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Being Cool is Lonely Wishes You A Happy Xmas

The United States was was knee deep in the Vietnam conflict when John Lennon and Yoko Ono penned the words to the 1971 single, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." But while it's been more than 30 years since the infamous twosome led the cries for an end to violence and suffering around the world, Phoenix' ... More >>

William Reed Ends Sticky Fingers Dance Party Tomorrow Night

After a two-and-a-half-year run, DJ William "Fucking" Reed has decided to pull the plug on Sticky Fingers, Bar Smith's ultra hip Friday night dance party (which just so happened to win our best of award for Phoenix Best Weekly Dance Night for Hipsters in 2012, and a whole bunch of other years before ... More >>

10 Must-See Shows This Halloween Weekend

There's plenty to be worried about these days. Just off the top of our heads, there's the very real possibility of a Mitt Romney presidency, the horrors of the ever-lagging economy, and all that folderol about whether or not the world's ending in a couple of months. Frankly, your brains have probab ... More >>

Seven Best Dance Nights in Greater Phoenix: Best of Phoenix 2012

We've spent the last year in the laboratory putting Phoenix under the microscope to reveal hundreds of specimens of the best culture, outdoor adventures, shopping, dining, and nightlife the city has to offer. And we're finally ready to publish our results. Nerd alert! Now presenting Scientific Phoen ... More >>

The Hood Internet, Bar Smith, 10/5/12

Hood Internet @ Bar Smith| 10/5/12Generally speaking, the later someone stays out, the more fun they have soaking up the local nightlife. This isn't always the case, though -- if you stay out all night and pass out on a stranger's floor, you probably aren't having the best of times. Staying out a li ... More >>

Spinning Reel

Boom Go The Tympani

Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

Being Cool Is Lonely Talks Love, Old-School Electronica, and Andy Rourke of the Smiths' Welcome Intrusion

In this week's issue of Phoenix New Times, we profiled 10 new(ish) bands we expect to dominate Phoenix iPods and boomboxes this long, hot summer. We'll be focusing more deeply on those artists over the next couple of days on Up on the Sun. See the entire list: 10 Phoenix Bands You Should Be Listeni ... More >>

The Monarch's Grand Opening @ The Monarch Theatre

Jeremiah Gratza Talks DJing as President Gator, Opening for Jimmy Eat World, and How He Almost Managed The Format

Turns out local concert promoter Jeremiah Gratza has more on his plate than just putting on shows, passing out flyers, helping run Crescent Ballroom, and hanging out at hip dance nights. The 29-year-old, who's a promoter with Stateside Presents, occasionally has performed as DJ President Gator ove ... More >>

Best New Times Club Candids of April

The year is flying by, and heating up as usual. As the days get hotter, the nights tend to get wilder in Phoenix and its surrounding burgs. We've culled a selection of our best nightlife photos in April, including hip bashes at American Junkie, Elevated Music Festival, the Sticky Fingers Pajama Pa ... More >>

William Fucking Reed, What Are You Listening To?

William Fucking ReedReed deejays Sticky Fingers every Friday night at Bar Smith. For more info, visit Sticky Fingers' official website. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Currently, my car radio defaults to KWSS 106.7-FM, which hosts ... More >>

Bigie Meanmugg Talks Party Foul!, Risky Club Behavior, Electro-house, Hangouts With Z-Trip, and More

The name Bigie Meanmugg doesn't just allude to Shaun Cheney's stature or appearance. Its also a tip of the hat to the big sound of his frenetic disco-house and electo mixes, which have a flair for R&B smoothness, and knob-twisting bombast. He's also got ample talents in graphic design, as illu ... More >>

Amusement

Sticky Fingers Launches SoundCloud for the Mixes You Were Too Drunk to Remember

​Hanging out at Bar Smith on a Friday isn't just another night out on the town. It's pure adventure, especially when trying to navigate the crowd on either floor during the phenomenally popular Sticky Fingers weekly.It's doubly difficult if you've had a few, as some of the drinkologists at Bar Smi ... More >>

Flier of the Week: Jen Deveroux's Birthday Circus

​You've got to get up to get down for Jen Deveroux's birthday circus! Psych yourselves up for what's sure to be an almost too fabulous dance party.The awesome cartoon element of this flier caught our eye right away. We can't imagine that anyone will be sitting in a corner with a martini by themsel ... More >>

