Email Author Melissa Fossum

2012 Stories by Melissa Fossum

• Alanis Morissette @ Comerica Theatre

  published November 1, 2012

  Oh, Alanis, you sure have mellowed out. Seventeen years ago, you released Jagged Little Pill, one of the most commercially successful... More >>

• Are You a Cute Blond Ladyr Now Is a Good Time to Be in a Music Video

  published Oct 30, 2012

  Last week, a couple of so-called indie bands released music videos that featured quirky blonde actresses. Michelle Williams traveled to Niagara Falls Wild Nothing's "Paradise" and The Girl Next Door ... More >>

• Treasure Mammal Outlines a Classy Date: Sizzler, Crystal Pepsi, and Planned Parenthood

  published Oct 26, 2012

  The reports of the romance's death have been greatly exaggerated. That's what we're taking away from the video for "Dream Girl," from Phoenix's Treasure Mammal. A standout song from his excellent Ch... More >>

• Mission Creeps Spent a Night in a Haunted Bisbee Hotel and Wrote a Record About It

  published Oct 25, 2012

  Tucson's horror film and surf music-loving psychobilly outfit Mission Creeps don't shy away from the macabre-- which is why the group joined the Southern Arizona Ghost and Paranormal Society to spend... More >>

• Street View

  published October 18, 2012

  As much as First Fridays can be a pain to navigate, we can't deny that we love walking around the city when there's so much to see and do in... More >>

• Yucca Tap Room's Halloween Party Features All-Star Punk Lineup

  published Oct 24, 2012

  We know there's tons of Halloween parties happening this weekend, with a little something for everyone going down. If you're spending the whole weekend at home noshing on Halloween candy and watching ... More >>

• Ink Well

  published October 4, 2012

  TV shows like LA Ink and Ink Master are a testament to America’s love of tattoos. Perhaps it’s mostly an adoration of... More >>

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  Johnny Depp to Play With Alice Cooper; Here's His Five Coolest Rock Moments

  published Oct 23, 2012

  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas--even though Halloween is still just around the corner. As grocery stores begin to stock their Christmas crap decorations, the last show announcements of th... More >>

• Hot and Bothered

  published October 11, 2012

  Rick Santorum said that sex between married couples (you have to be married to have sex, silly) should only be for procreation. The politician... More >>

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  Perfume Genius on Connecting With Gay Teens: "The Idea That I Can do That is Super Awesome."

  published Oct 19, 2012

  One man band basement recordings continue to grow in popularity. Due to its minimalist approach, songwriting is key. Perfume Genius, the moniker of Mike Hadreas records songs about homophobia, pedoph... More >>

• Take Cover: Partners in Crime Cover Hella

  published Oct 18, 2012

  Two seems to be the perfect number when it comes to experimental rock music: Death From Above 1979, Lightning Bolt, Japandroids, and No Age manage to make a lot of noise for two-person bands, and Hell... More >>

• Authority Zero Working on Eighth Album and Headed to Mesa in November

  published Oct 16, 2012

  Mesa reggae/punk outfitAuthority Zero has come a long way in the past decade. 2002 marked the release of the band's first full-length album, A Passage in Time, and the start of a relentless tour sche... More >>

• Lindsey Stirling on YouTube Fame and Returning to Her Hometown

  published Oct 11, 2012

  Violinist Lindsey Stirling has a little something for everyone, primarily mixing classical and electronic music together. She became a YouTube sensation thanks to her innovative covers. She even wore... More >>

• Club Candids: Opening Night at Gypsy Bar

  published Oct 10, 2012

  In the past, most of downtown Phoenix's opportunities for fun were limited to concert venues or clubs on Washington. Cityscape changed all of that by adding an array of restaurant and shopping option... More >>

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  The Black Keys, US Airways Center, 10/9/12

  published Oct 10, 2012

  The Black Keys @ US Airways|10/9/12The Black Keys have come a long way since their last performance in Phoenix a year and a half ago. They released a new album, El Camino, played prime time slots at C... More >>

• Gossip Girl's Top 10 Passionate and Devastating Music Moments

  published Oct 09, 2012

  It's been a long road for Gossip Girl, from the teenage backstabbing and juicy gossip in the first seasons to the characters heading off to college, flirting with the rich and powerful, and being at t... More >>

• Take Cover: Medicine Tent Covers Ike & Tina Turner

  published Oct 09, 2012

  Soul legends Ike & Tina Turner were renowned for their personal lives as much as their music career. In songs like "Should'a Treated Me Right" and "A Fool in Love," you can't help but cheer Tina on. I... More >>

• The Hood Internet, Bar Smith, 10/5/12

  published Oct 06, 2012

  Hood Internet @ Bar Smith| 10/5/12Generally speaking, the later someone stays out, the more fun they have soaking up the local nightlife. This isn't always the case, though -- if you stay out all nigh... More >>

• Minibosses Gear Up for Their 250th Show

  published Oct 05, 2012

  If you're a diehard fan of video games and you've never listened to The Minibosses, you should be ashamed of yourself. The local band by way of Massachusetts performs rock versions of classic Nintend... More >>

• How Punk Rock Turned Me Into a Dirty Rotten Liberal

  published Oct 04, 2012

  So, last night's debate was weird and surprisingly civil. Republican candidate Mitt Romney was crowned the unofficial "winner" by even the "left wing media," in spite of constantly cutting Jim Lehrer ... More >>

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  Take Cover: The Father Figures Cover The Cure

  published Oct 04, 2012

  Local punk vets The Father Figures have been pretty busy lately. The band is headed to the studio next week to record a full length album that will tentatively be released in mid-November. The trio ... More >>

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  The Five Most Disgusting Onstage Moments

  published Oct 02, 2012

  It's been a strange week for "gross" pop star news. Let's start with the good one: Phoenix made it into the national spotlight when Justin Bieber vomited on stage and laughed it off with an Anchorma... More >>

• 10 Meatless Songs in Honor of World Vegetarian Day

  published Oct 01, 2012

  October is a fun month to start planning Halloween costumes and sip on pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin flavored beers. The month of the gourd serves another purpose- vegetarianism. Today happens to be... More >>

• Peachcake is Big in Norway (Here's a Video Proving It)

  published Oct 01, 2012

  Peachcake, the colorful local dance band knows how to put on an entertaining live show with plenty of funky outfits and confetti to go around. The band recently performed at a Norwegian music festiv... More >>

• Rise Against, The Gaslight Anthem, and Hot Water Music at Mesa Amphitheatre, 9/28/12

  published Sep 29, 2012

  Rise Against, The Gaslight Anthem, and Hot Water Music @ Mesa Amphitheatre, 9/28/12Punk fans really couldn't have asked for a better line up last night. As Tim McIlrath stated in our interview, it was... More >>