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That's Cool, Jack, But How About a Meg White Solo Album?

​Heard the news? Jack White is coming out with a solo album. If first single "Love Interruption," is any indication, Blunderbuss will be loaded with fluttering woodwinds, electric piano, and White in full-tilt gospel mode. It's pretty good -- I mean, not quite as daring as that ICP collab -- but i ... More >>

Victoria Jackson Goes From Comedy Heights to Being the Tea Party's Princess

​Heard the news? Jack White is coming out with a solo album. If first single "Love Interruption," is any indication, Blunderbuss will be loaded with fluttering woodwinds, electric piano, and White in full-tilt gospel mode. It's pretty good -- I mean, not quite as daring as that ICP collab -- but i ... More >>

Live Strong

​Heard the news? Jack White is coming out with a solo album. If first single "Love Interruption," is any indication, Blunderbuss will be loaded with fluttering woodwinds, electric piano, and White in full-tilt gospel mode. It's pretty good -- I mean, not quite as daring as that ICP collab -- but i ... More >>

Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy and Five Other Self-Help Books From Eccentric Sources

Sometimes help can come from the unlikeliest of places. You might not think of Ozzy Osbourne as a self-help guru, but you sure as hell can't say the the dude doesn't know how to survive. His years of hard living benefit his new book, Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy, out on bookstore shelves today. In the b ... More >>

My Five Favorite Concerts During My Time at Up on the Sun

Luke HolwerdaJemaine Clement, of Flight of the Conchords, from their May 2009 show ​For those keeping track (read: me), I have been blogging for Up on the Sun for nigh on three years now. I have more than enjoyed my time writing for the blog, wading through the hills and valleys of You Asked For I ... More >>

Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow at Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion, 8-5-11

Maria Vassett​Kid Rock and Sheryl CrowAshley Furniture HomeStore PavilionFriday, August 5On paper, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow come off like a study in contrasts, some sort of "beauty and the beast" proposition. Crow has always been easy to like -- or at least hard to actively dislike. Her '90s hits ... More >>

Summer Guide: Movies

Maria Vassett​Kid Rock and Sheryl CrowAshley Furniture HomeStore PavilionFriday, August 5On paper, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow come off like a study in contrasts, some sort of "beauty and the beast" proposition. Crow has always been easy to like -- or at least hard to actively dislike. Her '90s hits ... More >>

Pitta Party

Maria Vassett​Kid Rock and Sheryl CrowAshley Furniture HomeStore PavilionFriday, August 5On paper, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow come off like a study in contrasts, some sort of "beauty and the beast" proposition. Crow has always been easy to like -- or at least hard to actively dislike. Her '90s hits ... More >>

Eminem, Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, The Black Keys Headlining Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival​ Eminem, Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, and The Black Keys will be headlining the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival for its 10th year, according to the Bonnaroo website.The good people who run Bonnaroo have put together a bomb-ass lineup. Other artists confir ... More >>

White Stripes' Most Endearing Moments

The White Stripes: Oh-so-sweet. (We will miss you Jack and Meg!)​Let's face it. The White Stripes is was a band that without question defined music for this generation. Whether you liked them or not (and most everyone did, at one time or other) they were constantly in the news, challenging convent ... More >>

Christopher Mansfield of Fences on Awkward Moments in Bed and Being Forever Bummed

Kyle JohnsonChristopher Mansfield of Fences​The incessantly morose Seattle band Fences is coming up fast. Their self-titled album was released at the end of September 2010, and ever since then the band has been popping up on a variety of you-oughta-know lists.Christopher Mansfield, the songwriter ... More >>

10 of 2010's Best Indie Songs

Future Islands' Sam Herring​More lists? More lists, indeed. This time around I'm dealing with my ten best (read: favorite) songs from 2010. Pitchfork whittled their own list down to "Round And Round" by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti and NME went with "Spanish Sahara" by Foals. Both are fine choice ... More >>

Jack White to be First Musical Guest on 'Conan'

​Jack White will be the first musical guest on Conan when the show debuts on November 8 on TBS, according to Spinner.Conan O'Brien and White teamed up for the final performance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien as well, so while the collaboration is nothing new, it's still an exciting favorite to w ... More >>

