The Whisperlights have released plenty of catchy songs between their debut EP, Wake up Dead, and their upcoming full-length album, Surfaces. The new album explores new sounds with violinist/singer Tobie Milford picking up a guitar on tracks that shift away from themes of death to subtle love songs. What makes…
Rush US Airways Center Thursday, June 16 It’s always exciting when a band pays tribute to their most successful album by playing it from beginning to end. It was no surprise that US Airways Center was nearly sold out last night, packed with thousands of Rush fans singing and air-drumming…
While it’s hard to get any more punk rock than singing about body fluids, bestiality, and killing parents, Dayglo Abortions is one of the few groups that has actually been prosecuted for its lewdness. The infamous Canadian band, which has been an equal opportunity offender for more than three decades,…
Soulwax’s Steve Slingeneyer, better known for his One Man Party moniker, headlined an evening full of electronica during Faux Show’s Summer Pre Party at Brick. Steve wasn’t the only one partying, the bar and patio were full of patrons dancing and socializing all night. Check out this weeks Club Candids…
Matt and Kim Marquee Theatre Tuesday, June 14, 2011I’ve been told time and time again that I need to see Matt and Kim live. I almost made it happen last year, but their Clubhouse Music Venue show sold out before I could get tickets. From friends and reviews, I gathered that the…
Cake and Calexico Mesa Amphitheatre Friday, June 10, 2011 Calexico and Cake on the same ticket…seems a little unexpected, right? The bands have more in common than meets the eye. Both bands use horns, and Calexico’s connection to Artists for Action makes them a forerunner for political change. What does…
Death can be a great career move for a musician. Case in point: The absolutely deification of Michael Jackson in the two years since his untimely passing. Like James Brown and John Lennon before him, The King of Pop’s prior bad acts have been forgotten and he’s become revered and…
As far as nightlife is concerned, Mondays are among the slowest nights of the week. Sure, most clubs won’t have a line and the bartenders are a bit more attentive, but it can be a little boring to see the same small group at your neighborhood watering hole. Fortunately, this…
It’s been quite a year for local indie band The Whisperlights. Their debut EP, Wake up Dead , has been out for about a year now. “Death” was ranked number one on Michael Lopez’s Top Ten Best You Asked For It Songs. Former music editor Martin Cizmar included the album…
Punk rock is largely considered to be a big city phenomenon, born out of such urban wastelands as New York, Los Angeles, and Detroit. So when a band like the fearsome Oklahoma foursome The Boom Bang rise from the utter hickdom of the Sooner State, it’s a bit unexpected. Tackling…
Old 97’s should have hit it big in the late ’90s, when fellow alt-country bands like Whiskeytown were riding the No Depression wave to success. Over the course of their 18-year career, Old 97’s (named after a Johnny Cash cover) have toured consistently with the original lineup. And although they…
Pull up a lawn chair, grab a fruity frozen drink, and add these 10 songs to your summertime playlist. Don’t forget the sunscreen; you’re in for lots of long, lazy days in the sun…
Instrumental music is usually associated with background music. It’s what you listen to when you need help relaxing, studying, working, meditating, or what have you. Chandler’s Underground Cities break away from this stereotype by playing loud, energetic shows. No vocals are necessary; intricate melodies are all they need to grab…
The DJ duo of Paavo Siljamäki and Tony McGuinness has had quite a career. Over the past decade, the British trance specialists — better known as Above & Beyond — have received international acclaim for their original material and upbeat remixes of artists like Madonna and Radiohead, performed for millions…
Joan of Arc Rhythm Room Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Joan of Arc has constantly been evolving over the past 16 years. Exploring the wilderness between math rock, emo, and experimental indie, each album is different from its predecessor. Life Like, which was released a week ago, is no different. Tim…
of Montreal Marquee Theatre May 15, 2011 There’s a certain outrageousness associated with of Montreal. Frontman Kevin Barnes performs in skirts and makeup in the middle of a vaudevillian spectacular that includes giant fish people, disappearing acts, and Barnes riding a live white horse. With the exception of the horse,…
With a name like Dirty Pretty, you’d expect lots of gorgeous gals, and if you’re lucky, ladies that want to get down and dirty. I’m not sure about the dirty half of the equation, but the pretty were out in full force. Check out this week’s Club Candids to see…
McDowell Mountain Music Festival, Day Two The Compound Grill Saturday, April 30, 2011 The idea of a music festival in a parking lot is a little disconcerting. Sure, Warped Tour can pull it off, but they have a main stage and grassy areas, and most importantly, they don’t share a…
The Colossal Event boasted an impressive line up, including Steve Aoki, Felix Cartal, Chase & Status, and Jack Beats. The music wasn’t the only thing worth checking out. Madison Events Center was full of dancers decked out in colorful neon clothing and glitter, accompanied by Hello Kitty and their favorite…
Fake Problems doesn’t have many problems, real or imagined. Instead of worrying, they focus on having a good time and touring often. Singer/guitarist Chris Farren taught the band how to play Bobby Darin’s “Dream Lover” while lounging poolside before opening for Lucero in Phoenix a couple months ago.The band is…
Pinback is the introspective, gloomy brainchild of Rob Crow and Zach Smith, who have roots in a plethora of bands. Their side projects are varied (see doom metal act Goblin Cock), but Pinback, formed in 1998, is the longest-running. That’s not surprising — defined by plucking bass riffs and brooding…
Orgcore loosely defines a subgenre of punk that draws from alt-country, pop punk, and hardcore, spawned mainly by the tastes of the Punknews.org community. These PBR-drinking, flannel-wearing beardos favor sing-alongs that have the proper balance of melodic beats and gritty vocals. Fake Problems started out as a characteristic orgcore band:…
