Pierce the Veil: Selfish Machines

Artist: Pierce the VeilTitle: Selfish MachinesRelease date: June 22Label: Equal VisionThe second half of 2010 starts on off a rather sour note — or about 45 minutes’ worth of sour notes, courtesy of Pierce the Veil.Here’s pretty much all you need to know about this San Diego band, which bills…

Incoming: Of Montreal, The Walkmen, Dungen, Sea Wolf, Ratatat

There was a huge slate of show announcements from Stateside Presents today, including a Halloween night show by of Montreal (pictured above) at The Rialto in Tucson.The Walkmen drop by The Clubhouse on September 17, while Ratatat comes to The Venue of Scottsdale on September 25 and Dungen drops by…

Blooze Bar Benefits Scheduled

An electrical fire gutted the Blooze Bar burned last week, leaving the NoPho venue out of commission for some time.As we told you yesterday, some of the joint’s regulars are pitching in to raise funds for the folks left jobless by the inferno. First, Whiskey Six is hosting a benefit…

Early Listening: Menomena – Mines

​There was once a time when Menomena was fresh on the Portland indie rock scene. It was 2003 and the band had just self-released their debut album I Am The Fun Blame Monster! to a rather impressive critical acclaim (P4K gave it a 8.7). In true Portland/DIY fashion, the band…

The Maine, This Century Sell Out First Show on National Tour

Things are looking pretty good for The Maine and This Century, who embark on two-month national tour today. Their first show tonight, at Slim’s in San Francisco, is officially sold out, and that’s quite a feat, considering the venue holds 400 people. Both pop rock bands have been busy in…

Of Montreal, “Coquet Coquette”

Song: Of Montreal, “Coquet Coquette”Context: The new Of Montreal single is aggressive but symphonic — should be interesting to hear what the rest of False Priest (September 14) sounds like. Of Montreal – Coquet Coquette by modernmysteryblog…

Album Stream: M.I.A. – // / Y /

​Let it be known that the latest album/clusterfuck of music from M.I.A., ///Y/ (easier known as “Maya”) leaked onto the internet Tuesday afternoon. In response to this, the spiteful M.I.A. has made the album available for a full album stream via her MySpace page. The lead single and subsequent video/ginger massacre for…

13 Must-Hear Songs from the First Half of 2010

Today marks the halfway point of Nothing Not New. That means I’ve listen to nearly 140 records in their entirety in the first six months of 2010. Just another 140 or so to go before I can retreat to the familiarity of my record collection.To recognize the occasion, the Up…

DJ Pickster One Launches Fly New Remix Site

‘ve been meaning to compile a list of the PHX’s “Top 10 best DJs” for a while now; especially with all the record-spinning talent that are currently populating this ‘berg.Not to tip my hand too much, but when said ranking finally sees the light of day, Pickster One will likely…

Fol Chen: Part II: The New December

Bolstering Part II is lead single/Sirius XMU stalwart “In Ruins,” a jingly little ditty featuring irresistible vocals from Karin Tatoyin that is multifarious as it is mystifyingly catchy. Pegging down Fol Chen isn’t the easiest thing to do, but what they do is something refreshingly unique and, thus, critically acclaimed in today’s…

Patti Smith to Write Children’s Book

Patti Smith has worked in nearly every medium. She is truly an artist in every sense of the word. Not only is she famous for her proto-punk music and poetry, but she’s had exhibitions of photgraphs as well as drawings and paintings, she’s modeled, been in film, and even chronicled…

The Dan Band, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”

Song: The Dan Band, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”Context: Conor Oberst SB 1070 boycott letter —> Bright Eyes —> Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” —–> Hilarious scene from Old School where The Dan Band plays the song. The Dan Band – Total Eclipse of the Heart…

What Laura Says’ New Album Comes Out Today, According to Pitchfork

Not ones to outdo themselves, P4K, as the kids call it, just listed Phoenix’s own What Laura Says in their newest edition of upcoming releases for summer 2010 (be sure to click “Continue Reading” at the bottom of the post). The indie/blues/folk quintet are readying their second full-length, Bloom Cheek,…

Proof: Dakota Jeane

Welcome to Proof, a regular feature where PHXmusic.com grabs a drink with a local musician. This week we sat down with Dakota Jeane DiSanto at Time Out Lounge. Name: Dakota JeaneDrink: AmberBockBar: Time Out LoungeUltimate Drinking Song: Motley Crue’s “Kickstart My Heart”Live: Dakota performs at the Desert Botanical Garden on September 24…

21 Questions: Psyko Steve

Welcome to 21 Questions, a regular feature where PHXmusic.com goes to the favorite hangout of a notable Phoenician and ask the “big” questions. This week we met up with local concert promoter Psyko Steve at Carly’s Bistro.Name: Stephen “Psyko Steve” ChiltonAge: 27Occupation: Concert PromoterNew Times: In one sentence, what do…

Katzenjammer: Le Pop

Artist: KatzenjammerTitle: Le PopRelease date: June 29Label: NettwerkAny of you other old-timers following Nothing Not New read this yet? I know . . . interesting perspective, isn’t it: Cheap Trick posited as a band that almost-kinda-sorta hit the big time, that “phoned in it” and were “half-assed.” If you lived…