Where: Bill’s Market (2422 E Apache Blvd.) is a 30 second walk from the stop, directly north of the station. Drink: Four MaXed Citrus. We’d never even heard of it before dropping by Bill’s, but it’s badass: A 16 oz. can of caffeinated malt liquor with a hefty 10%…
See more shots of Deerhunter in our slide show.By Michael Brooks CryerWatching Deerhunter’s bassist, Josh Fauver, stare into the audience is like watching Donovan have a dream about bemusement. Of course, Deerhunter isn’t trying to confuse – they’re trying to transcend. Saturday’s show at Modified did exactly that. It didn’t…
See more shots in our Dir en Grey slide show.By Jonathan McNamaraMarquee Theater wasn’t at its most packed on Friday, November 28. Lines to the entrance were relatively short despite the routine bag checks. Inside, a crowd of fans clad in Dir en Grey shirts hung close to the barrier between them…
I’m on the nightrain, Bottoms up,I’m on the nightrain, Fill my cup,I’m on the nightrain, Ready to crash and burn, I never learn.– W. Axl Rose, 1987 “Nightrain,” the Guns N’ Roses song, is actually about a brand of bum wine that’ll get you pissy, punch-your-best-friend drunk after half a bottle. But it could also…
By Benjamin Leatherman Treasure Mammal’s Abe Gil in action. If we had to put together our top 10 favorite local bands to see live, Treasure Mammal would undoubtedly be somewhere on said list. It’s because Abelardo Gil III, the hyperactive dynamo behind the one-man spazz-tronica outfit, always puts on an…
Just a day before Thanksgiving, Coldplay fans got a heaping helping of rock courtesy of these four boys from London. See more shots in our Coldplay slide show…
By Martin CizmarNot a huge week for show announcements, what with the holiday and all, but we have a few, including Slipknot (with Coheed and Cambria!), Dark Star Orchestra and The Maine.I’m most excited about The Maine, who will be at The Venue of Scottsdale the day after Christmas. Here’s…
By Martin Cizmar If you like Joan Jett – and judging by every karaoke night I’ve attended in the last year, you do – you might want to check out Girl in a Coma, coming to Hollywood Alley on December 3. Hailing from San Antonio (I’ll do it for you,…
By Martin Cizmar This week we’re gonna get artsy with our Flier of the Week. Human Mirror is an electronic duo that uses a laptop, electronics, drums and more to make a sound that’s very eclectic, but has strong strands of world music and dub. They’re Phoenix based, but planning…
In honor of Thanksgiving, the most gastronomically satisfying of our holidays, some of our favorite musical artists reflect on what songs they’re most grateful for from the past year. Cary Brothers “Comes and Goes (In Waves)” by Greg Laswell It seems that it’s difficult for some musicians to be friends…
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about a wacky band called Deerhunter. With a critically feted album, Microcastle, a national tour, and attention from every corner of the Internet, you might be wondering, “How do those Atlanta rascals do it?” You might even be in a band yourself, wondering how…
Tokyo rock quintet Dir en grey have been through a number of musical incarnations over their decade-long history, but none of them resemble the kind of Japanese music that typically catches on in the States: the power J-pop of Puffy AmiYumi, the doom-rock of Boris, or the experimental noise-rock of…
THURSDAY 27 Bikini Lounge: DJ HFE (rockabilly, surf, jazz, classic country, indie, obscuro) Blooze Bar: DJ El Dedo (rockabilly) Bunkhouse: DJ Doom (dance) Cherry Lounge: DJ M2 (hip-hop, Top 40) Club Red: The Blunt Club’s Bluntsgiving with Tricky T, Pickster Uno, DJ Element, Emerg McVay, & guests (hip-hop) Crabby Don’s:…
When it comes to goth nights here in the Valley, people seem to think that Club Palazzo’s Friday-night freak fest Tranzylvania is the only ghoulish game in town. Turns out they’re dead wrong, as popular GLBT hangout Velocity 2303, at 2303 East Indian School Road, has been putting on a…
It’s been about 12 years now since singer-guitarist Max Cavalera left Brazilian metal gods Sepultura and formed the Phoenix-based Soulfly. Some fans still haven’t gotten over it, but for the most part, his musical efforts over the past dozen years have been an ample salve for the wounded. Often at…
The Morning Of is an indie-rock sextet of fresh-faced youngsters from upstate New York who have suddenly found themselves waking up on the sunny national stage. Boasting major distribution via their label, Tragic Hero Records (which was recently absorbed by Warner Music Group), these kids are riding a wave of…
There’s something I can’t quite figure out: Why does Rihanna get to be a pop star? And I’m not necessarily asking in a way that demeans Rihanna. I just reviewed her new album, Good Girl Gone Bad, and I was surprised by how much I liked it. In the past,…
The longest-running rivalry in modern metal pits Mushroomhead against Slipknot, a conflict that continues its inexorable march toward some sort of Wrestlemania resolution. The feud started back in 1999, when Mushroomhead accused Slipknot of stealing its creepy-mask shtick, and it’s only become more heated in recent years. Mushroomhead ridiculed its…
Sub-par live shows, photos of bassist Pete Wentz’s penis, and petty Internet fights with ex-friends can’t stop the pop-punk juggernaut known as Fall Out Boy. Any criticism lobbed at the Chicago quartet is addressed head-on or is slyly incorporated into lyrics and videos, meaning that the band is practically immune…
By Jonathan McNamara Headed out to Coldplay tonight? Before you drive out to Jobing.com arena, arm yourself with some Coldplay criticism courtesy of our sister paper OC Weekly. OC Weekly Music Editor Albert Ching says:”What might surprise the Coldplay haters is that, in concert, the band actually kind of rocks. Hits…
Okay, we admit we’re being a tad goofy and over-dramatic with the headline for this post, but it’s nowhere near as goofy as the video we captured in the heart of Tempe near ASU yesterday afternoon. It’s definately a “WTF!?!” kind of deal: Check it out (with an explanation after…
By Lilia Menconi Definitely Shady. Click the slideshow.Sometimes a night just doesn’t go your way. On Saturday, November 22nd, we really wanted to check out Harvey Wineburger because we hear they have some old-timey bowling game that is really really fun. When you’re drunk. But, as we flew into the…
