Tony Poer

Emperors of Japan: Your Flier of the Week Contest Winner

Shizzfest Offers the Chance to Reunite With Old Friends and Make New Ones

Benjamin Leatherman Art for Starters rocks the outdoor stage at Shizzfest. My name is Benjamin Leatherman and I'm a former Shizzaholic. Back in 2004, local music message board The Shizz was practically the center of my universe. I used to regularly check the site several times a day to cat ... More >>

Emperors of Japan CD Release Show Friday at Ruby Room

I've owed Emperors of Japan a favor since, like, six weeks on the job, when Tony Poer's entry in my Flier of the Week contest won, committing me to attending one of their shows. Through cruel circumstance, I actually haven't made good on that quite yet, but I hope to Friday, when they celebrate thei ... More >>

Phoenix’s Emperors of Japan to Release Ice Queen

I've owed Emperors of Japan a favor since, like, six weeks on the job, when Tony Poer's entry in my Flier of the Week contest won, committing me to attending one of their shows. Through cruel circumstance, I actually haven't made good on that quite yet, but I hope to Friday, when they celebrate thei ... More >>

Fresh

I've owed Emperors of Japan a favor since, like, six weeks on the job, when Tony Poer's entry in my Flier of the Week contest won, committing me to attending one of their shows. Through cruel circumstance, I actually haven't made good on that quite yet, but I hope to Friday, when they celebrate thei ... More >>

DJ Dossier: mig50

​ There are countless reasons why folks move to the PHX: new jobs, lower cost of living, uh...hotter women. DJ mig50 came here because of the Shizz. The 26-year-old musician became a die-hard member of the local music discussion board while living in Missouri and decided to relocate to Phoeni ... More >>

The Shizz Sequel

Local bands unite for an evening of music

Shizzfest 2

Local bands unite for an evening of music

The Shizz Set to Launch Record Label

Cagematch: one of 17 bands on the upcoming Shizz Records compilation​Over the past decade, TheShizz has gradually grown into one of the most popular local music websites in the Valley. This month, The Shizz is launching its own record label, starting with a 17-track compilation of songs from Arizo ... More >>

Sundown Showdown, Darkness Dear Boy, The Shizz, Crotch Rockitt, and More

Rumspringer is scheduled to perform at Saturday's Shizz CD release party at Trunk Space.​Need something to do tonight? What about Saturday or Sunday? If you've been smart enough to squirrel away your simoleons, there's probably enough green in the bank account to afford trip to the Elvis Costell ... More >>