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Randy Newman

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    We Hate Los Angeles: Six Songs As the Coyotes Prep to Take on the Kings

    By now, your Facebook feed is swelling with posts with posts from brand-new hockey fans, folks saying "Go 'Yotes" when they didn't give the slightest damn two weeks ago. But that's an awful cynical way to look at it, isn't it? On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Predators and advanced to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    ILL AL Explains "Political Science"

    Some of our favorite local hip-hop has been coming from the Avenue of the Arts Crew, and one of the best releases by said crew was last year's Cold Castle LP by ILL AL the Anglo-Saxon & Beatnic the Enforcer. The album features plenty of good jams, but my favorite is "Political Science" (not a cover ... More >>

  • Film

    December 22, 2011

    We Bought a Zoo: Matt Damon Needs Your Love in Cameron Crowe's Return to the Big Screen

    Some of our favorite local hip-hop has been coming from the Avenue of the Arts Crew, and one of the best releases by said crew was last year's Cold Castle LP by ILL AL the Anglo-Saxon & Beatnic the Enforcer. The album features plenty of good jams, but my favorite is "Political Science" (not a cover ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    Five Favorite Shows of 2011: Jason P. Woodbury

    Kurt Vile at the Rhythm Room​Welcome to another installment of Up on the Sun's 2011 Review. Over the next week, editor Jason P. Woodbury and the staff will countdown their favorite songs, shows, national and local releases of 2011. A lot of people imagine this job as nothing but us writers lo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    Sound Off: DJ Dana on Courtney Marie Andrews, Source Victoria, and Sun Ghost

    Clockwise from top left: DJ Dana, Courtney Marie Andrews, Sun Ghost, Source Victoria ​Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly feature, Sound Off, in which Jason P. Woodbury is joined by a different guest each week to listen to and discuss three tracks from local Phoenix artists. If yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Phoenix Comicon, Danzig, Twilight Singers, Randy Newman, and Hooves Over the Memorial Day Weekend

    ​Phoenix Comicon 2011 In Photos If you attended Comicon this weekend, the chances are good that you're currently nursing a pocky hangover (possibly a real one as well) and using Memorial Day to nap. While you recover from the sheer awesomeness, take a look back with these photos including cost ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 30, 2011

    Randy Newman at The Arizona Biltmore

    No photography allowed at the show.​Randy NewmanThe Arizona BiltmoreSunday, May 29Randy Newman doesn't need to tour. Grab a singer/songwriter record from the early '70s, why don't you. Look on the back, where the songwriting credits are. Chances are you see Newman's name next to at least one of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    Randy Newman and Pedro the Lion, "Political Science"

    ​I really wanted to drop some Randy Newman jams on KWSS this morning, but alas, time didn't permit. Newman will be in town this weekend, doing a two-night stand at the Biltmore. If you are only familiar with his soundtrack work -- or know him as simply as the butt of a Family Guy joke -- you're mi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    May 26 In Blogs: Windsor and Churn, Randy Newman, Christpher Boffoli, and Botched Suicide

    ​​​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

    April 22, 2011

    JRC, What Are You Listening To?

    JRC​JRC The co-owner/founder of The Trunk Space invites you to Dr. Zombie's Movie Lab of Terror at the venue this Saturday, April 23. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? NPR. It's the the most "reasonable volume" news in the mornin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    10 Anti-Religious Songs That May Be Inappropriate for Easter Dinner

    Andres SerranoPiss Christ​Happy Easter, you degenerate rock 'n' roll fans. Most of you listeners of the devil's music probably only know Easter as the one major holiday that does nothing to shorten the workweek. But, there actually is reason for the holy day. In case you didn't know, Easter ... More >>

  • Music

    July 8, 2010

    Kings of Leon: Why They Are Hugely Popular, Despite What the Critics Say About Them

    Andres SerranoPiss Christ​Happy Easter, you degenerate rock 'n' roll fans. Most of you listeners of the devil's music probably only know Easter as the one major holiday that does nothing to shorten the workweek. But, there actually is reason for the holy day. In case you didn't know, Easter ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 8, 2010

    The Authenticity Issue

    Why Kings of Leon Are Hugely Popular, Despite What the Critics Say About Them

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Ry Cooder's Anti-SB 1070 Song, Courtesy of NPR

    ​ Legendary slide guitarist Ry Cooder (he's played on records by everyone from Randy Newman to the Rolling Stones) has recorded an anti-SB 1070 song called "Quick Sand." Cooder is one of those country(ish) guys the lefties love -- not only is that track available exclusively from NPR until tom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2009

    Top Ten of 2009: Jason P. Woodbury

    Up on the Sun is counting down the days until the unveiling of music editor Martin Cizmar's personal Best of 2009 list with some other lists from Phoenix New Times' stable of excellent freelancers. Today we bring you a list from Jason P. Woodbury, a New Times contributor, a staff writer at Tiny Mix ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    Rolling Stone: Still Blowing Bob Dylan

