The Archives
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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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06.30.10|Ted Leo And The Pharmacists Coming To The Rhythm Room|It's not often I get to see a band that I've been crazy about since my early teen years. In fact, it's not often I'd even admit to liking a band that my 14-year old self thought was good. However, Ted Leo And The Pharmacists are the exception to both of those statements. These guys have been one of the most consistent and original bands in indie rock since they formed in 1999 and seeing their incredibly technical proficient live show is something I've been lusting over for as long as I can remember. Well here's the golden opportunity! I'm just ...
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04.01.10|Everybody Was In The French Resistance…NOW! comes to Phoenix in May|I've been a big fan of Art Brut since the first time I heard them, mostly due to the incredibly witty lyrics and deadpan cheek rock delivery by vocalist Eddie Argos. It's very rare that I find a lyricist who is very capable of being a poet when he grows tired of life on the road. So, when I first heard about Everybody Was In The French Resistance...NOW! and that the band included Eddie along with Dyan Valdes of L.A.'s the Blood Arm, I got pretty excited to hear the results. The band's debut album "Fixin' The Charts Volume One" ...
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02.23.10|The Morning Benders prepare their Rough Trade debut, visit Phoenix March 23rd|Did you think that 2010 would be the year that '60's-influenced bands were going to start dropping off? Well, The Morning Benders are here to tell you that you're clearly in the wrong. Not only that, but they're here to show you that this is the year bands sharing these influences sharpen their skills and make a bigger impact than ever before. The band is releasing their Rough Trade debut, "Big Echo", on March 9th and the label was awesome enough to leak out two tracks from the album so far. And it only took these two for me to ...
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02.22.10|Astronautalis is coming to Phoenix|Psyko Steve just delivered some pretty wonderful news to me. Being the sharing guy that I am, of course the readers of this site would be next to know. On Tuesday, March 30th the local promoter will bring one of the most exciting acts in recent years to the Rhythm Room. If you're unfamiliar with Astronautalis, let me give you a brief rundown. Andy Bothwell originally got his start in music as a battle rapper but has since expanded his repertoire to include a heavy influence from blues, indie rock, American gothic art and imagery, and incredible live instrumentation. His ...
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02.04.10|Freelance Whales is coming to the Rhythm Room|How do you make a show that features two of the most talked about bands in indie music over the past six months even bigger? Well, if you're Stateside, you can add on a third hugely hyped band and create another post-SXSW showcase at the Rhythm Room. We already told you about the Cymbals Eat Guitars and Bear In Heaven show on March 22nd. Now you can officially add Freelance Whales to the lineup. The band is touring in support of their debut album "Weathervanes", which will be released March 16th on Frenchkiss. MP3: Freelance Whales - Broken Horse
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02.04.10|Doomriders and Red Sparowes are playing at the Rhythm Room|Well today I got news that I have been waiting for since 2005....Doomriders are finally making their way to Arizona in March with Red Sparowes. For those of you who are not familiar with these bands allow me to give you a quick rundown. Doomriders features Nate Newton from Converge and have released two fantastic albums over the past few years. Their latest release "Darkness Come Alive" is one of my favorites from last year and it absolutely crushes. They walk the line between classic metal, thrash and hardcore and still managed to create some incredible ...
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12.18.09| Contest: Win two tickets to the Kinch Christmas Party |Since I really wish I could have made everyone that entered the last contest a winner, I decided to just go ahead and run another contest starting today. This one wont run as long as the last contest, so you better get your entries in fast! I'll be choosing the winner for this on Tuesday morning. If you want to be a part of a unique show with some of Phoenix's best local bands, without blowing that money you need for presents, email derrick@factorymadefuture.com with "Christmas Sweater" in the subject line. Good luck to everyone!
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12.17.09| Polysics are returning to Phoenix |Sometimes you just want to go to a show and get a little inebriated and dance around with a bunch of strangers. One band that I know will always create an environment that's just perfect for that is Polysics. The Japanase new wave band is often described as playing "technicolor pogo punk," and yes that's as fun as it sounds. If you've never heard one of Tokyo's best bands, then you should definitely take a listen to the track below. If you've heard them before, you already know how much of a party their set at The Rhythm Room on ...
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