Andrew Jackson Jihad might be the best band Phoenix has produced. And unlike certain local punk bands from the ’80s, they remain relevant. Unlike most musicians who move elsewhere to “make it,” totally neglecting their hometown later, Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty have made every effort to stay involved in…
Plenty to do this weekend, from past-their-prime ’80s rockers to up-and-coming locals. Check out our five recommendations, and browse our comprehensive listings for even more options…
The changes that mark the Hold Steady’s new album are many. Starting out its second decade, the band added a new lead guitarist in Steve Selvidge. Singer Craig Finn left behind many of his signature lyrical elements. The band recorded with a new producer, Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Deftones) in…
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Nick Waterhouse is not part of a movement. Despite allusions to the soul sound of Daptone Records in Brooklyn, or the proximity to the rise of doo-wop and R&B in Los Angeles thanks to Burger Records, the still-young singer-songwriter is following a vision that is simply his. While rising to…
Making it in a metal band isn’t easy. Yet A Distant Calm and Kardashev, from Mesa and Tempe respectively, keep trying anyway. Both bands packed into one van and went on their first tour this past weekend. The original plan was a set of dates in Tucson, San Diego, Van…
Show Low psych-weirdos Gorky will come down from the mountains to perform at Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday, August 5. While the quintet’s excellent 2010 LP High in the Low showcased a firm grasp on the kaleidoscopic interpretation of mid and late ’60s rock ‘n’ roll subgenres favored by formidable influence…
Lady Gaga brought her own version of the Electric Daisy Carnival to US Airways Center when her ArtRave: The Artpop Ball came through. The show featured neon ravewear and leg warmers, pacifier shots, glow-in-the-dark balloon backpacks, light-up squishy balls, and stuffed animals galore. It was the most colorful Gaga concert…
“Mulher Moderna,” Amanda Soares “Mulher Moderna” maybe be sung in Portuguese, but any listener can enjoy singer Amanda Soare’s take on the power of modern, independent women making a difference in the Valley…
The Club Candids crew logged a helluva lot of miles and shutter clicks in July as we found ourselves venturing into some rather interesting places From shiny and new Scottsdale bars to the dark and sweaty rave venues out in Mesa, we crisscrossed the Valley and sought out wild times…
The Muffs (Kim Shattuck, Ronnie Barnett and Roy McDonald) have been writing and performing spirited, clever and fierce pop-punk tunes since they formed in the very early 1990s. Their first full-length release in 10 years, Whoop Dee Doo, hit the streets this week and both fans and critics are eating…
Dick Wagner, a guitarist who during his career worked with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Aerosmith, KISS and the Frost, died at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center this morning. He was 71. Wagner, a Detroit-bred guitarist, moved to Arizona roughly a decade ago. He had struggled with his health since 2006,…
Nils Lofgren’s ranch in Scottsdale almost feels hidden. It’s not far from the city, from the clubs of Old Town and the shops at Scottsdale Fashion Square, but his large plot shares none of the bustle. It’s secluded and quiet, with mesquite trees rustling in a soft breeze…
In explaining the Hooten Hallers, it’s best to begin with what this three-piece is not. The band, despite frequent media references to the contrary, is not a hillbilly band. It is from Missouri, not Appalachia. “You know, I don’t know,” says drummer Andy Rehm by phone from a roadside pullout…
You think you’re at a show, but as you walk in, you’re greeted by a “doctor,” who takes your cover charge. You’re whisked away from your friends and led into another room, guarded by two “nurses,” who begin to ask you a series of rapid-fire questions: “Do you go through…
Earlier this month, news circulated widely that a metal group called Unlocking the Truth have inked a record deal worth $1.7 million with Sony Music Entertainment. Loads of outlets picked up on the item, including People, CBS News and other places where you wouldn’t expect to read about no-name metal…
In this week’s cover story, we speak with Phoenix-based guitarist Nils Lofgren about his new collection, Face the Music, which documents 45 years of Lofgren’s solo work. But his work as a sideman with some of the biggest songwriters in music history — including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Ringo Starr,…
By Bree Davies I thought I would have to wait until the 20th anniversary of Sublime’s 1996 self-titled mainstream breakout album to write about how fundamentally misunderstood and judged Sublime is. I have so many feelings (too many probably) about a band whose legacy is beaten up almost as much…
The owners of The King sound like they’re a lively bunch. When asked to describe the new neighborhood haunt in Scottsdale, which opens its doors this Friday, the trio of Tucker Woodbury, Charlie Levy, and Tyler Christensen engage in a breezy chatter and crack jokes while talking up the place’s…
August is filled to the brim with heavy metal shows around Metro Phoenix, thanks to concerts and gigs by locals and major international legends. So check out the 10 best metal and hard rock concerts happening at venues around the Valley next month…
Nate “Igor” SmithBy Daniel Hill and Drew Ailes Another Gathering of the Juggalos has come and gone, and with it thousands of face-painted, fun-loving freaks and misfits to and from the event’s first year in Thornville, Ohio. While the move from the deep wilderness of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, to this year’s…
We bring you the finest musical offerings the Valley of the Sun has to offer you this week. Check out our comprehensive concert listings for more options…
