Author Archives: marc

Wednesday Showzen > Girl Talk

Girl Talk oh no > this hump day Girl Talk made his return to Tempe to mash our faces up with his incredible intricate illness on the wheels of steel. It was another sellout crowd at the Marquee Theatre but … Continue reading

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Nu Musik > The Strokes

The Strokes Angles > today Julian Casablancas and company returned with a far-too-long awaited release of a brand new LP. No one should have to wait 5 years for a follow-up album especially from a band that re-revolutionized modern rock … Continue reading

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Nate Dogg > Nobody Does it Better

RIP Nate Dogg > yesterday the world lost another ex-Deathrow all-star and one of the godfathers of the G-Funk Era. Having dropped his vocals on nearly 50 releases to reach the Billboard charts, he paved the way for R&B smoothness … Continue reading

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soundsystem showzen > 311

Homebrew in Tempe > featured 311 at Marquee Theatre and as expected the Omaha Stylee quintet killed it with the famous energy that keep them elite amongst actives after nearly 2 decades. They opened with ‘Down’ and that’s exactly what … Continue reading

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open showzen > Slightly Stoopid etc

Birds Nest at the Phoenix Open > set it off again and this time with the utmost excellent veterans of punk-reggae bands Slightly Stoopid this past Friday. The musical lineup of the tourney after party continues to get more blissfully … Continue reading

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Nu Muzik > Cut Copy

Cut Copy Zonoscope > today the Aussie electro-poppers release their third album from the label down under Modular Recordings. The sweet synth sounds from Cut Copy’s previous LP’s remain intact with even more shift into the new wave 80′s but slightly less tempo … Continue reading

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wasted management > Phoenix open + super bowl XLV

Congrats > your antsy trousers have made it over the hump of this unusually brisk work week and finally approaching is open weekend. To the desert dwellers still enjoying life’s happy hour, this week is of monumental celebratory tradition and … Continue reading

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