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Logan "Element" Howard on Whether or Not He's Retiring from the Turntables

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DJ Area4 on Being a Jedi and How Hip-Hop Culture Helped Saved His Life

Of the many pearls of wisdom that Yoda dropped on Luke Skywalker's ass in The Empire Strikes Back ("Size matters not," "Wars not make one great") it was the green-skinned Jedi guru's Zen-like mantra of "Do or do not...there is no try" that probably resonates the most with Joe Maldonado. That's beca ... More >>

Russell Ramirez on the History of Swell Records, Old School Phoenix DJs, and Eclec'tech

If you happened to be a member of the Valley's old school DJ/rave scene back in the mid-1990s, there was one place where you almost always hit up for both your music and gear: Swell Records. Without getting too overly hyperbolic, the music and clothing emporium owned by Russel Ramirez (which bounced ... More >>

Maneone on Winning Red Bull's Thre3style University and What He's Doing at Sound Wave

Last night, Miguel Camacho took a big step towards local DJ stardom. And it only took 15 minutes to do so. The 24-year-old, who performs as Maneone, bested four other mixmasters (including Convince, Mattafact, and Looney) to reign supreme during a Red Bull Thre3style University DJ battle held on Thu ... More >>

Dust Off Your Flannel: Is the Underground Rising to the Mainstream?

You've got a lot of reading to do, guys: snuggled tightly in this week's massive Best of Phoenix 2012 issue is a regular issue of Phoenix New Times. In anticipation of the busiest musical weekend of the year, you'll find pieces about KUPD's two-day metal festival Desert Uprising, EDM waterpark party ... More >>

Sound Wave Music Festival 2012 Announced for September 29

The last weekend of September is turning into a major logjam of blockbuster concerts, to say the least. Yesterday, we dished all the details about KUPD's two-day hard rock rager Desert Uprising, which kicks off on Friday, September 28, out at Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavillion. Over on the oppos ... More >>

The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012

So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>

Bigie Meanmugg Talks Party Foul!, Risky Club Behavior, Electro-house, Hangouts With Z-Trip, and More

The name Bigie Meanmugg doesn't just allude to Shaun Cheney's stature or appearance. Its also a tip of the hat to the big sound of his frenetic disco-house and electo mixes, which have a flair for R&B smoothness, and knob-twisting bombast. He's also got ample talents in graphic design, as illu ... More >>

From Print: Blogs Teased in Our February 16 Issue

This week, New Times ran a list 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. What inspired Pickster One, Z-Trip, and LL Cool J's "Super Baller"? What five singers should team up with Queen in ... More >>

The Phoenix Tale Behind LL Cool J and Z-Trip's "Super Baller" (Free Download)

A week ago, the Superbowl inspired Volkswagen to fork up millions to rework its Darth Vader commercial of Superbowls past. The New York Football Giants' victory over Sith Lord Bill Belichick and his Patriots moved Giants fans to celebrate. Most fans were moved to the kitchen to grab a final celebrat ... More >>

Merry X-Ray @ Crescent Ballroom

Catch a Wave

DJ Smite Brings Latin and Cumbia-Crunk to Two Las Fiestas Patrias Events

​September 15 marks the celebration of Grito de Dolores one of the five Fiestas Patrias, or national holidays in Mexican history. It's an important day, coming directly before Aniversario de la Independencia, the day Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called for the end of Spanish rule in Mexi ... More >>

DJs Tricky T and Radar Spin at Rugburn this Week

​According to the Urban Dictionary, "rug burn" is defined as "A rash or red mark on one's body caused by the friction of one's skin rubbing on a carpet or rug" and "The razor burn you get after shaving your crotch." Scottsdale's latest dance event is also called Rugburn. And while there may or ... More >>

Incoming: Next Fest with Crusher Sound System, Mr. Meeble, Super Stereo, DJ Radar and More

Mr. Meeble​There's never been less of a division between electro-pop bands and DJs. Case in point, Next Fest, which hits Sail Inn on April 30. The festival is a veritable who's who of electronic dance acts, featuring turntablists, live bands, and groups that blend the two formats. 

