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DJ Intel on the Furious Styles Crew's Anniversary and How He Wanted to Be Obama's Mixmaster on Election Night

There are many perks involved with being a DJ: Complimentary booze, free schwag, the adoration of hundreds at gigs, and (depending on the particular selector or promoter) possibly a nice payday. Then there are the more unusual bonuses, like the one that DJ Intel got the other night at The Monarch ... More >>

Treasure Mammal Outlines a Classy Date: Sizzler, Crystal Pepsi, and Planned Parenthood

The reports of the romance's death have been greatly exaggerated. That's what we're taking away from the video for "Dream Girl," from Phoenix's Treasure Mammal. A standout song from his excellent Checkognize, the track has a silky, '90s R&B groove and characteristically outlandish lyrics from song ... More >>

Someone Just Paid $10,000 For an Expired Bottle of McJordan BBQ Sauce

At this point we really should not be surprised by what gets sold on eBay and for how much. But even by our jaded standards, paying $9,995 for a jug of McJordan BBQ sauce from the first Clinton administration still seems a little excessive. See Also: --Don't Eat That: Vagina Onion Ring Found at Bu ... More >>

Amar'e Stoudemire Joins Ex-Team (Phoenix Suns) on Sideline After Apparent Tantrum

Amar'e Stoudemire won us over during his eight-year stint with the Phoenix Suns, with his sheer strength and remarkable athletic ability. We never saw him as the "next" Michael Jordan or whoever, but as an All-Star level player when healthy who -- serious defensive liabilities aside -- put h ... More >>

Tumblr of the Week: Andrew Jackson Jihad

​Wacky local duo Andrew Jackson Jihad has a whole lot of awesomeness to offer on their Tumblr. AJJ is currently on tour with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and Into It. Over It.The band has just released their new album, Knife Man, about three weeks ago. It's full of enthusiastically perfor ... More >>

Andrew Jackson Jihad Announce Knife Man

​Everyone's favorite sardonic folk duo, Andrew Jackson Jihad, have announced details regarding their new album, Knife Man, due out on Asian Man Records on September 20.I spoke with bassist Ben Gallaty about the new record."Sean [Bonnette, singer/guitarist] gave me a CD of 13 demos in December. The ... More >>

Marcus Johnson at Four Peaks

Zach Fowle​The Tender: Marcus Johnson The Bar: Four Peaks Brewing Company (1340 E. 8th St., 480-303-9967) and Four Peaks Grill & Tap (15730 N. Pima Road, 480-991-1795) The Pedigree: Johnson had several Joe jobs (mostly work for security agencies and retail) before landing a gig at Four Peaks n ... More >>

Mesa Cops Bustin' Thieves Craigslist Style -- Two Days in a Row

tcritic.com​As we learned last month, Craigslist is a terrible place to go if you want to have sex with dogs. Now we're learning Craigslist is also a terrible place to sell stuff you steal from people in Mesa. On Wednesday, a Mesa woman was perusing Craigslist when she found her autographed jerse ... More >>

Singer/Assailant Chris Brown Added to Roster for Phoenix Celebrity Shootout

​Yesterday I kinda bagged on the "celebrities" committed to playing in this year's version of the annual Jack in the Box Celebrity Shootout at US Airways Center.Today organizers added another big name. The Good News: The name is big. REALLY big. Pretty much everyone who cares even a little about ... More >>

Alice Cooper's Downtown Watering Hole Named a Top-10 Celeb Eatery By Tripadvisor

​Shock-rocker Alice Cooper's downtown bar and grill, Cooperstown, has been named one of the nation's top 10 celeb-owned eateries by TripAdviser.Cooper joins athletes (Michael Jordan), actors (Robert DeNiro) and fellow musicians (Justin Timberlake and Gladys Knight) on the list, which was compiled ... More >>

Anthony Bourdain's Spring Break Plans, Food Wars Flops, and This Week's Must-See Shows, in "TV Dinner"

OMG! Spring breaaaaaaaaak! Quick, pull out anything Abercrombie, Hollister, or Forever 21 and get your ass down to Dos Gringos Tempe Trailer Park for Jägerbombs, now. And don't worry about Anthony Bourdain. He'll just be in China for the fourth time, eating, suffering through cold temperatures, eat ... More >>

Hot Links: Olympians, Internet Rape, and a Buggy Chase

Two school buses collided on Highway 89 in Chino Valley Tuesday afternoon, injuring one of the bus drivers and at least a dozen students from Heritage Middle School. Initial reports indicate that three school buses were traveling in a procession when the first collided with a pickup truck, causing a ... More >>

Supermen of La Mancha: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, Mo Williams Visit Phoenix Suns Tonight

www.nba.com Mo Williams: Finally, a worthy sidekick for LeBron. Following the Phoenix Suns' figurative demise in their do-or-die game versus the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, the dudes in orange have about as much chance of making the playoffs as did Don Quixote of slaying a windmill. B ... More >>

On Sticking Up for the Legal Immigrants and Being 20 Years Behind the Times

Jason Richardson Profile: Newest Sun Expected to Make Debut Against Magic Tonight

Phoenix Suns fans: Here's a quick-and-dirty introduction to the team's newest member, Jason Richardson, who was acquired in Wednesday's five-player trade that sent Raja Bell and Boris Diaw to the Charlotte Bobcats.

Not sure if you’re in a dive bar? Check these “pig points” to find out

Steve Kerr's been beating the odds his whole life

Kerr's legendary moments

There's Something About Larry

Can Suns bring home the hardware? Yes. Here's how.

Letter Perfect

Spelling out a fantasy that feels wonderfully real

That's All, Folks?

Warner Bros. delivers a merchandising vehicle that falls flat

BEST WAY TO EAT IN THE CAR

Cuisine Limousine

We All Scream for Nice Screen

A couple of upcoming movie events may provide some relief from the midsummer night's cinema doldrums

His Airness Writ Large

To the Max satisfies if you're missing Michael Jordan

Ordering à la Court

Second Helpings

Thirty Nuggets

St. Travis at the Bat

The laid-back intensity of the Diamondbacks' $10 million man

Our Hero

The most powerful man in Phoenix explains why he's just a regular guy

Les Go, Mercury

Double Dribble

Space Jam hits the rim but doesn't score often

A MOJOR LEAGUE VETERAN

THE JORDAN BUSINESS

AN OPEN LETTER TO CHARLES BARKLEY

SHAQ'S FLACKS ARE WAY OFF TRACK

DARK DAYS FOR THE SUNS

SOMETHING TO INFURIATE EVERYONE

STOP EVERYTHING! CHARLES FELL DOWN.

WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE

YOUNG GUNS

WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR

ERROR JORDAN

TEMPEST AT THE POINT

TRUMPETING THE SUNS

SUCCESS HAS SPOILED THE SUNS

CHARLES BARKLEY'S BASKETBALL SEMINARS

JORDAN ROLLS THROUGH PHOENIX

BAD SPORT

JERRY'S SECRET BATTLE PLAN