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Could Jay-Z Replace Michael Jackson?

Fri Jul 3, 12:57 PM

Luke HolwerdaJay-Z took the "connect with the fans" thing to extremes at his Dodge Theatre show.Jay-Z's claim to being "The Best Rapper Alive" is delivered so flippantly it's almost filler anymore. Certainly, there was a time after... More >>

What's On Tap for Tonight's First Friday: Back Ted N-Ted, Burlesque, and More

Fri Jul 3, 8:55 AM

Brandon LeeBack Ted N-Ted is scheduled to perform tonight at Holgas. There's a good chance the galleries of Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue might be ghost towns tonight, what with seemingly everybody getting out of town for the three day... More >>

Arty Girl: Call to AZ Photographers

Fri Jul 3, 8:46 AM

By penmachine on flickr Creative Commons.Getcha hot? Then keep reading...I love blogging about this kind of thing, I really do. Because if I'm putting words to paper (or laptop screen), that means I'm nearing the end of my deadline -... More >>

Authority Zero Guitarist, Bassist Get R.A.D.

Thu Jul 2, 2:56 PM

It seems like almost everyone in Authority Zero have a side project or two going on these days. Case in point: Authority Zero guitarist Zach Vogel and bassist D.J. Farmer play in the party rock band R.A.D. According to the... More >>

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Features

The Heartless Are Hitting Their Stride

By Wilson, Kelly

Thursday, July 02

Since their debut in 2004, The Heartless have gone through more members than Jay-Z goes through white sneakers, Girl Talk goes through samples,... More >>
An Open Letter to Jay-Z

By Brian Bardwell

Thursday, July 02

Dear Jay, Can I call you Jay? Thanks. I heard you were coming to town and I just wanted to make a little public service announcement sharing my... More >>
Locals The Joey Arroyo Band Are Already Headlining the Marquee

By John LaBarbera

Thursday, July 02

When a local band earns the chance to headline the Valley's largest club, Tempe's Marquee Theatre, it's a big hint that the group is good enough... More >>
Abe Vigoda

By Brian Bardwell

Thursday, July 02

If you take The Fader's word for it, you pretty much have to see Abe Vigoda. In fact, if you take their word for it, you should probably stop... More >>
Deer Tick

By Jason P. Woodbury

Thursday, July 02

It's hard to say exactly what Brooklyn-via-Providence alt-country band Deer Tick's coolest claim to notoriety is: Hanging on NBC with Brian... More >>
Scream the Prayer Tour

By Craig Outhier

Thursday, July 02

It used to be so easy — so blessedly easy — to tell the difference between secular and Christian rock bands. The shrill U2 wanna-bes?... More >>
Beyoncé

By Wilson, Kelly

Thursday, July 02

Beyoncé, a.k.a. Sasha Fierce, is everywhere these days. She co-starred in Obsessed, a thriller that didn't last long in theater. She's... More >>
Copeland

By Wilson, Kelly

Thursday, July 02

Many have called Copeland a Christian rock band, but the group's singer prefers to avoid the label. "I think that's kind of a defective term,"... More >>
Adam Freeland

By Benjamin Leatherman

Thursday, July 02

Unless you're a hardcore EDM aficionado or crate-sifting turntable wizard, it's likely you don't know Adam Freeland from, er, Adam. Which is a... More >>
Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Thursday, July 02

THURSDAY 2 American Junkie: DJ Josh Royal, & DJ RoleModel (Top 40, hip-hop, mash-ups) AZ/88: Mark 5 (rare groove, trip-hop) Bikini Lounge:... More >>
Phoenix’s Emperors of Japan to Release Ice Queen

By Mike R. Meyer

Thursday, June 25

Emperors of Japan weren't the first band to give away their music for free on the Internet, but they were definitely ahead of the curve when they... More >>
Eric Clapton Is God, but Steve Winwood Is Not

By Brian Bardwell

Thursday, June 25

The good news: God is coming — soon. The bad news: He's bringing Steve Winwood. The good news: He smites with guitar instead of cricket... More >>
Chad Krystal$
Superconscious
(self-released)

By Martin Cizmar

Thursday, June 25

Grade: B- I generally try to make the weekly You Asked For It review at phxmusic.com more about music than career counseling, but there's no way... More >>
John Vanderslice

By Brian Bardwell

Thursday, June 25

Few people have benefited from the Obama administration more than John Vanderslice's fans. Whether you voted for McCain or Obama, you probably... More >>
A.A. Bondy

By Brian Bardwell

Thursday, June 25

Last time you heard from Scott Bondy, he was fronting an Alabama grunge act called Verbena and ripping off, first, the Rolling Stones and, then,... More >>
Summer Slaughter Tour

By Craig Outhier

Thursday, June 25

Now in its third season, this smorgasbord of all things death metal proudly bills itself as "the most extreme tour of the year." Hey, we ain't... More >>
2 Live Crew

By Wilson, Kelly

Thursday, June 25

2 Live Crew have fallen hard. While they're still on the scene — with a new lineup change — they're not playing massive concert... More >>
Crocodiles

By Michael Alan Goldberg

Thursday, June 25

Being in a tribute band is like being a porn star: Once you get famous for doing it, that's it; sure, you can try to cross over and make original... More >>
Party Foul's Anniversary

By Benjamin Leatherman

Thursday, June 25

It's been a year since Kevin the Makeout Bandit and his misfit DJ pals debuted their decadent dance night Party Foul!, which has become an... More >>
Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

Thursday, June 25

THURSDAY 25 AZ/88: Mark 5 (rare groove, trip-hop) Bikini Lounge: INTOXICA! with DJ HFE (blues, R&B, rock, rarities, vintage) Bobby Q's:... More >>