The Beastie Boys

Phunk Junkeez, Jim Adkins Re-Create the '90s for a Good Cause Tonight

Phunk Junkeez and Jimmy Eat World do not have a lot in common. The Phunk Junkeez' major-label video was about "Me N Yer Girl" booty-shaking; Jimmy Eat World's was about two kids who fall in love and put their clothes back on. Jimmy Eat World hit on the mixture of fast-paced pop and before-it-was-a ... More >>

DJ Ill-Legal? on Which Songs He'd Spin While the World Ends

The walls, floors, and fixtures of Bar Smith are definitely gonna be quaking and shaking at some point later tonight. But despite what all those apocalypse nuts might lead you to believe, its not because seismic forces are tearing up the Valley is some end of the world scenario. Nope, its merely bec ... More >>

DJ Qbert @ Monarch Theatre

Ten Favorite Playlists at Metro Phoenix Restaurants

See Also: 10 Favorite Drive-Thrus in Metro Phoenix Let's face it, the music that streams through the speakers of a restaurant has the ability to make or break your dining experience. We know of a sushi shop that only plays religious music, a Mexican food joint that can't turn down the top 40 banger ... More >>

My Band T-Shirt: Classic Concertwear, Pit Stains and All

Plenty of people visit the merch stand at concerts. Some people buy an item with the intent to wear it again and again, and it unexpectedly becomes destined to live on the top shelf of a closet where it won't be seen again for years. Others sport their band merch until it's been sufficiently worn ou ... More >>

Tumblr of the Week: The Kitten Covers

​It's tough to hate kittens. It's even tougher to hate kittens that rock out to David Bowie. Just admit it: they're irresistable.Denying the cuteness of the cats isn't an option when those little critters are standing in on some major artists' album covers. This week we're bringing you The Ki ... More >>

Andrew W.K. Coming to Tempe; Here's Five Party Jams to Celebrate

In the midst our daily humdrum of going to work, eating, and sleeping, it can be very easy to overlook one of the most important things in life: Partying. Luckily we have someone like Andrew W.K., who has based his life and career on the concept of "partying," expanding its definition and celebratin ... More >>

Top 10 Music Videos of 2011

It's a Katy Perry kind of year...​Welcome to another installment of Up on the Sun's 2011 Review. We've been counting down our favorite songs, shows, national and local releases of 2011. This installment takes a look at 2011's best videos. Enjoy! Quite a few bomb-ass videos have been released ... More >>

Red Hot Chili Peppers Coming to Arizona; Is Coachella 2012 Next?

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, now featuring Anthony Kiedis as Machete ​Those speculating about Coachella 2012 (I for one would love to see Refused, but a reunion would ruin the whole breakup, and if Tom Waits is indeed playing, I'll probably soil myself) should take note of the little logo at the ... More >>

Thanksgiving Mixtape: 13 Songs That Say Thank You

​Family time over the holidays carries enough stress with all the arguments about who sits where, who brings what, and why Grandpa really shouldn't have another Harvey Wallbanger. Again. So to ease some of your Thanksgiving anxiety, we in the New Times kitchen offer up a bunch of tunes to up your ... More >>

Muppets and More: Music Movies With Jack Black

http://blog.thaeger.comMuppet look alike: Fozzy Bear and Jack Black​Everybody's favorite friendly gang of puppets are finally coming to a theater near you very soon, just in time for Thanksgiving.Jason Segel and The Muppets are not only bringing you what will probably be an excellent movie but als ... More >>

Sebastien Millon, What Are You Listening To?

Sebastien Millon Sebastien Millon You can check out the local artist and fashion designer's work here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? NPR. I love keeping up on the news, but they also have so many great stories on culture, in ... More >>

Kesha at Comerica Theatre, 9/20/11 (VIDEO)

Maria Vassett​KeshaSeptember 20, 2011Comerica TheatreAfter Kesha's strong show last summer at Marquee Theatre, it was exciting to see what the young singer would bring to a bigger venue and how she would change up the set. Her past performance had been so impressive, surel ... More >>

PBS Website Hacked, Fake Tupac Story Posted

​One of the most awesome, hilarious, ridiculous hacking pranks has gone down. A group of hackers recently got into PBS' web system and posted an unusual story about deceased rapper Tupac Shakur, according to Yahoo News.The hacker group, which calls itself Lulzsec and the Lulz Boat, posted a fake s ... More >>

David Guetta's Single Leaks, Pentagon Investigator Gets Involved

​Just as any artist would be, DJ and producer David Guetta is understandably quite upset over the recent leak of his new song, according to Rolling Stone.Guetta has gone above and beyond to catch the sleazy hacker who leaked his new single "Where Them Girls At?" which features Nicki Minaj and Flo ... More >>

Chad Lanier, What Are You Listening To?

