The Smashing Pumpkins

The Worst Shows of SXSW 2013

Security and Cops Gettin' Wild: Look, I get it. Every drunken dickhead in town "knows someone" or thinks he has pull at the door, but that doesn't mean the hammer goes down on everyone. I was stopped by two cops who didn't want me to walk 50 yards from where the Smashing Pumpkins would be playing an ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows This Weekend

Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend.

Korn Guitarist Munky Discusses Moving Away From Dubstep With Next Record

This past Saturday, Korn crashed through town, performing at the Arizona State Fair. I watched in glee. This is a band that truly contributed to opening the door to metal for me. Before that discovery, I was a sixth grader rocking out to Westside Connection, much to my Backstreet Boy-loving locker p ... More >>

Korn, Alt-Metal Standard Bearers, Aren't Slowing Down

JEFF the Brotherhood, North Dakota, and Wooden Indian at Rhythm Room, 5/17/12

JEFF the Brotherhood, North Dakota, Wooden Indian Rhythm Room Thursday, May 17 The three bands on stage at Rhythm Room didn't sound very much alike -- and that's a good thing. It was a treat to see three distinct bands perfectly execute their respective sounds at last night's JEFF the Brotherhood g ... More >>

Entrance Band, Amen Dunes, and Wooden Indian at Chasers, 5/1/12

Entrance Band, Amen Dunes, and Wooden Indian Chasers Bar and Night Club Tuesday, May 1, 2012 See also: Amen Dunes on Living a Million Musical Lives I'm sitting at a table with Paz Lenchantin a few hours before her heavy psych-blues outfit, Entrance Band, decimates the stage at Chasers in Scottsda ... More >>

Keep These 10 Songs as Far Away From Your Valentine's Day Playlist as Possible

The Oatmeal​With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, it seems like everyone is scrambling to find a hook up way to impress a crush or a significant other. A dozen roses and a box of chocolates may seem like a cheesy and overdone gift, but it's a safer bet than some other ideas. We're music ... More >>

The Young at Yucca Tap Room, 1/4/12

The Young, Mangled Men, ROAR, The Plainfield Butchers Yucca Tap Room Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Bits of Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney's interview with Rolling Stone started hitting the web yesterday, with the bespectacled musician stating: "Rock 'n' roll is dying because people became okay with ... More >>

Dayvid LeMmon, What Are You Listening To?

Jesse RieserDayvid LeMmon​Dayvid LeMmonThe photographer, who also shoots photos for our sister blog, Chow Bella, is the recipient of the Arizona Commission on the Arts' 2010 Artist Project Grant, is currently one of the City of Phoenix's selection for this year's ongoing 7th Avenue Streetscape pub ... More >>

Archers of Loaf: Icky Mettle (Remastered)

Archers of Loaf - Icky Mettle​It's a rather, let's say, quaint day for new releases, so that's why I've decided to go ahead and take a look at the reissue of the influential 1993 Archers of Loaf debut album Icky Mettle. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina band played their first show in 13 years this ... More >>

Lollapalooza: "It Was 20 Years Ago Today..."

​It's kind of hard to imagine that Lallapalooza is 20 years-old. I wasn't in attendance in 1991, but the event still feels like a cultural touchstone for me (due in no small part to the "Homerpalooza" episode of The Simpsons, which introduced me to Sonic Youth, and cemented my growing love for The ... More >>

Stephen "Psyko Steve" Chilton, What Are You Listening To?

Maria VassettStephen Chilton​Stephen "Psyko Steve" Chilton The Valley-based music promoter has more than 20 events he's producing, which may be found at www.psykosteve.com When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? When I am in the car, I ... More >>

Adele Denies Ex-Boyfriend Any Royalties From Her Album '19'

British soul pop singer Adele knows all too well that only the strong survive. And like a strong woman should, she stood her ground and refused to give her ex-boyfriend a portion of her royalties when he came crawling back to her, according to Spinner.Her ex has broken the silence between ... More >>

Jason Alford, What Are You Listening To?

