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March 23, 2012
Johnjay Van Es, What Are You Listening To?
Johnjay Van EsVan Es is the host of the Johnjay and Rich radio show heard on 104.7 KISS-FM here in Phoenix. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play? 104.7 KISS-FM. No other station is programmed on my radio dial -- fact. What's the first album you boug ... More >>
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March 5, 2012
Laidback Luke on Remixing Madonna and EDM's Mainstream Crossover
"Laidback" might fit the tone of Amsterdam-based Laidback Luke (born Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen), but the tag might be doing a disservice to his work ethic: He's worked with David Guetta, Diplo, Junior Sanchez, and more, and remixed pop acts like Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Chris Brown, and the ... More >>
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February 9, 2012
Kenny G @ Celebrity Theatre
"Laidback" might fit the tone of Amsterdam-based Laidback Luke (born Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen), but the tag might be doing a disservice to his work ethic: He's worked with David Guetta, Diplo, Junior Sanchez, and more, and remixed pop acts like Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Chris Brown, and the ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Songs for the Year of the Dragon
Bummed that yet another New Year's celebration has passed? Don't fret, you can continue partying, because today is the Chinese New Year. So happy Year of the Dragon, everyone. And you don't have to be Chinese to celebrate. After all, Chinese New Year is focused on good food, good luck, and fireworks ... More >>
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December 22, 2011
Top 10 Albums of 2011: Melissa Fossum
St. VincentWelcome 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 >>
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December 13, 2011
Five Holiday Gifts For Your Mom
Alright, slacker. There's no more denying it: the holidays are here, and you need to get on that shopping list. Luckily, Up on the Sun has caught gift guide-fever, and over the course of this week we'll be offering you suggestions for the entire family. Here's some suggestions for the ... More >>
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October 26, 2011
Music Videos Beavis & Butt-Head Should See
Beavis & Butt-Head makes its triumphant return to MTV on Thursday, October 27 at 10/9c, and quite frankly, we can't wait. This preview of "Holy Cornholio" looks promising, but one thing is missing--music videos! Half the fun of watching Beavis & Butt-Head was listening to the duo's commentar ... More >>
Music
September 29, 2011
Blondie @ Foundry on First
Beavis & Butt-Head makes its triumphant return to MTV on Thursday, October 27 at 10/9c, and quite frankly, we can't wait. This preview of "Holy Cornholio" looks promising, but one thing is missing--music videos! Half the fun of watching Beavis & Butt-Head was listening to the duo's commentar ... More >>
Music
September 15, 2011
Ke$ha @ Comerica Theatre
Beavis & Butt-Head makes its triumphant return to MTV on Thursday, October 27 at 10/9c, and quite frankly, we can't wait. This preview of "Holy Cornholio" looks promising, but one thing is missing--music videos! Half the fun of watching Beavis & Butt-Head was listening to the duo's commentar ... More >>
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August 9, 2011
New Reality Show, "Majors and Minors,' to Feature 15-Year-Old Gilbert Boy and a Long List of Top 40 Stars
Ah, to pass the harmless sound of Top 40 pop rock onto America's youth. That's really what this country is all about. Avril Lavigne, Adam Lambert, Colbie Caillat and a long list of other VH1 crowd favorites are out to make the dreams of 12 young musicians come true on The Hub's upcoming real ... More >>
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August 1, 2011
Happy Birthday, MTV: 30 Videos to Celebrate 30 Years
I want my MTV backMusic Television turns 30 today, but the network doesn't look a day over 16 and Pregnant. Well before MTV started exploiting the incredibly difficult lives of irresponsible teens expecting a first child and balancing high school algebra, the Viacom-network played music vid ... More >>
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July 28, 2011
Tony Culture, Kurt Vile, Katy Perry and More in This Week's Issue
Kurt VileThis week's issue features Tony Culture, a local artist who has his roots in Jamaica. As a fan of the Studio 1 and "lovers rock," he loves many styles of reggae. He's a do-it-all MC, DJ and Sound System master. His wife owns Afida's Hair Culture, which is where you can see Tony ... More >>