Chad Lanier​Chad LanierThe executive chef of Modern Steak will show off his eats at The Original Taste 2011 food and wine tasting event this Saturday, April 2. Find out more information at www.theoriginaltaste.com. When you put your key in the ignition, what station would play right now? Definite ... More >>

Alice Cooper Headed to Rock Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper will be inducted to Rock's hall of fame.​Congratulations, Alice, you're headed to Cleveland.Alice Cooper, the shock rocker raised and residing in Phoenix (Detroit is also trying to claim him today) has been selected for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on the ... More >>

EPMD @ Celebrity Theatre

Biz Markie Talks Yo Gabba Gabba!, Beastie Boys, and Jeff Goldblum

Biz Markie and the gang from Yo Gabba Gabba!​ Not a lot of old-school rappers would be a good fit on a children's television show, but Biz Markie is definitely the exception to that rule. The popular rapper and beatboxer is probably best know for his hit "Just a Friend" as well as the song ... More >>

Another Piece of Pop Culture Retired: Sony Walkman

​"What's a cassette tape?" Parents, you'll never hear your children asking that ever again now that Sony has retired the Walkman, according to Paste.It turns out that the last of the Walkmen left Sony in April. The 30-year-old portable cassette player couldn't outlast the competition of music play ... More >>

Kanye's New Album Cover Banned in U.S. (NSFW)

​Kanye West is back to doing what he does best: shocking the world. According to Pitchfork, Kanye isn't pleased about his racy album cover being banned in the U.S. though.The album artwork, which is the work of artist George Condo, features a nude pair, one with a drink in hand and the other an ar ... More >>

Lollapalooza 2010: Everything That Rises Must Converge

Look! It's the Cribs (and that guy who used to be in the Smiths)!​Lollapalooza 2010 on Sunday was a little off from the other days from the start.  At the begininng of the day, it looks like the elements were going to ruin the day with a nasty storm running through downtown Chicago.  Th ... More >>

Nothing Not New: Podcast #4

Peter M. Storch​Oh, do we have a show for you this time around. We're all very excited here at New Times studios because we've grasped the podcast technology to the point that our shows almost sound passable.But you're not listening to this stuff to hear music editor Martin Cizmar (he even says th ... More >>

Pigeon John

Pigeon John

Beastie Boys, The Rolling Stones, and America's Other Oldest Bands

Fresh

Amy Winehouse Not Guilty, Jay-Z's Mayoral Campaign, Thom Yorke Writes for 'New Moon'

NME: Amy Winehouse found not guilty of assault NME: Jay-Z replaces Beastie Boys at All Points West Idolator: Jay-Z Enlists Kanye West And Rihanna For His Mayoral Campaign Idolator: Jordin Sparks Is Not Singing About Giving Head On Her New Record Pitchfork: Director: Thom Yorke Wrote New Song for New ... More >>

Valley del Sol: Playing Selena Does Not A Latin Night Make

Another Brick in the Waltz

Happy un-birthday from the polkacore boys

Gunnin' for that #1 Spot

G. Love & Special Sauce

DJ Paul Nice

Asylum Street Spankers

It will hurt them more than it hurts you

Cover Story

Bisbee band (re)makes an album

What's Selling

The Top 10 sellers at Zia Record Exchange (2510 West Thunderbird), for June 28 through July 4:

What's Selling

P.O.D.

Righteous rock rolls into the Marquee Theatre

Best Venue For National Acts

Celebrity Theatre

DJ Shadow

The Private Press (MCA)

A Def Ear

Poet posse in for a shout-out

Uncanny X-Man

DJ pioneer Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners turntable crew isn't just spinning his wheels

The Strokes

Is This It (RCA)

The Meters

Kickback (Sundazed Music)

Master of the Universe

Mix Master Mike wants you to know how the tables turn

Various artists

Fire & Skill: The Songs of the Jam
(Ignition/Epic Records)

Axis Powers

A look at what makes Tucsonans gush over one of Scottsdale's cheesiest dance clubs

Recordings

Party Favors

KPTY finds room for novelty in the Top 40 format

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