Christina Aguilera

The Best Shows of SXSW 2013

This year, Houston Press music blog Rocks Off and Dallas Observer music blog DC-9 at Night, the music blog at our sister paper Dallas Observer, teamed up to bring you only the choicest moments from last week's SXSW madness. John Fogerty: Creedence Clearwater Revival survivor John Fogerty gets overl ... More >>

Clay Aiken on Christmas, American Idol, and Donald Trump

At one point during our early morning interview, singer and performer Clay Aiken yawned. It was a deep, expressive yawn. He did not ask to be excused, but he didn't need to: Aiken is among the most affable, pleasant, and charming interviews I've ever enjoyed. Plus, the guy has every reason to be w ... More >>

Arrowheart Aims for Disney Pop Hype in the Desert

Dawn Jameson Looks the Part -- But Can She Sing It?

Jack White and Norah Jones Join Danger Mouse for New Project

​Jack White and Norah Jones will be featured on Danger Mouse's long-running project with Daniele Luppi, according to Consequence of Sound.While Norah Jones has only been rumored to be on the album in some capacity, Jack White has been in the loop for a while. After having showed off his work to Ja ... More >>

'American Idol' Live! at US Airways Center Last Night

Luke HolwerdaAmerican Idol Live​American Idol Live! August 12, 2010US Airways CenterFor Valley residents who always wanted to make it out to the American Idol studios but never did, last night at US Airways Center was their opportunity to see the top 10 contestants from 2010's season perform on th ... More >>

Marilyn Manson Gives Lady Gaga's 'The Remix' a Boost

​As if Lady Gaga hasn't saturated the music business enough already, last week, she released her latest album, The Remix, in the U.S. It's a whole lotta Gaga (two albums and an EP) for less than 2 years, but she may as well milk her schtick while she's hot, right?It's a very smart business move, c ... More >>

Lady Gaga's Monster Ball Tour at US Airways Center on 7/31/2010

Lady GagaUS Airways CenterJuly 31, 2010There's no doubt that Lady Gaga's sold-out Phoenix show was the most hotly- anticipated concert on a lackluster summer schedule that's been hard hit by the Great Recession and the Soundstrike.Actually, tickets to The Monster Ball Tour sold out months ago (sell- ... More >>

Five Reasons Phoenix Shouldn't Miss Lilith Fair

What's Selling: Zia Records Phoenix

​Zia Records in Phoenix always seems to attract the hip hop and metal crowds. While this week is no exception with Eminem's The Recovery coming in at number 1, and both Ozzy Osbourne and Whitechapel making the list. Apparently the Phoenix kids still dig classic rock though, as Exile on Main St. an ... More >>

Britney Spears Better at "Telephone" than Lady Gaga?

​ So, you're totally sick of Lady Gaga, and if you hear her version of "Telephone" one more time...Relax. Now you can still listen to what could be the catchiest pop song of 2010 without it coming from a Christina Aguilera-sound-a-like. That's right, Britney fans--Ms. Spears' version of the hit, w ... More >>

Nick Jonas & The Administration and Other New Releases

Take in the eye candy that is Nick Jonas​If there's any teeny bopper performer who really stands out for having musical chops these days, it's Nick Jonas, the youngest JoBro--and also the cutest. The 17-year-old Virgo writes much of the Jonas Brothers' music and is the bonafide leader of ... More >>

Lilith Fair Returns...Does Anyone Care?

Sarah McLachlan​Back in the late 90's, when grrrl power was all the rage, and artists like Paula Cole and Sarah McLachlan actually sold records, an all-female music festival like Lilith Fair was a great idea--especially to modern-day hippies who flocked to the shows. Nowadays, the most pop ... More >>

Lady Gaga Sexy, Vulnerable on 'The Fame Monster'

​Everyone knows about the crazy side of Lady Gaga. There's the bubble outfit, the time she smeared (fake?) blood on herself at the MTV Video Music Awards and her affinity for not wearing pants. But on her new eight-song EP, The Fame Monster (the songs are also available on a deluxe ... More >>

Smooth Criminal: Urban Artist DOSE Takes Graffiti from the Street to the Museum and Beyond

Hey, dude, I know that song! A look at a trio of new all-covers albums by power pop stars

Shout FactoryMatthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs make beautiful music together... other people's music, that is.​ Covers albums, by their very nature, are a mixed bag. Not only are their songs usually drawn from disparate sources, but the quality of interpretations varies wildly as well. Beyond ... More >>

Free Vanity

A local metal artist plans to give away half a million CDs

Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones join forces for Shine a Light

Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones join forces to Shine a Light on the aging rock stars

Snoop and Diddy headline a cast of stars destined to steal the spotlight from Super Bowl XLII

Free Vanity

A local metal artist plans to give away half a million CDs

Futuristic Hit

Concert Review: Kelly Clarkson at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, November 14, 2025

Tube Boobs

A little close to home

Uneven Steven

When Ashlee Simpson carries a movie. . .

Monster Mash-Up

DJs Z-Trip and P deliver the final performance of Uneasy Listening Vol. One, one of the first album-length mash-ups

Louie Vega

As the DJ matures, so does his music

Morality Tale

If you listen to your boyfriend and do drugs, you could wind up in pink boxers. Like, Ew!

Wednesday Night Fever

The bump and grind of a new generation

Irish Stewed

Bite Me gets her Irish up at Rosie's

Lezbosagogo

Phoenix's gay burlesque troupe's starring at a mega-lesbian-fest beside the ladies' pro golf championship. Could fortune and fame be next?

Arizona Squeeze

The Grammys blow off the state's most promising entries

Robot Wars

A thriving Arizona break-dancing culture rediscovers the state's grandmasters of boogaloo

The Seeds of Time

People remember 1982 for Men at Work more than they do for Elvis Costello or Gang of Four. Why should 2002 be any different?

Hot? Not.

Rob Schneider jerks around with his feminine side

Fresh Colombian

Colombia's Juanes rocks, rolls to Latin music acceptance

Slave 4 Britney

The mystery behind Britney Spears' appeal with chicks who should know better

Bang to Hype

At SXSW, it's all about the buzz, not the Buzz Band

Cyber-Hit Factory

Tonos.com is connecting aspiring songwriters with the teen-pop music machine

Oh Mercy

The Bob-Man cometh; the Bash on Ash gets Hotter Than Hell; DJ Z-Trip bids farewell to the Valley

Rod Stewart

Human (Atlantic)

Vinyl Adventure

A weekend tagalong with a top DJ offers insight into the rigors of a life spent spinning on the road

Ransom Notes

Can one man persuade millions of people to pay for their 'free' music?

Ransom Notes

Can one man convince millions of people to pay for their 'free' music?

She Writes the Songs

Boston-based singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick lets Freedom ring on a new recording

Revolution Rock

The BellRays lay the groundwork for a soul-punk revolt

'F' Wordsmith

Eminem's new album sparks a heated free-speech debate

Meet the New Boss

Boss Hog's Cristina Martinez emerges from a five-year hiatus with a bouncing baby and a fresh new sound

The Award for Mediocrity, Again

Yearning for civil unrest from any '99 Grammy nominee

Suck 'n' Cover

New Times' critical vultures swoop down to pick at the latest carrion and dross