Weird Is the New Cool, profiled in this week’s issue of Phoenix New Times, has always been known for its fun and upbeat songs, with song titles such as “Beer Pong” and not one, but two, band mascots that appear on stage with the guys at their shows.But for their…
To paraphrase the common axiom: In show business, it’s not who you know, it’s who knows you. Phoenix-based hip-hop crew Weird Is the New Cool counts Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash, radio DJs Johnjay and Rich, and MTV favorite Gym Class Heroes among its admirers, achieving recognition for its…
Johnjay Van EsVan Es is the host of the Johnjay and Rich radio show heard on 104.7 KISS-FM here in Phoenix. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play? 104.7 KISS-FM. No other station is programmed on my radio dial –…
Local band A Life of Science, who has adopted a more electronic pop sound as of late, is really taking their multimedia approach to their band seriously. Their new video for the track, “A Crystal City Awaits,” off their sophomore album Vita Nova, seems to have just as many graphic elements as…
Mike KennedyKennedy is a comedian and producer at the Speakeasy Comedy Lounge. He co-headlines the Tempe Improv Thursday, April 19. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I would’ve said X 103.9-FM a month ago, but now it’s…
For a young woman who claims she’s not a star, local electronic pop artist Miss Krystle, featured in this week’s copy of Phoenix New Times, certainly has no problem getting all eyes on her. Her latest music video, “Want a Star,” has already amassed more than 120,000 views on YouTube…
You wouldn’t have recognized Krystle Delgado three years ago. She was 20 then, dressed to the nines in a gorgeous floor-length gown with platinum blond hair. She sat at a piano and played “Think of Me,” the classic track from Phantom of the Opera, her own voice evoking operatic tones…
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Danielle Kamela Kamela is one of the FOX Sports Arizona Girls. Check them out on Facebook here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? 102.5 KNIX-FM. I love cruising around Arizona with my windows down listening to some…
Gossip Girl fans looking to see Little J in action when Taylor Momsen and her band The Pretty Reckless come through town may not recognize the 18-year-old when she takes the stage at Martini Ranch this Saturday, March 10. The vibe will be more Courtney Love than CW fare, as Momsen is known to…
Jose GarcesThe Iron Chef and James Beard award-winning chef is executive chef of Distrito, Old Town Whiskey and Garces Trading Co. To-Go at The Saguaro Hotel. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I have Sirius/XM in my car, and…
Mallory Kregle Kregle is one of the FOX Sports Arizona Girls. Check them out on Facebook here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Usually 104.7 KISS-FM. Other than that, I usually have my iPod plugged in. There’s…
“I think it’s pretty uplifting, rad, and nostalgic, which is the kicker,” says singer Stefan Pruett. “And the video leaves you with a strangely genuine feeling, which is what we were going for. We didn’t want to be cool.” The band teamed up with creative collective Image Armory, based in…
Beau MacMillanFood Network star MacMillan is the executive chef of elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? ESPN Sports Radio.What’s the first album you bought? Led Zeppelin, the fourth untitled studio…
Joey BradfischBradfisch is a producer for the Johnjay and Rich radio morning show on 104.7 KISS-FM. His segment, What’cha Doin At The Courthouse?, airs on the station every Friday at 7:40 a.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play? I’m…
Joleen LunzerThe stand-up comedian headlines the Tempe Improv Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I recently found a station that plays hip hop/R&B from the 90’s and early 2000’s, 101.1 FM…
Local rock band The Sunset Rider and the Skeleton Army are sparing no expense at their show at Tempe’s The Sail Inn this Friday, February 3. The band is hosting their 2nd Annual Rock n’ Roll Circus, complete with a packed line-up full of music plus sideshow performances by The…
Lisa KasanickyKasanicky is the founder of Arizona Spa Girls and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Girlfriend Getaways. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Uh, sadly, NPR but I’ll switch it to 103.9 FM if the topic…
Rich Berra Berra is one of the hosts of the Johnjay and Rich radio show heard on 104.7 KISS-FM here in Phoenix. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play? It sounds like a scam, but I listen to KISS to hear…
Hunter Riley Riley is director of programs for the Pat Tillman Foundation. He encourages you to run, walk and honor at the 8th Annual Pat’s Run on Saturday, April 21. Sign up at www.patsrun.com. Cost is $35 and benefits Tillman Military Scholars. When you put your key in the ignition and turn…
If you think playing a show in a tiny corner of a dive bar is hard, try playing a set in a van driving down the road.That’s what you’ll see in local rock band Nomadic’s new video for their song “Hypocrite,” off their current three-song EP, TURN, the second in…
Vinnie Iñiguez Iñiguez is a professional golfer. For more info on him, visit his website here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Straight out the gate, it’s usually BackSpin on Sirius. Its got a solid mix of classics. What’s…
