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I am proud to present: THE PHOENIX INDEPENDENTS BOWL A celebration of Phoenix’s independent culture. On Sunday November 2nd, dozens of teams comprised of Phoenix’s best independent bands, independent businesses, and independent minded citizens will compete in a bowling tournament for the ages at The Sunset Bowl on 12th St… Read More

I want to thank everyone who came to THE AFTER PARTY last Friday night at Modified Arts. It was a great success. I had no idea so many people would come to an after hours party. I want to thank my fellow host MODERN ART RECORDS and WILLIAM FUCKING REED.… Read More

This First Friday, Friday October 3rd: Modern Art Records, William Fucking Reed and Psyko Steve Presents are teaming up to bring a true After Hours Dance Party to down town. The After Party will start at 1:30 AM and go till the sun comes up! DJ William Fucking Reed and… Read More

I am very pleased to be able to announce that the great new band Crystal Antlers from Long Beach CA will be in Phoenix on November 4th (yes that is election day for those more politically active) at Modified Arts. They will be playing with Dust Jacket and with more… Read More

Benjamin Leatherman wrote a follow up to his Up On The Sun blog on the Phoenix city council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting on extending Light Rail hours. Read: Downtown Phoenix Scenesters Vent to City Officials that Light-Rail Service Should be Extended Past Midnight on Weekends

Yesterday I posted on a city council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting this morning and Benjamin Leatherman at the New Times decided to right about it on their Up On The Sun Blog. Thanks to Benjamin for helping publicize this issue! It should be important to anyone who cares about… Read More

This is not about any shows, but it is for anyone who cares about Downtown Phoenix! Come help make the Light Rail useful.

There are a few additions to upcoming shows to announce. Move Froward has been added to the Fake Problems-Cobra Skulls show on September 25th, Downcast Fable has been added to the show at the sets with This Daily Summer and Crash Coordinates on October 3rd, and finally The Ivy has… Read More

Last night the Miniature Tigers played a great show at Modified Arts. The show was a lot of fun. Just good times all around. Miniature Tigers are one of my favorite bands in town right now. There is just no limit to their potential. You can read what Joseph Golfen… Read More

This Thursday September 18th E For Explosion featuring Jamison Covington formerly of JamisonParker will be playing at Chyro Arts. They will be playing with Pompeii (Eyeball Records), The Send (Tooth And Nail), In Symmetry, Snake!Snake!Snakes!, and Capa To The Sun. Tickets at TicketsWeb.com.