Most people try their damnedest to keep their love of porno under wraps, probably outta fear of looking like a major perv. Renowned hip-hop Kool Keith, however, isn’t one of ’em. The Dirty South artist has been anything but shy about his love of pornography. Kool Keith’s rapped about it…
When she’s not spending her time being a gossip girl, Taylor Momsen is content with leaving her fans still wanting more. At least that’s what the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless did last time the band performed here, when they limited their set to just half an hour. Talk…
Here’s to “intentionally flowery-bullshit.” In this week’s installment of Record Heat, Brad Dwyer remembers the urge to push to the front of the crowd and dance at a show. In light of our “Don’t Be an Asshole or: A Few Words On The Subject of Concert Etiquette,” it’s important to…
It’s only January, but Tucson acoustic popsters Roll Acosta are having a good year so far. The group is set to play its second residency show at The Rogue Bar on Friday, February 3 as part of the Occupy Rogue Bar series. The Foleys and Field Tripp will join Roll…
Lisa KasanickyKasanicky is the founder of Arizona Spa Girls and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Girlfriend Getaways. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Uh, sadly, NPR but I’ll switch it to 103.9 FM if the topic…
Glendale metal band Cold Blooded Theory was fresh off of a show at the Nile Theater Saturday night when they announced that they would be joining Devil Driver and fellow Arizonans Job for a Cowboy at the second annual Metal Alliance Tour. This year’s lineup includes The Faceless, Dying Fetus,…
Hey, I know we already did an Incoming Concerts post this week, but I’m getting drowned in show announcements here at UOTS HQ. So let’s dive in: The rap collective Odd Future head back to Marquee Theatre on Friday, March 9. Will the crew sell the joint out again? Will…
In this week’s issue, we take a look at the rise of Phoenix rapper Mouse Powell. He’s new on the scene, only releasing his debut full-length Where It’s Cloudy late last November, but he’s quickly made a mark on the scene. This weekend he brings his laidback, jazzy sound to…
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 happens when a good show is ruined by asshole audiences? Who is playing New Times’…
Before digital music players were ubiquitous pieces of art capable of housing thousands of songs, pictures, and videos, they were bulky, expensive, and limited pieces of plastic. Then 2001 happened. That year, Apple introduced the first iPod and the digital jukebox iTunes, and everything changed. Since then, MP3 players have…
What with airfare prices the way they are, and wages for musicians the way they are, it’s not often folks in bands get to hop on planes, for work or otherwise. International touring’s always a high point of being in a band, but it’s also something that seems inaccessible. Despite…
Dismiss them as twee or cute if you want, but nearly 30 years into their career, the duo of John Fansburg and John Linnell — better known as They Might Be Giants — can’t be accused of being lazy. The pair have never stopped challenging themselves, trying to top oddball…
How’s this for cred: Michael Cornelius, of JFA fame and current guitarist of The Father Figures, shouting out a cover of “Avon Lady” by famed PHX hardcore band The Feederz? That’s pretty much punk-on-punk-punk action, but the results certainly don’t sound like a history lesson. No, just like the songs…
It’s been a minute since I’ve seen The Green Lady Killers in action. The hometown garage rockers relocated to Los Angeles some time ago, but before that I used to enjoy dipping into random dive bars to catch a live show by the grrrly trio. Needless to say I was…
Bogan Via is fairly new to the local music scene, but has already made a striking impact on their audiences. The Phoenix-based pair plays a mixture of folk and indie pop that combines vocal harmonies with acoustic guitar and keyboard to shake up the typical boy-girl-indie-duo dynamic. I swung by…
When he’s not making up stories about what he listens to while he’s busy being a hardcore runner, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie makes plans for the future. Recently, he has carried out plans to go through with his divorce and go on an international tour. The latter…
Okay folks, the finish line is in sight. February 14 marks the Arizona Centennial, and that means we’re just about ready to break out 100 Greatest Songs of Arizona list. It’s been fascinating reading your suggestions, which range from freakout post-punk to classic rock to Phoenix-based blues jams. But there’s…
Looks like the Coachella runoff just keeps on…uh…running off. Florence and the Machine, scheduled to play the Indio Festival on Sunday April 15 and 22, is making a side trip over to Comerica Theatre on Friday, April 20. 2011 was big for singer Florence Welsh — her sophomore album, Ceremonials,…
“Are you under the impression this isn’t your life? Do you dabble in depression, is someone twisting a knife in your back?” Well, don’t worry, “Wilco will love you, baby.” And babies, you loved you some Wilco, even if they didn’t play “Wilco (The Song)” or “(I Got You) at…
We found a plethora of amusing Photoshopped pics of Sonny Moore whipping up some tasty delights.Kandy Kids, we’re bringing you Cooking With Skrillex.More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the week after the jump…..
Urban Dictionary defines “Beard Rock” like this: A little-known form of music originating in the 1990’s as a throwback acknowledgement to the early folk rockers…The difference from regular indie/folk music is that each group tends to sport facial hair, styles including but not limited to: the chin curtain, Grizzly Adams,…
Earlier this week we wrote about the recent death of local musician/designer/artist Richie “Ressless Legz” Gimbel, who helped put on the weekly Sunday night Hang the DJ dance party at the Rogue Bar in Scottsdale.Gimbel’s galpal Megan Low recently told New Times that she and the other folks behind the…
