We sat down with MAN-CAT, the local pranksters that are equally thoughtful with their art practice as they are with their electro-pop masterpieces. We discuss the use of samples in their music, how they feel about (and fit into) the Arizona music scene, and their plans for an upcoming release.
We sat down with the guys from Phantom Airship at a local electronic music night in Scottsdale, AZ to talk about their new EP Jötunn, what inspired them to delve a bit into drum and bass, and how they feel about the state of electronic music in Arizona.
Walking into The Dublight Zone at the Palo Verde Lounge, which fits the description of your average dive bar, I was reminded of small punk and metal shows that share the same style of venue. It seems all types of alternative music take refuge in local dive bars, setting up makeshift stages, bring their own personal sound equipment,…
The energy is real — and infectious. The venue is small, the speakers are loud, and despite exhaustion setting in, the dedicated crowd eagerly waits to unleash one last flurry of energy. Tonight seems to be for the younger crowd, set specifically aside for those of us who want to start our weekend off…
With Chris Hudson on bass, TJ Friga on guitar, David Cosme rocking the trumpet, Robbie Pferrer as vocals, Chad Dennis on drums and Eryn Wise being the majestic “important” member in the band, these guys have become an Arizona powerhouse, tearing up local venues, house shows and coffee shops all over the Valley. And they…
VIVA PHX rolled into downtown phoenix on Friday taking over local night spots with a massive collection of local talent and headlining acts. With a rough plan of which stages we wanted to hit throughout the night, we showed up promptly at 7 p.m. to grab the wristbands that would serve as our tickets to…
About two weeks ago, the last few sporadic days of rainfall came to a halt — the day Phoenix would welcome a refreshing change of pace. Not in terms of weather, but music. Baths paid Downtown Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom a visit — surprisingly not headlining, but opening up for Why? It was just a year…
Not A 4×4 Beat To Be Found In a world where the “four on the floor” dance beat is taking over the radio, a refreshing wind comes from the debut album by Atoms For Peace called “Amok”, which gives the steady kick drum a rest. Not to say that this album doesn’t have rhythm, or…
“I’m sitting here listening to this album, getting more and more enthralled with each track. They have me right where they want me, lost in crash after crash of manipulated analogue wave forms, percussive electronic rhythms and haunting vocals. At times I won’t be able to tell where a song starts or begins; I’m just…
There’s nothing quite like a Dry River Yacht Club (DRYC) show. Bodies flailing, jumping, shaking and thrashing about — and that energy is due 100 percent to DRYC’s raw, exuberant, Gypsy western folk music. It was the second night of DRYC’s “Cresidency,” or Crescent Ballroom residency, and their singles release party. In fact, you can…
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