A lot of people started complaining when “the new Twitter” was unveiled. Now when you log on to the popular social networking website, you’re subject to a stream of random “popular” Tweets that often contain shout-outs to Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato or cliched inspirational quotes that no one really…
Even though Miguel Valencia calls himself a “noob” when it comes to poster making and promoting, this flier totally manages to catch people’s attention. It doesn’t even look like it’s advertising a concert. Rather, the ecstatic-looking people on the poster look like they’re advertising the fiesta of the century–or just…
You could never really call Katy Perry original. From the moment she broke onto the scene with her first mainstream single, “I Kissed a Girl,” she was criticized for copying the title of the track by Jill Sobule. Her songs have always been sticky sweet pop that’s radio-ready, but on…
Emma Pew The vocalist for local soul band Black Carl performs this Saturday, August 28 at The Sail Inn. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Shrimp ceviche from La Grade Orange–it is mind-warping tasty. Favorite food: Cottage cheese. Up until a few years ago, the stuff completely freaked me…
Amazing was the word of the night at the Something Corporate concert at Marquee Theatre last night. The band, who was on a reunion tour after being on hiatus since 2005, had no opening act, allowing the guys to play an extensive, 2-hour-plus set. Singer/pianist Andrew McMahon gave the crowd…
It’s pretty clear Katy Perry is all woman–the pop star was even named 2010’s “Sexiest Woman Alive” by Maxim magazine. But even the singer herself has admitted there have been many times where she’s felt like a drag queen. Just how can a woman as beautiful as Perry turn into…
There are probably lots of ladies on the planet who wish they were Bruno Mars’ girlfriend right now. That’s because his latest single, “Just the Way You Are,” is one of the prettiest, purest love songs out there right now. Girls all over the place instantly swoon when the hear…
Hot off the heels of the oh-so-classy John Mayer promising Cleveland, Ohio fans he’ll be wearing a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey to his Miami show, Mayer played Cricket Wireless Pavilion last night. While even some of his own fans couldn’t help admitting he’s kind of a douchebag, other highlights from the…
This flier sure is pretty for advertising a show by a band that goes by the name of Asses of Evil. It’s a bright and colorful portrait of a lady with pin-up girl style, and it almost looks as if it could have a place in a comic book. Asses…
Maybe getting rejected by Ozzy Osbourne isn’t such a bad thing after all. At least not for Gary Hoey. The veteran axman, who’s gearing up to release his 17th album, Utopia, on August 24, auditioned for the Prince of Darkness in the late ’80s but didn’t get the gig. Instead…
Local Southern rock band Hogjaw titled their sophomore album Ironwood, after what they call the strongest tree in the Arizona — it represents the band’s tight bond, and their focused mindset must have a positive impact on their fans, because the album spent three weeks at the number one spot…
It can be totally annoying to find a business card stuck in the windshield of your car. But a little green Army man on your hood? So much better. The little toys are popping up all over downtown Phoenix, and if you’re one of the lucky people to find one,…
Mack Duncan The puppeteer, filmmaker and founding member of The Torch Theatre improvises with Apollo 12, Die Puppet Die and Mack Duncan: 1-Man Show. Some of his upcoming performances may be found at www.thetorchtheatre.com What’d you eat for dinner last night? The second half of the Little Ceasars pizza I…
There are way too many reasons to count why John Mayer is sort of a douchebag — a gorgeous douchebag, but a douchebag, nonetheless. Whether he’s making racist remarks, sharing way too much of himself on Twitter or going through Hollywood starlets like they’re yesterday’s trash, Mayer always manages to…
Proving that being on one of the most popular television shows in America hasn’t gone to their heads, the contestants from American Idol were very anti-diva-like at their show at US Airways Center last night. Fans got to mingle with the performers at meet-and-greets after the show, which had to…
American Idol Live! August 12, 2010US Airways CenterFor Valley residents who always wanted to make it out to the American Idol studios but never did, last night at US Airways Center was their opportunity to see the top 10 contestants from 2010’s season perform on the big stage. Like the…
Seriously, it’s a great thing Usher isn’t married any more. If he was, maybe it would be more difficult for him to sing songs about threesomes and boobies. But luckily, for listeners everywhere, we get to hear Ursh sex it up on the airwaves, and boy, is it attractive.Yeah.In his…
Remember matryoshkas? You know, the Russian dolls where every time you take them apart, there is another doll underneath, until all that’s left is a tiny little Russian doll baby inside. What was once an addicting thing play with as a kid is now the poster child (get it?) for…
The 2010 season of American Idol was the show’s most lackluster yet. No big scandals, no flamboyantly gay contestants, no Paula Abdul train wreck. In the end, viewers were left to vote between a dirty hippie and a paint salesman with no personality. It’s a wonder American Idol Live! is…
Sammy Wiley of The Wiley One might be the closest thing to Jack Johnson the Valley has. The laid-back dude (you can spot him by his endless collection of hats) promotes organic dining, rides a bicycle and has songs with such sticky-sweet titles such as, “Gotta Lotta Love.” And his…
There’s a reason why many consider industrial music to be one of the sexiest genres around. The throbbing beats mimic the rhythm of bodies in motion, creating a raw, animalistic sound perfect for getting it on. Combine the melody with take-me-now lyrics and you’ve got Lords of Acid. The band,…
As if Lady Gaga hasn’t saturated the music business enough already, last week, she released her latest album, The Remix, in the U.S. It’s a whole lotta Gaga (two albums and an EP) for less than 2 years, but she may as well milk her schtick while she’s hot, right?It’s…
