It’s no secret that blogger-generated genre names keep getting weirder. It’s also no secret that kids with laptops are recording “music” that’s getting weirder and weirder.And so we have Hoop Dreamz, the first “Dunkwave” EP from a Tempe-based outfit called Vladee Divacc. You can stream or download the whole thing…
A young celebrity has decided not to go all out in acknowledgment of their birthday for once, according to Celebrifi.Miley Cyrus, who will be turning 18 on November 23, isn’t planning on celebrating her birthday Kim Kardashian style with five parties around the world. Her biggest birthday wish is bring…
Bill Wyman — a valued member of Phoenix’s blogging community held in high esteem by all those who know him — has successfully perpetrated a humorous ruse upon the news media.Mr. Wyman, you see, shares his name with the former bassist of The Rolling Stones, one of the world’s most…
Song:Girl Talk – Bounce ThatContext: Girl Talk will play Marquee Theatre on March 23, it was announced today. w00t! Girl Talk – Night Ripper…
It was a special night at Marquee Theatre last night, as A Perfect Circle played their first show in 6 years to a sold-out audience. It was their first concert of three, in which they’ll be playing full albums each night. Last night, they played Mer de Noms in its…
Michael Jackson’s music will always be timeless, which is why it’s time for the world to listen to a new MJ album full of “newly completed recordings.””A new album from the King of Pop? So what?” you’re saying. So what? Michael, the upcoming album of MJ hits, will include the…
Name: Sean Essex AKA: eSSicCS Current club gigs: Giant Wednesdays at 910 Live once or twice a month, and on Fridays at Cream Stereo Lounge and Afterlife in Scottsdale. How did you get started as a DJ? I got started because electronic music just overcame me. When I first listened…
Artist: SalemTitle: King NightRelease date: October 26Label: IamsoundThere’s a little town in Michigan called Traverse City, about 2 1/2 hours due north of my hometown of Grand Rapids. Traverse City is, more or less, the northernmost town of considerable size before you get to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, as…
Song: Coconut Records, “West Coast” Context: I’m apparently the last man on earth to realize Jason Schwartzman’s musical project Coconut Records is actually pretty awesome. What a great song. West Coast- Coconut Records by gagowyou…
Bethany Cosentino, vocalist of the pop band Best Coast, says her band radiates lo-fi California warmth. Best Coast is perfecting the sounds of sunshine, and they’re working with producer Bobb Bruno, king of the Los Angeles underground scene. The band has been busting out catchy singles since 2009 and hasn’t…
You better believe running a half-marathon or marathon is pretty dang challenging. And sometimes, the only way to get through those 13.1 or 26.2 miles is a little musical motivation to get those feet a-churning. With the Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon, more than 60 local bands…
Weezy is finally a free man, according to Pitchfork.Lil Wayne, whose real name is Wayne Carter, was imprisoned at New York City’s Riker’s Island for having a loaded gun on his tour bus in Manhattan in 2009. He pleaded guilty when he was charged.He was only required to serve eight…
So much for the Southern California sun. The rain has been pouring for days, clogging the freeways and prompting tornado warnings. But here at Best Coast singer Bethany Cosentino’s home in Los Angeles’ Eagle Rock neighborhood, it’s warm. She sits on a couch and pets her now-famous Garfield doppelganger, Snacks,…
I am not going to lie to you: I don’t really like Bad Religion. In fact, I am an atheist, so I don’t like any religion. I do like the band Bad Religion’s logo, though. If you haven’t seen it, it’s pretty simple — just a black cross in a…
As far as American cities and music go, Miami is underrated. While Pitbull and Rick Ross have done their part to represent their hometown (if only by endlessly repeating its area code), music falls way down the list of things we associate with South Florida. There’s certainly plenty of pop…
Artist: Matt & KimTitle: SidewalksRelease date: November 2Label: FaderI suppose I should mention up front that I didn’t like Tears for Fears in 1985 and I still don’t 25 years later, even in a nostalgic sense. So it stands to reason that I have little use for Matt & Kim…
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 Never Shout Never singer Christofer Drew mean to diss his band in his interview with New…
Gucci Mane had a good time on the road in the ATL yesterday, according to All Hip Hop. Taking after T.I., are we, Gucci? Both were arrested for traffic violations just months after doing time for a year. Who’s next, 50 Cent?Gucci, whose real name is Radric Davis, had a…
None, however, hold a candle to the upcoming December 8 Wu-Tang Clan show. Billed as a “reunion show” — a difficult accomplishment since founding member/media darling Russell “Ol’ Dirty Bastard” Jones passed away almost six years ago — their Celebrity Theatre gig will be interesting, to say the least. While…
Song: Barbra Streisand, “Send in the Clowns” [Live]Context: Today’s soundtrack is dedicated to John Boehner. And to the spineless Democrats in California who failed to back Prop 19. And to the people of Iowa who removed the Supreme Court justices responsible for the state’s landmark gay marriage decision. And to…
Artist: Gospel Claws Title: C-L-A-W-S Release date: October 26 Label: Common Wall Media Gospel Claws are a local band (Tempe, I’ve been told) that is currently enjoying a little bit of national exposure, residing in a reasonably high position on some relatively obscure indie-rock-tallying chart. I’m glad somebody’s listening because…
Song: David Guetta featuring Kid Cudi, “Memories”Context: What’s the better current hit single called “Memories,” this one from French house producer David Guetta or the song by Weezer? Actually, here’s a better question: Why has no one mashed them together yet? David Guetta – Memories by larsvoogsgeerd…
