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  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Brian Lopez, Riveras, Total Chaos, Oh God No, and Hang the DJ This Weekend

    Though it's not quite as impressive (or unlikely) as the recent story of Peter Frampton's long-missing-but-now-returned guitar, the story of how Tucsonian Brian Lopez reconnected with his favorite guitar is still a pretty cool one. "I received the guitar as a gift from a family friend. It meant a lo ... More >>

  • Music

    November 10, 2011

    Boris Are Heavy as Hell, But They'd Never Call Themselves Metal

    Though it's not quite as impressive (or unlikely) as the recent story of Peter Frampton's long-missing-but-now-returned guitar, the story of how Tucsonian Brian Lopez reconnected with his favorite guitar is still a pretty cool one. "I received the guitar as a gift from a family friend. It meant a lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Boris' Atsuo: "We Have Never Called Ourselves a Heavy Metal Band"

    ​Normally, a band releasing three albums in one year would be a big deal. But in the case of Japanese power trio Boris, the rapid-fire output is less surprising than the diversity featured on the albums. Over the course of Heavy Rocks (the group's second album sporting the title), Attention Plea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Why Buckethead's Better Off Solo than in Guns 'N' Roses

    Wikimedia CommonsBuckethead​Virtuoso Brian Carroll, better known as Buckethead, is an unheralded musical genius. Sure, it's weird that he performs with a bucket on his head and a white costume mask as he assumes the role of a character who survived a "chicken holocaust," but anyone who's listened ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    KISS: You Wanted the Best, You Got Something Resembling the Best at Jobing.com Arena

    Luke Holwerda​The scene: June 28, 1996. Detroit, Michigan. For the first time, in 13 years, Kiss is playing its first show in makeup with the original lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. It's nearly midnight at the now-defunct Tiger Stadium, and despicable opening a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    John Hughes Shrine in NYC, Aerosmith Cancels Tour, Anthony and the Johnsons Cover Beyonce

    Sound of the City: There Is Now A Shrine in the Spot Where John Hughes Died Spin: Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week Spin: Watch as Nick Cave Reads from New Novel Rolling Stone: "The Beatles: Rock Band" Boasts Unheard Lennon, McCartney Audio Rolling Stone: Aerosmith Cancel Summer Tour Due to Tyler's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    Les Paul Dies, Weezer Release Date Set, Jack White Solo Single Mp3

    Idolator: Les Paul, R.I.P. NME: Simple Minds' Jim Kerr pays tribute to director John Hughes NME: Bob Dylan inspiration Mike Seeger dies NME: Weezer announce new album release date Pitchfork: Listen to Jack White's Solo Single Sound of the City: Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson's Song of the Summer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2008

    Deerhunter Impresses Without Gimmicks at Modified on Nov. 29

    See more shots of Deerhunter in our slide show.By Michael Brooks CryerWatching Deerhunter's bassist, Josh Fauver, stare into the audience is like watching Donovan have a dream about bemusement. Of course, Deerhunter isn't trying to confuse - they're trying to transcend. Saturday's show at Modified d ... More >>

  • Music

    October 18, 2007

    Eddie Daniels

    Homecoming: Eddie Daniels Live at the Iridium
    (IPO Recordings)

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2007

    The Willowz & The Detroit Cobras @ The Clubhouse August 14

    Homecoming: Eddie Daniels Live at the Iridium
    (IPO Recordings)

  • Music

    November 18, 2004

    Doubly Bubbly

    Technicolor Bubbles keeps it in the family

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    Home Grown

    House punk, broken bards, masked men, and emo for God

  • Music

    March 25, 2004

    Jon Rauhouse

    Jon Rauhouse's Steel Guitar Rodeo (Bloodshot)

  • Music

    January 31, 2002

    Dogs' Life

    British punk-era warriors Slaughter and the Dogs regroup for a shot at the respect they never got

  • Music

    September 13, 2001

    Sax Relief

    Gumbo rewrites the tax code with the latest batch of jazz, blues and heritage releases

  • Music

    June 28, 2001

    Achin' to Be

    Clumsy's Marc Solomon proves the perfect Replacement

  • Music

    April 5, 2001

    Fortunate One

    Back with what may be his best album, Texas treasure Delbert McClinton looks back on five decades of music making

  • Music

    March 15, 2001

    Redd Volkaert

    No Stranger to a Tele (HighTone)

  • Music

    March 8, 2001

    Two for the Show

    Rockabilly Hall of Famer Jody Reynolds kicks off a new tour with friend and hometown legend Al Casey

  • Music

    November 23, 2000

    'Toonsmiths

    Boyhood passions and local music luminaries collide in Robin Wilson's new concept album-cum-animated series

  • Music

    May 4, 2000

    Had a Nice Day

    A Showcase cacophony of music genres and venues beat the hell out of Shelley Duvall

  • Music

    April 27, 2000

    Dready Metal

    Unlike their North American counterparts, Jamaican rappers are incorporating heavy metal into their material, with some amazing results

  • News

    April 27, 2000

    From Mohawks To Mullets

    Images from 25 years of Phoenix music

  • News

    February 3, 2000

    Letters

    Images from 25 years of Phoenix music

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Misanthrope Through and Through

    Nursing a broken heart and bruised ego, Trashman seeks solace and finds . . . Bush

  • Music

    November 25, 1999

    Dirt Roads, Dead Ends and Dust

    The Supersuckers return to examine their desert roots on The Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll

  • Music

    August 26, 1999

    Cave Creek Dahl

    Rock 'n' roll torchbearer Jeff Dahl talks about getting clean, D.I.Y., and being big in Japan

  • Music

    June 17, 1999

    Dolls House

    Sylvain Sylvain pays tribute to three fallen former bandmates on his new album

  • Music

    August 6, 1998

    Garbage In, Garbage Out

    While radio rethinks its support for electronica, Sipping Soma emerges with electronic music that's instantly hummable

  • Music

    December 4, 1997

    Beauty and Sadness

    Recently emancipated from Atlantic, Juliana Hatfield tests the waters with a new indie EP

  • Music

    November 20, 1997

    Recordings

    Recently emancipated from Atlantic, Juliana Hatfield tests the waters with a new indie EP

  • Music

    April 24, 1997

    King Bobby

    Bobby Fuller billed himself "The Rock & Roll King of the Southwest." His reign was short. He dropped acid, died young and left behind some of the wildest rock guitar ever.

  • Music

    November 14, 1996

    The Crenshaw Redemption

    Marshall Crenshaw goes back to the drawing board and comes up with a shiny new Miracle of Science

  • Music

    April 18, 1996

    1996 New Times Music Awards Showcase

    Marshall Crenshaw goes back to the drawing board and comes up with a shiny new Miracle of Science

  • Music

    November 9, 1995

    Sixty-One Things to Know About Bob Dylan

    Marshall Crenshaw goes back to the drawing board and comes up with a shiny new Miracle of Science

  • Music

    August 31, 1995

    BLUE SUNDAY

    Marshall Crenshaw goes back to the drawing board and comes up with a shiny new Miracle of Science

  • Music

    July 6, 1995

    THE GLASSMAN COMETHKEITH JACKSON PREACHES THE PUNK GOSPEL FROM STAGE AND SCREEN

    Marshall Crenshaw goes back to the drawing board and comes up with a shiny new Miracle of Science

  • Music

    September 16, 1992
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