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Paramore (Band)

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    March 29, 2012

    Throwback Thursday: Sixpence None the Richer

    Welcome to Throwback Thursday, where we revisit the overplayed, over (and under)rated, and the one-hit and multi-hit wonders of yesteryear. I have a bone to pick with Sixpence None the Richer for giving me unrealistic expectations about dating. When "Kiss Me" came out, it made me think that once ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 15, 2012

    Set Your Goals

    Welcome to Throwback Thursday, where we revisit the overplayed, over (and under)rated, and the one-hit and multi-hit wonders of yesteryear. I have a bone to pick with Sixpence None the Richer for giving me unrealistic expectations about dating. When "Kiss Me" came out, it made me think that once ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    So What Do Those 15 Favorite Songs Say About Us Anyway?

    Lindsay Cates on the 1s and 2s ​Okay, so the 15 Favorite Songs thing. It happened. I freaked out a little (a lot) picking my selections, but it was a fun, in a self-aggrandizing way. I wrote yesterday that it was nearly impossible to do what the event asked: come up with 15 songs that you love a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2011

    Fall Frenzy: blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Matt & Kim, and Halocene

    Arizona got a special show last night, a combination of the yearly Fall Frenzy event and The Honda Civic Tour. Jimmy Eat World took My Chemical Romance's spot and locals Halocene shared the stage with Matt & Kim and blink-182 for an evening of fun and nostalgia.

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2011

    Dear and the Headlights Officially Break Up

    ​ Dear and the Headlights, a band we once deemed "the most important band in Arizona," officially announced its breakup yesterday, via the band's MySpace and Facebook. "As I'm sure many of you have possibly assumed at this point since there has been absolutely no update as to what we are doing, De ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Details Revealed About 'Muppets: The Green Album'

    Jason Segel's forthcoming movie The Muppets will feature a stellar soundtrack, according to Consequence of Sound.Muppets: The Green Album is a collection of classic Muppet hits being covered by some pretty talented rocker stars. The soundtrack, titled The Green Album, gets a slightly ironic twist, c ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2011

    Former Format Singer Nate Ruess Wants to Have fun. in Arizona

    Jason Segel's forthcoming movie The Muppets will feature a stellar soundtrack, according to Consequence of Sound.Muppets: The Green Album is a collection of classic Muppet hits being covered by some pretty talented rocker stars. The soundtrack, titled The Green Album, gets a slightly ironic twist, c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Amy Winehouse Hits the Bottle Right Before Rehab

    ​Surprise, surprise, Amy Winehouse is still hitting the bottle, according to the Fab Life.Winehouse is still up to her old tricks. After her father confronted her about drinking too much, she agreed to check herself back into rehab Wednesday night to get clean before her upcoming European tour, wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    A Handy Guide to Local Music at Phoenix Comicon

    Minibosses will rock Phoenix Comicon this year.​Who would have thought Spock could croon seductively about making love to you? Oh yes he did -- and this week's music feature, Finding Nimoy, is all about his crossover foray from sci-fi television to '60s folk and '70s space rock singer. Speaking ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    Loretta Lynn Cancels Upcoming Phoenix Date

    ​Bad news for fans of country legend Loretta Lynn. She's canceled her upcoming tour, including a stop at May 1 stop at Celebrity Theater. "As y'all know I just went and got my knee done a few weeks back," a statement reads Lynn's website. "I am sad to cancel the upcoming shows on the west coast, b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Covela: Covela EP

    Covela​Artist: CovelaTitle: Covela EPBasics: Covela basics. I kid. Covela is described as having a "driven, melodic rock sound has been paralleled to Paramore, Jimmy Eat World, Muse and The Killers." The comparisons to Paramore make plenty sense as the band plays rock music with a female lea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Ciara Would Be Happy to Break from Her Record Label

    ​Ciara is down for getting dropped by her record label, according to Billboard. The hip-hop star has shot down rumors that Jive Records has dropped her. However, she said that she wouldn't be opposed to the company doing so. Over the last two years she has experienced substantial artistic limita ... More >>

