Amy Winehouse

Why Music Fans Should Be Watching RuPaul's Drag Race

Call it the chief paradox of modern pop culture: Most reality television shows blow, but we keep watching, because in a weird way they're as compelling as they are mindlessly entertaining: The exploits of Honey Boo Boo's family may be exploitative, but dammit if they don't love each other. The Karda ... More >>

Queen of the Day-Um

Mountain Goats' John Darnielle on Transcendental Youth and Fatherhood

John Darnielle has recorded under the name "The Mountain Goats" since the early '90s, and in that time his records have gone from crude boombox recordings to polished, sprawling efforts. The fidelity has cleared up, but Darnielle's way with words and flawed-but-noble characters has always been centr ... More >>

Wanda Jackson at Compound Grill, 3/9/12

See also: Wanda Jackson on Jack White's SNL Performance, Amy Winehouse, and Some Guy Named Elvis Wanda Jackson Compound Grill Friday, March 9, 2012 Wanda Jackson may be 74 years old, but one would hardly know it listening to her belt out classics from her long and storied career Friday night at th ... More >>

Wanda Jackson on Jack White's SNL Performance, Amy Winehouse, and Some Guy Named Elvis

There's only a handful of women who can claim to be the "Queen of Rock," and of that select few, Wanda Jackson might be the most royal. Her bonafides are undisputed: Wearing glamorous fringe dresses and sporting big hair, she electrified audiences with ramped-up rockabilly songs like "Mean, Mean Ma ... More >>

Saturdays with Mitchell Leonard at O.H.S.O.

Looking for something to do this weekend? "Night Owl" is a quick guide to special nights at bars and clubs around town. We'll give you a few hints re: cover, dress code, music and atmosphere. Every Saturday marks Saturdays with Mitchell Leonard at O.H.S.O.​Oh, so you go to O.H.S.O. and there' ... More >>

What's Selling: Zia Record Exchange Top 10 Selling Albums of the Week

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. Feliz año nuevo, friends. The first What's Selling list of 2012 is full of familiar faces, with Drake's Take Care owning the numbe ... More >>

Boink and Run: Eight Songs for Your Walk of Shame

Happy New Year, everyone. Here's hoping that you didn't start 2012 off with a great big mistake. It's easy to do: New Year's Eve is an easy night to drink like a fish and drunk dial. I'm sure many of you got lucky Saturday night, but hopefully your beer goggles weren't too thick. At any rate, h ... More >>

Five Major Musicians Who Left Us in 2011

​Each year, we regretfully feel obligated to make this list. Musicians that touch our hearts and change our lives come and go. Some of these musicians had long, fruitful careers, while others seemed like they were just getting started. Gil Scott-Heron Poet-musician Gil Scott-Heron left a lasti ... More >>

What's Selling: Hoodlums Top 10 Selling Albums of the Week

​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. If top selling lists and viral videos are any indicators of trend setting, don't be surprised if there's an outbreak of hip ... More >>

Witching Hour

Happy Birthday, MTV: 30 Videos to Celebrate 30 Years

I want my MTV back​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 vid ... More >>

The Kooks Attribute Inspiration for New Album to Cocaine Use

​The Kooks' frontman Luke Pritchard has revealed that at least a portion of the band's upcoming third album, Junk of the Heart, was inspired by cocaine use, according to NME."I was getting a bit rampant generally," Pritchard told the Daily Star in a recent interview. "I slowly realized I was going ... More >>

Amy Winehouse Dead at 27, Cause Remains Unclear

​English singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her apartment Saturday. She was 27 years old, according to NME.While the cause of her death is currently unknown, it is suspected that she died of a drug overdose.More recent reports are saying that Winehouse died from an ecstasy overdose, accor ... More >>

Gorillaz Frontman Damon Albarn Debuts Song From New Solo Project

Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has released a track from his upcoming opera entitled Dr. Dee​, according to Stereogum."Apple Carts" is the first track that Albarn has released from Dr. Dee. He recently performed an acoustic version of the piece on the Andrew Marr Show.Dr. Dee is an opera about Joh ... More >>

The Black Lips @ The Rhythm Room

Lauren Pritchard on Spring Awakening and Living With the Presleys

Big Hassle Media​The beautiful up-and-coming songstress Lauren Pritchard is making moves around both the US and the UK, and for good reason. She just released her album Wasted in Jackson, and it's definitely worth checking out if you're into the sounds of Joss Stone or Amy Winehouse and that sort ... More >>

Amy Winehouse Slowed Down Becomes Male Soul Singer

Brian RomeroAmy Winehouse performing at Coachella in 2007​For this week's whimsy, I have found a recording Amy Winehouse's version of The Zutons' 2006 single "Valerie" slowed down to make her sound like a male soul singer -- perhaps Anthony Hamilton or even Otis Redding.It's pretty amazing what yo ... More >>

Limewire Shuts Down, Giving Less Options For Free Downloads

​A U.S. District Court judge has ordered LimeWire to be shut down, according to Consequence of Sound. Four years ago, 13 record companies sued Lime Wire LLC so that their company and their artists could properly be paid for their hard work.The LimeWire program is the only part of the company that ... More >>

