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Cage the Elephant @ Marquee Theatre

Squeeze's Chris Difford on England, John Cale, and the Paul McCartney-Produced Record That Never Came to Be

Coachella is a weird beast: In addition to hotly tipped acts like Avicci and Justice, big name standard bearers like Radiohead and The Black Keys, and holy-hell-they're-reuniting bands like Refused and At the Drive In, there's always a few bands that have just kept soldiering on, whose break-ups and ... More >>

Battle of the Fish n' Chips: England vs. Ireland

Phoenix might be pretty far from "the pond" (the Atlantic Ocean), but we can still get down on some UK-style fish n' chips. Being landlocked, we probably appreciate good seafood even more because it can be tough to find. We'll never leave you high and dry craving fried fish, so we're pitting two of ... More >>

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Phoenix might be pretty far from "the pond" (the Atlantic Ocean), but we can still get down on some UK-style fish n' chips. Being landlocked, we probably appreciate good seafood even more because it can be tough to find. We'll never leave you high and dry craving fried fish, so we're pitting two of ... More >>

Scorpius Dance Theatre Hosts Dance Class Marathon This Weekend

​Before you hit the dance floor, you might want to take a few pointers from the pros. And this weekend, members of Scorpius Dance Theatre are dishing out some serious moves. On Saturday, March 3, the local contemporary dance company is hosting Dance Marathon 3, a day-long series of classes ... More >>

Burlesque at FilmBar, Vernacular Typography, and Christopher Walken Reads Where the Wild Things Are

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We'll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here's what's buzzing this morning:​1. Scandalesque Presents: FilmBar Vignet ... More >>

Art Cars: American Folk Art You Can't Hang on the Wall

Welcome to the Morning Buzz, a catch-up on interesting happenings around the city and country and a quick guide to what (and who) to keep your eyes on. We'll be here, first thing every weekday, to get you going. Here's what's buzzing this morning:​1. Scandalesque Presents: FilmBar Vignet ... More >>

Top 10 Albums of 2011: Melissa Fossum

St. Vincent​Welcome to another installment of Up on the Sun's 2011 Review. We've been counting down our favorite songs, shows, national and local releases of 2011. Today's list comes from contributor Melissa Fossum. Maybe I'm too indecisive for my own good, but year-end lists are always a cha ... More >>

Ask a Mexican on Drug Cartels and Conquistadors

St. Vincent​Welcome to another installment of Up on the Sun's 2011 Review. We've been counting down our favorite songs, shows, national and local releases of 2011. Today's list comes from contributor Melissa Fossum. Maybe I'm too indecisive for my own good, but year-end lists are always a cha ... More >>

Ian Hunter on Mott the Hoople, Ringo Starr, and Mick Ronson

​Calling that Mott the Hoople a band's band makes it sound like humans didn't like them. Oh, but they did. In fact they loved them, back in the days when they sold out halls all over England but no one bought their records and then again later when everyone did. If the only blip they ever regi ... More >>

Foreign Affairs

​Calling that Mott the Hoople a band's band makes it sound like humans didn't like them. Oh, but they did. In fact they loved them, back in the days when they sold out halls all over England but no one bought their records and then again later when everyone did. If the only blip they ever regi ... More >>

Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls at Rhythm Room, 10/10/11 (VIDEO)

Photos and video by Melissa FossumFrank Turner​Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls Rhythm Room Monday, October 10, 2011 A sold-out, super energetic Monday night show is somewhat of a rarity in Phoenix (or, you know, anywhere). British punk/folkie Frank Turner had no problem selling out Rhyth ... More >>

Five English Riot Songs

London is burning. Storefronts are busted. Looting is rampant. And rioters are reducing many of the city's buildings to piles of timber. But what is it all for?

Talking Tonic with Rancho Pinot's Travis Nass

Image via Apartment Therapy Take a sip back in time with Rancho Pinot's gin and tonic featuring homemade tonic​When it comes to classic cocktail perfection, it's hard to beat the Gin and Tonic. Crisp, well-balanced and crystal clear, drop in a few ice cubes and a slice of lime, and you've g ... More >>

The Oggie from Cornish Pasty Co.

​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 55: The Oggie from ... More >>

Natalie Morris' Perfect Food Day

Natalie Morris​Natalie Morris really gets around when it comes to food. She went to culinary school, wrote about food, then wrote some more about food. She went clear across the globe only to learn more about food and returned eating fewer foods as she's mostly vegetarian these days. You can ... More >>

Fate of the Galaxies Bring Gloomy Local Synth-Pop to Club 910

www.facebook.com/pages/Fate-of-the-GalaxiesFate of the Galaxies​The dreamy, danceable, synth-heavy music of Fate of the Galaxies sounds more like something that would come out of early-to-mid '80s England (The Cure, Joy Division) than downtown Phoenix. But that's where the trio that makes up Fate ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, June 2, 2011

www.facebook.com/pages/Fate-of-the-GalaxiesFate of the Galaxies​The dreamy, danceable, synth-heavy music of Fate of the Galaxies sounds more like something that would come out of early-to-mid '80s England (The Cure, Joy Division) than downtown Phoenix. But that's where the trio that makes up Fate ... More >>

