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    April 15, 2012

    An Overcast Saturday with Blake Shelton and Joe Nichols at Country Thunder, 4/14/12

    See also: Big & Rich and Jake Owen at Country Thunder in Florence, 4/13/12 Country Thunder Caynon Moon Ranch in Florence, Arizona Saturday, April 14, 2012 After Friday's fraught and frightful driving experience to Country Thunder, I shut off the GPS and drove from memory. All went smoothly and I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    The Young at Yucca Tap Room, 1/4/12

    The Young, Mangled Men, ROAR, The Plainfield Butchers Yucca Tap Room Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Bits of Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney's interview with Rolling Stone started hitting the web yesterday, with the bespectacled musician stating: "Rock 'n' roll is dying because people became okay with ... More >>

  • Music

    December 1, 2011

    Scott Kelly @ The Rhythm Room

    The Young, Mangled Men, ROAR, The Plainfield Butchers Yucca Tap Room Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Bits of Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney's interview with Rolling Stone started hitting the web yesterday, with the bespectacled musician stating: "Rock 'n' roll is dying because people became okay with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    Halloween Otoacoustic Emissions at St. Augustine's Church in Tempe

    ​Otoacoustic Emmission at St. Augustine's Church in Tempe Monday, October 31, 2011 According to the Billboard Contemporary Christian Music charts, "Courageous," by the Georgia-based band Casting Crowns, is the most popular Christian song in America. The song is a lot of things: vaguely arena ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Six Misleading Band Names

    You might be misjudging Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr... except for the whole race car theme. ​Growing up you were always told not to judge a book by its cover, but judging a band by its name? That's pretty easy. The Black Keys? They're blues rock, of course. Spice Girls? The poppiest pop imaginable. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Five Beers and Their Musical Pairings

    ​As Munich's 17-day slosh-a-palooza wrapped up yesterday, it left us feeling a little empty. We didn't celebrate Oktoberfest the proper way -- by getting shithoused in lederhosen and violently gesturing toward the breasts of a beer wench with a full mug of god's greatest nectar, all while listenin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    Five Bands That Should Break Up Next

    Nickelback​ When it was announced earlier this week that R.E.M. was breaking up after 31 years together, there were likely quite a few long-time fans of the band who were pretty bummed out. Understandably so. It always sucks when a band that you've always liked decides to call it quits. But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Them's the Rules, or Why I Like The New Lenny Kravitz

    Kravitz, looking tough as a kiddo.​If you honestly love music, you've got rules about it. Here are a few my mine. 1. Non-jazz artists and bands may feature no more than two saxophone solos during the duration of their career. 2. Bass guitars should be strung with two to four strings, bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Last Night: Death Cab for Cutie at Comerica Theatre

    Maria VassettDeath Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard ​Death Cab for Cutie Comerica Theatre Monday, August 15 There's always been something I've resented about Death Cab for Cutie, but I could never really put a finger on it. Last night's show at Comerica Theatre defined it perfectly. The band hasn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Seether's Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray

    ​Seether's sixth studio album, Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray, comes out today. The good news is, fans of the band will find that this is Seether's best album yet. The bad news is, it's still not good enough to garner the band a whole lot of new fans. Lyrically, not much has changed. F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Creed Saves a Boy From a Wolf Pack

    ​A boy saved himself from a pack of wolves with a little help from Creed on Thursday, according to NME.Thirteen-year-old Norwegian student Walter Eikrem came across a pack of wolves on his way home from school. He knew not to run away from the wolves, so he quickly became resourceful and attempted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    BrokeNCYDE's SeVen Sounds Off On New Album, Haters, and Why They Don't Need Street Cred

    BrokeNCYDE: Your least favorite band since 2008.​In barely more than two years, Albuquerque "crunkcore" pioneers BrokeNCYDE have become one of the most hated bands in the world.Look up one of their videos on YouTube, and you're guaranteed to find a raging debate in the comments section between Bro ... More >>

  • Music

    October 28, 2010

    What Happens When You Actually Listen to a Nickelback Album Front-to-Back?

