Buckle up buckaroos because on this edition of The YabYum Hour, we’re coming in hot with tons of new tracks. From punk to soul to everything in between, check out this diverse playlist to find your new favorite jams…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: Co-Host Mark Anderson Pt. 2
On this edition of The YabYum Hour, host Carly Schorman welcomes back her co-host Mark Anderson for more on-air shenanigans. Lots of new music on this installment by artists from Arizona and beyond – including the debut of the new single from the ultra-fabulous producer/performance artist The Doyénne. Check out the podcast version below (if you haven’t already)!
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: Co-Host Mark Anderson Pt. 1
On this edition of The YabYum Hour, host Carly Schorman welcomes back former host Mark Anderson to join in on the fun. They play a bunch of new songs and banter back and forth in typical style. Threats of violence are only mentioned once…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: Garrett’s Last Show
As the saying goes, nothing lasts forever. And on this edition of The YabYum Hour, Garrett Bowers hosts his last show. After taking over last April due to COVID-19 lockdowns, Garrett is moving on. But before he goes, he chats with former co-hosts of The YabYum Hour, Anna and Bonnie, as well as with YabYum Editors Carly and Mark. They reminisce on some of their favorite moments and guests from the show, as well as play tracks that remind them of the good times…
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Saxophone Story: Ashton Vaughn Charles
You may have seen or heard Ashton Vaughn Charles, AKA The Dapper Rapper, perform with his band, The Color 8. At least I can recall First Fridays of yore when the band would play right on Roosevelt Row in all their splendid glory. Now, Charles has released Arizona’s largest hip hop project to date, “SKU”…
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Saxophone Story: Austin Rickert
My favorite new record of the season is Oracle by Vampiros Del Espacio…
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Trombone Tale: Steven DeRosia of BowCat
Over the years of covering ska music in the Valley, one name always comes up when I ask about fav bands: BowCat. And you know what, I won’t argue…
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An Insider’s Introduction: Blaze Rock
I first got tuned in to Blaze Rock, aka Marlos Hill, with the late-2016 release of his single, “Defy Gravity”. The next year would see enough new output from him to make me feel like a lifelong fan. After revealing a treasure trove of albums, Blaze Rock took a step back for a few years to focus back on the creation side before he was ready to release a whole new slew of records…
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Saxophone Story: Michael Moynihan of bench sailor
A year after releasing Purple Spectre, Michael Moynihan is back with his new solo project, bench sailor…
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An Insider’s Introduction: Aaron Acero of AZ Local Show
For a little over a year, Aaron Acero has been producing the AZ Local Show, an interview/performance/sketch show featuring both PHX bands and fans…
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Saxophone Story: Aaron Goodman
I first saw Aaron Goodman play the sax with Liam and the Ladies at their very first show in 2009. I was instantly hooked to his style and ability to solo so well over their quirky ska rhythm. These days, Goodman is part of the riff/jam/rock/ska quintet Mr. Incommunicado, who recently released their latest album, ‘Just Say Yes’…
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For the Record: ‘Eye Eye Eye’ by Field Tripp
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After six long years, Phoenix band Field Tripp have released a new EP, Eye Eye Eye…
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