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July 1, 2011
Rolling Stone Chooses New Queen of Pop
A new queen of pop has been crowned by Rolling Stone, according to Idolator.Rolling Stone put 16 female pop stars head to head in the ultimate statistical showdown to see who would reign as queen. Competitors included Adele, Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Katy ... More >>
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May 31, 2011
Cakey Perry: The High Tea Pop-Up to Melt Your Popsicle
"Perry Pops" from Molly BakesWho says London tea parties and fine, fresh, and fierce California girls don't mix? Not Emma Thomas, more commonly known as Miss Cakehead and creator of the adults-only cake shop Eat Your Heart Out. Inspired by Katy Perry's "California Gurls" video, Miss C ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
Moving Tribute
"Perry Pops" from Molly BakesWho says London tea parties and fine, fresh, and fierce California girls don't mix? Not Emma Thomas, more commonly known as Miss Cakehead and creator of the adults-only cake shop Eat Your Heart Out. Inspired by Katy Perry's "California Gurls" video, Miss C ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
30-Second Samples of Every Track on the Strokes' Upcoming Album Now Available
Thanks to 107.7 The End posting clips on SoundCloud, you can now sample all 10 tracks on the Strokes' upcoming album Angles in 30-second snippets, according to Consequence of Sound.The album hasn't leaked yet, but the Strokes made "You're So Right" available yesterday, making it the second song t ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
A Recap of the 2011 Grammy Awards: A Quick, Easy Guide to What Happened
Dan MacMedan, USA TodayNicki Minaj, doing what she does best: always trying to get attention.The 2011 Grammy Awards kept things classy this year: There wasn't even a single mention of Ke$ha during the entire show!Good job, Grammy people! Thanks for taking out the trash this year. Aside from the l ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
Arcade Fire Wins 'Album of the Year' - But Is That A Good Thing?
Arcade Fire It's been less than twenty-four hours since Arcade Fire's amazingly good album The Suburbs won 'Album of the Year' at this year's Grammy Awards. Frankly, I'm still a little shocked that the Grammys got it right for once. When I first heard that the band was nominated I thought for s ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
Why Nicki Minaj is the Most Annoying Person in Music Right Now
No, no, Nicki: Fuck you.Am I the only one who really, really hates Nicki Minaj? You'd think so based on only a smattering of anti-Nicki talk on ye ole interwebz, compared to a torrent of anti Ke-dollarsign-ha fury and all the hate of other comparable slutwave artists.For example: There are a mere ... More >>
Music
February 3, 2011
Dawn Jameson Looks the Part -- But Can She Sing It?
No, no, Nicki: Fuck you.Am I the only one who really, really hates Nicki Minaj? You'd think so based on only a smattering of anti-Nicki talk on ye ole interwebz, compared to a torrent of anti Ke-dollarsign-ha fury and all the hate of other comparable slutwave artists.For example: There are a mere ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
Incoming: Katy Perry, Murs, Stevie Nicks, Rush, The Dodos, Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart ca. 1984Rod Stewart is the leader in the clubhouse for this week's just announced shows. He's 66-years-old and is the former lead singer of the Faces and The Jeff Beck Group. People who know of his non-solo work appreciate it, but the majority of folks cherish the Brit for his solo caree ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Kitty Purry, Lou Dog, Snacks, Bubbles and More of Music's Greatest Pets
SnacksBest Coast singer Bethany Cosentino has made a lot of her fans cat people.Her pet cat Snacks is almost as recognizable as the band (which plays Clubhouse Music Venue Saturday, January 22) itself. A picture of Snacks covers the drum kit, Cosentino gives Snacks a shout-out in the song "Goodby ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Steven Tyler Rejected For Led Zeppelin Position
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has revealed that lead singer Steven Tyler was turned down after he auditioned to replace Robert Plant in Led Zeppelin, according to NME.However, Jimmy Page invited Tyler to make a record together, which Tyler declined. Why the hell would anyone turn down the chance ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Katy Perry Coming to Phoenix (Thank Her Sponsor, Schick Razors!)
