It still feels hard to believe. Friday’s news about the passing of MCA (Adam Yauch) of The Beastie Boys shocked nearly everyone, forcing us to confront mortality and look back on the group’s lasting legacy. “At first, I didn’t want to believe it, then came shock and, lastly, my heart…
On Cinco de Mayo, most folks seem to favor the Cinco de Drinko mantra, but Chandler’s annual Chihuahua Races offered a family friendly alternative. The main attraction was the races, where some well-trained pooches obediently raced to the finish line, while others sat in place or confusedly ran in the…
Like The Beatles, Johnny Cash is a risky musician to cover. Do you stay true to the Man In Black’s style, or do you put your own twist on his songs? The Tommy Ash Band made the bold choice to put their own spin on “Folsom Prison Blues.” The Tommy…
We’ve been having fun examining various one-hit wonders and FM curiosities of the ’90s each week with our Throwback Thursday columns, but now it’s time to get serious and examine one of the biggest records on the ’90s: Dookie by Green Day. Dookie was a game-changer, both for young millennials…
The irony of overweight America’s fascination with dance competitions is not lost on us. Whether it involves scoping out celebs on Dancing With the Stars or watching You Got Served (or its South Park parody), it’s mesmerizing to see toned humans in calculated, meaningful motion. Though the most skilled Dance…
Brian Jonestown Massacre Crescent Ballroom Tuesday, May 1, 2012 See also: Tripping with the Brian Jonestown Massacre I have a serious question for diehard Brian Jonestown Massacre fans: Is frontman Anton Newcombe a perfectionist or just an asshole? I’m no BJM scholar — I haven’t seen DIG!, the documentary that…
What a wonder prime time slots at Coachella two years in a row will do for you. Everything’s coming up Milhouse for The Black Keys these days. The blues/indie/garage group played a sold-out show at Mesa Amphitheatre last year and will return to a much larger venue in October. Thanks…
See also: Frank Turner Discusses Touring, London Riots, and Drinking With Grandma I may be biased, but I think Frank Turner is one of those underrated artists everyone should know about. He blew me away at The Rhythm Room last year and stole the show once again when he opened…
Ross Rocks Hollywood Alley Saturday, April 28 Ross Wincek, the co-owner of Hollywood Alley is responsible for bringing countless great bands to Phoenix over the past 25 years, as well as giving local bands a place to grow. Wincek had a stroke in March, so local bands and fans of…
“Remember, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except herpes. That shit’ll come back with you.”– Jeffrey Tambor in The Hangover. Las Vegas’ epic Memorial Day Weekend Punk Rock Bowling Festival just got a little more epic: Our favorite local party boys Broloaf have been added to the bill. And…
Jamiroquai is one of the quintessential ’90s pop acts. And if you close your eyes and listen, you’ll hear that its music sounds as though it could have been released any time between the ’70s and today. The band’s acid jazz/funk may sound timeless, but the classic music video for…
Jim Henson and George Lucas’ beloved live action ‘80s fantasy flick Labyrinth was a box office bomb that eventually became a cult classic. It plays out like The Wizard of Oz meets Where the Wild Things Are with a David Bowie soundtrack and villainous role. Bowie portrays Jareth, a literal…
There were all sorts of 4/20 shenanigans going on in Phoenix last weekend. An event didn’t necessarily need to be marijuana-themed to be fun, but no one was complaining much if it was. It was merely a coincidence that The Elevated Music Festival fell on 4/20, but that didn’t stop…
The Beatles are a tricky band to cover, but local gypsy rockers Dry River Yacht Club were up for the task. The group learned Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band for Cover the Crescent and played the songs as close to the original versions as possible. “Every time I’ve heard…
Whether you got up early to buy the Feist/Mastodon split or went to one of the many free shows in town yesterday, it’s safe to say that yesterday was a good day. Stinkweeds celebrated its 25th anniversary and Record Store Day with a barbecue and live performances by Dylan Pratt,…
Record Store Day is an exciting time for music geeks. What better way to celebrate than to get some free tunes? Local sci-fi electronic group Episodes is releasing Partir Kaylan as a cassette available at Stinkweeds and online at Bandcamp today. “Episodes is a science fiction comic group, so to…
You never say an unkind word about the time. It’s that time of year again. We hope you’re stocked up on all of your supplies, namely munchies before you begin your 4/20 shenanigans. Whether you’re lighting up at home or going to a party, we’ve got you covered with 15…
It’s a classic scenario: Boy meets girl. Boy can’t have girl. Boy and girl build up a bunch of tension and hook up anyway, usually to some romantic acoustic song like “Save Tonight.” This song has been used to fit that scenario in shows like Daria, Felicity, and A Lot…
Getting decked out in your finest steampunk digs is fun, but your goggles, corset, monocle, and ray gun are bound to attract a few stares from the unsuspecting public. That can prove quite the conundrum for anyone who enjoys dressing like a Wild Wild West extra. But those dress-up fanatics…
Coachella was a lot of fun. I crossed a bunch of bands off my bucket list that I never thought I’d be able to see live–Refused, Pulp, Justice, At The Drive-In, 2pac…okay, 2pac wasn’t actually on my bucket list, but it was cool to kind of see him. A major…
This month’s Cover the Crescent is drug-themed thanks to 4-20. The Love Me Nots are covering The Doors (check out their version of “Soul Kitchen” here) and The Necronauts decided to take on Nirvana. “I’ve known these guys [The Necronauts] for a while, and I think that’s one of the…
In case you couldn’t tell from my previous Throwback Thursday posts, I have a soft spot for the ’90s. I’m a millennial, so it’s easy for me to wax nostalgic over boy bands and raunchy comedies. Last weekend was quite the stroll down memory lane thanks to American Reunion, which…
