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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Laugh Your (B)ass Off
I’m no expert, but I think we could all use a laugh every once and again. After all, there are indeed many reasons as to why it’s been dubbed “the best medicine”. So, after much thought on the subject, I realized there’s at least one segment of the population we can all agree is funny and deserves indignation: bass players…
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For the Record: ‘Volume 1’ by Kris Wilson
by Mark Anderson
From the very start, Kris Wilson’s new EP Volume 1 simply grabbed me…
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For the Record: ‘MindStatE’ by Strange Lot
Having covered and enjoyed Strange Lot since their very beginning, it’s no understatement when I say their new album MindStatE is their best release yet. Dominic Mena (vocals/guitars/keys/drums) and Tim Lormor (drums/guitar) have left the dusty desert of Phoenix for the rolling hills of Austin and have come out swinging with this new release…
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For the Record: ‘Strange Vibrations’ by Parlor Birds
The much-anticipated debut album, Strange Vibrations, from the Phoenix duo known as Parlor Birds takes listeners on a ride through turns and loops of rocknroll’s history; intermeshed, interwoven, and reinterpreted. Featuring Mike Chapman on “noise, dirt, words” and Chris Kuhar on “thump, rattle, rat-a-tat,” the one constant on the new release is the dusty swagger the band brings to these 11 tracks…
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An Insider’s Introduction: Sharon Lee of Battered Suitcases
by Mark Anderson – Sharon Lee lives to embody the spirit rocknroll. Currently she plays bass in 3 bands: The Bookends, Labor Party, and Battered Suitcases...
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For the Record: ‘Bitters’ by Noonday Devils
Stock full of swagger and stomp, Noonday Devil’s new Fervor Records release Bitters is a hard rock monster. Guitarist/vocalist Freddy Crounse and drummer extraordinaire Joey Floortom have unleashed their demons, and it’s in the form of a long playing record. Blood red in fact…
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Album Spotlight: ‘Good Luck Everybody’ by AJJ
by Mark Anderson – Do we really need to tell you to listen to the new AJJ album? If the answer is “yes,” then DO IT...
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