Few bands can boast as impressive a second act as Seattle drone rockers Earth. Led by guitarist Dylan Carlson, the early discography for Sub Pop defined the distorted doom/drone metal sound that inspired Sunn O))) (named in relation to “Earth”) and the Southern Lord label. Following nearly a decade devoted…
This past Saturday, Korn crashed through town, performing at the Arizona State Fair. I watched in glee. This is a band that truly contributed to opening the door to metal for me. Before that discovery, I was a sixth grader rocking out to Westside Connection, much to my Backstreet Boy-loving…
Don’t let the fact that Halloween falls on a Wednesday night deter you from going out and painting the town (blood) red. Groan. Okay, we know that was bad, but really — Wednesday night in greater Phoenix promises sonic thrills out of the ordinary. Read on for our favorite picks,…
Yeah, yeah, yeah…we get it. Mondays suck (we’ve read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix. And here are a few of the coolest — our top five must-see shows this week…
Korn @ Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 10/27/12 The Arizona State Fair got its yearly dose of metal when Korn paid a visit to the valley last night at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The nu metal pioneers treated fans of all ages to a career-spanning set consisting of hits, covers,…
Band of Horses and Howlin Rain @ Marquee Theatre|10/26/12By Mike Cryer Please indulge a quick note about the Marquee before we talk music. All is right in the universe if Ricky Dimmick is tending bar there. If you haven’t met Rick, she’s the one who makes you feel grateful you’re…
Bummer news Moz fans: Morrissey’s upcoming stop at the Marquee Theatre on Wednesday, November 21, has been postponed. The singer is returning to to England to be with his ailing mother. Current ticket-holders are advised to hold on to their tickets, as replacement dates will be “announced shortly.” A representative…
Got any plans for Halloween? There’s certainly gonna be a slew of scary soirees and shindigs that will go down on the night of All Hallows Eve on Wednesday, October 31, and Boris Bon Bon’s Fright Fiesta! at Bikini Lounge will be one of the better affairs to attend. The…
Benny Benassi and Congorock @ Marquee Theatre|10/25/12Last night was a late night — things didn’t kick off until 11 p.m., with Italian-born Congorock starting things off, and progressive house master Benny Benassi not taking the stage until well after midnight. Maybe it was the late hour, but despite a solid…
Since 2010 New Hampshire-bred metal band Vattnet Viskar has adroitly melded all sorts of metal: sludge, atmospheric, black, and the mixture has impressed crowds in dark, dingy venues all over the country. Two EPs deep and their debut full-length album in the works through Century Media Records, Vattnet Viskar come…
Before the genre tag EDM existed, there was IDM, or Intelligent Dance Music. Granted, it’s a pretty pretentious name for a genre, but it fits incredibly well for Matthew Dear. His experimental, rhythm-driven pop is both energetic and introspective, a form of exploring multiple identities and his own, ever-shifting persona…
There are two Halloweens: One is for the kids, so they can get dressed up in costumes and score candy. The other? It’s known as “the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” Yes that is…
The reports of the romance’s death have been greatly exaggerated. That’s what we’re taking away from the video for “Dream Girl,” from Phoenix’s Treasure Mammal. A standout song from his excellent Checkognize, the track has a silky, ’90s R&B groove and characteristically outlandish lyrics from songwriter Abelardo Gil III. The…
Kristy Aguirre Aguirre is the booker/promoter for Tickle Your Bone Comedy at Brigett’s Last Laugh, Tuesday’s at 8 p.m. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I’m without a vehicle at the moment,…
Curious what’s going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don’t fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Need even more shows? Check out our special, spooky-themed Halloween Weekend Must-See Show Guide…
Tucson’s horror film and surf music-loving psychobilly outfit Mission Creeps don’t shy away from the macabre– which is why the group joined the Southern Arizona Ghost and Paranormal Society to spend the night at The Oliver House, where there have been 28 known deaths, making it one of the most…
Jane’s Addiction @ Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum|10/25/12I have a confession to make. I’ve never taken Jane’s Addiction all that seriously. I think it’s largely due to guitarist and modern-rock caricature Dave Navarro. His dedication to choosing mascara over shirts remains laughable. But you’d have a hard time convincing the crowd that…
Its something of a necessity for every DJ/producer working the global EDM circuit to have a specialty or a signature sound if they hope to ever make it. For L.A. club king Morgan Page, his particular spin (pun intended) on dance music involves posh house soundscapes accentuated by dreamy vocals…
Almost the same moment Bogan Via started out as a band, they started a relationship. As a duo, Bret Bender and Madeleine Miller possess two distinctly different personalities and voices, and that contrast fits their high-energy synth pop. Often compared as a “sunnier Beach House,” the couple splits vocal duties…
Thursday 25 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Bar Smith: International Thursdays with DJ EC, DJ StarMarz, & DJ Clavo El Parientito (hip-hop, Latin) Bobby Q’s: Anything But Clothes Party with DJ Phlava, DJ Dark Vader, DJ Skoolboi, & more (hip-hop, reggae, R&B) Cadillac Ranch: Segio’s…
When you spend as much time on the road as blues artist Shawn Pittman, you come to savor places like the Czech Stop on I-35 in West Texas. “It’s this little gas station and has all these great Czech pastries and sandwiches and stuff,” he says during a phone interview…
The year is 1993. A crowd is gathered outside Underground Chicken Sound Studios in Huntington Beach, California, curious about the noises reverberating from inside. There’s something about the sounds that is different. The band is Korn, and it was just the start. Within years, the band would be headlining festivals…
