Every Wednesday is Heritage Hump Day! That’s because every Wednesday from now to the end of the year or before someone really big stops us, Heritage Hump Records (a temporary subsidiary of Onus Records) and New Times will be bringing you a limited edition collector’s item of a much beloved…
There are quite a few musical acts in town that would make just about any casual music fan stop and ask themselves, “What in the world is going on here?” But none of them dive as deep into the waters of “high weirdness” as proto-industrial Americana five-piece RPM Orchestra. “‘High…
We don’t get too many May flowers in the Valley of the Sun — but we do get a truckload of May metal shows. There are a ton of great shows around town, which is why we compiled a monthly list of the best metal and hard rock concerts happening…
To many people, open mics are nothing but the last-ditch effort of a bar, coffee shop, art space, or music venue to draw customers. Some might say they’re bottom-scrapers, providing the least-talented and least-experienced musicians a stage they wouldn’t get otherwise. We asked those in the music scene about open…
Clutch has always been a prime example of “slow and steady win the race.” After meeting in high school and forming the band in Maryland in 1991, the members — vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Neil Fallon, lead guitarist Tim Sult, bassist Dan Maines, and drummer Jean-Paul Gaster — have never faltered. It’s probably…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Gospel Claws – “‘Til My Baby Calls” It’s always a treat to get new music from Gospel Claws, especially since it’s…
Every Wednesday is Heritage Hump Day! That’s because every Wednesday from now to the end of the year or before someone really big stops us, Heritage Hump Records (a temporary subsidiary of Onus Records) and New Times will be bringing you a limited edition collector’s item of a much beloved…
What else can be said about Roger Clyne of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers? The guy is basically the Bruce Springsteen of Arizona. Legions of fans, packed in shows at every venue around, roots in the local scene that go deeper than the Grand Canyon — Clyne really has all…
View image | gettyimages.com Oh, 4/20. Back in the day I would skip classes, take work off, plan a baking extravaganza — all in celebration of weed culture. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized you don’t need an excuse to take pleasure in the little things. Which is why…
Built to Spill is a perplexing band. They can lull an audience into a happy trance as well as any band I’ve ever seen. They are great. Yes. There is no denying their talent and their fingers are definitely nimble, but watching them two days in a row sort of…
Immediately after the debut album (Dead) from Scotland’s Young Fathers won the prestigious Mercury Prize, the group took off for Berlin to record a vastly different sophomore album. Blending hip-hop with a varied soundscape that brings in everything from drum ‘n’ bass to punk and psychedelic rock, Young Fathers began…
Vinyl nerds rejoice, Record Store Day is upon us! This Saturday marks what is arguably the best day of the year for record collectors — short of a yard sale with an awesome collection at a criminally low price — giving us the opportunity to line up outside of the…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear Right Now. Tigerface – “Slip Away” After nine years of releases, the dance rock outfit known as Tigerface is finally set to release…
It’s no easy feat to maintain a popular free weekly residency in downtown Phoenix and still be one of the biggest-drawing bands in metro Phoenix. But desert reggae band Black Bottom Lighters manages to find a way. Even though the group cranks out acoustic tunes every Wednesday at Copper Blues…
Every Wednesday is Heritage Hump Day! That’s because every Wednesday from now to the end of the year or before someone really big stops us, Heritage Hump Records (a temporary subsidiary of Onus Records) and New Times will be bringing you a limited edition collector’s item of a much beloved…
It’s not uncommon to see 10 bands on a line-up on any given Friday night, and when it comes to local festivals, that number averages around 20. But the AZ Brutal Fest is taking it to an entirely new level at Rogue Bar in Scottsdale on Friday, April 17, and…
“Festival” is a strong word for what transpired at Hayden Lawn on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus Saturday. But that is certainly not to say that The Underground Foundation’s fourth annual Clusterfest was not a rousing success for the ASU student club concert promoters. There were multiple (two) stages, grass,…
The Sidewinder Music Festival, a country music event scheduled for April 25-26, has been postponed, organizers announced today. The reason given in a statement to New Times was “strategic restructuring.” Etzel Entertainment President Tom Etzel said in the press release, “All of our corporate and community partners have been very…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Strange Lot – “Into The Night” Strange Lot have just released the first single from their forthcoming full length album Another…
Every Wednesday is Heritage Hump Day! That’s because every Wednesday from now to the end of the year or before someone really big stops us, Heritage Hump Records (a temporary subsidiary of Onus Records) and New Times will be bringing you a limited edition collector’s item of a much beloved…
Bad Religion’s first album came out in 1982. That’s 35 years ago. They’re still pumping out new albums and selling concert tickets nationwide.With this kind of longevity comes a massive catalog of hundreds of songs. Therefore, it’s understandable that you may have slept on a couple of gems on your…
Heavy metal burlesque is nothing new — the Suicide Girls have been doing it for more than a decade, and dance troupes full of rock music lovin’ tattooed ladies have been popping up in every city. I once went to this club underneath the historic D&F Clocktower in Denver, called…