    BrokeNCYDE: Your least favorite band since 2008.​In barely more than two years, Albuquerque "crunkcore" pioneers BrokeNCYDE have become one of the most hated bands in the world.Look up one of their videos on YouTube, and you're guaranteed to find a raging debate in the comments section between Bro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Robert Perez, Deerhunter, Nickelback, and More in This Week's Issue

    Junction 10 frontman Robert Perez gives country music a new look.​Robert Perez, singer in country band Junction 10, doesn't fit the mold as far as the appearance of a typical country musician goes. But that doesn't matter because he's more talented than most local country musicians. Although he co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Arcade Fire, Caribou, Steve Martin, and More in This Week's Issue

    Arcade Fire: a band that Canada should be proud of​Canada can't brag about Nickelback and Alanis Morissette like they can about alt-rockers Arcade Fire. Arcade Fire is a band of risk takers that writes powerful songs and puts on awesome shows. Furthermore, they released one of the most revolutiona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2010

    Incoming: Social Distortion, Hot Hot Heat, Ra Ra Riot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback

    A picture of Canadian rock band Nickelback​I remember it like it was yesterday: it was the summer of 2002 and I was in super-humid Milwaukee for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. We were in the parking lot of Miller Park, enjoying the pre-game festivities, eating and drinking all of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2010

    July 12 In Blogs: Tea Party Wackos, Pool Parties, Social Distortion, Taco Bell, and James Ray

    ​​​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:

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    You Asked For It: Joey Arroyo Band

    Joey Arroyo - Is...Aggressive​Joey Arroyo BandIs...Aggressive(Self-released)Grade: B Well it took three weeks, of doing these You Asked For It reviews of local records, but I finally got an album for that I could actually enjoy. Truly, picturing the other bands I've reviewed for this project playi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Alice in Chains Band Bio Rewritten by Adoring Arizona Republic Reporter

    Alice In Chains with scab singer William DuVall.​Alice in Chains has always been a tough interview. In fact, the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, infamously refused to talk to the media nearly a decade after a Rolling Stone reporter, Jon Wiederhorn, wrote about his hideously track-marked han ... More >>

  • Music

    January 21, 2010

    Styx Isn’t the Only Band Capable of a Concept Album

    Alice In Chains with scab singer William DuVall.​Alice in Chains has always been a tough interview. In fact, the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, infamously refused to talk to the media nearly a decade after a Rolling Stone reporter, Jon Wiederhorn, wrote about his hideously track-marked han ... More >>

  • Music

    January 21, 2010

    Five Finger Death Punch

    Alice In Chains with scab singer William DuVall.​Alice in Chains has always been a tough interview. In fact, the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, infamously refused to talk to the media nearly a decade after a Rolling Stone reporter, Jon Wiederhorn, wrote about his hideously track-marked han ... More >>

  • Music

    December 17, 2009

    The Winter Wonder Slam Tour Proves Baby Jesus Ain’t a Rock Star

    Alice In Chains with scab singer William DuVall.​Alice in Chains has always been a tough interview. In fact, the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, infamously refused to talk to the media nearly a decade after a Rolling Stone reporter, Jon Wiederhorn, wrote about his hideously track-marked han ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    2010's Most Anticipated Albums

    2010 brings with it the hope of a new, much better decade chock full of impressive albums​Some of you may or may not have noticed that the 2000s, or aughts for the cool kids, was a pretty crappy decade. That sentiment is becoming more and more prevalent as we inch toward a brand new decade, and B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Year of the Moth Joins Variety of Bands at Allweask.org Fundraiser

    For Phoenix rock band Year of the Moth, being in a band isn't about getting signed to a label and becoming Nickelback-scale famous. It's all about playing music the group members stand behind, and that's what the band attributes to the support they've felt in the local scene. www.myspace.com/ ... More >>

  • Music

    September 10, 2009

    Throw Me the Statue Might Never Play Creaturesque Live Again If They Don’t Fix Their Windshield Wiper

    For Phoenix rock band Year of the Moth, being in a band isn't about getting signed to a label and becoming Nickelback-scale famous. It's all about playing music the group members stand behind, and that's what the band attributes to the support they've felt in the local scene. www.myspace.com/ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    Nickelback Auction Off Guitar, Meet and Greet, For Ear Candy

    Nickelback's ability to line-up high profile support is well-known -- just look at the above video. Ear Candy's Nate Anderson has proven he isn't far behind though, lining up an impressive array of stars to help the charity he founded, which funds music education programs for children. Now the two a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    Sept. 3 In Blogs: Steven Anderson, Fivespeed, Crab Legs, and Pfizer

