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The Medic Droid

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    Crowdsourced: Whiskey Six, Fat Tree and More

    It's not always easy to keep track of your favorite local artists, especially when some are busy touring around the country. So, here's a round-up of the goings-on of some of the Valley's top musical acts, including The Maine, Fat Tree and Whiskey Six.Rock Along Productions sponsored an epic Battle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2010

    Former Medic Droid Singer Starts...Clothing Line?

    I used to be a HUGE fan of Tempe's electronic pop act The Medic Droid, which sadly broke up last year after singer Chris Donathon walked off-stage in Tucson mere days after 'Phoenix New Times' ran a cover story on them.Darn you!So, when he MySpace messaged me this, it piqued my curiosity:"hey my nam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2010

    January 5 In Blogs: Medic Droid, Modern Steak, Kidnapping, 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: Joe Arpaio Wins Best "Corruption-Based Chutzpah" from TPM; and the Rep Notices Joe Depo, ... More >>

  • Music

    November 5, 2009

    The White Tie Affair

    ​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: Joe Arpaio Wins Best "Corruption-Based Chutzpah" from TPM; and the Rep Notices Joe Depo, ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2009

    How Dear and the Headlights Became the Most Important Band in Arizona

    ​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: Joe Arpaio Wins Best "Corruption-Based Chutzpah" from TPM; and the Rep Notices Joe Depo, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2009

    Back Ted Bring New Material To First Friday Show

    Jonathan McNamaraBack Ted N-Ted outside Lost Leaf on Roosevelt RowIn the disorganized menagerie of music and art that you'll find at a typical Phoenix First Friday, I've found that it's usually best to show up without plans and let the muse lead you. Friday night I showed up with a mission, though: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Flier of the Week: Back Ted N-Ted

    Not only does Back Ted N-Ted have a kickass poster for this First Friday show at The Lost Leaf, the band also has new music up on their MySpace. "Loose Control" sounds a little like the stuff Ryan Breen produced for Medic Droid, formerly of Modern Art Records, while "Parks At Dusk" seems like a cont ... More >>

  • Music

    March 19, 2009

    Darkness Dear Boy Is Fighting For Local Music with The Best Fucking Live Show

    Not only does Back Ted N-Ted have a kickass poster for this First Friday show at The Lost Leaf, the band also has new music up on their MySpace. "Loose Control" sounds a little like the stuff Ryan Breen produced for Medic Droid, formerly of Modern Art Records, while "Parks At Dusk" seems like a cont ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2009

    Reflections on Clarity: Ben Collins of Modern Art Records & Chronic Future

    "Clarity is an album that I have repeatedly gone back to over the years. It is still fresh and that shows as so many of today's bands are heavily influenced and inspired by this album. Because of that, it's finally getting it's due credit! 16-year-old kids will continue to re-discover this album ... More >>

  • Music

    January 15, 2009

    Back Ted N-Ted’s Ryan Breen on the Hookie EP and an Upcoming Full Album

    "Clarity is an album that I have repeatedly gone back to over the years. It is still fresh and that shows as so many of today's bands are heavily influenced and inspired by this album. Because of that, it's finally getting it's due credit! 16-year-old kids will continue to re-discover this album ... More >>

  • Music

    January 8, 2009

    How The Loveblisters Got Their Buzz Back

    "Clarity is an album that I have repeatedly gone back to over the years. It is still fresh and that shows as so many of today's bands are heavily influenced and inspired by this album. Because of that, it's finally getting it's due credit! 16-year-old kids will continue to re-discover this album ... More >>

  • Music

    January 1, 2009

    Phoenix’s Best Records of 2008

    "Clarity is an album that I have repeatedly gone back to over the years. It is still fresh and that shows as so many of today's bands are heavily influenced and inspired by this album. Because of that, it's finally getting it's due credit! 16-year-old kids will continue to re-discover this album ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    Chris Donathon Comments On The Medic Droid's Recent Break-Up

    This monkey doesn't dance anymore.Happenstance totally rules. I was lucky enough to run into Chris Donathon last night when I was out covering The Edge 103.9's Third Thursday concert in Scottsdale. The 23-year-old vocalist for the now-defunct electro power-pop band The Medic Droid was attending the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    Dec. 19 In Blogs: Shaq, Lil Wayne, Cove Trattoria and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Shaq's Big Truck Gets Loaded With Presents -- Santa Must Have Sleigh En ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2008

    Dec. 18 In Blogs: Chemtrails, The Medic Droid, American Ale and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Chemtrails: Strong Competitor for Dumbest Conspiracy Theory Ever Arpai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2008

    The Medic Droid Breaks Up

    Hector Bagnod (left) and Chris Donathon, no longer The Medic Droid. It'll break the hearts of countless teenaged emo and scene kids to hear this, but The Medic Droid is no more. The local electro power-pop band announced the break up Tuesday afternoon through a pair of blog postings on their MySp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2008

    What Not To Say To Bloc Party's Kele Okereke

    Almost every slip of paper the publicist for Bloc Party sends out has some mention of how much Kele Okereke doesn't like interviews. Without fail, the articles in their publicity packet have some bit about how shy the singer is, or how he hates to discuss his personal life, or how he hates having hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    A Sampling Of The Medic Droid's Fan Madness From Across The Internets

    The Medic Droid's Hector Bagnod and one of his fans. You can't spell "fanatic" without "fan." As I detailed wrote in this week's cover story in the Phoenix New Times, local electro power-pop group The Medic Droid has built a considerable teenaged and twentysomething (not to mention overly-enthusia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    Dec. 11 In Blogs: Medic Droid, Peach Beer, The Oldest Man on Death Row and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 11, 2008

    Don't Avoid the Droid

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Music

    December 11, 2008

    The Medic Droid’s Electro Power-Pop and Ambisextrous Antics are Driving Kids Wild Nationwide

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2008

    Concert Review: The Faint at Marquee Theatre on Nov. 1

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2008

    Concert Schedule for This Weekend: LL Cool J, Phunk Junkeez, The Faint, Greeley Estates, and more

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Ben Folds, Mickey Avalon and Bryan Adams Shows Announced

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2008

    When Will Rise Against, Gogol Bordello, Flobots, NOFX, Flogging Molly, Pennywise, And The Other Bands At Tomorrow’s Edgefest Be Hitting The Stage? Here's The Schedule

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2008

    Concert Schedule for This Weekend: Dear and the Headlights, Alicia Keys, Kid Rock, and Ill Bill

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2008

    Concert Schedule for this Weekend

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Music

    March 6, 2008

    The Medic Droid

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 25, 2007

    Fear and Fun in Phoenix

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 18, 2007

    Fear and Fun in Phoenix

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Tattooed White Supremacist Suspect Recently Finished 10-Year Prison Sen ... More >>

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