10 Summer Songs
Pull up a lawn chair, grab a fruity frozen drink, and add these 10 songs to your summertime playlist. Don’t forget the sunscreen; you’re in for lots of long, lazy days in the sun…
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Showing 13025 - 13046 of 27273Givers: In Light
In anticipation of their debut album, In Light, being released next Tuesday, NPR Music has deemed Givers worthy of their Exclusive First Listen label, offering up a full album stream of their much-anticipated debut. Oh, did I mention Givers are playing Phoenix this Saturday?…
My Morning Jacket: Circuital
Bolstered by lead single “Hangin’ On To Black Metal,” Circuital finds Jim James and company yet again refining their Americana rock roots. The titular track “Circuital” is a delightful give and take between an all-out rock offering and its meandering, folk-twinged prelude. “The Day Is Coming” harkens back to MMJ’s…
Coachella’s Big Announcement: Two Weekends For 2012
When the people behind the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — Paul Tollett and Goldenvoice — announced they had a big announcement set for 10 a.m. today, my curiosity was piqued. I have been attending the festival for six years now, and no two years were under as much scrutiny in…
Bob Dylan Scheduled to Perform at Comerica Theatre in July
Good news for fans who are still miffed at Bob Dylan for canceling his appearance here in 2009: he’s scheduled to play Comerica Theatre on July 18, and the stage is indoors and air-conditioned. Back in 2009, Mr. Dylan and co. canceled a stop at Camelback Park in Glendale due…
Phoenix Comicon, Danzig, Twilight Singers, Randy Newman, and Hooves Over the Memorial Day Weekend
Phoenix Comicon 2011 In Photos If you attended Comicon this weekend, the chances are good that you’re currently nursing a pocky hangover (possibly a real one as well) and using Memorial Day to nap. While you recover from the sheer awesomeness, take a look back with these photos including costumed…
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Flier of the Week: Mother Mother
Mother Mother will be sharing the stage at the Rogue Bar with the lovely local talents Super Stereo, Prague, and Sun Ghost.Here’s the full scoop: doors open for the 21-and-up gig at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.Until the show begins,…
Underground Cities on Songwriting, River Jones, and First Friday
Instrumental music is usually associated with background music. It’s what you listen to when you need help relaxing, studying, working, meditating, or what have you. Chandler’s Underground Cities break away from this stereotype by playing loud, energetic shows. No vocals are necessary; intricate melodies are all they need to grab…
Amy Winehouse Hits the Bottle Right Before Rehab
, according to the Fab Life.Winehouse is still up to her old tricks. After her father confronted her about drinking too much, she agreed to check herself back into rehab Wednesday night to get clean before her upcoming European tour, which starts in June. She plans to be out of…
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Flogging Molly’s The Speed of Darkness Comes Out Today
Irish-American Celtic punk band Flogging Molly release their fifth full-length studio album, The Speed of Darkness, today. Like Flogging Molly’s previous records, the new one’s full of furious fiddles laid over backdrops of supercharged punk guitar riffs and fast-paced beats. Unlike the band’s previous albums, all the songs on Speed…
Randy Newman at The Arizona Biltmore
Randy NewmanThe Arizona BiltmoreSunday, May 29Randy Newman doesn’t need to tour. Grab a singer/songwriter record from the early ’70s, why don’t you. Look on the back, where the songwriting credits are. Chances are you see Newman’s name next to at least one of the songs. Maybe you saw Toy Story,…
Danzig at Marquee Theatre
REVIEW BY DANIEL RAVEN Danzig Marquee Theatre in Tempe Saturday, May 28, 2011For a guy with a reputation for taking himself too seriously, Glenn Danzig seemed unusually genuine and appreciative of his fans last night, as his band killed it at the Marquee Theatre.With no hint of the unholier-than-thou attitude he’s been rumored…
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Twilight Singers at The Clubhouse Music Venue
Twilight Singers Clubhouse Music VenueSaturday, May 28Earlier this year, Sub Pop released Dynamite Steps, the latest album from Greg Dulli and The Twilight Singers. The record is typically Dulli: dark, funky, and with soul inflections wedged between big rock guitars, electronic ambiance, and thumping rhythms. The record is tied only…
Mega Ran and Minibosses at Phoenix Comicon
Mega Ran, and Minibosses Hyatt Regency Ballroom at Phoenix Comicon Saturday, May 28If you’ve ever wanted to run into somebody famous while they’re wearing their pajamas, the lobby of the downtown Hyatt during Phoenix Comicon is apparently the place to do it. Friday, in-between music sets by local bands Halocene, Dead Man’s…
Hooves at The Bikini Lounge
HoovesBikini Lounge Friday, May 27 For all the focus on the band’s antics on stage and off, it’s easy to miss how understated Hooves can be. The band announced recently that they are packing up and moving to Bellingham, Washington, and while plenty of bands would take the opportunity to…
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Halocene, Dead Man’s Curse, and Toybox at Phoenix Comicon
Halocene, Dead Man’s Curse, and Toybox Phoenix Comicon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Friday, May 26, 2011There was blood on the sidewalks at Phoenix Comicon last night. Thankfully, it wasn’t real — the sticky red puddles were left by hundreds of pasty-faced, costumed”zombies” screeching and shuffling down Second Street for the con’s…
Gil Scott-Heron, Spoken Word Legend, Soul, Jazz, and Rap Pioneer, Dead at 62
Legendary spoken word, soul, jazz and hip-hop pioneer Gil Scott-Heron has passed away at 62, according to a report by NPR Music.As of yet, no cause of death has been released. Scott-Heron is most widely known for his song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” After spending time in jail…
Local Band Calabrese Has Their Own Comic, Titled…Calabrese
Earlier this week, we wrote about five comics by or about rock stars, in anticipation of Phoenix Comicon, taking place now through Sunday, May 29 at Phoenix Convention Center. While attending opening night festivities last night, I ran across yet another comic book about a rock band — but this…
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Peachcake Gives This Wasn’t Our Plan EP Away for Free
It’s been less than a month since local pop band Peachcake released their current EP, This Wasn’t Our Plan, and if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, now you can download the disc for free at www.peachcake.bandcamp.com. According to singer Stefan Pruett, the band had always wanted to give away…
Your New Favorite Band: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
For those keeping track, I am choosing to write about a band named after the son of a late NASCAR legend that has recorded a downtempo, electronic cover of a Beach Boys classic. Dale Jr., as goofy and kitschy as they may seem, are as solid a new band that…
A Handy Guide to Local Music at Phoenix Comicon
Who would have thought Spock could croon seductively about making love to you? Oh yes he did — and this week’s music feature, Finding Nimoy, is all about his crossover foray from sci-fi television to ’60s folk and ’70s space rock singer. Speaking of crossover, Leonard Nimoy’s a featured guest…
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Stephen “Psyko Steve” Chilton, What Are You Listening To?
Stephen “Psyko Steve” Chilton The Valley-based music promoter has more than 20 events he’s producing, which may be found at www.psykosteve.com When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? When I am in the car, I mostly listen to NPR…