Jason Alford​Jason AlfordThe executive chef of Roka Akor hosts a Mother's Day brunch and dinner at the restaurant on Sunday, May 8. For more information, log on to www.rokaakor.com. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? KYOT ... More >>

Lady Gaga Drops Single 'Born This Way'

​The time has come for Lady Gaga to resume control over your radio. Ms. Gaga dropped her brand new single "Born This Way" this morning, according to SPIN.The song "Born This Way" is the first track to be released from her upcoming LP of the same title, which will be available for the world to hear ... More >>

What's Behind Post Breakup/Death Music Appreciation?

The peppermint duo known as the White Stripes will be forever in our hearts.​Why is it that bands -- and people in general -- seem to be appreciated so much more once they're gone?After they're out of reach, suddenly a person somehow becomes even more important than before. You've seen it when som ... More >>

The 8 Most Awesome Music Stories of 2010

​ Despite what you may have concluded from yesterday's list of the stupidest music stories of 2010, this year in music wasn't all that bad.In fact, a funny blog of Photoshopped album covers was created, a concert for dogs was proposed, and musicians exchanged some choice words.As promised, here ar ... More >>

Phoenix's Gomi Are Bringing Grunge Back from the Dead

Lady Gaga Tour to Include Dead Bodies?

Could something like this be a part of the next Lady Gaga tour?​Lady Gaga always manages to find a new way to challenge convention and shock both her fans and detractors. This little piece of gossip goes far beyond the usual stage antics though.According to NME, Gaga is using Gunther Von Hagens, t ... More >>

Courtney Love Slammed on Twitter by Ex Billy Corgan

Courtney Love. I think the pic says it all.​So in case you haven't gotten your fill of celebrity gossip with all the Courtney Love/Lily Allen drama, here's a little more Love for you. Apparently Love's former love, Smashing Pumpkins's Billy Corgan has been slamming her 21st century style -- with T ... More >>

Please Don't Call Chickenfoot a “Supergroup”

Kanye West and the Art of Award Show Interruptions

Watch out, Taylor Swift, you're next -- especially if that already opened bottle of Hennessy is any indication.​ In a move that is shocked no one, Kanye West once again bum-rushed the stage to interrupt an acceptance speech. At last night's MTV Music Video Awards, the Late Graduator himself took t ... More >>

Tune-Up For Summer

freefoto.com Sunny pop music and summertime are made for each other like two soulmates holding hands on an oceanside stroll. With the weather heating up here in the Valley of the Sun, let's take a look at some great summer music... S-Curve Records Tinted Windows Tinted Windows (S-Curve Records) ... More >>

Amie Miriello

Back on the Sun

Brothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood's road to the Meat Puppets reunion

Hitchcock on Holiday

Let Them Eat Peachcake

Old Wives' Tales

Under the covers with rock's old ladies

Spotts On

Blue Light makes local recordings shine

Billy Corgan

TheFutureEmbrace
(Reprise)

He's a Happy Rat Now

Billy Corgan and a dark Zwan's journey into light

The Kids Aren't Alright

Spun spins cranky youths into an American freak show

AFI

Sing the Sorrow (DreamWorks)

Zwan

Mary Star of the Sea (Reprise)

About a Band

As Tolerance strives for a denser sound, the majors are taking a longer, harder look

Fill 'er Up

10-gallon hats and 10-gallon gas tanks come to mind when BR5-49 plays

Lick It Up

Trashman dreams of Genie, but he never shows

Jamming for Dollars

Taking a cue from road warriors like the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic makes its money the old-fashioned way

Stoner Rock Royalty

Queens of the Stone Age finds tipped-out serenity in its private desert oasis

Recordings

Recordings

Here We Are Now, Scrutinize Us

The Entertainment Monitor sticks its nose in the music business

Wall to Walternative

Texas Flood

Wax On

SIMMONS SAYS

LIVE SHOTS

OASIS--BRITAIN'S SAVING FACE OR THE NEXT BIG NOTHING?

BIG WAX BUILDUP

IS VINYL REALLY THE CHOICE OF A NEW GENERATION OR ARE PEOPLE JUST WAXING NOSTALGIC?

THE CD EQUATION REVEALED THEY RECORD'EM, WE REVIEW'EM