The Scottsdale nightlife crowd is a die-hard bunch indeed, fully dedicated to going wild out at their favorite after-dark emporiums of alcoholic fun no matter what weekend it happens to be, or whatever the weather’s like outside. The Old Town entertainment district’s raucous repast of bars and clubs are abuzz…
Infidelity. Impossible social skills. Offensive body odor. There are any number of reasons why one may find themselves single on Valentine’s Day. But for whatever reason And if you happen to be unattached, this time of year is likely to be quite maddening thanks to the overwhelming amount of heart-shaped…
They came, they saw, they drank. And they also caused much chaos and got really messy in the process. The participants at the annual Phoenix Idiotarod this past weekend certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to their creativity, as well as their penchant for referencing pop culture or attempting to…
Underground dance parties are kinda like a second home to Tempe resident David Sankey. Or, more specifically, his beat-juggling alter ego CIK. Pick up one of those typically cartoonish four-color fliers for the next big off-the-radar affair or desert party and its almost guaranteed you’ll see the 36-year-old’s moniker listed…
The Cajuns have a particular phrase to describe having a memorable time and it goes something like, “Laissez les bons temps rouler.” While our French Creole is a tad bit rusty, the saying roughly translates to “Let the good times roll,” whic is what plenty of people around the Valley…
In springtime, as they say, thoughts tend to turn to such subjects as love, romance, and — of course — sex. It’s just part of nature, yo. This proves doubly true during the time leading up to Valentine’s Day as many seem to have all things amorous on their minds…
When Rebel Disco czar Jake Goldsmith got the call, he practically lost his shit. Psychemagik would, indeed, be coming to Phoenix to pull a guest gig at the local hepcat DJ collective’s Wednesday night party Push Push at Bar Smith. The 30-year-old’s enthusiasm was to be expected, considering the esteemed…
Last fall, eccentric Pennsylvanian gearhead Cal VanSant grabbed his 15 nanoseconds of Internet fame when photos were posted online of a souped-up shopping cart-shaped hot rod he spent two years constructing. Dubbed the “Shopper Chopper,” the nine-foot motorized monstrosity boasts substantially more muscle and macho than those wobbly carts down…
When Rebel Disco czar Jake Goldsmith got the call, he practically lost his shit. Psychemagik would, indeed, be coming to Phoenix to pull a guest gig at the local hepcat DJ collective’s Wednesday night party Push Push at Bar Smith, 130 East Washington Street. The 30-year-old’s enthusiasm was to be…
The kickoff of every single Phoenix Idiotarod race over the last six years can easily be summed up in a single word: Chaotic. Picture a hot mess of around 40 different five-person costumed teams launching into a mad dash en masse while pushing flamboyantly decorated shopping carts and flinging colorful…
Geek-minded artists of Arizona, better grab your pencils and pens and get busy working on those killer sketches of Ironman, Doctor Who, or other such icons of sci-fi, comic books, and pop culture. The folks behind Phoenix Comicon are currently seeking submissions for their annual badge art contest, and -…
When Japanese video game manufacturer Taito first released Double Dragon in the U.S. around 25 years ago, the legendary urban brawling game wound up one of the signature arcade titles of the ’80s with its pimp pixilated graphics and intense “beat ’em up” action. According to Ariel Bracamonte, however, the…
If you haven’t seen Ben Andersen out at any Valley clubs lately, it isn’t because the house and nu-disco DJ/producer known as Swookie Monster is hiding out at home or anything. In fact, he isn’t even in the Valley at all. Although his two-man collaborative project TABS with Tempe’s Eric…
Local gaming fiends are going to have plenty of reasons to head to downtown Phoenix over the next few months. Not only is the much-anticipated Artcade Show taking place tomorrow at Parazol Studios (stay tuned for a sneak peek), its organizers are also aiming to open a hybrid old school…
In his prime, the late John L. Sullivan was one bad cat. The Irish-born boxer may have only been a mere 5-foot-10, but he wielded a 74-inch reach (which tops such modern-day heavyweights as Mike Tyson or Roy Jones, Jr.), frequently fought in bare-knuckle contests, amassed a record of 38-1-2,…
Bigie Meanmugg is a big-time joystick Jedi. Has been for decades. In his adolescence, the local DJ and graphic artist used to waste away hours at the old Nickel Palace arcade over on the west side, feeding five-cent pieces into such classics as Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. However, the…
Whenever hometown hero Zach Sciacca, known to the masses as Z-Trip, makes like the prodigal son and return to the place where he both cut his teeth and dropped his first killer cuts, it ain’t just an ordinary gig. It’s a major event that thousands attend and noteworthy cohorts support…
Aficionados of the WWE can be a rather boisterous and passionate bunch. Especially the 16,000-plus screaming and cheering wrestling fans who sold out the US Airways Center and packed the place to its rafters when the WWE held its annual Royal Rumble last night. Besides becoming unhinged when John Cena…
Jake Goldsmith is one funny dude. Whenever we get to speak with the 30-year-old selector and member of the Rebel Disco collective, he tends to be quick with quips or some sort of wittiness that always makes for a lively interview. Such was the case when Up on the Sun…
The wait, as they say, is finally over. You can cease all the speculation of who the hell is officially playing this year’s Coachella as Goldenvoice unveiled the lineup in grand fashion. See also: -Who Is Really Playing Coachella This Year? -The Rolling Stones Aren’t Playing Coachella, but Some Great…
When second-generation WWE superstar Cody Rhodes came back from injury late last year, he shocked the world upon his return. He didn’t sport a new attitude or unleash a heinous attack on an unsuspecting foe, mind you, but offered a new addition to his look: A killer mustache. The 27-year-old…
Ask the average Joe who Dwayne Johnson is, and you’ll get blank stares or dumbfounded head scratching in response. Mention his legendary alter ego, The Rock, however, and the same folks will easily gush about the high-profile WWE superstar’s ass-kicking exploits.For more than seven years, The Rock reigned supreme as…