    ​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: Feathered Bastard: Steven Anderson's Yuma City Warrant for "Disorderly Conduct," and RP4409's Moronic Misuse of ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2009

    Nickelback

    ​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: Feathered Bastard: Steven Anderson's Yuma City Warrant for "Disorderly Conduct," and RP4409's Moronic Misuse of ... More >>

  • Music

    September 3, 2009

    Nickelback

    ​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: Feathered Bastard: Steven Anderson's Yuma City Warrant for "Disorderly Conduct," and RP4409's Moronic Misuse of ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Incubus

    ​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: Feathered Bastard: Steven Anderson's Yuma City Warrant for "Disorderly Conduct," and RP4409's Moronic Misuse of ... More >>

  • Music

    August 13, 2009

    Daughtry

    ​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: Feathered Bastard: Steven Anderson's Yuma City Warrant for "Disorderly Conduct," and RP4409's Moronic Misuse of ... More >>

  • Music

    May 21, 2009

    No Doubt

    ​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: Feathered Bastard: Steven Anderson's Yuma City Warrant for "Disorderly Conduct," and RP4409's Moronic Misuse of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Creed Reunites, Plans to Rock Glendale

    Scott Stapp: apparently quite sad that Creed is getting back togetherIn what has to be the biggest music news since the band formed in 1995, Creed has reunited. All four members are back at it, including lead singer/public drunkard Scott Stapp, since they parted ways in 2004. But wait, the good news ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    Setting Chad Kroeger's Hair On Fire: An Evening with Fucked Up

    Fucked Up's Father Damian embraces the microphone cordToronto punk rock outfit Fucked Up graced the stage Tuesday night at downtown Phoenix art gallery PHiX, bringing with them their subdued, docile tones and serene, lucid vocals. Good one, right? Yeah, I had you going -- admit it. Fucked Up absolut ... More >>

  • Music

    January 29, 2009

    Fucked Up and other F-Word Bands Congregate at the Festival of the Fuck Bands

    Fucked Up's Father Damian embraces the microphone cordToronto punk rock outfit Fucked Up graced the stage Tuesday night at downtown Phoenix art gallery PHiX, bringing with them their subdued, docile tones and serene, lucid vocals. Good one, right? Yeah, I had you going -- admit it. Fucked Up absolut ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    Kanye West, Ludacris, and Nickelback are Part of What's Selling at Zia Record Exchange in Phoenix

    The "Louis Vuitton Don" is moving units down at Zia Record Exchange. Although Kanye West's emotionally-wrought 808s & Heartbreak didn't prove as big a smash with most fans and critics as his previous discs, it's still a quality album (our music editor Martin Cizmar considers it one his faves of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    The Worst Lyrics of 2008: NCAA-Style Showdown

    And now it's time for the "I love you like a fat kid loves cake" memorial Worst Lyrics of 2008, March Madness-style tournament, this year a terrifying mélange of appalling oral-sex requests, bargain-bin philosophies, grammatical atrocities, and cringe-inducing pillow talk. To elevate the drama, I p ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 26, 2008

    Down in the Underground

    Hip-hopper comes up for air at Blunt Club

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    June 5, 2008

    1... 2... 3... 4!!!

    Hip-hopper comes up for air at Blunt Club

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    March 27, 2008

    Fu Manchu: Back on tour and headed for Mesa

    Hip-hopper comes up for air at Blunt Club

  • News

    September 27, 2007

    Pimp My Bod

    Our intrepid reporter travels north Scottsdale in search of the sweet life. Someone's version of it, anyway

  • Music

    June 1, 2006

    666 Fest

    Clearing up any misunderstandings

  • Music

    April 27, 2006

    Rob Zombie

    Sick. Disgusting. Fun

  • Music

    February 9, 2006

    Fivespeed

    Morning Over Midnight
    (Virgin)

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    January 19, 2006
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    December 22, 2005

    New Duds

    With CDs like these, who needs lumps of coal?

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    November 10, 2005
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    December 30, 2004

    Smells Like Indie Spirit

    Music that made the world safe for the word "alternative" again

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    May 20, 2004

    Finger Eleven

    Music that made the world safe for the word "alternative" again

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    November 28, 2002

    Theory of a Deadman

    Grunge guys rock like they mean it

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