  • Music

    January 20, 2011

    Best Coast: Things Are Going Swimmingly for Bethany Cosentino

    ​Ciara is down for getting dropped by her record label, according to Billboard. The hip-hop star has shot down rumors that Jive Records has dropped her. However, she said that she wouldn't be opposed to the company doing so. Over the last two years she has experienced substantial artistic limita ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2011

    Paramore Writing New Album, Find New Members For Tour

    ​Paramore have recruited two new band members, according to NME.Recovering quickly from guitarist and drummer Josh and Zac Farro's recent split from the band, Paramore have announced that Justin York and Josh Freese will temporarily fill the Farros' spots for the duration of the band's South Ameri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    Paramore's Guitarist, Drummer Split From Band

    ​Guitarist and drummer Josh and Zac Farro have amicably split from Paramore, according to Rolling Stone.The band posted an official statement on their website in which the remaining members of the band express their understanding and sadness for Josh and Zac's departure from Paramore.The Farros ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2010

    Alexia Rodriguez Talks About Her New Solo Record, Underground Sounds (Plus an Exclusive Stream of "Basements")

    ​As the singer of Tempe metalcore act Eyes Set To Kill, Alexia Rodriguez has made a name for herself, landing a spot on the Warped Tour and getting lots of ink from the glossies.Solid vocals and great looks will do that in a genre ruled by brutish men in saggy size-40 Dickies who shred their throa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 9/23 Issue

    ​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.What did we do to piss off Scott Weiland's publicist?What was the deal with the "suspicious backpacks" at Arizona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 9/16 Issue

    ​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.What did Paramore singer Hayley Williams think of our piece about why she cannot leave her boring band?What should ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    Paramore at the Dodge Theatre Last Night

    Luke HolwerdaParamore at Dodge Theatre​Paramore September 15, 2010 Dodge Theatre Hayley Williams is quite the little firecracker.Physically, the Paramore singer looks fiery with her bright red hair and ruler-straight body. Personality-wise, she's a dynamic burst of energy. At her show at the Dodg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    Paramore Fans Declare Last Night's Dodge Theatre Show "the Best They've Ever Been to"

    Luke HolwerdaParamore at Dodge Theatre​It's no wonder Paramore's fans are so loyal to the emo pop band. Singer Hayley Williams talks directly to audience members during shows, and the band even brought up three lucky peeps to sing (and dance awkwadly during) their hit "Misery Business" for the sho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2010

    Fueled by Ramen Artists: Where Are They Now?

    Nicki EscuderoCobra Starship​Nicki EscuderoThe Cab​It's hard to believe amid all the Fall Out Boy radio hits, award-winning Panic! at the Disco videos and female-fronted bands that came about because they were inspired by Paramore (who perform tonight at the Dodge Theatre), one of record label F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2010

    The MTV Video Music Awards Get Worse Every Year

    ​MTV's annual Video Music Awards have been working their way steadily downhill for a few years now.This year's show was pretty damn near the bottom of the slope, one would hope. The 2010 iteration included predictable performances, a lack of pans to stars in the crowd, and a lack of award winners ... More >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    The Paramore Paradox: Why Hayley Williams Can't Leave the Band That Made Her Famous

    ​MTV's annual Video Music Awards have been working their way steadily downhill for a few years now.This year's show was pretty damn near the bottom of the slope, one would hope. The 2010 iteration included predictable performances, a lack of pans to stars in the crowd, and a lack of award winners ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    X Japan, Hayley Williams, Hanson, and More in This Week's Issue

    X Japan at Lollapalooza 2010​This week's music feature is on X Japan's breakthrough into the American music scene. They recently performed in the U.S. for the very first time and made their debut at Lollapalooza. The Japanese metal super group has grown to have an impressive cult-like following, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    Paramore's Hayley Williams Comments on New Times Article About Why She Can't Leave Her Boring Band

    ​In this Thursday's issue writer Dan Gibson provided an excellent analysis of why Paramore's singer is forever tethered to her rather boring band."The Paramore Paradox: Why Hayley Williams Can't Leave the Band That Made Her Famous" is here.The piece caught Ms. Williams eye, it seems. She's since b ... More >>

