Injury Reserve’s “Floss” Is The Perfect Soundtrack For House Parties And Mosh Pits
Local rap trio Injury Reserve have been turning heads and snapping necks on the national rap scene. Is their newest album a banger, or a bust? Bray Lawrence drops the needle on "Floss" to hear what these microphone fiends have to say.
Everyone Is Royalty For 15 Minutes In Kehinde Wiley’s New Republic
We take a look at the Phoenix Art Museum's Kehinde Wiley exhibit. Is it worth the special exhibition price, or is it a case of don't believe the hype?
Trunk Space, Four Chambers, & nueBOX Pull Off A Menage Art Trois At Mesa Arts Center
The Trunk Space, Four Chambers Press, and nueBOX got together on Sunday night to put on an evening of interdisciplinary experimental art in Mesa. Our correspondent went down to see how their evening of dance, theater, and spoken word turned out.
“Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 2” Brings Some Of Chicago’s Finest Short Films To Arizona
"Chicagoland Shorts Vol. 2" is an impressive program of 10 beautiful, unusual, and strange short films. Playing in Phoenix and Tucson, it's a must-see evening of independent cinema.
Going Underground: On Oakland & Why We Need D.I.Y. Spaces Now More Than Ever
What should D.I.Y. spaces do, in the wake of the horrific Ghost Ship tragedy in Oakland? One of our writers shares his thoughts on a possible way forward.
Time Travelers, Cheshire Cats, & Phallic Fountains: Looking Back At Chris Marker
To paraphrase a Zen proverb: First there is a cat, then there is no cat, then there is. The ancient Egyptians venerated cats as gods. Modern man venerates cats as memes. For filmmaker Chris Marker, cats were something in between. They were a constant presence in his movies, dotting the landscape of his films as...
How I Learned To Love Phoenix By Flirting With Seattle
A visit to Seattle reminds our writer about what's REALLY great about living in Phoenix.
HEALTH & HO99O9 made us sweat at The Rebel Lounge
HEALTH and HO99O9 played The Rebel Lounge last night. One band blew our correspondent away- Can you guess which one?
Exploded View paid tribute to Tony Conrad with a Mind-Altering Night of Music & Movies
Tucson's Exploded View Microcinema celebrated the life of experimental filmmaker and musician Tony Conrad with a tribute concert & a screening of a documentary on his fascinating life. Our correspondent drove down from PHX to check it out.
Candy For Your Ears: Celebrate Halloween With Otoacoustic Emissions
Every Halloween night in Tempe, a group of musicians gathers inside a church to unleash unbelievable sounds. that go bump in the night. Find out more about the best annual spooky tradition that will make your ears ring.