    Rolling Stone, that music magazine that felt it necessary to feature the ladies from MTV's The Hills on the cover of its May issue, just released its list of top 50 albums of 2008. Wouldn't you know it; they put Bob Dylan at number two. Why not number one, Rolling Stone? Maybe because they realize ... More >>

  • Film

    April 10, 2008

    You don't have to be in Mensa to see Smart People's obvious ending

    Rolling Stone, that music magazine that felt it necessary to feature the ladies from MTV's The Hills on the cover of its May issue, just released its list of top 50 albums of 2008. Wouldn't you know it; they put Bob Dylan at number two. Why not number one, Rolling Stone? Maybe because they realize ... More >>

  • Music

    February 7, 2008

    Shelby Lynne

    Just A Little Lovin'
    (Lost Highway)

  • Home Entertainment

    December 6, 2007

    Cellar Beware

    They obviously should not have gone in the basement

  • Music

    October 11, 2007

    Martin Sexton

    They obviously should not have gone in the basement

  • Music

    September 20, 2007

    Over the Rhine

    They obviously should not have gone in the basement

  • Music

    August 23, 2007

    Jerry Lawson

    Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
    (Musical Earth)

  • Home Entertainment

    December 7, 2006

    A Masterpiece on Canvas

    Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
    (Musical Earth)

  • Film

    June 8, 2006

    Kickin' the Tires

    No lemon, but it does have that used smell

  • Music

    June 8, 2006

    Jack's Mannequin

    Dressing it up

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST LOCAL RON BURGUNDY

    Ron Hoon

  • Music

    March 11, 2004

    Eddie Spaghetti

    The Sauce (MidFi)

  • Music

    May 15, 2003

    Randy Newman

    Good Old Boys (Rhino/Reprise)

  • Music

    January 2, 2003

    Critics VS 2002: Rebuilding From Ash

    2002 spent the year in a 9/11 hangover. Through the confusion, notable and amazing works still arose

  • Music

    October 10, 2002

    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

    The Last DJ (Warner Bros.)

  • Music

    March 21, 2002

    Bang to Hype

    At SXSW, it's all about the buzz, not the Buzz Band

  • Music

    November 15, 2001

    Rebel Prince

    Eccentric pop auteur Rufus Wainwright is ready for his close-up

  • Music

    November 8, 2001

    Standards and Practices

    A guided tour of the best releases across the musical spectrum

  • Calendar

    October 12, 2000

    Foreverly Yours

    Everly Brothers bring their signature harmonies to Celebrity Theatre

  • Film

    October 5, 2000

    Limited Engagement

    Meet the Parents' premarital mayhem has a too-familiar ring

  • Music

    March 23, 2000

    A Heartbreaking Work of Death and Embarrassment

    Eels front man E plants some Daisies of the Galaxy and, finally, drives away from the graveyard

  • Music

    December 30, 1999

    Oh, Mann

    Three years and one bad record deal later, Aimee Mann returns -- with two wonderful records

  • Music

    June 24, 1999

    Recordings

    Three years and one bad record deal later, Aimee Mann returns -- with two wonderful records

  • Music

    April 22, 1999

    Grist From the Mill

    Music Awards Showcase once again makes a virtue of excess

  • Music

    April 22, 1999

    Dusty Rides Again

    Being good wasn't always easy, but seven Dusty Springfield reissues prove that "the White Negress" never settled for less than great

  • Music

    January 21, 1999

    Recordings

    New Radicals / Randy Newman

  • Film

    December 31, 1998

    A Slightly Dirty Dozen

    Although many standout films were released in 1998, no single movie really stood out

  • Calendar

    April 9, 1998

    Loudon Clear

    Although many standout films were released in 1998, no single movie really stood out

  • Music

    September 11, 1997

    Message in a Bottle

    The Refreshments take a cautious step toward maturity with their new album

  • Film

    April 24, 1997

    Lava Fare

    Explosive Volcano heats up love/hate relationship with L.A.

  • Music

    September 19, 1996

    Good Old Oy

    Twenty-eight years later, Randy Newman is still America's last great grumpy songwriter

  • Music

    December 14, 1995

    Who Can It Be Now?

    Will Silverchair's platinum success yield a golden opportunity for a slew of Aussie imports?

  • Music

    November 16, 1995

    Recordings

    Will Silverchair's platinum success yield a golden opportunity for a slew of Aussie imports?

  • Music

    July 27, 1995

    DIM BULBIS ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA PART II REALLY ELO WITHOUT FOUNDER JEFF LYNNE?

    Will Silverchair's platinum success yield a golden opportunity for a slew of Aussie imports?

  • Music

    October 27, 1994

    FREEDY AND HORACE

    Will Silverchair's platinum success yield a golden opportunity for a slew of Aussie imports?

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