The one man bands of Phoenix came together to show that you don’t always need a full band to play some great jams. Tribal Leader, Manifest Sound, I Am Hologram, and Page The Village Idiot all took turns on stage, with music ranging from techno to “post punk space blues”. The night saw a combination…
Jumping off to the side of the circle pit, I bent down to put my shoe back on. Without hesitation, 4-5 people quickly locked their arms together and formed a “shoe back on protection circle” around me until I stood back up. I’m used to crowds taking care of each other, picking up fallen fans…
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…
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