This is part two of Mitchell Hillman’s 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands in 2015. Find part one here. Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley, and he selects his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. 10. PRO…
25. Red Tank! – I Want You To Crowdsurf My Body at My Funeral Red Tank! probably could have made this list for the album title alone, but also they put out what was arguably the best punk album of the year with I Want You To Crowdsurf My Body…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Futuristic Ft. Small Leaks Sink Ships – “Love: A Poem” I never thought I would hear Small Leak Sink Ships provide…
This is part two of our best songs written by local artists this year. Find part one here. Huckleberry – “Trouble Is Real” “The Trouble Is Real” has a much more indie pop/rock feel than the heavily American vibe found on their debut. As with the standout song from Fine…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. This list is arranged chronologically based on release of the song or if it belonged to an album, when it was…
We live in Arizona and honestly, much of the population starts to feel a chill at 65 degrees, and it was 20 degrees lower than that at the ALT AZ Ugly Sweater Party Sunday night at Mesa Amphitheatre. I’ve seen Bob Dylan in the rain in early spring in the rain…
Japhy’s Descent – “Bite Your Lip” Japhy’s Descent just released a five track monster rock ‘n’ roll EP called Senseless last weekend, and “Bite Your Lip” is the first searing single. After two back-to-back albums that were fairly concept-heavy, Japhy’s Descent has gotten back to basics. Everyone I know that…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Bear Ghost – “Necromancin’ Dancin'” I have little doubt in my mind that one of my favorite albums of next year…
Few people in the Valley listen to as much local music as Sweetbleeders – “Someway” Sweetbleeders have been making some of the most engaging music in Phoenix for the past 16 years, and they’ve just released one of the finest albums of the year with We Were Never Here. It…
Steff Koeppen – “Celebrate (Atom Child Remix)” Steff Koeppen has been fronting Tucson’s amazing Steff & The Articles for over six years and tomorrow, November 20, she will release her first solo EP, the dazzling Game We Play. If you are expecting it to be her doing solo piano pop,…
The first ever Mesa Music Festival could be called an interesting mess, at best. I must admit, I didn’t have high hopes for the festival. Early on, many folks in the music community were upset that it seemed like a pay-to-play event, since it required a $30 application fee and the…
Tobie Milford – “Fear of Music” For many years I have considered Tobie Milford to be one of the most talented musicians in Phoenix. This is not only when he has played with Whisperlights and There Is Danger, but especially when he pursues his solo work. It’s been five years…
For days now, Captain Squeegee has been promising concrete evidence of extraterrestrial life. Here it is, a direct communication from inter-planetary beings, in the form of a music video. It turns out it may be Captain Squeegee who are indeed the aliens. You might be thinking, “Another new video from…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new local music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. The Pleasure Victims – “Broken” The Pleasure Victims recently released a video for its forthcoming record’s (titled 7) debut single,…
The Counterfeit Party – “Wanting More” Apparently, the first song The Counterfeit Party ever recorded (“The Best Party Anywhere!”) was adopted as the official song of the “Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling” at the Sturgis rally at Legendary Buffalo Chip. I can’t find anything not to love about these guys. Their approach…
I’m not sure I’ve ever been to a sold-out show at Comerica Theatre — or any other name — over the years. It was clear that there had been a line around the building for a good portion of the day as abandoned blankets, beverages, and snacks lined the perimeter…
Spiritual Warfare – “My Day Off” Joel Marquard has led a wonderful career in the local music scene for as long as I can remember, whether it was fronting Gospel Claws, founding Dear In The Headlights, leading The Through And Through Gospel Review, manifesting Samuel L Cool J, or his…
I knew things had gone a little too smoothly on Thursday night, everything was like clockwork. With that in mind I was sure it would be the same case, but alas it was not. I approached the media check in with a smile and was very nearly scolded and told…
It’s safe to say that the first day of the Summer Ends Music Festival was a pretty great success, at least from a talent perspective. It honestly didn’t feel much like a festival so much as a concert in the park. Sure there were vendor, tents, and a massive stage,…
Holy Fawn – “Colossus” At the same moment that Ryan Osterman announced that after two original full length albums, an album of covers, and an EP, Owl & Penny had run its course, he also announced that he would be spearheading a new endeavor. That new band is called Holy Fawn…
Scattered Melodies – “Trying To Find Me” It’s been over a year in the waiting since their successful crowd sourced fundraiser fuelled Scattered Melodies with enough money to record and release their second full length album, Modern Repair. At long last the wait is over and you won’t believe the…
Sundressed- “Beck And Call” It seems that with every passing release Sundressed just gets better and better. Sundressed will release their second EP this year through Take This To Heart Records on October 23. The Same Condition is following quick on the heels of Dig Up A Miracle released last…
