Up On The Sun is putting a local twist on Tumblr of the Week by shedding light on some blogs that are closer to home. So this week, we’re brining you The Season Premiere. More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the Week after the jump… …
It looks like Scottsdale’s Crown Room has been dethroned, at least for the time being. The hot spot, popular among industry types and Old Town bar hoppers, officially closed its doors three weeks ago, says Kris Chupp, the bar’s resident Monday disc jockey, otherwise known as DJ Steel. “The owner…
It’s weird the way “viral videos” work. Though local ska band Liam and The Ladies’ version of La Roux’s “Bulletproof” has been online for the better part of the year, last week saw it start popping up on local blogs like the Select blog, and AZ Kaos, and all over…
In case you’ve been sleeping the past couple of months, here’s some news: Deadmau5, one of the hottest electronic acts in music, is coming to Phoenix, scheduled to play Phoenix Convention Center on Thursday, September 1. He’s rocked Coachella, Lollapalooza, and sold out Earls Court in London, all while wearing…
Banana Gun is a busy band. On average, this local blues/rock group performs twice a week, often playing free shows at Long Wong’s Firehouse and Yucca Tap Room. Drummer Ian Breslin describes “Sometimes,” a rhythmic guitar-driven song from the band’s debut EP, as a fan favorite. “‘Sometimes’ is a song…
Way back in April, we spoke with cartoonist/musician Stephen Steinbrink about his plans for Yellow Canary Dance Hall, which he described then as “a community center, movie theater, punk basement, print shop, art gallery, lecture hall, and a place to play board games at three in the morning.” The space…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. Stinkweeds is an indie rock strong hold. Look no further than the list of the store’s best selling records for the week…
She made the announcement about expecting her and Jay-Z’s first child together when she walked onto the red carpet and showed off a small baby bump at the MTV Video Music Awards. A representative for Beyonce Knowles has confirmed her pregnancy.”I always said I would have a baby at 30,”…
It would be tacky to start an Atmosphere review with a description of the atmosphere, but in this case, I really don’t have a choice. Just know I do it while gritting my teeth. The sweaty, steamy, rain-hungry crowd at Mesa Amphitheatre last night was nothing short of magic. Sure, much…
During my sophomore biology class in high school, a bubbly classmate pleaded for help getting Peachcake to play an upcoming dance. That feels like an eternity ago, but eight years later, the band is still going strong. I have no idea if they ended up playing since I didn’t have…
Yesterday Up on the Sun reported that DMX was arrested for speeding on Wednesday night. I noted that, sadly, the event was hardly surprising, given X’s history of arrests in Arizona. Today, things got a little less routine. In a statement made to The Source earlier today, Domenick Nati, DMX’s…
It’s looking to be another packed weekend of gigs here in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a handy guide featuring some fresh, hand-picked recommendations to your rock, rap, soul, punk, or whatever on this weekend…
While rap music now enjoys the perks of mainstream popularity, its roots irrefutably lie in the underground. With infectious hooks, profound lyrics and catchy beats, it was only a matter of time before the general populace not only accepted hip-hop, but also adopted it as a lifestyle. Much of the…
Luis Sias, otherwise known as DJ Les735, is one busy dude. He’s made himself at home at pretty much every DJ-focused venue in town, from Chasers to The Clubhouse, setting down temporarily tonight at Club Red. And he’s only looking to take on more. The hip-hop turntablist and producer spends his days…
If you call yourself a fan of electronic music, then it’s safe to assume you’re familiar with Jimmy Tamborello of DNTEL. If not, you might want to visit Tamborello’s Wikipedia page then smack your head on the keyboard for nearly committing indietronica music geek social suicide. The contemporary electronic music…
Wait, what? Katy Perry is being considered too sexy for China? And Lady Gaga is too controversial, you say? That’s unheard of! Well, not if you have any say in Chinese cultural authority.Katy Perry’s hit “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” as well as six songs by Lady Gaga have been blacklisted…
Jessica Cuff Cuff is the owner of The Coffee Shop and has appeared on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? 103.9-FM. I’m not hella into a ton of super mainstream bands, but I’d…
BY DANIEL RAVEN Young Jeezy Celebrity Theatre Thursday, August 25, 2011 Young Jeezy may not know how to ride a beat or rap for more than ten seconds without losing his breath, but he was certainly able to keep it gangsta last night at Celebrity Theatre. Rapping to a half-empty…
No doubt you read our awesome Q&A with Atmosphere’s Slug from the other day — but even if you didn’t, you probably want to go see the group on Saturday at Mesa Amphitheater. After all, the group’s latest record, The Family Sign, is loaded with taut rhymes and minimal beats…
With the release of Muppets: The Green Album earlier this week, audiences have the chance to hear popular artists from a variety of genres cover a slew of Muppets favorites. In fact, the lineup on the soundtrack/promo album is so varied and talented that it has a chance to completely outshine the upcoming Muppets film that they are it is trying to promote.
Well, here’s one for the “nobody is surprised” bin: Rapper Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, was arrested Wednesday night. The arrest took place just before 9 p.m. after being pulled over for doing 102 miles per hour while driving westbound on U.S. 60 near the Power Road exit in…
It’s tough to believe that locals Jimmy Eat World released what was perhaps their biggest hit, “Sweetness,” nearly a decade ago. But sure enough, Tokyo Police Club is here to remind us of just how much we’ve aged. As part of their “10 days, 10 covers, 10 years” project, the…