The Maine's John O'Callaghan's 25 Craziest Tweets of 2010

​A lot of people started complaining when "the new Twitter" was unveiled. Now when you log on to the popular social networking website, you're subject to a stream of random "popular" Tweets that often contain shout-outs to Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato or cliched inspirational quotes that no one r ... More >>

Bonnaroo Video and Audio Footage

The Avett Brothers at Bonnaroo. Photo by NPR.​If you dared to log on to Twitter this weekend, you undoubtedly saw the onslaught of not only massive amounts of Tweets on the start of the World Cup, but also on the Bonnaroo Festival that you were not at.There's nothing like a constant influx of inst ... More >>

Jack White and Conan O'Brien Have Surprise Date Tomorrow

If there are two people in the entertainment world who know how to get folks talking, it's Jack White and Conan O'Brien. Both are kings of the lost art of the whisper campaign, getting word of mouth buzzing both in real life and virtually whenever they make even the slightest move. While the pair a ... More >>

June 9 In Blogs: Anal 101, Jack White, La Bocca, J.D. Hayworth, and Joe Arpaio

​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 5/6 Issue

​This week, New Times ran a box in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. Is M.I.A.'s controversial "Born Free" video an allegory about Arizona? Who is headlining Arizona's 2010 Fall ... More >>

Conan O'Brien, Adult Swim, AZ Tattoo Expo, and 9500 Liberty Over the Weekend

​An Arizona Tattoo Expo Ink Explosion An explosion of ink overwhelmed the Mesa Convention Center this past weekend. The Arizona Tattoo Expo exposed attendees to a nonstop barrage of tats and piercings. There was even a naked Megan Fox appearance...well sort of...see photos. ​Adult Swim ... More >>

May 3 In Blogs: Al Sharpton, Conan O'Brien, Marcellino Ristorante, and Joe Arpaio

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Padres' Adrian Gonzalez, Mets' Rod Barajas, MLB Players Association Blast Arizona ... More >>

Conan O'Brien at Dodge Theatre: The Brawny Paper Towel Guy Before a Bone Marrow Transplant

Luke HolwerdaConan kicks it in Phoenix.​In a self-deprecating attempt to mock his bearded appearance, former Late Night and Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien remarked Friday night that he did, indeed, bear a resemblance to the plaid-wearing, paper towel-hocking Brawny Guy.Of course, O'Brien had ... More >>

Conan O'Brien Makes Phoenix Date Official, Announces Full Tour

Oh, Coco, we knew you'd make it happen​Conan O'Brien has announced via his twitter account (@ConanOBrien) that he will tour North America this spring.O'Brien's "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour" will span 30 dates will kick off April 12 in Eugene, Oregon and will come th ... More >>

March 11 In Blogs: Anti-Joe Arpaio Mural, Conan O'Brien, Gabriele Bertaccini, and Andrew Thomas

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Anti-Joe Arpaio Mural Inspired by New Times Cover Goes from Gallery to Phoenix Wall ... More >>

Free Pabst Blue Ribbon Tonight to Celebrate 'Conan'

Mmmm, free beer​If you're sad about Conan O'Brien's cancellation like I am, drown your tears with some tasty free Pabst Blue Ribbon beer tonight at a The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien viewing party at Boulders on Broadway in Tempe. In addition to scoring freebie classy beer, there wi ... More >>

30 Seconds to Mars May Be Short on Eyeliner, Not on Talent

Mmmm, Jared Leto​OK, I'm going to say this, and it's not just because Jared Leto is freaking hott: 30 Seconds to Mars put on one of the best band performances on network television when they performed last week on Conan O'Brien, and my YouTube browser can't refresh quickly enough.The rock b ... More >>

Bon Jovi Comes To Glendale on February 24

​If this week's U2 stadium show didn't slake your thirst for overblown artists from yesteryear, the coming weeks and months will undoubtedly satisfy your cravings for throwback acts: KISS is on their way to the Valley, as well as The Misfits, Y&T, MC Hammer, Cameo, and Brian Setzer. You can s ... More >>

McCain Jokes About Demanding Recount on Tonight Show

www.michaellotten.com​John McCain's presidential dreams just won't die.Our fearless senator took the stage of The Tonight Show last night, and joked with host Conan O'Brien about demanding a recount of the 2008 presidential election."I land in the airport today, LAX, and I'm walkin ... More >>

