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Is Robin Thicke's Banned YouTube Video Worth Fighting For?

Every so often, some group of well-meaning progressive bowdlerizers forces the ACLU to explain why it defends the right of the Ku Klux Klan (et al) to say ridiculous and offensive things, and the result is usually an argument that neither party enjoys having. Robin Thicke's new video, "Blurred Lines ... More >>

DJ Alvin Bitsue on Strip Club Music, Crate Digging, the State of Phoenix's Punk Scene, and Getting into Fights Over Records

​ If you've attended a local punk show anytime in the last two decades, chances are good you've seen (or rubbed elbows with) Alvin Bitsue. The 36-year-old vinyl freak and punk fan has been a part of the Valley's punk scene for years -- whether working the door or hanging in the audience -- and wit ... More >>

Serial Graffiti Vandal "Shaggy" Hit With Felonies For Multiple "Taggings"

www.randomfunnypicture.com​According to Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, "graffiti is not a harmless form of creative expression. It's a destructive crime that victimizes entire communities by creating blight and encouraging additional criminal activity."One of the more prolific Valley v ... More >>

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A New Times Art Critic Reconnects with Underground Comic Icon Joyce Farmer, the Person Who First Inspired Her to Be One

Police Need Help Finding Valley Fraudsters Who Ripped Off Retailers to Tune of $27K

Phoenix Police DepartmentIf you know these people, call the cops.​Valley cop shops are asking the public's help in tracking down a pair of thieves they say scammed numerous retailers out of about $27,000.One of the suspects has been identified as Ramon Angel Leon-Baron. His accomplice has not been ... More >>

Justin Bieber: The New Face of Nail Polish

rtvchannel.tv​Can somebody please tell me why the hell Justin Bieber is the new face of nail polish? Seriously, what has the world come to?According to Just Jared Jr., J. Biebs has teamed up with Nicole by OPI to make the One Less Lonely Girl Collection because "nail polish really makes girls feel ... More >>

Chandler Mall Shooter Probably is Accidentally Released Inmate Daniel Perez *UPDATED*

Is the guy who shot up Chandler Fashion Square this afternoon Daniel Perez? That seems to be the case.​*UPDATED: Click here for update.Last week, when Daniel Perez was accidentally released from custody, authorities were quick to note that he should be considered armed and very dangerous. It ... More >>

Chandler Mall Shooting: Suspect in Custody is NOT Fugitive Daniel Perez

​Since our earlier post about the shooting and hostage situation that occurred earlier today near the Chandler Fashion Center Mall, one suspect has been arrested, Chandler police confirm to New Times. Cops say they're still ironing out the details, but that any confusion that the suspect might ... More >>

21 Questions: Jeremiah Gratza

Gratza lounging at LGO​Welcome to 21 Questions, a regular feature where PHXmusic.com goes to the favorite hangout of a notable Phoenix scene-maker/shaker and asks the "big" questions. This week we met up with concert promoter Jeremiah Gratza at La Grande Orange in Arcadia. Name: Jeremiah GratzaAg ... More >>

10 Things Under $10 This Thanksgiving Weekend

The Limit Club is scheduled to perform on Friday at The Firehouse in downtown Phoenix.​Turkey Day is almost upon us, which means there's five straight nights of drinking and debauchery ahead. There's gonna be plenty of fun and frolicking to be had starting tonight through Sunday, with much of it h ... More >>

Metrocenter: Part One of "Look What They’ve Done to My Mall, Ma!"

Cornpone Hipsters

SCotS now trans-fat-free!

Money for Nothing

Don't fall victim to the identity-theft protection scam

Space Rock Time Bomb

Crash Street Kids head back to the '70s, with just the beer lights to guide them

Kitsch Niche

Silent night, Shiny Brite

Flight of Fancy

Glossy combat epic offers a sanitized version of World War I

A Fan's Notes

Ideas that were forgotten but not gone in 2003

Come Out Swingin'

Death Cab for Cutie may make pretty indie-rock, but don't mess with 'em on their way to a wider audience

Man, Oh Manwich

Our gal about town enjoys the grub and the guys at My Florist.

Crushing a Contrarian

The 'patriotic' squelching of Bill Maher is a scary sign of an emerging groupthink

Nerd in a Punch Bowl

Loser, Amy Heckerling's clueless new teen com, lives down to its title

Smooth Operators

Haikus and lows abound in this month's jazz and heritage releases

Get a Grip!

Star-struck Hollywood hopefuls fight to make the scene in Phoenix's filmland fringe.

Murder, She Wrote

Sister of slain ASU co-ed pens memoir more than 30 years later

CSN & Sometimes Y

How much time was "Wasted on the Way"? Absolutely none, if you like a good rock 'n' roll soap opera.

Letters

From the week of May 27, 1999

Night & Day

May 20 - 26, 1999

Rose Peddles

People are talking about a young political consultant named Jason Rose. But it's probably not the message he'd like to get across.

Rematch Game '98

A new and improved J.D. Hayworth squares off against the same old Steve Owens

Hee-Haw Politics

Clinton won, Fife lost, and now state Dems have high hopes for '98. But they're in for a wild-ass ride

The Hills Are Alive

An obscure old folk album reveals a place where stories--both spoken and sung--are priceless heirlooms

Halloween VI: Election Fright!

In the sixth congressional district, J.D. Hayworth and Steve Owens have run campaigns so devoid of content it's almost scary

She Ball

A Phoenix league goes to bat for women's baseball

Second Helpings

HOUSE OF THE SETTING SUN AN EAST JEFFERSON LANDMARK SYBOLIZES THE DECLINE OF A FADING NEIGHBORHOOD

LAST WEEK, LIVE

IN RUSSIA, DAYS THAT SHAKE THE WORLD

SUNDOWN FOR SOLARARIZONA'S ONCE-PROMISING INDUSTRY HAS WITHERED FROM NEGLECT