This Sunday’s NFL conference championships will determine which two teams will be headed to Super Bowl XVLI in Indianapolis on Sunday, February 5. Until then, the league’s final four teams will be duking it out for a shot at football immortality when the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants…
Ah, Record Store Day. Not only is it a time for audiophiles around the world to celebrate the music pushed by countless independently-owned record shops around the world, but it’s also a time of special vinyl and CD releases. This year, Zia Records will be commemorating the occasion with the…
Since its opening in September, The Roxy Lounge in Scottsdale has lived up to the lofty expectations associated with the infamous rock parlor in Hollywood. The venue has so far held up its end of the bargain by providing a solid line up of local and national acts. Keeping up…
Did you know that you can find “sexified Jewish folk funk” right here in Arizona? It’s true. And you’ll be able to experience the groovy rhythms of this funky take on traditional Klezmer music when Flagstaff’s Jerusafunk stop by the Lost Leaf on Friday, January 20. We caught up with…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. Guided by Voices fans gotta be lovin’ the recently reformed “classic era” lineup of the legendary lo-fi rockers. This album features the…
Wooden Indian, Spafford, Dry River Yacht Club, Sugar Thieves Crescent Ballroom Friday, January 13 Ballrooms are traditionally designated for swanky soiree’s and formal dance receptions. Since it’s opening, Crescent Ballroom has played host to anything but traditional music ensembles and while it might be a tad shy of the opulence…
It’s been two years since Arizona transplant Michelle Blades’ last album release. During that time the soulful singer-songwriter spent some time in Paris where she turned 21, and put in work on her new record, Mariana. The new album, which is scheduled for release on February 18, is currently streaming…
Packrat The Rogue Bar January 10, 2012 In the build-up to last night’s show at The Rogue Bar in Scottsdale, Phoenix rockers Packrat bragged that they had assembled some of the noisiest local groups in town. Three hours later, the ringing in my ears (despite using ear protection) gave some…
Local rappers, Mathmadix unveiled the official video to their new single “Puff Pass” this past weekend. The video is the first look at the group’s long-awaited album, In a Class of Our Own. The song’s pretty self-explanatory, but the video debut marks the first time the outfit dabbles in video…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. Contrary to popular belief, CD’s and vinyl are moving off of music store shelves just fine. According to a report in the…
Local mic controller Mr. Miranda isn’t one to mince words. If you don’t believe us, check out this little trifling he recently laid down to the head-nodding beat of Nicolay’s “Tight Eyes.” Tight Eyes ( Freestyle ) by MrMiranda “You’re not a man homeboy, you’re a mannequin,” Miranda quips. Sharp…
Life was looking good for robot apocalypse outfit A Life of Science back in August of 2009. They had just released their debut album, The Apneist and got all geared up to produce the most epic underwater city music video ever shot in front of a green screen for the…
Did you guys know that loud music entices bar patrons to drink more and faster? I read this factoid in the back of a Men’s Health Magazine a while back and it prompted me to look further into this phenomena. According to WebMD, there is a French study that says…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. Feliz año nuevo, friends. The first What’s Selling list of 2012 is full of familiar faces, with Drake’s Take Care owning the…
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 most outrageously offensive musical outfits. Enjoy! We’re not particularly renowned for our sense of style here at Up…
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 coolest Latin tunes. Enjoy! If the 2010 Latin Grammys are any indicator, last year was a big year…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. Christmas is officially d-u-n, done. If you’re like us you’re probably still sitting in a tamale coma, wrapped in you’re brand new…
You’ve got to admit, Up on the Sun has been doing a pretty kick ass job of making the holiday music season, dare we say it, bearable. From posts that include the Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck series, to “Un-Christmas” and Metal songs for Christmas lists, we’ve pretty much got…
Do you miss the polyrhythmic guitars and glottal growls of Packrat? Well, the band misses you, too. So much that they’ve reformed after a brief hiatus to offer some math-rock cheer to the Trunk Space on Christmas Eve Eve. Boasting the divisive declaration that “Nirvana sucks” on their Facebook page,…
Punk is a dish best served in a confined space. Wait, that’s all wrong isn’t it? Proverbs are always calling to me; Klingon or otherwise. But let’s get back to the point here. A lot of people are pretty damn excited about the sort-of-rebirth of Eastside Records and with good…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. Corridos and rancheras have a long history of storytelling, dance-inducing beats and violence. Its been 19 years since the legendary Chalino Sanchez…
Money Power Respect’s list of clientele continues to grow in relevance and notoriety. Off of the heels of Hannibal Leq’s Hype Music deal, MPR stablemate’s Mob Fam recently locked up a deal of their own, signing with local independent music label Nastyboy Records, the label founded by Phoenix’s MC Magic…