Project Pat

'80s rock icon lays it all out in memoir

Dead Weather Offer Free New Download, and Chance to Win VIP Paid Trip to Bonnaroo

​Jack White is always known for doing innovative things. He goes out on limbs, takes risks, and usually winds up pulling off some really cool events that only he, or someone with his status and incredible level of coolness, could.If it's not his pop-up record stores, his "blue series" in-studio vi ... More >>

Queen, Aerosmith, and Barenaked Ladies — Our Picks for Bands in Need of a New Singer

Winehouse Photographed with Ex, Matt and Kim Ride Bikes, Remembering Dimebag

Electric Mustache: Cymbals Eat Guitars, The Big Pink & A Place To Bury Strangers Coming to PhxIdolator: Jamie Foxx and Justin Timberlake Have A 'Winner' In New Leaked TrackNME: Amy Winehouse photographed with Blake Fielder-Civil - Daily GossipPitchfork: Neko Case Programs Movies for Turner Class ... More >>

365 Days of Sober (And Silent) Amy Winehouse, Former Ghosts, Sexy Video Poll Gone Awry

Electric Mustache: Video: Former Ghosts "Hold On"Idolator: Five Possible Conclusions To Draw From The Photos Previewing Chris Brown's Forthcoming VideoIdolator: "Sexy Video" Poll Proves Once Again That People On The Internet Are Confused/ConfusingNME: Amy Winehouse 'drug-free for a year', says Mitch ... More >>

New Smashing Pumpkins Will Be Free, Boy George Writes A Song About Amy Winehouse, New Kanye West Film

Idolator: Ticketmaster Brokers A Criminally Vulgar Tie-In With Morrissey's Upcoming ShowElectric Mustache: Photos: Elliott Brood, Matthew Reveles & Wooden Sky @ The Rhythm Room 10/14/09NME: Billy Corgan to give away new Smashing Pumpkings songs for freeNME: Boy George writes song about Amy Wineh ... More >>

GZA Heads to Gammage Auditorium for “Civil Disobedience WU”

Funky fun with Black Carl

Michael Jackson's Deadly Doctor, Kanye's Director's Cut, Green Day the Musical?

Rolling Stone: Police Believe Jackson's Physician Administered Deadly Propofol Electric Mustache: mp3: Jemina Pearl feat. Iggy Pop - "I Hate People" Electric Mustache: Video: Friendly Fires "Kiss Of Life" Idolator: Panic! At The Disco Shift Things Around A Bit Idolator: New Kanyeism Alert: "Directo ... More >>

Karen O, Daft Punk Movie Music, Winehouse's Husband Dishes on Drugs, Girl Talk and Jenny Lewis at Wanderlust

Pitchfork: New Karen O, Daft Punk Movie Music? Pitchfork: Islands Reveal LP Cover, Tour Dates, Phoenix Included Electric Mustache: Video: Motel Motel "Coffee" Idolator: Nobody Is Happy About Kelly Clarkson's "Already Gone" Idolator: Chris Brown Might Want To Send Jill And Kevin A Wedding Present NME ... More >>

PETA Asks Phish To Change Name, Winehouse Plots Move, Wilco's Tucson Show Reviewed

Idolator: The Case Against Phish's Name: Why It Seems Like PETA's Press Releases Are Being Written By "The Onion" Editorial Staff NME: Amy Winehouse launches St Lucia residency bid State Press: Review of Wilco show in Tucson Electric Mustache: Renminbi's New EP is Free and Great Idolator: Would You ... More >>

Funky fun with Black Carl

Amy Winehouse Leaves Coachella Lineup; A Nation Weeps

I respect Amy Winehouse, so I chose a nice picture of her, not one that makes her look like a messIn news that should come as hardly shocking, Amy Winehouse has officially been dropped from her Saturday slot of this year's Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival lineup. Of course, the first thing ... More >>

March 9 In Blogs: James Harden, Jimmy Eat World, First Friday and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Brewer vs. Nader: The U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Arizona's Appe ... More >>

South London Calling

Talented 20-year-old succeeds on substance, not style

Slumdog Millionaires

Huntington Beach babes don’t need talent – or panties

Amy Winehouse's Jailed Husband Files for Divorce, Wants Half Her Money

Amy Winehouse's husband filed for divorce two weeks ago. Now, he says he's entitled to half the Grammy-winning singer's money.

Voodoo Gurus

Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls alum heads awesome rock hyphenate

The worst jobs in rock

Racist slurs and drug nods: more Amy Winehouse home video horror

Riz MC

Confirm/Ignore
(Battered Records)

Some Amy Winehouse parodies -- because we all love a good train wreck

Noir Lord

Hardboiled Hammett meets Gibsonian cyberpunk

Feet Accompli

Shoes or no shoes, this babe wails

Black Carl

Black Carl
(self-released)

Homme New Year's Eve Party

Pity: Our Greatest Marketing Tool

A look at 2007's most successful train wrecks

Rockin’ Rides: AZ gets music theme park proposal, we get some baaad ideas

Saturday Survey: Saving Amy Winehouse

Betty Davis

They Say I'm Different/Betty Davis
(Light in the Attic)

Amy Winehouse

Back to Black
(Universal Republic)