The music world doesn’t happen on its own. What we see on the surface is the result of passionate people behind the scenes, writing, creating, organizing, promoting, and working tirelessly to bring music to the venues, bars, and houses of Metro Phoenix. We will look at 25 here, some familiar,…
The music world doesn’t happen on its own. What we see on the surface is the result of passionate people behind the scenes, writing, creating, organizing, promoting, and working tirelessly to bring music to the venues, bars, and houses of Metro Phoenix. We will look at 25 here, some familiar,…
If you think Tucson bands are all about desert rock and Calexico, it’s time to take another look at Arizona’s second city. From Hotel Congress to the Rialto Theatre, 191 Toole to The Flycatcher, the Old Pueblo almost always injects a little local into every live show. So snatch up…
The music scene doesn’t happen on its own. What we see on the surface is the result of passionate people behind the scenes, writing, creating, organizing, promoting, and working tirelessly to bring music to the venues, bars, and houses of Metro Phoenix. We will look at 25 here, some familiar,…
At 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, Danny Marianino visits the Phoenix location of Changing Hands bookstore for a signing and reading celebrating the release of his new book, To Make Matters Worse. The author and musician has a few books under his belt already, including The Mega Book of…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new local music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. The Gentle Hits – “Walk Out” To tell you the truth, I was beginning to think that the one-off Gentle…
Electronic dance music fandom is nothing if not diverse. And we witnessed this fact firsthand during the Mad Decent Block Party’s recent stop in the Valley this past weekend. Over the course of back-to-back nights, we encountered EDM fans of every shape, size, and description. Rave kids and club junkies?…
When it comes to local music videos the kings of over-the-top, all-out productions has to be Captain Squeegee. Every video release is another celebration of music and visual artistic collaboration, each so different they are no better or worse than one another, only brilliantly different. So too is the case…
The thing about Rose Mofford, Arizona’s first female governor who died last week at the age of 94, is that she wasn’t just a beloved civil servant with ardent fans on both sides of the aisle. She was also kind of cool, says Valley Bar owner Charlie Levy. It’s why…
Rawhide’s going to be a major hotspot for electronic dance music fans this fall – and some of the biggest DJs in the biz will be spinning there. No, the kitschy theme park and events venue hasn’t become the home of some newly built ultra-lounge or danceteria recently. Instead, it…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new local music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Fairy Bones – “8 Ball” Apparently when Fairy Bones goes on hiatus they not only end up making hilarious short…
Been by the Crescent Ballroom lately for drink or a show? You might’ve noticed a big change being made to its entrance and exterior. More specifically, the outdoor patio in front of the downtown Phoenix music venue now sports a brand-new second level. It’s been under construction for the last…
The Womack, the Chez Nous-inspired nightspot created by Tucker Woodbury’s Genuine Concepts, will open its doors on September 30. Now, the plan is to recapture some of the Chez Nous vibe in The Womack by bringing in some of the same musicians that once played the classic Phoenix club. The…
The music scene doesn’t happen on its own. What we see on the surface is the result of passionate people behind the scenes, writing, creating, organizing, promoting, and working tirelessly to bring music to the venues, bars, and houses of Metro Phoenix. We will look at 25 here, some familiar,…
There are many reasons to look forward to this time of year: the weather’s nicer, the days are shorter, and both the nightlife and music scenes get way livelier. Big concerts and even bigger music festivals are headed our way, including the annual Mad Decent Block Party. One of more…
Park City, Utah, is a paradox of a place in the summertime. The green hills are quiet in the early mornings but bustling with activity in the afternoon, tourists window shopping at boutiques that specialize in overpriced work-wear and Western motifs: a $500 pair of jeans here, a $700 denim…
Phoenicians love to combine music and skateboarding. From Jody Foster’s Army (aka JFA) to AZPX Records (and Skateboards) and beyond, skaters have been making music, supporting bands they love, and shredding empty backyard swimming pools, riding ramps, and local skate parks since the late ’70s. Flash forward to 2016 and valley…
The music scene doesn’t happen on its own. What we see on the surface is the result of passionate people behind the scenes, writing, creating, organizing, promoting, and working tirelessly to bring music to the venues, bars, and houses of Metro Phoenix. We will look at 25 here, some familiar,…
Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best new local music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Harper and The Moths – “Lose My Touch” Harper and The Moths have promised a lot of surprises for their…
Someone ripped off Future, and Drizzy isn’t happy about it. The two rappers played a concert at Talking Stick Resort Arena last night (read our review here). According to TMZ, someone sneaked onto a tour bus at an undetermined time and nabbed a suitcase containing somewhere between $2 million and…
The title of the lead single off Diners’ new album three, called “Fifteen On A Skateboard,” telegraphs what the song is about, at least on the surface. The song begins with some audio of skate wheels on pavement, and as the chorus hits, brimming with warm, hazy nostalgia, singer Tyler…
Brian Faber, the owner and vice president of Zia Records, died on Sunday, September 4. The store announced the news today in a statement on its social media channels. The cause of death, according to the statement, was a brain hemorrhage and a stroke. “Brian was full of boundless energy…
