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  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    Destroyer Announces Phoenix Date This Summer

    ​Up on the Sun favorite Dan Bejar and his band Destroyer released their newest album Kaputt more than a year ago. We liked it then, we liked it at the end of the year, we like it now still. It's a charming ode to the smooth sounds of late-'70s/early-'80s yacht rock, cannily balancing the line betw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Meat Puppets Release New Record Today, Hit Clubhouse on National Tour

    ​The last time we caught up with the Meat Puppets it was mostly to talk about the 'Arizona scene' after a rough week at Austin's South by Southwest music conference.Regrettably, I didn't even mention the band's new record Lollipop in that piece. But, yes, the Puppets put out a brand new record thi ... More >>

  • Music

    February 24, 2011

    Roots Rockers Flathead Have Played with Everyone

    ​The last time we caught up with the Meat Puppets it was mostly to talk about the 'Arizona scene' after a rough week at Austin's South by Southwest music conference.Regrettably, I didn't even mention the band's new record Lollipop in that piece. But, yes, the Puppets put out a brand new record thi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Job for a Cowboy Tour Dates and Landmine Marathon Album Stream

    Job For A Cowboy​Wanna hear some free local metal? MetalSucks is hosting an exclusive stream of Landmine Marathon's new album, Sovereign Descent, which hit stores on Tuesday, March 16.In other Phoenix-area metal news, Glendale's Job for a Cowboy have announced a spring headlining tour that kicks o ... More >>

  • Music

    February 25, 2010

    The Appleseed Cast

    Job For A Cowboy​Wanna hear some free local metal? MetalSucks is hosting an exclusive stream of Landmine Marathon's new album, Sovereign Descent, which hit stores on Tuesday, March 16.In other Phoenix-area metal news, Glendale's Job for a Cowboy have announced a spring headlining tour that kicks o ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2010

    The Appleseed Cast

    Job For A Cowboy​Wanna hear some free local metal? MetalSucks is hosting an exclusive stream of Landmine Marathon's new album, Sovereign Descent, which hit stores on Tuesday, March 16.In other Phoenix-area metal news, Glendale's Job for a Cowboy have announced a spring headlining tour that kicks o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    King Khan & BBQ Show Phoenix Gig Canceled

    There will be no BBQ Show tonight in Phoenix.​As I reported on Friday, Arish "King" Khan and Mark "BBQ Show" Sultan -- as well as their tour manager -- ran into some legal problems in a sleepy Kentucky town. They were a no-show at their Thursday show in St. Louis amid speculation that they had bee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    King Khan & BBQ Miss St. Louis Gig, Face Possible Legal Trouble

    So wait, you meant to tell me these two gentleman may have been arrested on drug charges? Hold the phone...​Arish "King" Khan and Mark "BBQ Show" Sultan have been making some news headlines this morning after not showing up to their gig at St. Louis' Off Broadway last night. As reported by the Riv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2009

    Q&A: Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor Talks Jumping Around, Playing Pop Music and the Emo Handbook

    ​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    Mates of State Find Balance with Their Indie-Rock Spirit

    ​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2008

    Kindie Rock: New Amsterdams' Matt Pryor battles The Terrible Twos

    ​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 14, 2008

    New Amsterdams' Matt Pryor battles The Terrible Twos

    ​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2007

    PHX Mayor Phil Goober Gordon and Gov. Janet Do Nothing Napolitano still shooting blanks on violent crime.

    ​ Any attempt on my part to play "rock critic" on this assignment would be complete bullshit. Few assignments have ever made me want to high five my inner fifteen-year-old more than a chance to interview Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, a band that dominated my Walkman in early high school. I'd spen ... More >>

  • Music

    July 13, 2006

    Appleseed Cast

    Less Swedenborgian than you might think

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Less Swedenborgian than you might think

  • Music

    May 30, 2002

    The Mating Game

    The couple behind Mates of State are still in love, and their relationship — as well as their music — continues to grow

  • Music

    May 23, 2002

    The Kids Are All Right

    Emo heroes the Get Up Kids are twentysomething and already flirting with midlife crises

  • Music

    January 24, 2002

    Mates of State

    All they need is love. How sweet.

  • Music

    February 20, 1997

    Christ in the Fast Lane

    With Latterday Speedwagon, Jesus Chrysler Supercar is born again

  • Music

    April 18, 1996

    1996 New Times Music Awards Showcase

    With Latterday Speedwagon, Jesus Chrysler Supercar is born again

  • News

    December 21, 1995

    Rave Review

    Despite media reports of their death, the rave subculture, house music and the joy of X live on, roughly from midnight 'til dawn. In, of all places, Phoenix, Arizona.

  • Music

    August 25, 1993

    CLAWING THEIR WAY TO THE TOPWHEN IT COMES TO PUNK-METAL, YOU'VE GOT TO HAND IT TO PAW

    Despite media reports of their death, the rave subculture, house music and the joy of X live on, roughly from midnight 'til dawn. In, of all places, Phoenix, Arizona.

  • Music

    July 7, 1993

    MOVED BY THE SPIRITTHE REVEREND HORTON HEAT IS RIDIN' ROCKABILLY TOWARD A BLESSED REWARD

    Despite media reports of their death, the rave subculture, house music and the joy of X live on, roughly from midnight 'til dawn. In, of all places, Phoenix, Arizona.

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