Skankstress Katy Perry just announced a tour date for Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on August 3.It's part of a "California Dreams" tour that starts on June 7 in Atlanta and runs through August 14, the second show in Katy's hometown Santa Barbara, California. Tickets, priced pretty modestly at $3 ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Jan. 20 In Blogs: Sweets and Beats, Katy Perry, Lion Meat, and Sheriff Paul Babeu
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:
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January 14, 2011
Multiple Benefit Concerts Being Organized to Support Queensland Flood Relief
Flooding in Queensland, Australia is bringing about plenty of benefit concerts, according to Spinner.While artists like Keith Urban and Mos Def are shuffling around some tour dates to work around the flood, other artists and promoters are putting a more positive spin on the disaster by organizing ... More >>
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November 30, 2010
Robyn: Body Talk
Artist: Robyn Title: Body Talk Release date: November 22 Label: Interscope The critics sure do love the Swedish dance-pop star Robyn, who's been releasing Body Talk in chunks throughout 2010 and now has finally dropped the entire album as one 15-song compendium. But there seems to be a commo ... More >>
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September 8, 2010
Ace of Base to Release a New Album, Even Though Nobody Saw That Coming
Did anyone see the sign when it comes to the possibility of ever hearing a new Ace of Base album? Not I.Consequence of Sound reports that the Swedish pop group -- fondly remembered by all as a 90s ABBA -- will be releasing their latest studio album on September 24. Most of us forgot about Ace of ... More >>
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August 30, 2010
What's Selling: Zia Record Exchange Tempe
Music lovers at Zia Record Exchange in Tempe are craving rougher, louder sounds at the moment. Topping the chart this week is The Sword. Also in demand were Best Coast's lo-fi chillwave and the beloved raps of everyone's favorite white boy, Eminem, as well as the talented Akron blues boys, The Bl ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
Jordin Sparks
Music lovers at Zia Record Exchange in Tempe are craving rougher, louder sounds at the moment. Topping the chart this week is The Sword. Also in demand were Best Coast's lo-fi chillwave and the beloved raps of everyone's favorite white boy, Eminem, as well as the talented Akron blues boys, The Bl ... More >>
Music
July 1, 2010
Jordin Sparks
Music lovers at Zia Record Exchange in Tempe are craving rougher, louder sounds at the moment. Topping the chart this week is The Sword. Also in demand were Best Coast's lo-fi chillwave and the beloved raps of everyone's favorite white boy, Eminem, as well as the talented Akron blues boys, The Bl ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
We Are the In Crowd Steps Up as Latest Pop-Punk Darlings on Vans Warped Tour
It's nice to have a little diversity on the Vans Warped Tour, the summer punk rock festival that's notorious for its multitude of sweaty, shirtless guys running around on-stage.This year, following in the footsteps of powerful female singers Katy Perry, Charlotte Sometimes and Hayley Williams of ... More >>
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February 1, 2010
The Grammy's Top 10 Moments
Beyonce also did a version of Alanis' "You Oughtta Know" when she played Phoenix last summer. This year's Grammy's ceremony was full of instances that just made you scratch your head, furl your brow, and go, "Really?!?" Whether it was a pleasantly surprised reaction, a hearty laugh, or a look of ... More >>
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January 14, 2010
Shore Thing
Ten-thousand dykes can’t be wrong
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January 7, 2010
Marilyn Manson Evan Rachel Wood = Engaged
Wonder what colors they'll use at the wedding...Evidently, this is the week for shocking celebrity engagements. Less than 48 hours ago, it was Russell Brand and Katy Perry. Now this. As Spin mentions, the news is a whole new kind of creepy. He's said publicly that he fantasizes about smas ... More >>
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December 29, 2009
Timbaland Quits Hip-Hop, Scores with Pop
Will he work with Jonas Brothers next?With Missy Elliott missing in action the past few years (fyi, she has a new album coming out in January), her producer Timbaland's been busy working with Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake and...Miley Cyrus. It sure would have been fun to have been in th ... More >>
Music
December 24, 2009
Your Yellow Dress
Will he work with Jonas Brothers next?With Missy Elliott missing in action the past few years (fyi, she has a new album coming out in January), her producer Timbaland's been busy working with Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake and...Miley Cyrus. It sure would have been fun to have been in th ... More >>
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September 17, 2009
The Fast and the Bi-Curious
Punk-rock flick showcases Blink-182, NOFX, and . . . Katy Perry?
