The Stooges (Band)

Bad Religion, That Damn Show Headliners, Have Been Around Longer Than You Think

On Saturday That Damn Show is back for 2013 at the Mesa Amphitheatre, featuring national acts like Bad Religion and local favorites like the Veragrooves. Check out the full schedule here. (Full disclosure: We're co-promoting this show with KUKQ, because we just want you to be happy.) Bad Religion h ... More >>

The Best Shows of SXSW 2013

This year, Houston Press music blog Rocks Off and Dallas Observer music blog DC-9 at Night, the music blog at our sister paper Dallas Observer, teamed up to bring you only the choicest moments from last week's SXSW madness. John Fogerty: Creedence Clearwater Revival survivor John Fogerty gets overl ... More >>

10 Stories Behind Our Favorite Hard Rock Stage Names

Rebellious personas are to rock 'n' roll what cocaine was to the eighties: in high demand, deliciously indulgent, and a way to catch a buzz that makes it okay for men to rock garishly colored neon outfits. Stage names are a huge part of those heavy metal, punk, and rock personas, In fact, more music ... More >>

Mike Watt: Avant-Garde Rocker Stays Real Busy

Mike Watt answers the phone the same way he plays music and jumps into creative endeavors: without hesitation. "Watt!" he bellows, and within a moment he's off, sharing details of his creative process, and detailing his multitude of projects. See also: Bassist Mike Watt Reps Blue-Collar Ethos Se ... More >>

Bassist Mike Watt Reps Blue-Collar Ethos

Converge, Nile Theater, 10/30/12

Converge @ Nile Theater| 10/30/12By Mike Bogumill When trying to describe to people unfamiliar with Converge what kind of event I went to last night, I was hesitant to use a phrase like "metal show" or "hardcore show". While metal and hardcore certainly influence all the bands that performed, none ... More >>

Is a Nirvana-Style Breakthrough Looming with '90s Revival?

Dead Kennedys, Marquee Theatre, 9/22/12

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Swans' Michael Gira Returns With The Seer

See also: Swans Reboot Sinister Grandeur with The SeerSwans frontman Michael Gira is an underappreciated impresario. He led one of the most pioneering acts of the early '80s until their initial dissolution in 1997. Their early grim, repetitive throb had the same menacing quality as the factory in Da ... More >>

Dead Eyes of London Aim for Loose Grooves

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. Hunx and His Punx @ Yucca Tap Room Ever since its genesis with Chuck Berry and Elvis, the rock formula has ... More >>

Hunx and His Punx Don't Have Time for Squares

fIREHOSE, Crescent Ballroom, 4/17/12

See also: fIREHOSE's Ed Crawford: "It Was Our Job. We Fuckin' Showed Up Every Day." fIREHOSE Crescent Ballroom Tuesday, April 17, 2012 I entered the Crescent Ballroom with a mix of anticipation and apprehension in my gut. Soon to be on stage was fIREHOSE, a band I frequented in the 1990s and despi ... More >>

fIREHOSE's Ed Crawford: "...It Was Our Job. We F**kin' Showed Up Every Day."

It's always a questionable thing when a long-gone band suddenly reappears on the musical landscape. Too often the motive is obvious--money--and the performances laughable. Yet, there are those bands with the integrity to come back and do it right. More often than not, these are punk bands. (Remember ... More >>

Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Jukeboxes

See also: Top 10 Songs for Jukebox Warfare In the hands of a capable coin-popper, an Internet jukebox can be a great thing. A little far out Tropicália? That sounds nice. Some classic funk from Parliament? Yes, please. The deep cuts cost more, but can really set the mood. So we're not putting dow ... More >>

Vintage Violence: TOAD's Rotten Tide Oozes Analog Menace

Boys and Frogs Sorry For the Weight Mixtape

Peoria-based indie popsters Boys and Frogs have a flair for the dramatic: witness the bands excellent and creepy videos. But the cover for the trio's new mixtape, Sorry For the Weight (a pun regarding the wait for the band's follow-up to their last LP, Rain Dance Snowed In) takes the cake, ripping ... More >>

