Numbers is an Arizona hip-hop duo, comprised of producer Izzy and rapper I.P.. The duo’s recent EP, Nerds Getting Paper: Attack of the Robots, released in May, indeed finds the group “getting paper,” but the “nerds” part seems a bit self-deprecating. The album features guest spots from Mr. Miranda and…
This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. What “Kingly” possessions are on display at MIM’s new Elvis Presley exhibit? What’s the deal with…
In March 2009, Portland folk-rockers The Decemberists released a rock opera called The Hazards of Love. Inspired by an EP of the same name by English folk singer Anne Briggs, the album tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a shape-shifting forest dweller. It was an…
Some bands ride a rollercoaster of popularity, with a steep climb quickly followed by a period when — absent a radio hit — the bottom drops out. Death Cab for Cutie’s enjoyed a more modest incline. It has experienced a steady growth in stature over the past 14 years —…
It might not pack the same mental hot flash as having Tom Jones ask you “What’s New Pussycat?” or Chubby Checker requesting your help twisting something, but having Fee Waybill, lead singer of The Tubes, tell you in so many words he may have to “Talk to Ya Later” comes…
Getting boozy for cheap usually amounts to staying at home and looking at the bottom of a 40 of Steel Reserve, but a new Phoenix-based online business, TipsyDevil, is out to change that.The Groupon-like discounted gift certificate website is focusing its efforts mainly on Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe nightlife and…
It’s not unusual to be an 18-year-old kid in a rock ‘n’ roll band, playing all-ages shows and house parties while still learning exactly what to do with that stringed thing in your hands. It’s less common to be an 18-year-old in a band that’s huge in Europe, and get…
While I’ve chosen this Tumblr that’s run by an LA Times writer so I can share it with other writers, I’ve also chosen it so everyone else can enjoy it as well. I sure do enjoy your writing, Todd Martens, so here’s to you. This week’s Tumblr of the Week pick is You…
In the midst of the madness, a three-story Sony warehouse in Enfield that was stocked with materials from over 150 indie labels was burned to the ground by rioters on August 8. The building, which was owned by Sony DADC, contained stock for Domino Records and XL Recordings, among others, and…
Despite being a cavernous hole for Justin Timberlake to toss his money in while he should be busy putting out another record, MySpace isn’t good for much. But the rickety old site still serves some use — when I read the lineup for the River Jones Songwriter Showcase on Saturday,…
Ah, to pass the harmless sound of Top 40 pop rock onto America’s youth. That’s really what this country is all about. Avril Lavigne, Adam Lambert, Colbie Caillat and a long list of other VH1 crowd favorites are out to make the dreams of 12 young musicians come true on The…
One might expect someone who demands they be addressed as “Ms.” whatever-their-name-is might be a little narcissistic and perhaps have a bit of a superiority complex going on too. That seems to be the case with Ms. Lauryn Hill. Reports are surfacing that Jay Gore, a former guitarist for Lauryn…
You’ve got to wonder when Alice Cooper even finds time to play celebrity golf tournaments. Not only is he busy inspiring attractions at Universal Studios, feeding Adam Richman Big Units at Cooperstown, and hosting a popular radio show on KSLX 100.7 FM, but Cooper’s prepping release of a new record,…
The Last Place, upon further listens, is a solid, well-rounded indie rock record. The album chronicles a failed relationship, a topic that lends itself rather well to Kennedy’s songwriting abilities. Army Navy have, thankfully, managed to inject some life into a month with a rather bleak slate of new releases with The…
Stephen Malkmus’ new Beck-produced album, Mirror Traffic, doesn’t hit stores till August 23, but if you are on the fence about whether or not you will be picking it up at any of the Valley record stores who will be likely be stocking it, “Tiger” and “Senator,” the two songs…
Deadbolt are a band with a reputation. I remember being introduced to them years ago, when I was working at Zia Records in Tempe. “You’ve got to see these guys live,” said my friend Ryan. “They flick lit cigarettes on each other, they have two bassists, and they use power…
Since 2007, Revolver Records has kept its racks full of music with a vast collection of vinyl, CDs and DVDs. Their website boasts that the shop carries more than 25,000 new and used LPs, providing Phoenicians with plenty of ways to fill their ears with euphoria. Find out what downtowners…
Well folks, this last post is kind of a sad one. The two local bands on the Las Vegas show dropped out at the lat minute, which forced the promoter to cancel Out of Reverie’s last scheduled date. We kicked around a few options and Darian Reneé (the singer of…
We had quite a drive yesterday. After a couple of hours of sleep at a friend of mine’s house in Seattle, we got up bright and early at 6 a.m. and hit the open road. I know this might be getting old, but the beginning of the drive was another…
Growing up, my grandma had a room in her house dedicated to Elvis Presley. We called it “the Elvis Room,” and I remember not being allowed to touch anything on display, and boy, there was plenty I wasn’t allowed to touch: posters, dolls, records, and commemorative plates. Coinciding with both…
Local rock band Every Dying Day is convinced their current line-up is their best ever. Why? Their new drummer, Wes Sanders, is endorsed by Soultone Cymbals, and you don’t just get an endorsement for throwing around your sticks blindly.See if he and the rest of the band has the right…
Okay, so I know that it’s John Prine headlining the show, and I really like John Prine, but holy crap, I never expected to get to see Loudon Wainwright III here in Phoenix. The two are scheduled to perform Saturday, November 19, at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets go on sale Monday…
