Obscura’s Sixth Anniversary

Under normal circumstances, we’d wish local club promoter Robden Brethauer and the DJs of Obscura a hearty “Happy Birthday!” in honor of the monthly dance night’s sixth anniversary party this weekend. Since such glad tidings run contrary to the mopey and melodramatic sentiments inherent to the Britpop, post-punk, and ’80s…

WWE Legend Ultimate Warrior Dies in Scottsdale

Pro wrestling legend James Hellwig, better known to WWE fans as the Ultimate Warrior, passed away suddenly last night in Scottsdale. He was 54 years old. Hellwig, a longtime resident of Paradise Valley, was escorting his wife to their car last night in the parking lot of the Gainey Suites…

Mad Decent Block Party Coming to Phoenix

If you’ve been into the EDM thing for more than a few minutes, you’ve heard about the Mad Decent Block Party the last couple years. Heard about the great performances by the label’s regulars like Riff Raff, Diplo, and Major Lazer. Heard the tales of wild crowds and even wilder…

5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix

It’s pretty safe to say that you can’t believe everything you read online. For instance, a few websites claim that Arizona has some cockamamie law banning — of all things — the act of singing in public places while wearing a swimsuit. Good thing it’s complete B.S. (we checked), which…

David Guetta @ Maya Day and Nightclub

If you’ve never heard of David Guetta before, please feel free to go back underneath the rock you must’ve crawled out from under. After all, the tousle-haired Frenchman and internationally known house music DJ/producer is considered one of vanguards of EDM’s most recent crossover surge in popularity. Plus, he took…

Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

Thursday 3 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Bobby Q’s: All Star Thursdays with DJ Freshmaker, DJ Phlava, DJ Dark Vader, & DJ Skoolboi (hip-hop, Top 40, reggae) Crescent Ballroom: DJ Beat Betty, & DJ Fullstop (ska) Dos Gringos (Scottsdale): DJ Switch (rock, Top 40, remixes)…

The 25 Best Club Candids Photos of March

If you were out soaking up the sounds at the Monarch Theatre during Pete Tong’s spectacular set last month, we might have taken your picture. Ditto for those who hung out at both Bottled Blonde and El Hefe in Scottsdale, folks celebrating Spring Training at Dos Gringos and Giligin’s, or…

Long Wong’s in Tempe to Close Monday Night

The bad news just keeps on coming for live music in Tempe. On the heels of recent news that a few high-profile venues are preparing to depart the scene, the staff at local band haven Long Wong’s suddenly and shockingly announced Sunday evening that the Tempe bar and restaurant will…

Tempe’s Club Red Is Moving to Mesa in May

The Tempe music scene’s suffered the loss of a slew of venues in the last couple years, including the Clubhouse, Rocky Point Cantina, Stray Cat, and — a few months from now — The Sail Inn. And it’s about to lose two more: Club Red and Red Owl. The proprietors…

Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

Thursday 27 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Bobby Q’s: All Star Thursdays with DJ Freshmaker, DJ Phlava, DJ Dark Vader, & DJ Skoolboi (hip-hop, Top 40, reggae) Crescent Ballroom: DJ Beat Betty, & DJ Fullstop (ska) Dos Gringos (Scottsdale): DJ Switch (rock, Top 40, remixes)…

Bubble Bobble 6 @ Arizona Event Center

What is it with European DJ/producers and masks? Though the phenomenon of donning bizarre facial disguises while performing isn’t securely limited to beat-jugglers from said continent (Deadmau5 and Bl3nd being prime exceptions), there’s been an inordinate amount of masked mixmasters from across the pond over the past decade. Like the…

Robin Thicke Cancels His Phoenix Show…Again

Maybe it’s just us, but does Robin Thicke have something against the Valley? The R&B/pop singer’s spokespeople announced this morning that his concert at the Phoenix Convention Center, which was originally scheduled to take place tomorrow night, has been canceled. So if you wanted to sing along with “Blurred Lines”…

Top 5 Concerts in Metro Phoenix This Week

Want to get in a show this week? There are plenty of concerts over the next five days around Metro Phoenix to choose from, as you can see for yourself by viewing our extensive online concert listings. And we’re fairly certain that there’s something for everyone, regardless of your particular…

KWSS Announces the Lineup for Phochella 2014

When Beef Vegan and the other cats from KWSS’ The Morning Infidelity take over The Sail Inn for their annaul Phochella fest in mid-April, it will be something of a bittersweet celebration. Besides commemorating the sixth year of Vegan hosting the popular morning radio show and toasting KWSS’ fervent fanbase,…

The Dap-Kings @ Stinkweeds

If you’re familiar with the superb discography of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, it goes without saying that the nine talented musicians backing up the golden-voiced songstress are vastly steeped in the realms of R&B, soul, and funk. Depending on whom you ask, possessing immense knowledge of various genres is…

Seven Nights of EDM, DJs, and Dancing

Thursday 20 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Bobby Q’s: All Star Thursdays with DJ Freshmaker, DJ Phlava, DJ Dark Vader, & DJ Skoolboi (hip-hop, Top 40, reggae) Dos Gringos (Scottsdale): DJ Switch (rock, Top 40, remixes) Electric Ballroom: Groove Candy with DJ M2, & DJ…

The Dap-Kings to Perform Special DJ Set at Stinkweeds on Friday

If you’re familiar with the superb discography of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, it goes without saying that the nine talented musicians backing up the golden-voiced songstress are vastly steeped in the realms of R&B, soul, and funk. Depending on whom you ask, possessing immense knowledge of various genres is…