  • Music

    July 8, 2010

    Five Reasons Phoenix Shouldn't Miss Lilith Fair

    ​In this Thursday's issue writer Dan Gibson provided an excellent analysis of why Paramore's singer is forever tethered to her rather boring band."The Paramore Paradox: Why Hayley Williams Can't Leave the Band That Made Her Famous" is here.The piece caught Ms. Williams eye, it seems. She's since b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2010

    Eminem Shows Off a Respectful Side on "Love the Way You Lie"; Rihanna Goes Backwards

    ​Eminem is shaping up to become quite the softy.His first single off his current album, Recovery, was "Not Afraid," where he sang, "Everybody come take my hand, we'll walk this road together." He's also done collaborations with popster Pink and emo girl Hayley Williams of Paramore, whom in a past ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    B.o.B: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

    ​By now you've most likely heard the song "Nothin' On You" by Atlanta-based MC B.o.B.If you haven't, then get out from under the rock you've been calling home the past two months. The track has been all over the airwaves and on Youtube, actually prompting B.o.B's label to bump up the release date ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2010

    Incoming: Justin Bieber, Green Day, Paramore, Tim McGraw, Chicago

    Justin Bieber. Deal with it.​Oh baby: Phoenix is about to get Bieber Fever! Canadian pop singer/world-dominator Justin Bieber plays Jobing.com Arena this July. It seems you can't swing a dead cat these days without that same cat mentioning something about Justin Bieber. He has an absolute str ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2010

    March 31 In Blogs: Al Beadle, Republic Ramen, and the Mummy Bandit

    ​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: Up on the Sun: First Friday Celebration of Al Beadle at Phoenix Metro Retro Incoming: Justin Bieber, Green ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2010

    Franz Ferdinand Singer Calls Epic "Arrogant Motherfucking Pig-Brained Arseholes"

    ​Epic Records, owned by Sony, evidently allowed McDonald's to use a Franz Ferdinand song without checking with the boys first. Lead singer Alex Kapranos was less than pleased about the decision. While he did state, "I'd rather eat a cowpat on a bun than a bloody McDonald's," he's actually far more ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2009

    Glamour Kills Sponsors Unsigned Band The Bay State

    While pop rock music fans are used to seeing bands like All Time Low and Cobra Starship don the graphic tees and hoodie sweaters of Glamour Kills clothing company, the trendy fashion line (which also sponsors Valley band The Maine) has adopted unsigned Portland, Maine band The Bay State into th ... More >>

  • Music

    October 15, 2009

    The Academy Is… Power Pop’s Leading Light

    While pop rock music fans are used to seeing bands like All Time Low and Cobra Starship don the graphic tees and hoodie sweaters of Glamour Kills clothing company, the trendy fashion line (which also sponsors Valley band The Maine) has adopted unsigned Portland, Maine band The Bay State into th ... More >>

  • Music

    July 23, 2009

    The Donnas

    While pop rock music fans are used to seeing bands like All Time Low and Cobra Starship don the graphic tees and hoodie sweaters of Glamour Kills clothing company, the trendy fashion line (which also sponsors Valley band The Maine) has adopted unsigned Portland, Maine band The Bay State into th ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2009

    How Dear and the Headlights Became the Most Important Band in Arizona

    While pop rock music fans are used to seeing bands like All Time Low and Cobra Starship don the graphic tees and hoodie sweaters of Glamour Kills clothing company, the trendy fashion line (which also sponsors Valley band The Maine) has adopted unsigned Portland, Maine band The Bay State into th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    No Doubt, Fun., Pool Parties and Taylor Swift Over the (Memorial Day) Weekend

    Girl Power: Females Flock to Cricket Wireless Pavilion for No Doubt and Paramore Right now my ears are ringing something fierce after enduring a non-stop auditory assault of thousands of tweens and teenyboppers girls screaming in absolute elation during No Doubt and Paramore's show at Cricket Wirel ... More >>

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