What do Fugazi and The Grateful Dead have in common? The similarities go beyond diehard fans and a few experimental instrumental tracks. These Washington, D.C. post-hardcore juggernauts have joined the ranks of live-oriented acts like The Grateful Dead and Phish by sharing an archive of over 800 live recordings as…
Once December rolls around, lots of folks feel more stress than cheer, and less merriment than anxiety over dwindling bank accounts. And, it seems, no matter how much you prepare for the perfect holiday– a giant tree, extravagant decorations, and perfect gifts — there’s no guarantee that hard effort won’t…
Radius hosted Electroball, its first 18-and-over rave on Wednesday, November 23. Axis was closed off, but guests had plenty to be thankful for at this pre-Thanksgiving bash. DJs Henry Dilema, Sean Watson, and EddieNMarco provided the house, hip-hop, and dubstep beats while the crowd danced under a cover of fog,…
If you want to get noticed on the internet, cats are an easy way to do it. If you have any doubts, just watch this Catvertising video. Roar, a local pop/indie band got hip to the cat formula for its most recent music video, “I Can’t Handle Change.” Sporting a…
Kreayshawn Marquee Theatre Saturday, November 19, 2011 I love Tempe for the most part. This city has lots of great restaurants and bars, but there are certain elements that drive me crazy. Thanks to a free Kreayshawn show and the big ASU/U of A game, most of the things I…
Mr. Meeble Crescent Ballroom Friday, November 18, 2011 Last night was Mr. Meeble’s homecoming after a two-month European tour that the group planned entirely on its own. The Crescent Ballroom gave Meeble a warm welcome, and judging by how many times frontman Devin Fleenor said, “It’s good to be back,”…
Being a grown-up sucks sometimes. Remember obligatory naps and snack time? Those were the days. Recapture that youthful feeling when Apollo 12 and Unicorn Warpath, Torch Theatre’s oldest and youngest respective troupes, perform a monthly show called Story Time Improv! at Trunk Space. “We set up the room like a…
Barney’s Boathouse’s move from University Drive to Old Town Scottsdale was wise. The bar is no longer walking distance from ASU, but it now attracts a chill Scottsdale clientele. Plus, the bar upgraded its small Tempe location to a massive three-story party. We checked out Barney’s new location on Friday,…
Okay, seriously. Here us out. This is not a list of bands containing black people (some do, some don’t), it’s a list of bands with “black” in their band names. I came up with the idea shortly after The Black Lips performed at The Rhythm Room, and waited for another…
Phantogram Crescent Ballroom Saturday, November 5 It’s been a good year for Phantogram. This trip-hop duo played a bunch of festivals, including Coachella, where they attracted a crowd of over 10,000 people in spite of sharing a time slot with The Strokes. Phantogram is currently touring in support of its…
Youth Lagoon Crescent Ballroom Friday, November 4, 2011 Last night can be summed up in one word: poetic. Phoenix got some long overdue rain, ushering in eagerly awaited hoodie weather, and Youth Lagoon, the brainchild of Boise’s Trevor Powers, played its second show in Phoenix. Youth Lagoon released its debut…
Peter Murphy and She Wants Revenge Marquee Theatre Thursday, November 3 Peter Murphy is a weird dude. Known as the “Godfather of Goth” for his work fronting Bauhaus, one of the pioneers of the genre. Murphy has released eight solo albums since Bauhaus broke up in 1983. He is a…
Phantogram is hitting the road in support of the follow up EP, or “mini-EP” as guitarist Josh Carter likes to call it, to the group’s dynamic debut LP, Eyelid Movies. Last year, this trip-hop group played a packed show at Rip’s Ales and Cocktails for Sticky Fingers. This time around,…
With a decent sense of humor and enough rehearsal time, putting together a stand-up comedy routine almost seems do-able. Sketch comedy, on the other hand, requires a razor-sharp wit, the ability to play off of others’ actions, and the might to keep a straight face — unless, of course, you’re…
Halloween weekend showed no signs of slowing down at The All Hallow’s Day (Night) Costume Ball at The Crescent Ballroom. Live entertainment included a costume contest (congrats E.T.), Flamenco Por La Vida, and DJs Sean Watson, William Reed, Don Ricardo, Benni Beatnik, and many more. Most of the costumes were…
Showgirls and drag queens are a match made in heaven. Both tout sequined costumes, melodrama, and scantily clad gals hellbent on outshining their counterparts. But pushing a diva down a flight of stairs like Elizabeth Berkley’s Nomi in the Razzie-worthy film? That’s generally frowned upon in real life. Drag devotees…
Bane’s fan base is a bit like Matthew McConaughey’s philosophy in Dazed and Confused: They get older; the moshers stay the same age. “When you’re young, you get that feeling that you can take on the world and that music can drive a revolution,” says vocalist Aaron Bedard. “Once you…
Beavis & Butt-Head makes its triumphant return to MTV on Thursday, October 27 at 10/9c, and quite frankly, we can’t wait. This preview of “Holy Cornholio” looks promising, but one thing is missing–music videos! Half the fun of watching Beavis & Butt-Head was listening to the duo’s commentary on popular…
Bane hasn’t issued a full-length album since 2005, but that doesn’t keep the band from hitting the road. The latter comes natural, but regarding the former? “We have to be under insane pressure to get a song done, and if we’re under that pressure, we get it done,” says frontman…
Watching a horror movie can be a bit like riding a rollercoaster — however predictable, the twists and turns still make you scream. Thrill-seekers can sate their appetite for scary during a ghoulish eight-hour horror movie marathon at The Royale. “I think people like to escape and they liked to…
Pleasurekraft got off to a late start, but Foundry on First was full of colorfully dressed patrons ready to dance and/or check out the Raw Artists exhibition. DJ Micro, Juheun, dropper beats for the throngs of of sexy dancers. We captured the festivities in this week’s Club Candids slideshow…
Chromeo Marquee Theatre Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Often, weekends leave me plagued by choice. There’s always so much going on. Where do I go? What do I see? It’s not the sort of thing that normally happens on a Tuesday. But last night provided a few concert options. There was…
