It’s been more than 20 years since TED began compiling and sharing ideas from speakers around the world. In 2009, the next evolution of the program emerged with TEDx, independently organized events that use the TED format and brand, but are local, self-organized affairs. This weekend, TEDxPhoenix landed at the…
Last week Jason Woodbury and DJ Dana chatted about Courtney Marie Andrews’ latest single “Bumper in the Hail” for Up on the Sun’s weekly episode of Sound Off. Our experts marveled at the singer’s voice as they discussed the lead single off of her upcoming album, No One’s Slate Is…
Since 1984, TED has dedicated itself to providing a platform where world-changing ideas are exchanged from speaker to audience. The abbreviation stands for technology, entertainment and design. The “x” in TEDx simply means it’s a completely independent event, organized by local volunteers; a new facet of the organization introduced in…
The last couple of days have been downright lousy. On Thursday, November 3, Gwar guitarist Cory Smoot was found dead by his bandmates as they crossed the Canadian border while on tour. On Monday, boxing great Joe Frazier succumbed to liver cancer. Yesterday afternoon, TMZ reported that Dwight Arrington Myers,…
M83 Crescent Ballroom Monday, November 7 “Epic” is a word that has come to be synonymous with the music of M83. Fans use it to describe the band’s live experience and frontman Anthony Gonzalez himself has used it to describe the double-album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming; the new release he’s…
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. It’s been 13 years since neighborhood music store Hoodlums made their first sale. Last week we caught up with owner Steve Wiley…
Local musician Dave Murrow is a man with the magic hat. One minute he puts it on, and in a rhythmic whirlwind of sound, he becomes Dfactor Dave, front man of power pop rock band Dfactor. Or he can use it to reach in and channel his inner John Lennon…
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from thrash-metal stalwarts, Suicidal Tendencies. Most of the 2000s were void of any new albums, as the band lay dormant following their 1990s retirement. The good news for all you “cyco” fans is that as of 2009 original frontman Mike Muir has…
Move over Mara Salvatrucha.Watch your backs Bloods and Crips. The rabidly loyal Insane Clown Posse fanbase otherwise known as Juggalos have earned the title of “hybrid gang” in the FBI’s 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment. The report states that, “many Juggalos subsets exhibit gang-like behavior and engage in criminal activity…
It’s been a long time since the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson first began orchestrating one of rock’s most anticipated albums. Finally, after nearly four and a half decades of half-releases and bootlegs, Capitol Records is issuing the official release of the Beach Boys’ long lost album Smile. Wilson reconstructed his…
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. The best part about Halloween is dressing up. Although no one in this week’s list at Stinkweeds in Phoenix is particularly horrifying,…
Do you party? If the answer is yes, then you might want to make your way down to the Foundry on First tomorrow night where rapper Machine Gun Kelly is set to rage it up. As if the lanky kid from Cleveland wouldn’t generate enough energy to blow the roof…
Earlier this week it was announced that Eric Bana has received the go-ahead to play the iconic Elvis Presley in Cary Elwes’ directorial debut, Elvis & Nixon. Wah. Wah. Wah. The casting of the King is undoubtedly an unenviable task. I mean, how do you embody Elvis swag into just…
At some point recently I found myself trudging along the westbound 10 freeway, scanning through the FM dial, when I heard a familiar snare sequence followed by the chorus: “That girl is poison/Never trust a big butt and a smile/That girl is poison.” Oh, yeah. A little Bell Biv Devoe…
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. It’s been a little over a month since we last scoped out Zia Record Exchange’s list of top sellers. Since then only…
OK, so maybe Stinkweeds staffer Dario Miranda isn’t exactly running around flashing his bits and pieces but he might as well be. We’ll get to that later. In Phoenix, Monday nights traditionally belong to DJ Shane Kennedy and his “Torch and Twang” evening at Carly’s Bistro where he plays everything…
Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta Crescent Ballroom Friday, October 21 The only thing missing from the Crescent Ballroom last night was a haze of cigar smoke as Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta channeled their inner Perez Prado to dazzle an eager crowd with their unique brand of mambo. Packing the…
What exactly does a record label offer a musician in 2011? The internet has leveled the playing field in so many ways. No longer does it require a big machine to create awareness. But record labels can still be a big help; musicians can use them market and distribute their…
Straight out of the halls of Valhalla, Swedish metal band Opeth has spent the past 20 years perfecting its sound and transcending the guttural growls of death metal. The quintet has left Stockholm in the rearview mirror to tour in support of its latest effort, Heritage. The 10-track album plays…
Phoenix alternative pop-rock trio Bad Lucy has been staying out of trouble by keeping a full schedule. After making an appearance on Channel 15 and performing at Downtown Phoenix Street Party last week, the band recently unveiled a new radio single and are gearing up for a free show tonight…
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. Your friendly neighborhood record shop, Revolver Records, celebrates four years of buying, selling and trading LPs, CDs and DVDs this month. Here’s…
America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon, N’Sync singer Chris Kirkpatrick and Beavis and Butt-Head creator, Mike Judge have something in common. Besides making us laugh, they all share a birthday with music celebrities Eminem and Wyclef Jean. That’s right, Slim Shady and the Lead Fugee enter the last year of…
