New Kings of Leon Music Video Just Released

The highly-anticipated new music video for Kings of Leon’s new single “Radioactive” was released this morning. It’s a playful video in which the band and a joyous children’s choir have a picnic next to a barn. As for the song itself, it’s got gospel soul, and it’s catchy as hell…

Devo, “Mongoloid”

​Song: Devo, “Mongoloid”Context: Editing a feature that tangentially concerns the band for next week. Devo – Mongoloid…

Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses: Junky Star

Artist: Ryan Bingham & the Dead HorsesTitle: Junky StarRelease date: August 31Label: Lost HighwayRyan Bingham is one country artist that I’m pulling for. I’d heard his first LP (later repackaged and expanded as Mescalito in 2007) and suitably impressed. On that record, Bingham’s youth was apparent yet he still sounded…

Album Stream: Chromeo, Blonde Redhead, The Walkmen, Of Montreal

​​September 14 is a black Friday of sorts for the music world. There is an embarrassment of riches, new release-wise, set for that Meg Tuesday. NPR realizes this, so they’re giving you a head start by offering album streams of 14 albums to be released next Tuesday. Which just so…

Interpol: Interpol

Where Bright Lights — as well as Antics and Our Love to Admire — were full of peppy, upbeat indie rock classics, Interpol decidedly slows things down and goes for the artsy effect here, much to the chagrin of some long-time fans. (Myself included). While there are some bright spots…

U2’s Manager Fights Illegal Downloading

Paul McGuinness, U2’s manager, is blaming Internet service providers for not working harder to put an end to illegal music downloading, NME reports.However, McGuinness has faith in Spotify, a paid online music subscription service that actually distributes royalties properly.While McGuinness’s argument is completely legitimate, I feel like he’s not taking…

Kanye Finally Apologizes with New Song for Taylor Swift

It took Kanye West long enough to give Taylor Swift the musical apology many say he’s owed her for a long time. In fact, it took him almost a year. But finally, the apology has arrived in the form of a song called “Devil in a New Dress.” Surprisingly, he…

Dead Kennedys, “At My Job”

Song: Dead Kennedys, “At My Job” Context: After a three day vacay from the salt mines, it’s time to head back to work cubicle drones. And I can think of now better song to embody ennui of the rat race than this hellacious little song from the DK’s Frankenchrist LP…

Kings of Leon Announce Track List for Upcoming Album

Kings of Leon is preparing to take over the world on October 19 with the release of their upcoming album, Come Around Sundown.According to Spinner, the album has 13 tracks, with the song “Radioactive” as the first single.Fans will be able to view the music video for “Radioactive” when the…

They Might Be Giants, “Boss of Me”

Context: Eagerly anticipating tomorrow evening’s You Hang Up performance at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale, which hopefully won’t be canceled by any unforeseen “family emergencies.” TMBG – Boss of Me by fanarchy…

Bob Dylan Torture Test Puts Teenagers on 72-Hour Dylan Binge

The hits, they keep-a-comin’. Seattle’s The Stranger recently conducted a brilliant field test, if you will, which forced four 17-18 year olds to listen to nothing but Bob Dylan for 3 days. Specifically, the youngsters had to listen to Dylan’s exhaustive three disc set Biograph while they packed for college and…

Smashing Pumpkins, “Rhinoceros”

Song: Smashing Pumpkins, “Rhinoceros” Context: In honor of those who souls who landed tickets from KUPD for tonight’s gig by Billy Corgan and his merry band of no-talents Smashing Pumpkins in Scottsdale. The Smashing Pumpkins – Rhinoceros by Itubaina Radio Retro…

From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 9/2 Issue

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. • What are the 25 craziest things The Maine’s singer has tweeted? • Why did Bob…

Why Bob Corritore Is Phoenix’s Bluesman

There’s no hesitation in the voice of Bob Corritore. The owner of The Rhythm Room, disc jockey behind Sunday night’s blues program on KJZZ, and renowned harmonica player/producer/impresario fires off an answer to the question I was certain would stump him. What’s your all-time favorite record? “The very first record…

With The Monitor, Titus Andronicus Become Masters of Their Own Domain

On the surface, punk rock and Bruce Springsteen are strange bedfellows, but look ­­­­deeper and you’ll find a unifying theme. At their best, both punk and the Boss address the desperation and alienation implicit in folding yourself into the means of production that drives our capitalist culture. You oil the…

Al Jardine Would Much Rather Be a Beach Boy Than Go It Alone

Al Jardine put off making a solo record as long as he could. After 50 years, the rhythm guitarist and occasional lead vocalist for The Beach Boys finally caved, releasing A Postcard from California in June. Jardine’s first record as part of an ensemble? The Beach Boys first single, “Surfin’,”…

Ain’t That Some Shit? New Cee-Lo Green Video: “Fuck You”

The former Goodie Mobber and Gnarls Barkley frontman is readying a new album, The Lady Killer, set to hit stores December 7. It will be his third solo album and his first since 2004’s Cee-Lo Green Is…the Soul Machine. Head on over to Cee-Lo’s Facebook page and click like (if you…