@tekakwithaJack Johnson may be one of the most mellow artists around, but his show at Cricket Wireless Pavilion last night got people on their feet for a full 2-hour-long performance. He even hooked a lucky couple up with a concert marriage proposal–that’s sure to be a great memory. Here is…
It turns out that Cee-Lo Green’s song “F*ck You” isn’t about a girl at all, but rather about the music industry, according to NME.”I was in a place where subconsciously, my ‘f*ck you’ was aimed at the industry itself,” Cee-Lo told NME. “You have to be kind, you have to…
Name: Juan Carlos Lenz AKA: DJ BC/AD Current club nights: I [mainly] DJ at Ransom and White Rabbit. I have joined the Night Thieves DJ group with Zachary J. Stevens. I’m also DJing on Friday at Brick with Pete Salaz, heading over to Ransom to finish up, and I will…
Artist: DeerhunterTitle: Halcyon DigestRelease date: September 28Label: 4ADLove this record. Totally unfamiliar with the band’s previous output but was under the impression they were a confrontational, noisy, quasi-experimental outfit. Turns out, Deerhunter are pure pop. Granted, it’s art-damaged pop, but it sounds fantastic. Like a thousand other bands you’ve heard…
Song: Phantogram, “Turn It Off” Context: Electronica duo Phantogram performs at Rips Ales & Cocktails (note, Stateside Presents says that’s a “*NEW VENUE*”) tonight. Phantogram – Turn It Off by TNastee…
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers managed to get the crowd at their US Airways Center show last night in a really good mood, with rocking guitar licks and a cool light show. The band was so good, they even convinced non-fans of their rock god status. Catch up on what…
Kanye West has been in music news nearly every day for the past week. You’d think this guy was taking over the world or something.’Ye has been releasing a new track every week on his Twitter (@kanyewest) and has named the weekly occasion G.O.O.D. Fridays. Collaborations have included Chris Brown,…
R&B singer Toni Braxton has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy again, according to TMZ. She owes between $10 million and $50 million.The companies to which she is indebted include Tiffany & Co., AT&T, The Four Seasons Hotels, and Neiman Marcus. Maybe diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend after all.On top…
Artist: The WalkmenTitle: LisbonRelease date: September 14Label: Fat PossumIt hit me about halfway through my first listen of the new album by The Walkmen: The singer sounds a lot like Billy Squier. You know who I’m talking about, right? He sang “The Stroke” and “Everybody Wants You” and danced around…
Phoenix’s biggest theater has a new name.Live Nation, the concert promoter who owns the building at 400 West Washington Street formerly known as Dodge Theatre, issued a press release today saying we are henceforth to refer to the 5,000 seat venue as Comerica Theatre.In keeping with longstanding Phoenix tradition “Theatre”…
Internationally successful multi-platinum recording artists Local band Jimmy Eat World just missed a top ten hit on Billboard’s album chart with their new record, Invented, which debuted at number 11 this week. Jimmy Eat World has toured the world for nearly 20 years and is signed to DGC/Interscope lives in…
Canada can’t brag about Nickelback and Alanis Morissette like they can about alt-rockers Arcade Fire. Arcade Fire is a band of risk takers that writes powerful songs and puts on awesome shows. Furthermore, they released one of the most revolutionary music videos of the year for their song “We Used…
@ChristaSauce MATT & KIM FUCK YEAAAA You couldn’t escape the smiles at the Matt and Kim show at Clubhouse Music Venue last night. The duo is notorious for their super-cheerful sets, and last night’s was no different, as the band inspired the sold-out crowd to dance and sing along. They…
Song: Tom Petty, “Girl On LSD”Context: Tom Petty’s rescheduled show at US Airways Center is tonight. I totally forgot he did this song. It’s a great one, wonder if he still plays it anymore? Girl on LSD – Tom Petty…
Bono has gone back to aiding Africa again. Well, sort of. According to NME, Bono has partnered with Louis Vuitton to produce an African-inspired clothing line. He’s connecting the project to his clothing line, Edun. “We are excited to draw attention to the new mood in Africa, which is positive…
For Dan Snaith, the mastermind behind Canadian electronic outfit Caribou, 2010 has been a busy year, starting with the release of his critically acclaimed album Swim in April and a subsequent spring tour. Never one to slow down, Snaith has embarked on yet another tour to promote Swim. His massive…
Last year, Steve Martin released a 15-song banjo album, The Crow: New Songs for the 5-String Banjo. Sounds funny, right? Well, with winsome songs such as “Pretty Flowers” and guest spots from Vince Gill and Dolly Parton, it was actually a surprisingly earnest affair that ended up picking up all…
“I don’t wanna live in my father’s house no more.” — Arcade Fire, “Windowsill” For argument’s sake, let’s call Arcade Fire “the greatest Canadian rock band/act of all time.” Many rock fans will object, and with great conviction. They’ll rebut with the unquestionably great Neil Young. They’ll point to the…
Artist: The Gay BladesTitle: SavagesRelease date: October 5Label: Triple CrownFans of Foxy Shazam, take note: I’ve just heard a Foxy-lite act that you may wind up loving just as much as you do FS. They’re called The Gay Blades, and they bill themselves as “an NYC trash pop duo,” but…
Song: Nas & Damian Marley, “My Generation” (feat. Joss Stone & Lil Wayne) Context: With Nas and Damian Marley bringing their “Distant Relatives” project to Tempe next week I thought I’d check it out. This is exactly what I expected: Nas throws everything and anything at the wall and nothing…
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. Did 50 Cent mean to say gay men should kill themselves?What are college football’s most annoying…
Note that this flier says “Day One.”Part of booking bands at a small bar or club is the chance to throw a shindig in your own honor from time to time. Over at the new Long Wong’s in Tempe, Jack Maverik is taking it to the extreme.He’s booked not one…