The 10 Best Canned Craft Beers

​Bad beer comes in cans. There's no denying it -- images of sloppy NASCAR fans and drunken frat boys have done much to taint the perception of canned beer, as has the mass-market swill that's often inside. But in recent years there's been a canning revolution -- a "canversion," if you will -- am ... More >>

DJ Danny Howells

​Bad beer comes in cans. There's no denying it -- images of sloppy NASCAR fans and drunken frat boys have done much to taint the perception of canned beer, as has the mass-market swill that's often inside. But in recent years there's been a canning revolution -- a "canversion," if you will -- am ... More >>

Play FarmVille (for Real) in the UK: God Save the Crops

Jason IngramMyFarm members can tell this guy what to do. No bull.​Attention, online agriculturalists: Good news! All those hours of FarmVille, the social networking game (which has more than 62 million active users) may finally pay off, by allowing you the opportunity to take care of a real fa ... More >>

10 Anti-Religious Songs That May Be Inappropriate for Easter Dinner

Andres SerranoPiss Christ​Happy Easter, you degenerate rock 'n' roll fans. Most of you listeners of the devil's music probably only know Easter as the one major holiday that does nothing to shorten the workweek. But, there actually is reason for the holy day. In case you didn't know, Easter ... More >>

Biffy Clyro @ The Clubhouse Music Venue

Andres SerranoPiss Christ​Happy Easter, you degenerate rock 'n' roll fans. Most of you listeners of the devil's music probably only know Easter as the one major holiday that does nothing to shorten the workweek. But, there actually is reason for the holy day. In case you didn't know, Easter ... More >>

Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce on Evergreen Terrace, Maturing as a Band, and Appealing to a Wider Fanbase

​ Asking Alexandria is a British metalcore band that incorporates elements of dance into its breakdowns. Lead guitarist Ben Bruce grew up in Dubai and moved to England to form Asking Alexandria in 2008. The band has been building an international fanbase since they moved to the United States two ... More >>

Asking Alexandria @ Marquee Theatre

​ Asking Alexandria is a British metalcore band that incorporates elements of dance into its breakdowns. Lead guitarist Ben Bruce grew up in Dubai and moved to England to form Asking Alexandria in 2008. The band has been building an international fanbase since they moved to the United States two ... More >>

99 Yellow Balloons

​ Asking Alexandria is a British metalcore band that incorporates elements of dance into its breakdowns. Lead guitarist Ben Bruce grew up in Dubai and moved to England to form Asking Alexandria in 2008. The band has been building an international fanbase since they moved to the United States two ... More >>

Jan Brewer Can Solve Mental-Health Crisis By Looking to Bedlam

So, a new batch of thousands of mentally ill Arizonans are going to lose most, if not all of their current benefits (counseling, transportation, etc.), ostensibly because of the state's ongoing fiscal crisis.   ​We wrote about the dire situation a few weeks ago in "Hindsight," and w ... More >>

The King's Speech: How Therapy Saved the Monarchy

So, a new batch of thousands of mentally ill Arizonans are going to lose most, if not all of their current benefits (counseling, transportation, etc.), ostensibly because of the state's ongoing fiscal crisis.   ​We wrote about the dire situation a few weeks ago in "Hindsight," and w ... More >>

Girl Power

Female artists featured in Phoenix show

Tunnel Vision

Female artists featured in Phoenix show

Melanie @ The Rhythm Room

Female artists featured in Phoenix show

Tamara Drewe and the Comedy of Going Plastic in a Rustic World

Female artists featured in Phoenix show

Still Waters

New work based on our topography

Arpaio's Gulags, As Experienced by a Limey; Plus the Media Chumps Out on the Latest Racist Tea Party

New work based on our topography

Morning Glory

Wake up, y’all. The Americans are on the tube.

2010 World Cup: USA vs. England

Wake up, y’all. The Americans are on the tube.

The Big Event

Wake up, y’all. The Americans are on the tube.

The Big Event

Wake up, y’all. The Americans are on the tube.

London Calling

And it’s only a short Tube ride away

The Nearly Naked Truth

Thirty-five years on, campy sex still sells

Artist Betsy Schneider takes pictures of her children naked and shows them to the world

Thirty-five years on, campy sex still sells

New Japanese joint Roka Akor gets the details right

Thirty-five years on, campy sex still sells

Great Britons

Never mind the bollocks, here’s the Guana Batz

Rule, Britannia!

Cod is great

Operation Oggie

Feeling a little Cornish? Here's your spot

Hype-Happy

Finally, a restaurant that actually cooks up to its reputation

Hungy Man, TV Dinners

Hungry for advice on where to grab a bite?

BIG BANGER THEORY

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A DRINK WITH JAM AND BREAD

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