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Concert Schedule for This Weekend

Miniature Tigers Recruit Phantom Planet Guitarist Darren Robinson

Darren Robinson, now a (temporary) member of Miniature TigersIf you happen to be attending the Miniature Tigers performance tonight at Modified Arts (which we wholeheartedly recommend), you'll probably notice there's been a small change to the indie trio's line-up. Namely, the addition of a new gu ... More >>

Jan. 9 In Blogs: Charles Barkley, Angela Ellsworth, Miniature Tigers, Joe Arpaio and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Charles Barkley's Blood Alcohol Level Nearly Extreme at .149; Leaving P ... More >>

Eric Wareheim: Awesome Videos, Great Job!

In anticipation of the upcoming live comedy show this Sunday at the Marquee Theatre featuring Adult Swim goofballs Tim & Eric, I feel I must bring to light the magnificent music video directing skills of Eric Wareheim (the nice young fellow on the right).  Wareheim is the more musically inc ... More >>

Mini T's, What Laura Says Play SxSW Showcases

Martin CizmarWhat Laura Says at SxSW Greetings from the outskirts of Austin, Texas, where we're holed up in a hotel after a long day of music at South by Southwest's opening day. What happened? Well, a few Phoenix bands played their showcases, hopefully making an impression on tastemakers and indust ... More >>

Streaming Consciousness

Your guide to the Valley's Internet radio stations

Trend-Spotting

In a scandal-ridden election year, the top 10 music stories were all about winning the popular vote

Rooney

More than just a band with a Coppola kid

Nightlife

There's a hoot for every night owl at Valley clubs this summer

Phantom Planet

The Guest (Epic)

Cheaters Never Win

Even with Rushmore's Jason Schwartzman, Slackers swindles its audience

Miniature Tigers/Phantom Planet Guitarist Offers Video Chat Guitar Lessons

Darren Robinson Phantom Planet guitarist Darren Robinson, who recently took over on guitar in the local indie rock outfit Miniature Tigers is offering video chat guitar lessons, according to a bulletin he posted via Phantom Planet's MySpace Page. Robinson says in the bulletin that he works with be ... More >>

Incoming: Daedelus, Shooter Jennings, Macy Gray, Authority Zero, Rooney

One of these is the lead singer of Rooney. Guess who?​More just announced shows? You betcha -- that's what happens when we take a week off. Since the last installment was a rather hefty one, this time around things are a bit slimmer. There's still a few gems in the mix, however, including Californ ... More >>

Kinch Plans Residencies: Band Will Do Weekly Gigs in PHX, LA and SD in 2011

​Phoenix indie band Kinch has an ambitious plan to promote their new record: residencies in three cities.Starting in January the band will play Monday nights at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, Tuesday nights at the Soda Bar in San Diego, and Saturday nights at the Rogue Bar in Scottsdale. " ... More >>

The Rage Music Festival and the Coming Evolution of Christian Rock

​Phoenix indie band Kinch has an ambitious plan to promote their new record: residencies in three cities.Starting in January the band will play Monday nights at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, Tuesday nights at the Soda Bar in San Diego, and Saturday nights at the Rogue Bar in Scottsdale. " ... More >>

Army Navy, Locksley and The Postelles Vie for Best Power Pop Release of Summer 2011

Big Hassle MediaThe timeless power pop of Los Angeles' Army Navy makes for a great summertime soundtrack.​Like your favorite comfort food, power pop music is familiar, tasty and satisfying... and, sometimes, it's the only thing you want. If you consider The Raspberries' 1972 self-titled debut ... More >>