I never in a million years thought I would be prompted to write about Miley Cyrus. Still, when one of the most successful pop singers of the current era drops a 23-song double album for free, it piques my curiosity. To be honest, I am not familiar with her previous…
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. The Oxford Coma – “When The Levee Breaks” In covering the local beat, I don’t get many opportunities to write about…
Harrison Fjord – “People I Meet” Last week at Revolver Records Harrison Fjord dropped their debut EP Puspa In Space at a First Friday release party. They have one of the more unusual sounds being bandied about town right now. The first single “People I Meet” is an unusual blend…
I hope you’re ready for something completely different. Newcomers W.A.S.H. is hitting the local EDM scene and they hope to take it by storm with their maniacal duck heads, offensive t-shirts, and amazing beats. Today, they release what is their second song and their first video for the infectiously catchy…
Sweet Ghosts – “Wreckage” Sweet Ghosts is technically the stunning duo of Katherine Byrnes and Ryan Alfred, who hail from Tucson, but on their records and often live they employ many more musicians that the two individuals in the center of this Americana vortex of sound. On “Wreckage” their first…
It occurred to me as I was swimming through the herds of thousands of people to find my seat that it’s been a very long time since I’ve been to an arena show. I usually stick to festivals and clubs the size of the Marquee Theatre for more prominent nationally…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Huckleberry – “Trouble Is Real” I’ve been waiting for Huckleberry’s follow up to Fine Highway for far too long, in fact it’s been more than…
Jim Adkins – “I Will Go” Last week Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World launched a fascinating project with the “Jim Adkins Single Series”. Every Friday, starting last Friday, Adkins will release a new song through August 14. Six songs in total consisting of three originals (A-sides) and three covers…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new songs in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Merit – “Take Care” I try to keep pretty close tabs on the bands I enjoy, but somehow, Merit was able…
Harper and The Moths – “Walk Through Fire” I would be hard pressed to admit that Harper and The Moths were not my favorite local band right now. Their 18-month old debut Love Songs For The Damned is still on daily rotation. Since February they have released a cavalcade of…
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. Celebration Guns – “The Me That Used To Be” Celebration Guns have been one of my favorite local acts since they…
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. Luna Aura – “Dancing With Your Ghost” Luna Aura has just released her first single for the forthcoming sophomore EP Supernova,…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than practically anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new singles in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Flight of Ryan – “The Twilight” Flight of Ryan is a powerfully catchy electronic pop-rock act who hail from Flagstaff, and they…
Numb Bats – “I Don’t Know Why/To Die” Here is a quick history lesson. There was once a band here called North Dakota, it was a lively trio that featured Emily Hobeheidar, Mo Neuharth and Michelle Blades. Blades went to Paris to write a new solo album and Hobeheidar and…
One of the stand out acts of last month’s tremendous FestivALTAZ was without a doubt Family of the Year. Tonight they return to the valley supporting Lord Huron at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre. The band has released some singles deeply rooted in acoustic and folk rock the likes of popular tunes,…
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. Gospel Claws – “‘Til My Baby Calls” It’s always a treat to get new music from Gospel Claws, especially since it’s…
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. Tigerface – “Slip Away” After nine years of releases, the dance rock outfit known as Tigerface is finally set to release…
The first thing I have to say is that Quail Run Park is a pretty cool venue and has the perfect layout for many festivals to come (I hope), as it hosted two festivals this weekend. It’s also conveniently located immediately off the 202. The entire setup was a pretty…
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. Strange Lot – “Into The Night” Strange Lot have just released the first single from their forthcoming full length album Another…
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. Harper and the Moths – “What Are We Giving Up” It was only three weeks ago that Harper and The Moths…
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. The Senators – “Hummingbird” “Hummingbird” is the first new song since last year’s deluxe release of Harsher Than Whiskey / Sweeter…
Overall, it was a glorious kick off to the Pot Of Gold Music Festival on Friday Night at Tempe Beach Park. With little exception, the afternoon and evening were filled with amazing acts, danceable grooves, and beautiful people. It also certainly helped that the weather was absolutely perfect for an…
