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01.18.11Starfucker Returns With A New Album, Heads To Phoenix In MarchPortland's favorite electro-pop band Starfucker just debuted the new single from their forthcoming album. What originally started as a solo project for Joshua Hodges has turned into a fully fleshed-out band and is taking the dancefloors of the world by storm. This track comes from the new album, "Reptilians," which will be released on Polyvinyl on March 8th. I got a chance to preview the album and I've gotta say that there wasn't a single track I didn't enjoy. This is one you could definitely turn up loud at a party and it would surely get the energy level up. ...
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01.18.11Hooves Live At Bikini Lounge Tomorrow NightTomorrow night brings the return of live music at Bikini Lounge. It's always awesome to see how many people and gear can possibly be crammed into my neighborhood watering hole. It's especially fun as people get more and more drunk and start trying to dance around. If you've never been privy to this awesome sight, you've got another chance tomorrow night. Hooves will be coming to drop a live set in celebration of Dawn's 10 year anniversary party. That's right, she's been holding down the bar for 10 years now, so don't give her any shit on her special night! ...
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01.17.11MP3: Wavves – “Mutant”Wavves isn't wasting any time in 2011! After releasing the killer album "King Of The Beach" in 2010, it appears the band will be hitting their fans off with a lot of new music this year as well. They just dropped the first track of the year. This one is called "Mutant" and should get you ready for the show on Saturday night. If you forgot, Wavves will be joined by Best Coast and No Joy for a show at The Clubhouse on Saturday night. Something tells me this one has sold out show written all over it. Tickets are ...
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01.17.11Sundown Showdown 3 Happens This WeekendIt's that time again for my favorite Phoenix DIY punk/hardcore fests. Granted, there aren't a lot of those competing with Sundown Showdown, but I'd find it hard to beat even if there were. The fest took place last year at Yucca Tap Room and this year will be transported to somewhere a little more cramped and grimy. It feels like the choice of venue will only make this year crazier, as more and more people try to fit inside throughout the fest. This year the fest features a lot of great local bands, and a few touring bands, spread out ...
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01.15.11Smith Westerns Ready New Album, Come To Phoenix Next MonthWhen Smith Westerns broke on the scene with their debut album, eyebrows were raised by many, and justifiably so. After all, it was 2009 and the latest garage-rock revival was in full swing. Band after band was released upon the world carrying the flag of the new "lo-fi movement" sweeping the indie music scene. Along comes a band full of kids that hadn't even finished high school yet, and were signed to Fat Possum records. You'd be forgiven for thinking these kids just might not be as good as the press was saying they were. That is, until you listened ...
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01.13.11The Dodos And The Mumlers Are Coming To The DuceHappy New Year to all! I know it's very belated and the blog sort of disappeared for the past month. This isn't the first time that has happened and it might not be in the last, being that I'm going to Thailand for a month in mid-March. I'll be honest and say the chances of this blog having daily updates from this point on are sort of slim. Let's just say that more pressing tasks in my life have been demanding a lot more of my time recently. Ultimately, I've gotta pay the bills and keep focusing on my education ...
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12.07.10Wild Nothing And Abe Vigoda Headed To Phoenix!If you've managed to miss all the hype about Wild Nothing that has been swirling around the blogosphere as of late, then allow me to introduce the man. That's right, this is a one-man project created by Jack Tatum. He has managed to release one of the better albums of 2010 with "Gemini", which is definitely finding a home in my personal favorites of the year. He mixes the sounds of dream-pop with synths that are very reminiscent of acts like New Order, and layers his gorgeously-crafted vocals on top. I think I've probably posted about Abe Vigoda more times ...
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12.07.10Little Dragon Is Headed To The Rhythm Room In FebruaryI'm going to go ahead an play psychic for the moment and predict that one of the shows you will see in 2011 will take place on February 1st. That's the night that Little Dragon will be invading the Rhythm Room once again. The band from Gothenburg, Sweden is an electronic act that mixes elements of electro, soul, jazz, and pop into a dizzying display of musical talent. The band's last show at this venue is still being talked about with regularity to this day. I've also heard quite a few people tell me they fell in love with the ...
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12.06.10Small Leaks Sink Ships To Hold CD Release ShowSmall Leaks Sink Ships looks like they'll be the first local band of 2011 that has a release I'm really excited for. Having heard the preview tracks posted below, I'm pretty sure their new EP "Oak Street Basement" is going to be a joy from start to finish. The band will be celebrating the release of the EP, and giving everyone a chance to hear these new tracks live, on January 27th. The show was booked by Psyko Steve and is happening at the best venue in town, The Rhythm Room. Come out and support local music and lets all ...
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12.01.10Telekinesis Is Coming To Sail Inn In FebruaryCheers to another show coming to my favorite new venue in town! I absolutely love Sail Inn, especially the inside/outside setup that reminds me of all the wonderful venues in Austin, Texas. Unfortunately, I've only been able to make it to shows there when it has been incredibly hot so far. That's all going to change when Seattle power popper Telekinesis, AKA Michael Benjamin Lerner, comes to the venue on February 26th. He'll be touring in support of his forthcoming album "12 Desperate Straight Lines", that will be released on February 15th. His touring band also features Cody Votolato of ...
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