Duran Duran

Who Needs The Olympic Ceremonies? Duran Duran Chilled in Tucson

Where we're going, we don't need roads; just a synthesizer, eyeliner, and a touch of androgyny. Welcome to Flashback Friday. See also: Pet Shop Boys' New Release Rivals Muse's Official 2012 Olympic Anthem See also: George Michael: Better Today Than Yesterday? See also: Madness, a Soundtrack to '80s ... More >>

Jill Bryan, What Are You Listening To?

Jill Bryan The comedian hosts Stand-Up Live's Comedy Gold showcase and radio's "What A Mouth." Check out www.jillbryancomedy.com for upcoming shows and events! When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? KMLE Country, 107.9-FM. I'm a big fan of T ... More >>

Tumblr of the Week: Video Killed the Radio Stars

It's hard to find music videos on TV these days. Sure, one could argue that the internet has ushered in a new era of DIY or underground video creativity, but it's hard not to miss the days when you could waste hours watching clips on MTV or VH1. If musical nostalgia has been getting the best of you ... More >>

12 Bands with Repetitive Repetitive Names

New York's experimental rock band Gang Gang Dance hits up the Valley tonight, headlining the Crescent Lounge during its inaugural week. Jamming on the band's latest album Eye Contact is a mind-warping experience, and between all the loopy sound-scapes, abstract synth structures and aural embellishme ... More >>

Ellie Elmore, What Are You Listening To?

Ellie Elmore: The interior designer and Zumba fitness instructor. Teaches at Diverse Elements Dance Studio in Phoenix Monday nights. For more information on her classes, go here.  When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Lately, 97.5-FM ha ... More >>

This Week in Music History: June 20 through 26

Wikimedia CommonsHappy birthday, Brian Wilson​Music and musicians have been around for centuries, and every day, new music news breaks. Every Monday, we're going to take a look back at the notable music stories, births, and deaths that took place that week. This week was a doozy: Columbia Records ... More >>

Manny and Lindsay Tripodis, What Are You Listening To?

​Manny & Lindsay Tripodis The co-owners of The Rogue Bar want you to come to the Prague CD release party this Saturday, May 14, with additional performances by Snake! Snake! Snakes!, Ladylike and Blue Skies. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would pla ... More >>

Crusher Sound System and Mr. Meeble Last Night at The Sail Inn

​Crusher Sound System, Mr. Meeble & more. Sail Inn Saturday, April 30 You know, the old substance over style debate can get a little old. Isn't it possible to have both? It sure seemed like it watching Mr. Meeble on the outdoor stage at Next Fest at Sail Inn last night. The band was premieri ... More >>

Take Me Home Tonight: Reagan-Era Bacchanalia Succumbs to Soggy Nostalgia

Info Leaked About Britney Spears' New Album

​An internal Jive Records memo that contains information about Britney Spears' upcoming album has been leaked, according to Rolling Stone.The memo stated that Britney's album will be released on March 15. It also revealed collaborations with Dr. Luke and Max Martin.The majority of the information ... More >>

Coachella 2011 Official Lineup Announced

​In perfect Girl Talk fashion, the good people of Goldenvoice set up a surprise late night release of Coachella's overwhelmingly impressive lineup.Many of Michael Lopez's lineup predictions were spot on. The Strokes made the cut, as did Duran Duran, although on a different day than what Billboard ... More >>

Duran Duran, The Strokes Tapped For Coachella; Official Lineup Coming Soon UPDATE

​Coachella's official lineup should be announced very, very soon -- lest anyone forget that this week is usually when the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival makes it big announcement.In lieu of the entire festival lineup, a few acts have already been confirmed for the festival's 2011 editi ... More >>

Jan. 18 In Blogs: Gotham City, SxSW, Casey Moore's, and James Arthur Ray

​​​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:

Where Do Arctic Monkeys Fit Into Britain's Many Regional Scenes?

Merriweather Post Pavilion Already Best Album of 2009

The Jury may still be out on whether Merriweather Post Pavilion is the best album of 2009, but the band has best album art of the year, or the past few years for that matter, locked up in some people's eyes, including mine.As Domino Records gets ready to release the vinyl version of Animal Collectiv ... More >>

Reel Big Fish

Minibosses, The Advantage, and sBACH Prove Video Game-Influenced Music Isn't Just Playing Around

Rock Band 2 Turns It Up to …Ugh, You Know the Rest

Duran Duran

Future Shock: King Diamond, Jonathan Davis, Nile, and more

The Killers

Unusual suspects

Jonezetta

Mississippi mod

Tigerface

Early City Murder Time
(self-released)

Panic! at the Disco

Filibust a move

Tall Paul

Rising above Myst

Taste of Chaos

So good it's almost Norwegian

Dream On

Alive and picking

Got Mole?

Cut a rug with Page from history

New Times' top DVD picks for the week of November 1

Hot Pink Perdition

The night crew checks out an after-hours hot spot

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Covering baby-boomers' classics with a punk twist

Duran Duran

The '80s phenomenon is back

Tricky

Vulnerable (Brown Punk/Sanctuary)

Best Place To Go Goth While Getting Your Fix Of The Fixx

Anderson's Fifth Estate

GoGoGo Airheart

Exitheuxa (GSL)

Lonesome Brothers / Ribeye Brothers

Swamptown Girl (Captivating Music), If I Had a Horse...(All Indie)

Tool

Lateralus (Volcano)

East of Edamame

Taste of Temari's food doesn't live up to its looks

I Want My MP3

Haggis hits the top of the charts, sort of

The Faint

Blank-wave arcade (Saddle Creek)

The Promise Ring

Electric Pink
(Jade Tree Records)

Barrier Rift

New law makes it harder than ever to host an all-ages show in Arizona

Forward to the Past

Copy Cats

In the tired realm of tribute albums, imitation is the sincerest form of flatulence

The Trashman

Where unit-shifting heroes of rock are exposed as the passionless poseurs they really are

The Trashman

Where unit-shifting heroes of rock are exposed as the passionless poseurs they really are

Anal Dementive

Butthole Surfers tone down the insanity on Electriclarryland

Recordings

LIVE SHOTS

TUNES OF '93 IN TEN EASY STEPS SIR CHARLES, BARRY GOLDWATER AND DAVE FROM CIRCLE K WEIGH IN WITH THEIR FAVES