On Sonia Sotomayor and Street Spanish

www.michaellotten.com​John McCain's presidential dreams just won't die.Our fearless senator took the stage of The Tonight Show last night, and joked with host Conan O'Brien about demanding a recount of the 2008 presidential election."I land in the airport today, LAX, and I'm walkin ... More >>

New Late Night TV Battles a Boon For Music Lovers

The Late Show, Tonight Show and Late Night all have impressive music acts this next weekFirst, let me just get it out there: I watch a bunch of TV. I love it, and though I know it deadens my intellectual abilities, I'm not quitting. So, take it from a junkie, late night TV -- with the recent additio ... More >>

U.S. House 287(g) Hearings: Final Fireworks, George Gascon vs. Republican Ted Poe, and a Post-Game Wrap-Up

As an indication of the effectiveness of Mesa Police Chief George Gascon's testimony,  Republican minority attack dogs went after him like a hunk of raw hamburger. This was after the Congress members returned from the floor of the House after a quick vote on an unrelated matter. ... More >>

Joe Arpaio, MCSO Can't Back Up Bogus Claim that Fox Reality Show Collared 400 Fugitives

from the Fox Reality Channel's Smile...You're Under Arrest!The MCSO wants us to foot the bill for these deputy dawgs without knowing how much they cost us.I know it's been, like, two whole months, but do ya recall that lousy three-episode pilot Sheriff Self-Shill shot for the lame-o Fox Reality Chan ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, January 15, 2009

from the Fox Reality Channel's Smile...You're Under Arrest!The MCSO wants us to foot the bill for these deputy dawgs without knowing how much they cost us.I know it's been, like, two whole months, but do ya recall that lousy three-episode pilot Sheriff Self-Shill shot for the lame-o Fox Reality Chan ... More >>

The Bird Dogs Joe Arpaio About Conan O’Brien and His Actions in the West Valley

from the Fox Reality Channel's Smile...You're Under Arrest!The MCSO wants us to foot the bill for these deputy dawgs without knowing how much they cost us.I know it's been, like, two whole months, but do ya recall that lousy three-episode pilot Sheriff Self-Shill shot for the lame-o Fox Reality Chan ... More >>

Craig Ferguson Could Read Me the Phonebook

As Americans, there are a lot of things we don't agree on. But if there's one thing I think we can all get behind, it's this: British/Irish/Scottish accents make everything better. You could call my mother a dirty slut in your boring old American accent and I'd want to punch you in the face, but ... More >>

Joe Arpaio's Circus Comes to Buckeye: Assault Rifles, Body Armor, Ski Masks and Traffic Stops

"Every life is precious," Joe kept saying of murder victims. Who is he tryin' to kid?The citizens of Buckeye and Avondale can rest easy tonight knowing that sheriff's deputies with assault rifles, body armor, and ski masks are busy pulling over old ladies and Hispanics with expired tags. This was al ... More >>

Jan. 8 In Blogs: Arizona Cardinals, Miniature Tigers, A Closed Creamery 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: Arpaio Blames Media for Underplaying Homicides While His Own Web Site T ... More >>

Jan. 6 In Blogs: Arizona Cardinals Day, Reel Big Fish, Bean Burros, Conan O'Brien 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: Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon to Declare Friday "Arizona Cardinals Day" St ... More >>

Noise Boy goes out drinking with the Phoenix Bach Choir

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: Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon to Declare Friday "Arizona Cardinals Day" St ... More >>

Move Over, Ann Coulter

Meet the woman behind ASU's Caucasian American Men's Club

The retards at the Arizona Republic, and why they deserve the fate of T. Rex.

Meet the woman behind ASU's Caucasian American Men's Club

Ryan Rules, AZPunk Still Sucks Donkey

Meet the woman behind ASU's Caucasian American Men's Club

Greased Lightning Show

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys keep rockabilly a-hoppin' in a 30-year-old school bus

Creative Class Act

Richard Florida knows exactly what's wrong with Phoenix

End of the Road

Trio is the network where great shows go to die, and so much more

Gentle Ben

Five years after his teen band was buried by hype, Ben Kweller is taking off on his own

Asking for It

Storytelling continues Todd Solondz's bluster of sex, rage and insanity

Pompom and Circumstance

Criminal cheerleaders in Sugar & Spice give audience a rah deal

Lipstick Traces

Eddie Izzard just wants to be loved, and is that so wrong?

Kilborn to Run

Eddie Izzard just wants to be loved, and is that so wrong?