most folks seem to favor the Cinco de Drinko mantra, but Chandler's annual Chihuahua Races offered a family friendly alternative. The main attraction was the races, where some wel... More >>

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  Take Cover: Tommy Ash Band Perform a Rip-Roaring Take On Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues"

  published May 07, 2012

  Like The Beatles, Johnny Cash is a risky musician to cover. Do you stay true to the Man In Black's style, or do you put your own twist on his songsr The Tommy Ash Band made the bold choice to put the... More >>

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  Throwback Thursday: Green Day's Dookie

  published May 03, 2012

  We've been having fun examining various one-hit wonders and FM curiosities of the '90s each week with our Throwback Thursday columns, but now it's time to get serious and examine one of the biggest re... More >>

• Brian Jonestown Massacre at Crescent Ballroom, 5/1/12

  published May 02, 2012

  Brian Jonestown Massacre Crescent Ballroom Tuesday, May 1, 2012 See also: Tripping with the Brian Jonestown Massacre I have a serious question for diehard Brian Jonestown Massacre fans: Is frontman... More >>

• Twisted Sister

  published April 26, 2012

  Jim Henson and George Lucas’ beloved live action ‘80s fantasy flick Labyrinth was a box office bomb that eventually became a... More >>

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  Like The Black Keysr Dig Their Musical Roots

  published May 01, 2012

  What a wonder prime time slots at Coachella two years in a row will do for you. Everything's coming up Milhouse for The Black Keys these days. The blues/indie/garage group played a sold-out show at... More >>

• Take Cover: The Copper Keys Cover Frank Turner

  published May 01, 2012

  See also: Frank Turner Discusses Touring, London Riots, and Drinking With Grandma I may be biased, but I think Frank Turner is one of those underrated artists everyone should know about. He blew me ... More >>