DJ Funkface Talks Steve Aoki, Beatport, Sex in the VIP Room, Club Freedom, and More

DJ Funkface​Name: James Edwards Hammerschmidt III AKA: DJ Funkface Genres spun: Whatever is on Beatport's Top 10. Current gigs: My cousin asked me to work her wedding next weekend. I'm also dating one of the go-go girls at Axis/Radius, so I'm hoping to get a guest slot there sometime soon. Ho ... More >>

D-JR Is Following the Footsteps of Z-Trip to L.A.

Z-Trip Breaks Collar Bone Snowboarding, Will He Play Coachella?

​Arizona-bred DJ Hero Z-Trip broke his clavicle snowboarding last week and has canceled all his shows leading up to Coachella.The Tripster also dropped out of the upcoming A-Team movie soundtrack. The DJ, raised here but now based Los Angeles (apparently this is something The Arizona Republic doe ... More >>

March 19 In Blogs: Z-Trip's Broken Collar Bone, Caramelapalooza, and a Roughed Up City Councilman

​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: Chow Bella:Tammie Coe to Compete in Caramelapalooza Tasting.Man V. Food's Adam Richman Takes a Bite Out of Te ... More >>

Sasquatch Announces 2010 Lineup

The 2010 lineup for the Sasquatch! Music Festival has been announced, and it is, my friends, rather impressive (finally)​​It's been a long time coming, but the Sasquatch! Music Festival -- held annually at Washington's Gorge Amphitheater over Memorial Day weekend -- has come of age. Too long the ... More >>

John Mayer Says His Dick Is Like a White Supremacist

Is his dick a jackass too?​We are used to celebrities saying stupid things in interviews. Sometimes, we are even forgiving. I mean, it's difficult for someone to be "on" all the time. And I imagine that for celebrities who are constantly scrutinized by the media, and talk to the cameras/recorders ... More >>

Love Mania

DJ Dossier: Glory Hole

Bound for glory: DJs Bigie (left) and Epidemic. DJ Bigie is a rotund, foul-mouthed party animal who knows his way around both a turntable and copy of Photoshop. Meanwhile, his partner DJ Epidemic is a wiry mixmaster with a taste for Red Bull and exotic beats. Together they comprise Glory Hol ... More >>

Other People's Blogs: Jack White's New Band, Z-Trip on the Radio, Animal Collective Box Set

Idolator: Jordin Sparks Has No Promises, No DemandsSpin: Terrible Two: Eminem Teams Up with StewiePitchfork: Animal Collective's Animal Crack Live Vinyl Box Set Finally ReleasedElectric Mustache (Phoenix-based Wilco fansite): Wilco (The Album) Cover ArtSo Much Silence: DJ Z-Trip on KCRW's Morning Be ... More >>

Back to Afrika

Afrika Bambaataa

Hang (with) the DJ

Farewell gigs

Markus Schulz

Return of the non-native

Shimmy at Trax

Lounge this

Mixing It Up

Variety is the spice of Coachella

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

Bright Ideas

New Urban Art shows its true colors

Scratch Fever

DJ Radar and Raul Yanez mixed up a revolutionary blend of scratch and jazz. Now they're taking it live.

Texas State of Mind

The South by Southwest music conference might've been a disappointment this year, but there are still plenty of questions left to be answered

Break Stuff

Oft neglected or completely forgotten, Phoenix b-boy culture thrives thanks to the efforts of one Furious crew

From Mohawks To Mullets

Images from 25 years of Phoenix music

Music Showcase 2000

48 locals have their run of the Mill

She's the One

Local songstress gets ready to do business with the high and mighty

Bomb's Away

The next chapter(s) for DJ Radar

Going Underground

Astropop, kindness and the art of noise

New Times Music Showcase 1999 Nominees

Bombs Away

Bombshelter DJs launch a military maneuver on Scottsdale with Pentagon Night

Music Award Nominees

New Times 1998 Music Showcase

Instant Karma

Veteran Tempe band Dead Hot Workshop stares down its own mortality with Karma Covered Apple

Recordings

Up in Smoke

Dead Hot guitarist quits, but band plans to persevere

Qwestioned Ballots

Locals Only

Righteous Paths