Pop Quiz: Are These Chillwave Bands or '80s Toys with William Reed

William "Fucking" ReedWelcome to Pop Quiz, a new recurring series where we sit down notable folks about town and force them to take a geeky pop culture test. Today we feature electronic maven William Fucking Reed. Look out First Friday -- Sticky Fingers, the weekly electronic bash that goes down ev ... More >>

Curse of the Pink Hearse, Melted Cassettes, Yellow Minute, Paz de Cristo Benefit, and Hieroglyphics This Weekend

Friday the 13th is supposed to be unlucky, or at the very least, a little disturbing. Apparently the folks at the uber-hip Sticky Fingers dance party got the memo: tonight the crew of resident DJs host spastic noise-makers Melted Cassettes, described by the crew as being akin to "Aphex Twin,Skinny ... More >>

Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

Weekend Roundup: Loren Battle, Don Bolles of The Germs, Anvil, Charlie Shooter, Honey Tonk CMAs

Charlie Shooter​ Regardless of where you end up this Halloween weekend, do us a favor: show up in costume. Halloween may not be until Monday, but that's a school night, so we won't blame you for getting 'yer spookified ya yas out this weekend. Each Friday we pick five must-see shows, join us for t ... More >>

Aaron Hempsey on Dubstep or "Wobble-Wobble," Underground House Music, and NYC Tastemaker Jacques Renault

Courtesy of Penny Lane Photography​Chances are you know Aaron Hempsey or at least one of his DJ handles. Billed as monikers such as Swerv Griffin or Rapturo for reputable dance nights like Cheap Thrills, Solstice, The Scenario, and Sticky Fingers, Hempsey has decided to keep things simple for the ... More >>

Journey, Foreigner, Alkaline Trio, Pool Parties, and Zombies Over the Weekend

​Zombie Beach Party at Rips Ales & Cocktails Phoenix's dead showed up in grand style for the Zombie Beach Party at Rips Ales & Cocktails on Friday night. Undead ghouls slammed back shots and cold ones while the still-living got painted up to look like their zombie brethren...see photos ​ ... More >>

Pool Parties, First Friday, The Palace, Jeff Bridges, Dropkick Murphys, Face To Face, and Nightlands Over the Weekend

​Cannonball Pool Party Kickoff The hipster pool party is officially back. The promoters of Sticky Fingers and Retro Hi-Fi have come together for the all new Cannonball Pool Party at the Lexington Hotel. The summer's remaining Sunday afternoons are going to be all about looking hip, taking a di ... More >>

DJ Epidemic on Moombahton, Tropical Bass, & New York City's Terrible DJs

Chris Piel​ Joel Davis, better known by his DJ handle, DJ Epidemic, is moving to New York to join up with Silver Medallion, whom he officially mans the wheels of steel for. Epidemic isn't planning on leaving Phoenix without a party first; he'll be guest DJing at Sticky Fingers at Bar Smith, Friday ... More >>

The Strobes Remix T. Rex Anthem "Bang a Gong (Get it On)"

​ Sometimes a remix doesn't need to drastically depart from an original song. The Strobes -- a Phoenix-based DJ collective featuring William Reed, Ryan Breen, Thomy Hoefer (AKA Prince $$) -- doesn't go off the map with their take on T. Rex's classic rock anthem "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," keeping t ... More >>

2ToneDisco's James Campbell Talks Tear Gas, Sticky Fingers, Calvertron, and More

2ToneDisco's James Anthony Name: James Campbell AKA: One-half of 2ToneDisco Current gigs: Every Friday you can catch us at Bar Smith for Sticky Fingers. What genres do you specialize in? Mainly hard electro, house, and fidget (which is a genre with tons of those wobbles that dubstep has, exc ... More >>

Next Fest, McDowell Mountain Music Festival, Edward Sharpe, Dirty Beaches, and Stick Fingers Over the Weekend

​Crusher Sound System and Mr. Meeble Last Night at The Sail Inn You know, the old substance over style debate can get a little old. Isn't it possible to have both? It sure seemed like it watching Mr. Meeble on the outdoor stage at Next Fest at Sail Inn last night. The band was premiering its n ... More >>

