Do ya’ll want more of the jigga man? Well if y’all want more of the Jigga man, then I need ya’ll to help me, bring him back to stage. Say Hova, c’mon say it! HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y’all out there?Yes, J-A-Y is coming back to Phoenix, playing the cozy confines…
For everyone who complains about the lack of interesting music, or constantly says their is no good music anymore: What would you say if I told you that Danger Mouse, the producer behind Gnarls Barkley, Gorillaz, and The Black Keys, has been working on a collaboration with Mark Linkous of…
We’re used to seeing the occasional Motown review or single original member-led hair metal act come through Celebrity Theatre, but tonight’s show was supposed to be an oldies extravaganza of another stripe.Three post grunge acts who never gave up the ghost — Sponge (“Molly,” “Wax Ecstatic”), Days of the New…
The word “experimental,” when self-applied by indie rock acts, usually means painfully slow, and, quite probably, dreary. Not Minnesota outfit Cloud Cult, which plays Rhythm Room Sunday with Say Hi (To Your Mom) and Ice Palace. They’ve got all the buoyancy of poppier indie acts, and more exotic instrumentation than…
Pitchfork: Weezer to Tour With Blink-182Jess Harter: I’m off until May 18Pitchfork: Bonnaroo Reveals Festival ScheduleNME: Alanis Morissette to guest star on ‘Weeds’…
Back in 2007 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. ran an ad disguised as editorial content in Rolling Stone which featured an insert called “The Indie Rock Universe” that had cartoons and features on indie rock bands. F*cked Up and Xiu Xiu have both sued the company over using their names in…
Ted Nugent talks a lot about discipline. Speaking on the phone from his ranch outside Waco, Texas, the Detroit-born guitarist of “Cat Scratch Fever” fame comes back to it again and again. His life of clean living is the way to go, he says, living another way is nothing less…
A funny thing happened to me as I watched the new Wilco concert DVD, Ashes of American Flags: I was forced to admit, without hesitation, that my favorite band is, in fact, a jam band. Yes, a jam band. Wilco are the kind of band that sees their shows taped…
Unfortunately, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement — the singing Kiwis who constitute Flight of the Conchords — weren’t available for an interview in conjunction with their current tour. Nonetheless, I’ve spent some time imagining how my conversation with them might go. The key is to get on their good side…
Though I firmly believe “Cheeseburger in Paradise” to be the single biggest piece-of-crap pop song of all time — worse, even, than Bob Seger’s execrable “Katmandu” — this won’t be a rant about Jimmy Buffett’s musical abilities. Or lack thereof. Because that would miss the point. The point is, it’s…
Future Valley rockers (Mesa Amphitheater on May 19) Kings of Leon have just been awarded a prestigious performing slot at this year’s MTV Movie Awards. The show takes place May 31 at Universal’s Gibson Amphitheater over in Universal City, California and features SNL standout/boat enthusiast Andy Samberg as host. This…
thedailyshow.com Headed out to the big ASU commencement tonight? Be sure to check this out first. “The Harvard of Date Rape.” Instant classic!…
Electric Mustache: Courtney Marie Andrews Announces New AlbumSo Much Silence: Kings of Leon/The Walkmen on May 19 SOLD OUTRolling Stone: Wilco Streaming Entire New “Wilco (The Album)” On WebsiteIdolator: “Paste” Throws A Hail Mary PassPitchfork: M.I.A. Responds to Sri Lanka Terrorist Accusations Once AgainPitchfork: Ex-Shins Drummer to Open Taco Cart…
Meat Puppets, the iconic alternative band who are arguably Arizona’s greatest-ever musical export, release their 12th studio album, Sewn Together, today. How much do we think of the band? Well, let’s just say we didn’t name this blog after a Gin Blossoms or Jimmy Eat World album, now did we?…
For those in need of some fresh, spritely music as summer approaches and the heat starts to slowly creep up, I suggest turning your attention towards UK indie rockers Maxïmo Park. Their third album, Quciken the Heart, hits stores today, and it is a strong offering from the critically acclaimed…
Electric Mustache: Cinematic TitanicWaved Rumor: Meat Puppets ‘Sewn Together’ out todayNME: Cameras will be banned during Lil’ Wayne drugs trialIdolator: Afroman Is Here To Remind Us That Drug Abuse Can Really Screw Up Your CopyrightsRolling Stone: No Doubt Cameo on ’80s-Themed Episode of “Gossip Girl”NME: Flaming Lips to release double…
What is it about Scotland that makes the country of just more than 5 million people produce far more than its fair share of great pop music artists? Consider the following sample list: Simple Minds, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Altered Images, The Bluebells, The Jesus and Mary Chain,…
It seems like the Ruby Room is our homebase for anything Smiths/Morrissey-related — like that DJ set by Andy Rourke. In this case, it’s someone unrelated, by decree of The Pompadour himself.Kristeen Young, who plays with Green Lady Killers and The Pübes on May 26, was kicked off Morrissey’s tour…
Idolator: Jordin Sparks Has No Promises, No DemandsSpin: Terrible Two: Eminem Teams Up with StewiePitchfork: Animal Collective’s Animal Crack Live Vinyl Box Set Finally ReleasedElectric Mustache (Phoenix-based Wilco fansite): Wilco (The Album) Cover ArtSo Much Silence: DJ Z-Trip on KCRW’s Morning Becomes EclecticWaved Rumor: Green Day – ‘King-Sized Stadium Rock’Spin:…
Phantom Planet guitarist Darren Robinson, who recently took over on guitar in the local indie rock outfit Miniature Tigers is offering video chat guitar lessons, according to a bulletin he posted via Phantom Planet’s MySpace Page. Robinson says in the bulletin that he works with beginners or intermediate players and…
As the press release announcing Alice Cooper’s appearance at Arizona State’s graduation ceremony Wednesday says, the local shock-rocker has played on some pretty big bills: John Lennon, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix. Even Pele.All big, but not Barack Obama big.Cooper will perform “School’s Out” for 63,000 people at…
Even though music editor Martin Cizmar already laid out the latest show announcements earlier today, we’ve got one last gig to tell y’all about. NYC alt-rock faves the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are gonna be hitting the Valley at next month for a gig at the Marquee Theatre on Monday, June…
