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Top Phoenix Music Stories of the Week

The news waits for no one -- at least that's what we read somewhere -- so it's perfectly understandable that you, the reader, might have missed out on a musical tidbit, breaking news about your favorite venue, or one of our rants. So enjoy this digest-style sampling of some of our biggest stories f ... More >>

Does the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Matter At All?

So, hey, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame went ahead and announced their Class of 2013, which this time around, includes Rush, Public Enemy, Randy Newman and someone called the Disco Queen, Donna Summer. Those that were nominated, but didn't make the cut included Kraftwerk, Deep Purple, Joan Jett and ... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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:

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 >>

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 >>

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

The Authenticity Issue

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

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

Shelby Lynne

Just A Little Lovin'
(Lost Highway)

Cellar Beware

They obviously should not have gone in the basement

Martin Sexton

Over the Rhine

Jerry Lawson

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
(Musical Earth)

A Masterpiece on Canvas

Kickin' the Tires

No lemon, but it does have that used smell

Jack's Mannequin

Dressing it up

BEST LOCAL RON BURGUNDY

Ron Hoon

Eddie Spaghetti

The Sauce (MidFi)

Randy Newman

Good Old Boys (Rhino/Reprise)

Critics VS 2002: Rebuilding From Ash

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

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

The Last DJ (Warner Bros.)

Bang to Hype

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

Rebel Prince

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

Standards and Practices

A guided tour of the best releases across the musical spectrum

Foreverly Yours

Everly Brothers bring their signature harmonies to Celebrity Theatre

Limited Engagement

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

A Heartbreaking Work of Death and Embarrassment

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

Oh, Mann

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

Recordings

Grist From the Mill

Music Awards Showcase once again makes a virtue of excess

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

Recordings

New Radicals / Randy Newman

A Slightly Dirty Dozen

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

Loudon Clear

Message in a Bottle

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

Lava Fare

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

Good Old Oy

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

Who Can It Be Now?

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

Recordings

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

FREEDY AND HORACE