Daniel Johnston

Beach House's Alex Scally Has a Problem With Volkswagen but Not Katy Perry

Following the success of last year's Bloom, an album that landed on many year-end best lists, you could say that Baltimore's Beach House has outdone itself. Unlike many contemporary artists, however, vocalist Victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scally have avoided many genre tropes and firmly remain ... More >>

Daniel Johnston, Crescent Ballroom, 2/3/13

Daniel Johnston @ Crescent Ballroom|2/3/13An enthusiastic young man in the crowd shouts: "We all love you, Daniel!" Daniel Johnston, the grizzled man onstage, backed by a selection of Phoenix all-star players from Jimmy Eat World, Reubens Accomplice, Dry River Yacht Club, Boxhead Ensemble, Limbeck ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows This Weekend in Phoenix

Yeah, yeah, yeah...we get it. Mondays suck (we've read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix. And here are a few of the coolest -- our top five must-see shows this week.

Daniel Johnston's in Love With a Mad, Mad World

Editor's note: Last November Daniel Johnston missed a flight and was forced to reschedule his stop at Crescent Ballroom. But time flies, and this weekend, on Sunday, February 3, he's slated to make up his date with a special performance. We ran this piece from New Times contributor Chris Parker in ... More >>

Bon Jovi, The Growlers, and Daniel Johnston (Rescheduled) Coming to Phoenix

What is Bon Jovi up to these days? The New Jersey-based band is about to partake in the 12-12-12 fundraiser benefit show to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy alongside Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Eddie Vedder, and Dave Grohl. Jon himself worked ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows This Weekend

Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend.

Daniel Johnston's in Love With a Mad, Mad World

Axe Finally Uses a Daniel Johnston Song About Loneliness For a Sexist Commercial

See also: Daniel Johnston Is Coming to PhoenixBy Matthew Reveles You know Axe, the company that makes body spray and hair care products for arch-douchers. And if you're reading this blog, you might even know Daniel Johnston, relatively obscure, indie cult hero, and tortured artist. Well, finally, t ... More >>

Daniel Johnston, Psychedelic Furs, Jason Aldean, Amanda Palmer, and More Just Announced Phoenix Shows

Legendary singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston is coming to Crescent Ballroom on Sunday, November 11. The mythic outsider artist and inspiration to Kurt Cobain (who famously wore a Johnston shirt), Beck, Bright Eyes, The Flaming Lips, more (see the tribute album The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discov ... More >>

M. Ward, Crescent Ballroom, 4/17/12

See also: M. Ward Discusses A Wasteland Companion, and His Arizona Ties to The Meat Puppets and Howe Gelb M. Ward Crescent Ballroom Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Following fIREHOSE's blistering set of punk jazz, I was almost worried that the hushed immediacy of Portland-based singer/songwriter/produce ... More >>

M. Ward's Solo Work Reveals the "Him" in She & Him

Pop Punk

Top 10 Rock Documentaries: Anvil, Nirvana, Daniel Johnston, Wilco, and More (With Video!)

Anvil​This Friday the summer movie blockbuster season kicks into full swing with the release of Iron Man 2. Yes, there will be plenty of explosions, CGI special effects, sequels and remakes to last eager movie goers for the next few months.But just in case you want to skip the long lines, expensi ... More >>

May 4 In Blogs: J.T. Ready, Barack Obama, National Burger Month, and Beavers

​​​​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: Neo-Nazi J.T. Ready Handled with Kid Gloves by ABC 15, and Arizona Militia Decl ... More >>

By the Time I Get to Phoenix: Courtney Marie Andrews Is the Biggest Star in the Valley's Blooming Pop-Folk Scene

SxSW 2009: Friday

Attention, all Phoenicians unable to attend SxSW this year: Don't worry. Sure, it's not as good as standing inches away from your favorite band in a trendy Austin club, but we've got the coverage to keep you satisfied. Mark C. AustinThe Von Bondies South By Southwest, Day Two In Photos The action c ... More >>

L.A. Confidential

Margaret Cho and Dave Navarro share their sonic tendencies

Free for All

Give it away, give it away, give it away now

The Music Men

Halfway through Sundance and still whistling a happy tune

Ghoul Talk

Crazed doughnuts

Poetry and Puncture Wounds

Living With Post-War

M. Ward's recipe for political change: Let's ignore the president

Way Down in the Hole

Can Daniel Johnston keep the devil at bay long enough to be successful?

This Week's Day-by-day Picks

Original Soul

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Daniel Johnston

The Early Recordings Volume 1: Songs of Pain and More Songs of Pain (Dualtone)

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2002 spent the year in a 9/11 hangover. Through the confusion, notable and amazing works still arose

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Humpty Dumpty LSD (Latino Buggerveil)

Ugly Casanova

Sharpen Your Teeth (Sub Pop)

Bang to Hype

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

The Loner

Emotionally fragile Texas legend Daniel Johnston ventures out into the wicked world

Rocking Maniac

Where there's a Willis, there's a schizophrenic cult icon who can whup all of rock's mad geniuses

Paul McCartney

Driving Rain (Capitol)

Dark Waters

Defying stylistic tags and genre hybrids, Austin's Knife in the Water makes music for the curious and melancholy with Red River

Arthur's Theme

Multitalented artist Joseph Arthur finds reward in more than just song

True Wes

For Wesley Willis, a mind is a terrible thing to waste

Love and Marriage

Yo La Tengo exposes indie rock to the emotional bonds of matrimony

(Past Their) Prime Cuts

Leapin' Lizard

Recordings

Recordings

IT TAKES A WORRIED MAN TO WRITE A WORRIED SONG

SINGER KATHY MCCARTY'S DEAD DOG'S EYEBALL LOOKS AT THE COMPELLING, TROUBLED WORK OF DANIEL JOHNSTON