Psychobilly mavens Tiger Army have managed to amass a legion of loyal followers over the course of 17 years. A massive discography on the other hand, is something the Southern California trio is yet to possess. Ever since their 1999 self-titled debut, the group has added only three more titles…
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…
The news waits for no one — at least that’s what we read somewhere — so it’s perfectly understandable that you, the reader, might have missed out on a musical tidbit, breaking news about your favorite venue, or one of our rants. So enjoy this digest-style sampling of some of…
If you happened to be a member of the Valley’s old school DJ/rave scene back in the mid-1990s, there was one place where you almost always hit up for both your music and gear: Swell Records. Without getting too overly hyperbolic, the music and clothing emporium owned by Russel Ramirez…
A swirl of krautrock and shoegaze, Arc In Round (formerly known as Relay) draws as much influence from Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine as they do Camberwell Now and Can. The four-piece are also a primary figure in the Philadelphia music scene, thanks in large part to lead guitarist and…
Dan Deacon @ Crescent Ballroom|10/18/12Dan Deacon’s live shows are not only deafening, they’re legendary. I’ve heard of his infamous methods of crowd participation, playing on the floor, surrounded by his fans, even using coercion to get everyone to play along. Basically, he’ll unsympathetically point you out if you don’t have…
One man band basement recordings continue to grow in popularity. Due to its minimalist approach, songwriting is key. Perfume Genius, the moniker of Mike Hadreas records songs about homophobia, pedophilia, and suicide that are strangely warm and therapeutic. We caught up with Hadreas to discuss having a video pulled from…
Gabriele Bertaccini Bertaccini is the executive chef and president of Il Tocco Food and Culinary Mischief. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Is it boring if i say NPR? Yes, I am…
Curious about what’s going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions where to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don’t fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend…
Two seems to be the perfect number when it comes to experimental rock music: Death From Above 1979, Lightning Bolt, Japandroids, and No Age manage to make a lot of noise for two-person bands, and Hella is no exception. Local metal/post hardcore duo Partners in Crime follows this tradition by…
Bassnectar @ Marquee Theatre|10/17/12Love for bass was in full supply for Wednesday night’s Bassnectar show at Marquee Theatre — not to mention the three semi trucks to supply the light set up as well the sound systems made for bass. Bassnectar (real name: Lorin Ashton) has made his mark as…
In this week’s issue of Phoenix New Times, we profile Anamieke Quinn, Fervor Records publicist and musician in three local bands, including the group she fronts, Treasurefruit. The group recently lost their young bassist, which inspired Quinn to write “Giddy Up.” See also: Anamieke Quinn Leads the Charge of an…
Baltimore MC Height (known by his mother as Dan Keech) got his start rapping with Wounds and Dogg and Pony and Keech’s first solo show was opening for Animal Collective in mid-2000. Eight years later, Keech started collaborating with other Maryland musicians, starting Height With Friends. As part of Wham…
L.A. avantcore rap doofus Busdriver has been tripping lyrical booby traps for over 10 years. In that time, Bus has gone from tongue-stepping on top of Bach flute minuets to cross-breeding with art rockers Deerhoof. Even with his high-speed rhyme skills, it’s not easy being the strangest rap-game reality sandwich…
The Melvins have been at it for 30 years — and to hear guitarist Buzz Osborne (better known as King Buzzo, natch) tell it, there’s no point in stopping now. “We are entertainers. We are here to entertain you,” he says rapidly, having just finished up the 14th show of…
Northwest label Off Tempo has got something of a Phoenix-minded heart. The imprint has released records by French Quarter (2011’s exquisite Desert Wasn’t Welcome, featuring New Times contributor Chase Kamp) and a charming single by Mesa-via-Portland band iji. Label head Kenneth Piekarski has his own sounds, too, in the form…
If there ever was proof that the world is becoming a smaller, closer-knit place musically, look no further than Chicano Batman, the Los Angeles indie band that blends myriad global elements into a wonderfully grooving and hypnotic sound. With this high-energy, do-it-yourself quartet — Carlos Arevalo (guitar), Eduardo Arenas (bass),…
Anamieke Quinn’s home in South Scottsdale is testament to her passion for music. There are shelves lined with records of soulful jazz from the ’30s, Brazilian sounds, world music, and classic rock, and a recording studio adjoins the bedroom of Quinn and her husband, producer Michael Quinn. Quinn, who grew…
Ask any of the whippersnappers who make up the majority of electronic dance music’s current fanbase to name some of the superstars of EDM’s previous heyday, more a decade ago, and you’d likely get nothing but blank stares in return. Their heads are filled with the names of today’s biggest…
The Glass Heroes were destined to fail. Yet in a staggering feat of rock ‘n’ roll defiance, the band has been pumping its brand of hit-to-the-gut punk out of venue speakers for 21 years. It’s a remarkably long time for any band, and even more remarkable considering the group’s stubborn…
Dan Deacon’s name is synonymous with “experimental,” and not just because of his quirky musical soundscapes. The man exudes the air of a guy who lives outside the box, from his thrift store chic clothing and co-founding Wham City (Baltimore’s weirdest art collective) to making viral videos with Jimmy Joe…
Thursday 18 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: Black and Pink Party with DJ Phlava, Focus, DJ Dark Vader, & DJ Skoolboi (hip-hop, reggae, R&B) Cadillac Ranch: Segio’s…
