When Phoenix metalcore band The Word Alive told a New Times reporter it was “about time” the year-old band got signed it was clear the guys were either really smart or really cocky.It’s apparently the former: The band’s new full-length, Deceiver, landed at #96 on the Billboard Top 100. They’re…
It seems like just yesterday our old pal Psyko Steve was pushing some sort of indie rock bowling event thingy he was trying to put together. Turns out the event was a smashing success — as was its successor — so now we’re looking forward to the The 3rd Annual…
The three-day Labor Day weekend was filled with all manner of wild wingdings throughout the Valley. Some party monsters kept it going strong for four straight nights, including the dudes, dames, and dimes that hit the Crown Room in Scottsdale on Monday, September 6. No one seemed to mind the…
The highly-anticipated new music video for Kings of Leon’s new single “Radioactive” was released this morning. It’s a playful video in which the band and a joyous children’s choir have a picnic next to a barn. As for the song itself, it’s got gospel soul, and it’s catchy as hell…
Song: Devo, “Mongoloid”Context: Editing a feature that tangentially concerns the band for next week. Devo – Mongoloid…
Record store junkies at Hoodlums Music and Movies have a taste for alternative and blues funk sounds. This week, new records from folk men Ryan Bingham and Ray LaMontagne’s were highly sought after. Local boys What Laura Says were quite popular as well. 1. Ryan Bingham, Junky Star See the…
Did anyone see the sign when it comes to the possibility of ever hearing a new Ace of Base album? Not I.Consequence of Sound reports that the Swedish pop group — fondly remembered by all as a 90s ABBA — will be releasing their latest studio album on September 24…
Artist: Ryan Bingham & the Dead HorsesTitle: Junky StarRelease date: August 31Label: Lost HighwayRyan Bingham is one country artist that I’m pulling for. I’d heard his first LP (later repackaged and expanded as Mescalito in 2007) and suitably impressed. On that record, Bingham’s youth was apparent yet he still sounded…
September 14 is a black Friday of sorts for the music world. There is an embarrassment of riches, new release-wise, set for that Meg Tuesday. NPR realizes this, so they’re giving you a head start by offering album streams of 14 albums to be released next Tuesday. Which just so…
Where Bright Lights — as well as Antics and Our Love to Admire — were full of peppy, upbeat indie rock classics, Interpol decidedly slows things down and goes for the artsy effect here, much to the chagrin of some long-time fans. (Myself included). While there are some bright spots…
!!! at The Clubhouse Last Night Now it is finally complete – the holy quadrilogy has taken form thanks to last night’s raucous !!! show. This is the final chapter in my own little !!! saga — one that started with the band’s latest album Strange Weather, Isn’t It? leaking…
Paul McGuinness, U2’s manager, is blaming Internet service providers for not working harder to put an end to illegal music downloading, NME reports.However, McGuinness has faith in Spotify, a paid online music subscription service that actually distributes royalties properly.While McGuinness’s argument is completely legitimate, I feel like he’s not taking…
It took Kanye West long enough to give Taylor Swift the musical apology many say he’s owed her for a long time. In fact, it took him almost a year. But finally, the apology has arrived in the form of a song called “Devil in a New Dress.” Surprisingly, he…
Song: Dead Kennedys, “At My Job” Context: After a three day vacay from the salt mines, it’s time to head back to work cubicle drones. And I can think of now better song to embody ennui of the rat race than this hellacious little song from the DK’s Frankenchrist LP…
Screaming FemalesSeptember 6, 2010Trunk SpaceMarissa Paternoster walked into Trunk Space with the pleasant comfort of returning to a sporadically visited home away from home. She carted in some equipment, cases emblazoned with the name “Screamales” in all caps. She really isn’t very tall at all, I thought to myself, maybe…
!!!September 5, 2010The ClubhouseNow it is finally complete – the holy quadrilogy has taken form thanks to last night’s raucous !!! show. This is the final chapter in my own little !!! saga — one that started with the band’s latest album Strange Weather, Isn’t It? leaking on the internet, the album…
When I received a phone call a few days ago from our esteemed music editor, Martin Cizmar, asking me to review the You Hang Up show at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, I agreed almost immediately. As frequent New Times readers already know, Martin has a little bit of, ahem, history…
Titus AndronicusSeptember 3, 2010Trunk SpaceLast night was a perfect storm, of sorts, for an incredible show in downtown PHX. For starters, it was a First Friday, meaning tons of people would be milling around the downtown area for the bevy of displays and accompanying sights. Secondly, blogosphere idols Candy Claws…
Welcome to 21 Questions, a regular feature where PHXmusic.com goes to the favorite hangout of a notable Phoenician and asks the “big” questions. This week we met up with Modified Arts performance programmer Adam Murray at Lola Coffee on Central and Camelback.Adam Murray sits comfortably on a sleek couch in…
Kings of Leon is preparing to take over the world on October 19 with the release of their upcoming album, Come Around Sundown.According to Spinner, the album has 13 tracks, with the song “Radioactive” as the first single.Fans will be able to view the music video for “Radioactive” when the…
As you can judge by his answers below, DJ JahMek Selecta can be short and to the point. His music mixes, however, are anything but. Not that’s necessarily a bad thing, as JahMek’s supersized soundscapes (some running upwards of 90 minutes) interweave dub, reggae, electronica, and other genres so adroitly…
Context: Eagerly anticipating tomorrow evening’s You Hang Up performance at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, which hopefully won’t be canceled by any unforeseen “family emergencies.” TMBG – Boss of Me by fanarchy…
