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Rock Ain't Dead ... Yet

Rock Ain't Dead ... Yet

It's taken Modern Chemistry half a decade to go from the basements around Rutgers University to one of the biggest post-punk package tours of the year.

By Brett Callwood Jul 20, 2017

A Stone’s Throw Away

A Stone’s Throw Away

Recently, I found an old box of cassette tapes—things even I couldn't destroy.

By Billy Sedlmayr Jul 20, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

Blackberry Smoke makes sweet, sexy country rock, cocksure and smart.

By Brett Callwood Jul 20, 2017

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

Side A is a moody, riff-driven garage classic, while the B-side is an uptempo rocker, both topped with memorable, melodic vocals.

By Lee Joseph Jul 20, 2017

Same as the Old Boss

Same as the Old Boss

Flotsam and Jetsam are, officially, an Arizona rock 'n' roll treasure. And that ain't no slight.

By Brett Callwood Jul 13, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

Stars Pick Their Top Five! This week: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

By Brett Callwood Jul 13, 2017

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

The 1965 release, "I've Got a Girl"/"Tell Her" indicated a new direction for the band and set the stage for what they would become as The Dearly Beloved.

By Lee Joseph Jul 13, 2017

Light the Match

Light the Match

If you start with a penny and double it every day, the total climbs to more than $1 million within four weeks.

By Eric Swedlund Jul 6, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

Stars Pick Their Top Five! This Week: Santa Pachita

By Xavier Omar Otero Jul 6, 2017

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

Though "La Bamba" is said to have African roots and been written well over 100 years ago, it's 20th century form came into being as a Veracurz wedding dance, the earliest known recorded version was released in 1939 by El Jarocho (Alvaro Hernandez Ortiz).

By Lee Joseph Jul 6, 2017

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C'mon C'mon!

A Q&A with Hank Topless and Al Perry

By Hank Topless Jun 29, 2017

Rattus Norvegicus 

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Rattus Norvegicus 

"Conceived on tour, on the road to Berlin. Eagle spirit adorned in Lake Tahoe during our wedding ceremony," says papa Howe Gelb of daughter Patsy, songwriting frontwoman of glammy power-poppers Patsy's Rats.

By Xavier Omar Otero Jun 29, 2017

Know Your Product

Know Your Product

Shoegaze, avant-garde alternative, indie rock, garage-something—all somewhat lazy descriptives that have been aimed at Pennsylvania rockers The Districts.

By Brett Callwood Jun 29, 2017

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

KTKT' DJ Frank Casanova was a local icon in the late '60s, hosting his regular slot as well as his late night "Threshold" show, also on KTKT, which featured the heavier "underground/acid rock" sounds of the day.

By Lee Joseph Jun 29, 2017

Power and Lyricism

Power and Lyricism

An arm-less knife thrower on the run from the law; a desperate woman with nowhere to go; a revolution in the depths of space.

By Ashley Naftul Jun 22, 2017

Directions Not Included

Directions Not Included

Tucson psychedelic heroes The Myrrors make it up as they go

By Kurt B. Reighley Jun 22, 2017

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In The Flesh: DJ Shadow and Mophono at The Rialto—Masterful Visuals and Sonic History Lessons

In The Flesh: DJ Shadow and Mophono at The Rialto—Masterful Visuals and Sonic History Lessons

By Margaret Harstad Jul 20, 2017  11:30 am

The Weekly List: 13 Things To Do In Tucson In The Next 10 Days

The Weekly List: 13 Things To Do In Tucson In The Next 10 Days

By Weekly Staff and Contributors Jul 20, 2017  10:30 am

Tour Diaries! XIXA in Fun, Fun, Fun on the Autobahn. Detained!

Tour Diaries! XIXA in Fun, Fun, Fun on the Autobahn. Detained!

By Winston Watson Jul 20, 2017  9:32 am

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    Tucson Songwriters Showcase @ Monterey Court

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    • Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Continues through Dec. 30 $7

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    • Sun., July 23, 7-9 p.m. $0

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    • Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 1 $5 first dance, $4 thereafter
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  • Re: Vintage Vinyl

    • Produced by KTKT's Dan Gates.

    • Posted by Frank Casanova
    • on July 17, 2017

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    • should be. Peep Peep Po Pop......

    • Posted by Timmothy
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    • Ooops...should be peep peep po pop....

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