Music
June 18, 2009
Ida Maria and a Brief History of Scandinavian Pop
Punk-rock flick showcases Blink-182, NOFX, and . . . Katy Perry?
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May 14, 2009
The End of an Era: Gokey and His Glasses Go Home
Don't cry, Gokey. You always have a future as a Lenscrafters model...I will be the first to admit that as excited as I am about last night's Idol results, I am also really shocked (as are a lot of other people, apparently). I think most people--whether they were Gokey fans or not--thought his large ... More >>
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December 30, 2008
Hitsville: The Year in Music, by the Numbers
By Randall Roberts You don't need a half-wit music critic to tell you it's been a remarkable year for America, one historians will be discussing and researching for centuries to come. War, financial collapse, politics, technology: All have been dinner-table topics for many Americans. Racial barrier ... More >>
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December 29, 2008
The Year in Music: 2008's Top Ten Pop Songs
By Annie ZaleskiPop music often gets a bad rap for being disposable or vapid, and in many cases that's true. (Katy Perry, Danity Kane and the Pussycat Dolls, step right up!) But every year, a few irresistible bits of innovative ear candy rocket up the charts and seep into our subconscious. The foll ... More >>
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December 10, 2008
Ready, Set, Go! It's Time To... Move My Lips and Pretend I'm Singing
So I've been getting raked over the coals by Tokio Hotel fans over the last few days because I wrote a blog pointing out that, well, it's kinda weird for teenage girls to be attracted to a guy who looks a lot like them. I asked why, I got a few thoughtful (and a lot of crazy) replies. Sample: YOU ... More >>
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December 8, 2008
Phooson, Tokio Hotel, Wu Tang Clan and More Over the Weekend
How's everyone feeling after Phooson? Significantly rocked out? Did you get the chance to stop by First Friday before joining the legions of 15-year-old Fallout Boy fans? No? No worries, we've got you covered. Phooson 2008 Check out our coverage of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Fallout Boy, Tokio Hotel, T ... More >>
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December 6, 2008
Phooson: Picture This!
We've got photos of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Fallout Boy, Tokio Hotel, The Pussycat Dolls, Jesse McCartney and even Paula Abdul. Check out your favorite Phooson artist in our Phooson 2008 slide show. -- Photos by Luke Holwerda
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December 5, 2008
Concert Calendar for This Weekend: Celine Dion, David Banner, The Hanson Brothers, Wu-Tang Clan, and more
DJ Deadmau5 is scheduled to spin tonight at Myst in Scottsdale. While we're sure most of you are gonna be heading out west to the Cricket Pavillion to check out tonight's mega-sized Phooson shindig, there's more than just that concert going on this weekend. Here's our weekly rundown of the weekend ... More >>
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December 3, 2008
Britney Spears Coming To Glendale on April 24
We honestly can't imagine too many people care at this point, but we've been wrong before, so, in case you do, that chick who had Kevin Federline's children is coming to Jobing.com Arena on April 24. Britney Spears is back with her "The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour" - her first arena t ... More >>
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November 16, 2008
Show Announcements: Willie Nelson, Staind, Chris Isaak, Katy Perry
There were a massive amount of upcoming shows announced this week, including Willie Nelson on the road again and possibly three of the four worst nu metal bands of all time (Staind, Papa Roach, Hoobastank) on a single stage… with the insufferable Adam Carolla. Crooner Chris Isaak and Stro ... More >>
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August 18, 2008
A sinfully swank soiree: Black Card Ultralounge’s opening bash
There were a massive amount of upcoming shows announced this week, including Willie Nelson on the road again and possibly three of the four worst nu metal bands of all time (Staind, Papa Roach, Hoobastank) on a single stage… with the insufferable Adam Carolla. Crooner Chris Isaak and Stro ... More >>
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August 1, 2008
Top 10 Songs You Must Turn Off
There were a massive amount of upcoming shows announced this week, including Willie Nelson on the road again and possibly three of the four worst nu metal bands of all time (Staind, Papa Roach, Hoobastank) on a single stage… with the insufferable Adam Carolla. Crooner Chris Isaak and Stro ... More >>
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