Sticky Fingers @ Bar Smith

Ear Candy Charity Teams Up with Sticky Fingers and The Moody Blues

​Ever wonder what the hard partying DJs that put on the weekly dance-party Sticky Fingers have in common with classic rockers Moody Blues? DJ William "Fucking" Reed hasn't been spinning some glitch-hop remix of "Nights in White Satin" (not that I'm aware of at least), but both the long running Val ... More >>

April 21 In Blogs: David Irving, Canteen Tequila Bar, Ear Candy, Tom Horne, and Peggy Neely

​​​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:

Depressed Buttons

No "Faint" Praise

Database @ Bar Smith

DJ Jake Goldsmith Talks The Scenario, Sei A, Storm Queen, Ramadanman, and More

Penny LaneDJ Jake Goldsmith​Name: Jake Goldsmith AKA: DJ Goldsmith Current gigs: Wednesday nights at Bar Smith for The Scenario with Hempsey in the Main Room. Genres spun: House, disco, techno, acid and many, many others. How did you get started as a DJ? I've always loved music and have alway ... More >>

Dump the Dive

No more sticky floors at Sticky Fingers

DJ Prince $$ Talks New Year's Eve, Wolfgang Gardner, Miike Snow, Daft Punk'd, and More

Thomy Hoefer (a.k.a. Prince $$)​Name: Thomy Hoefer AKA: Prince $$ Current gigs: Right now I do random spots at The Vig, but that's like if someone needs me to fill in. Otherwise, Fridays I do Sticky Fingers with William Fucking Reed and then Cheap Thrills with Jared Alan on Saturdays at Brick. ... More >>

Adios Mother Fucker

Adios Mother Fucker @ Bar Smith

Club Candids: Sticky Fingers at Bar Smith on Friday, 12/17

Adriane GoetzSticky Fingers: a raging downtown Phoenix dance party for the cool kids.​Sticky Fingers was fun as a "Motherf***ing Rock N Roll Dance Party" Friday nights at Rips Ales & Cocktails, but it's become nothing short of pandemonius (for lack of an appropriate "real word") since moving t ... More >>

William Fucking Reed's Sticky Fingers Dance Night Moves to Bar Smith This Friday

L.A. electro-clash act Little Red Radio is scheduled to perform at this Friday's Sticky Fingers​William Fucking Reed, and the other DJs behind Sticky Fingers have decided to wash their hands of Rips. They're leaving behind the vintage dive bar, which has served as the original home of the tr ... More >>

Nov. 2 In Blogs: Andrew Sherwood, National Novel Writing Month, Sticky Fingers, The Farm Kitchen, and Andy Thomas

​​​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:

Bob Log III, Adam Arcuragi, Sticky Fingers' Michael Jackson Tribute, and More

The ladies love Bob Log III, who's scheduled to perform at Chopper John's on Saturday Night.​Although downtown may or may not be ovah (depending on the particular mood of our fair editor Martin Cizmar), but in the meantime, East Phoenix might just be coming alive when it comes to live music. In a ... More >>

June 25 In Blogs: David Lujan, Mesa Contemporary Arts, Bob Log, Battle to the Bone, and Joe Arpaio

​​​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:

Michael Jackson Tributes Offered Tonight in Phoenix and Tempe

​It's hard to believe it's only been a year since the King of Pop's untimely death. Today marks the anniversary of the sad occaision and a few DJs in the PHX are marking the occaison with tribute nights and mixes. William Fucking Reed and the rest of the Sticky Fingers regulars (including Pri ... More >>

Whipped Cream Swimwear, Sexy Sleepovers, Sticky Fingers, and Other Cheap Thrills This Weekend

eBaum's WorldIt's been 18 months or so since Scottsdale's Cream Stereo Lounge opened its doors to the public, and for the life of us we can't remember a time when the titular milk-based substance has ever been employed at the Old Town hotspot. That all changes tonight as club promoter Brian Durkee ... More >>

June 3 In Blogs: Barack Obama, New Times Summer Guide, Whipped Cream Swimwear, African Chocolate, and Joe Arpaio

​ 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: Feathered Bastard:Barack Obama Chats With Jan Brewer, as Joe Arpaio Pulls Another Anti-Immigration StuntJac ... More >>

Smaller, Heavier, Better?

Replica for a Heavyweight

Will EMI's remastering of 11 classic albums with the original packaging on CD and 180-gram vinyl make you buy your favorite records one more (last?) time?

Sexplosive Literature

Sex American Style recalls the late, great sexual revolution in loving detail