Email Author Melissa Fossum

2012 Stories by Melissa Fossum

• Icy Hot

  published November 22, 2012

  The desert can make it difficult to get festive (in the traditional, Americana-centric sense) in Arizona. But for us, cooler temperatures and... More >>

• Club Candids: World of Beer

  published Nov 28, 2012

  Getting drunk with Santa Claus would be pretty awesome when you think about it. St. Nick is already pretty generous with gifts if you've been nice, but just imagine what he would get you when you've b... More >>

• Off With Their Heads @ Pub Rock

  published November 29, 2012

  Minneapolis breeds a certain kind of musician, one that's tough and able to thrive through biting, bitter winters. Fiery five-piece Off with... More >>

• Off With Their Heads' Touring is "Motivated by a General Hatred of Everything Else"

  published Nov 27, 2012

  Melodic Minnesota punks Off With Their Heads are a busy bunch. The band is currently making the rounds in Canada and down the U.S. west coast after some border crossing issues. "I used to love the ... More >>

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  The Faint at Crescent Ballroom, 11/23/12

  published Nov 24, 2012

  The Faint @ Crescent Ballroom| 11/23/12Dance rock favorites The Faint returned to Phoenix last night after a hiatus, armed with new songs, a Sonic Youth cover, and the band's enduring synth-punk class... More >>

• Shipping News

  published November 8, 2012

  Boats are backdrops to some great stories, from Jack and Rose’s whirlwind romance in Titanic to The Lonely Island’s adventures with... More >>

• Felt Forum

  published November 15, 2012

  Etsy has made it easier for aspiring crafters to get their work out there -- for better or worse. It begs the question: Do you really need to... More >>

• Five Songs To Prepare You For Black Friday

  published Nov 21, 2012

  It's that time of year again--once you wake up from your tryptophan-induced food coma on Thanksgiving evening, it's time to grab a blanket and a lawn chair to camp out for Black Friday. Some wackos a... More >>

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  Danny Marianino's New Book Is Only Partially About Knocking Danzig the Hell Out

  published Nov 20, 2012

  By now, you know the story: Things ran late at a 2004 show in Tuba City, Arizona, where Glenn Danzig and Phoenix-based hardcore group North Side Kings were scheduled to perform. Due to scheduling co... More >>

• The Faint @ Crescent Ballroom

  published November 22, 2012

  When The Faint's seminal album, Danse Macabre, was released 11 years ago, its combination of pulsing synths and heavy guitars made the... More >>

• Andrew Jackson Jihad at Crescent Ballroom, 11/18/12 (VIDEO)

  published Nov 19, 2012

  Andrew Jackson Jihad @ Crescent Ballroom| 11/18/12Last night was what homecoming show is all about. Almost a year has passed since Andrew Jackson Jihad's last hometown show, so there was plenty of ant... More >>

• The Faint's Todd Fink on Danse Macabre: "We Wanted People to Either Love It or Hate It."

  published Nov 16, 2012

  The Faint will makes its triumphant return to Phoenix next week, following a two-year hiatus. This isn't just any show: The band is playing its landmark synth-punk record Danse Macabre in its enti... More >>

• William Reed Ends Sticky Fingers Dance Party Tomorrow Night

  published Nov 15, 2012

  After a two-and-a-half-year run, DJ William "Fucking" Reed has decided to pull the plug on Sticky Fingers, Bar Smith's ultra-hip Friday night dance party (which just so happened to win our best of aw... More >>

• Club Candids: Obscura's 3rd Annual Twilight Party

  published Nov 14, 2012

  Last weekend's cold spell made finding an appropriate outfit for Saturday night shenanigans a bit of a challenge. It was way too cold to rely on go to cute dresses or button down tops, so it was time... More >>

• Phoenix DJ Community Reacts to Hate Crime Against Austin Head

  published Nov 14, 2012

  Local DJ and activist Austin Head was assaulted early Friday morning in what has now been designated an anti-gay hate crime. The local community has expressed outrage over this incident, as well as s... More >>

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  Phoenix DJ Austin Head Injured in Hate Crime Assault

  published Nov 13, 2012

  Update: Phoenix Police have officially designated the attack on Austin Head an anti-gay hate crime. Read more at New Times' news blog, Valley Fever. Local DJ, activist, and former New Times Clubs Ed... More >>

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  Rusko, Marquee Theatre, 11/11/12

  published Nov 12, 2012

  Rusko @ Marquee Theatre| 11/11/12Last night marked the highly anticipated rescheduled date for English producer/dubstep DJ Christopher Mercer, who performs under the moniker of Rusko. Mercer was unabl... More >>

• The Misfits, Guttermouth, Strung Out, The Vandals, Celebrity Theatre, 11/9/12

  published Nov 10, 2012

  6 Rounds of Punk with The Misfits, The Vandals, Strung Out, and Guttermouth @ Celebrity Theatre| 11/9/126 Rounds of Punk is a dream come true for fans of good ol' punk rock. Okay, so maybe not in 2012... More >>

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  Take Cover: Yus Covers Broadcast

  published Nov 08, 2012

  Broadcast built a dedicated fanbase with its innovative mix of '60s nostalgia and electronic beats. If you've never heard the band, imagine Nico singing for Stereolab. Youceff Kabal, who performs u... More >>

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  Cursive's Tim Kasher on I Am Gemini , Solo Project and Touring With Minus The Bear

  published Nov 08, 2012

  Omaha indie rockers Cursive are no strangers to making concept albums. From Domestica's tale of Sweetie and Pretty Baby to the religious town in Happy Hollow, each album has its own narrative thread.... More >>

• Sidewalking

  published November 1, 2012

  The amount of native Phoenicians who have never seen the Grand Canyon is astonishing, but it doesn't rival the number of folks who live... More >>

• Titus Andronicus and Ceremony at Crescent Ballroom, 11/6/12

  published Nov 07, 2012

  Titus Andronicus and Ceremony @ Crescent Ballroom, 11/6/12"Good night, good luck, and four more years!" said Patrick Stickles as he high-fived fans from the stage as Titus Andronicus wrapped up a soli... More >>

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  Minus the Bear's Cory Murchy, "It's Just 12 Years of Plugging Away and Learning"

  published Nov 06, 2012

  Seattle math rock-meets-electronic indie band Minus the Bear has been going strong for 12 years now, spending most of its time on the road or in the studio. As a testament to how much the band tours, ... More >>

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  Alanis Morissette, Comerica Theatre, 11/1/12

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Alanis Morissette @ Comerica Theatre|11/1/12A lot has changed for Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette since the release of her 1995 breakthrough album, Jagged Little Pill. She no longer pens ... More >>

• Club Candids: Monster Masquerade on Mill

  published Oct 31, 2012

  Happy Halloween, everyone! On behalf of everyone at Up on the Sun, I hope you find a cool concert or party to go to tonight, and thoroughly encourage you to party a little too hard. Halloween is a b... More >>