If you’re like us, you’re probably already sick of hearing about the Rapture that didn’t happen last Saturday. But we reserve the right to kick dead horses, even in the midst of our apocalypse fatigue. This week, Up on the Sun comic artist Robbie Pfeffer explores a world without Christians…
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.Which national music blog featured local band St. Ranger’s new single? What was late pro wrestler “Macho…
A million name changes weren’t enough for Sean Combs. Apparently, it was time for another one, according to Paste.Rapper and producer Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, can’t seem to ever settle on a name. Even this time he feels that his new alter ego will only be suitable…
Noisy and melodic Australian guitar-and-drums duo An Horse — which channels the scrappy spirit of such “college rock” icons as Throwing Muses, The Spinanes, and Blake Babies — comes back to town behind its excellent new sophomore album, Walls. We caught up with super-friendly singer/guitarist Kate Cooper to get her…
In 1967, with his role as science officer and lieutenant commander Spock on Star Trek beaming him into living room television sets all across America, Leonard Nimoy boldly went one place he’d never gone before: the recording studio. A year earlier, Dot Records, a small label known for country, rockabilly,…
Jonathan Sakas may not look like the new face of electro-pop, but you’ve probably seen his mug plastered on the walls of your favorite bar or on your friend’s refrigerator. The 26-year-old Arizona native takes his full-time job as a musician seriously, relentlessly self-promoting around the Valley with stickers and…
This week’s issue of Phoenix New Times, on news stands now, features a profile on local electro pop artist Jonathan Sakas. Sakas has a show tomorrow, May 26, at Clubhouse Music Venue, and you can get a sneak peek of what to expect from his performance by checking out his…
Wanna hear some hot new local music? Check out the “Morning Infidelity” program on KWSS 106.7 FM tomorrow (Thursday, May 26), when Jason Woodbury, the new Phoenix New Times Music Editor, plans to spin songs by artists highlighted in this week’s print issue.As we reported in a cover story this spring,…
Phoenix rockabilly band Voodoo Swing is like the rock ‘n’ roll train that never stops coming. Since 1993 (when they were based in Salt Lake City), they’ve been releasing records, and their latest and sixth album, Keep On Rollin’, is out now on Electric Lotus Music. They’ve already shared the stage…
As we reported earlier this month, mammoth Warner Music Group was up for auction — supposedly to the highest bidder, but that’s not how it went down, according to a class action lawsuit filed yesterday by WMG stock holder Derek Cournoyer.The lawsuit, filed against Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman…
Skying, the third album from The Horrors, is set to be released this July. In preparation for this, the band just released the album’s lead single, “Still Life,” which can be heard after the jump…
, according to Prefix.The company has yet to conclude its negotiations with publishers. All that Apple has to left to figure out with the music publishers is how much they will pay publishers so that the publishers will provide licensing.However, Apple has already sealed licensing deals with three major record…
My Chemical Romance may still be participating in Sound Strike, but punk band Blink-182 hasn’t scratched Arizona from its tour itinerary. Per the band’s website, Blink-182 will be performing at the Tempe Beach Park Amphitheatre on September 30. Blink-182 is still recording their first new album since 2003’s Blink-182, but…
Phoenix-based indie rock band Born Loser And The Hangers On have launched a new promotional campaign — but it’s not simply to promote their new EP, BLATHO. The five-piece band has signed on for a campaign called “I’m a Loser” to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. Sam DeCross,…
We’ve already profiled the pan-Asian tapas Chef Johnny Chu is bringing to The Mint, Old Town Scottsdale’s newest nightlife destination, on our food blog, but now we’ve got some bonafide party action to report on, as The Mint is set to make its presence known with a big time bash.The…
Bands with blood brothers in them have had notorious squabbles, whether it’s the Jackson Five at odds with Papa Joe or the Gallagher brothers of Oasis at odds with each other. But local rock band Kongos, comprised of four brothers (their last name is Kongos) seem to get along better…
, according to Billboard.The Spider-Man Broadway musical, for which they composed the music, has been delayed numerous times due to numerous complications and a series of continuous changes to the director, the plot, the cast, the safety requirements, and the music.Considering that U2 is known for their fabulous live performances…
Danny Zelisko’s name should be a familiar one to Valley music fans. The promoter has been putting on shows in Arizona since 1974, and hosts The Regular Radio Guy program on 93.3 KDKB every Sunday night. Zelisko announced the end of his relationship with Live Nation and his production company,…
, according to the Amplifier.Six pages of Katy Perry’s long list of on-the-road requirements have leaked online, and she seems to be yet another big-headed celebrity who makes herself out to be a lot more important than she actually is. In fact, according to her 45 page-long tour rider, if you…
As the album sinks in more and more, I realize how thankful I am for a band like Friendly Fires. Their take on indie/dance rock is refreshing, like a revamped version of an early Cut Copy. Lead singer Ed MacFarlane is in a class all his own these days –…
Carlos Santana had some strong words last week for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and Arizona. Speaking at an impromptu news conference while receiving the Beacon of Change Award before May 15’s Braves/Phillies match, the annual Civil Rights Game, Santana said:Via AP: “The people of Arizona, and the people of…
“Macho Man” Randy Savage died this morning, killed in a car accident after he suffered a heart attack on the road. Savage started his career as a mid-card wrestler brought in to spice up matches but eventually ascended to the top as WWF champion. He became fellow wrestler Hulk Hogan’s…
