Embattled rapper Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, was supposed to be released from Arizona State Prison (where he’s been incarcerated on charges of probation violation since last December) today.But that’s not going to happen. As we detailed in our exclusive feature story last year, Simmons has long struggled with…
Love it or hate it, The Sound Strike’s commercial boycott of Arizona is not going anywhere. The organization is hosting a benefit show in Los Angeles on July 29, featuring L.A.-based groups Aztlan Underground, Fitter, and New York rockers Outernational. The downtown L.A. show doesn’t feature quite as big a…
After some hardcore investigation, we finally uncovered something that James Franco doesn’t completely excel at. We found your weakness! Suck it, Franco…
After two brilliantly crafted EPs, Greene has finally released Washed Out’s much-anticipated debut, Within And Without. Buoyed by the strong lead single, “Eyes Be Closed,” Within And Without carries the chillwave torch, one still has plenty of fuel left. Greene’s latest effort not only helps broaden the appeal of the…
So Much Silence features a link to a new song by We Were Promised Jetpacks album, In the Pit of the Stomach, due out in the U.S. on October 4 via Fat Cat Records. SMS also features a few details on mysterious new Crescent Ballroom, a new venue joining the…
Yeah, we know. It’s a little late. Somehow all the mojitos we consumed during the fourth at the massive haboob from last week, have us a little behind. Be that as it may, we’re confident that even a cursory glance at the below photos will have you exclaiming, “Damn! Those…
How much does it cost to book GZA from Wu-Tang Clan? Or Lil Jon? Or Nicki Minaj?Cahleb Branch knows, because his company, Valley-based Money Power Respect Entertainment, books international shows for them, among a slew of other well-known hip-hop artists. But beyond that, the five year-old company’s established an innovative,…
Red Owl officially announced it’s conversion from a day drinking spot and restaurant to a full-time live music purveyor.
Sometimes there are the usual news stories relating to certain musicians’ substance abuse issues — ahem, Ms. Winehouse — and sometimes there are just plain bizarre news stories. Mic Todd’s Sunday escapade is definitely part of the latter…
Reggae may be synonymous with island music, but it’s also got a rich history right here in the deserts of Arizona. As we reported a couple years ago in our cover story on Hopi reggae artist Casper Lomayesva, reggae acts from all over the world played reservations in Arizona throughout…
Up on the Sun has always enjoyed helping out our friends and promoting worthy local concerts and venues, which is why this week’s pick for Tumblr of the Week is the Nile Theater.More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the Week after the jump…..
Vanilli of the infamous lip synching duo Milli Vanilli is attempting to make a comeback, according to Paste.The best part is that he’s definitely going to sing this time! Yes, really! Well, at least probably…that’s what Vanilli is saying.If Vanilli (also known as Fab Morvan) is so adamant about proving…
By this point in July, it almost feels stupid to talk about how hot it is. Brains are practically melted, and the heat has just become this all oppressing force, destroying day-off plans and any semblance of ambition of doing anything outside. Anything besides lounging by the pool and drinking…
Sacha LevineThe sous chef of FnB says, “I don’t just love food, I effing heart music as well.” When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? It’s kinda always set to NPR. Occasionally, there are really fantastic interviews with…
I suppose it’s a testament to Devonté Hynes — that he can pull the wool over one of his biggest fans’ eyes, effectively tricking me into thinking I had stumbled upon yet another brilliant British indie rock band…
Do you want a copy of DJ Element’s new mixtape, FreeStyle Session Japan? It’s been hailed as a “funk odyssey” by no less than, um, the Phoenix New Times. For real though, the first 50 peeps in the door tonight at tonight’s Blunt Club installment at The Yucca Tap Room…
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 are the eight best local records of 2011 so far? What are the best and…
Headlines struck familiar tones on June 16. The Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-2, after Justin Upton nailed a 10th inning walk-off home run. Broadway Road was closed between Rural Road and Mill Avenue. A Glendale woman was arrested on charges of pimping out a 17-year-old girl. And a…
The Raconteurs have announced that they will be performing at the inaugural MI Fest in Brooklyn, Michigan on September 17.The band, which consists of Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence of the Greenhornes and Dead Weather, and Patrick Keeler, has not yet revealed any information about any potential additional tour dates…
You might have read about local electro pop band Super Stereo in this week’s music feature in Phoenix New Times. While you’ll get the details of how the group came together there, you’ll also notice the band is a bit into fantasy and myth-building — so much so, the group…
It’s a Friday night at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, and local electro-pop band Super Stereo is getting ready to take the stage. The five 20-somethings (two gals and three guys) in the group are wearing sunglasses and coordinated gray-and-white outfits. They look crisp, clean, and cool, as…
After he released Curse Your Branches in 2009, an album frequently called his “breakup letter with Christianity,” you’d think that former Pedro the Lion frontman David Bazan would be done answering questions about his faith. But, inevitably, his wrestling match with Christianity still comes up in nearly every interview with…