Old Art Punk Eddy Detroit Returns, Thanks to Revolver Records' New Imprint

Lantern's Three-Chord Garage Rock Is the Most Gloriously Scummy of the Year

G.G. Allin's Murder Junkies (a.k.a. Merle Allin's Meal Ticket) to Play in Scottsdale this Week

Wikimedia CommonsDue to being dead for almost 18 years, G.G. Allin will NOT be appearing with his Murder Junkies this week.​Next month marks the 18-year anniversary of punk pariah G.G. Allin's death. Yes, G.G. Allin is dead, but that hasn't stopped his older brother Merle from using his name to ... More >>

Six New Times Contributors Name Their Top 10 Records of 2010

Five Beatles B-Sides That Foreshadow Entire Genres of Rock Music (with Video)

The Beatles: Unquestionably the most influential rock band of all time.​Today The Beatles and the company formerly known as Apple Computer Inc. struck a deal resulting in the release of the band's music on iTunes for the first time.The band's entire output -- 12 studio albums with 193 tracks from ... More >>

Flier of the Week: Hung Dynasty at Ice House Tavern

Chris BurnsHung Dynast at Ice House Tavern​It's not often you get to watch ice hockey the same time a rocking band performs, but that's exactly what you'll get at the Ice House Tavern this Friday, November 12 when Hung Dynasty takes the stage.The bar's live music stage is attached to the Arcadia I ... More >>

Grinderman: Grinderman 2

​Artist: GrindermanTitle: Grinderman 2Release date: September 14Label: Anti-Most of the indie rock I've heard this year (well over 200 records and counting, with 11 weeks to go in this series) is really pretty toothless. Even the harder-rocking stuff, with its big drums or wall-of-sound guitars or ... More >>

Iggy and The Stooges Shake Up the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Billie Joe Armstrong savors the moment with Iggy Pop.​Rolling Stone gives everyone the highlights of last night's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. You know -- just in case you lost your ticket to the Waldorf and/or cannot afford top-tier cable channels.While each year is unique, peop ... More >>

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Tonight

Iggy & The Stooges will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight, amongst others.​The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is hosting its induction ceremony tonight.Too bad you can only watch it if you get the Fuse channel, or if you happen to be at the Waldorf Astoria in New Y ... More >>

Mike Watt + the Missingmen

Raconteur Brendan Benson Wonders Whether Music Is Enough

Nothing Not New: I'm No Critic But I'm Also Not a Fan. I'm a Listener

Why is Sonic Youth Still So Important in Indie Land?

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Why is Sonic Youth Still So Important in Indie Land?

Courtney Love Loses Custody, Chris Brown Stops Tweeting, New Hot Chip

Electric Mustache: Video: Hot Chip "One Life Stand"Idolator: Chris Brown's Last Tweet: "GOODBYE!!!!!!!"Idolator: Courtney Love Loses Custody of Frances BeanNME: Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose denies he denied paparazzi attackPitchfork: Erykah Badu Announces New AlbumRolling Stone: The Stooges, Genesis, ABB ... More >>

10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Frat Games, Free Shows, and Freaky Movies

Kyle Cesmat Safe Haven is scheduled to perform tonight at Club Mardi Gras.Dear College Students of the Valley, Welcome back from your summertime hiatus. Your absence was particularly missed by local bar and club owners, as was your supply of disposable income. A few things are different sinc ... More >>

Tour de Trance

Daft Punk meets The Stooges in Parisian rave duo

War Tapes Have the Ingredients for Musical Success on The Continental Divide

Danny Dirtnap and The Video Nasties Are "No Hope Kids"

10 Emo Songs That Don’t Suck

Watt, Me Worry?

Legendary bassist Mike Watt doesn't care what you think is punk rock

Nick Curran and the Nitelifes

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Tune In, Turn On

The Walkmen drop out of the New York rock revival

A Good Buzz

Hopped up and hip: Coffee and Cigarettes brings the cool

EIGHT-TRACK MIND

THOSE THINGS THAT CLUTTERED THE FLOOR OF YOUR CAR IN THE SEVENTIES ARE NOW COLLECTIBLE TO RETRO-FIEND GARY MARTIN