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Posted by Mandi Kimes on Feb 20, 2015
Record Producer Eric Lilavois on ‘Sea’ Album, New Documentary, Seattle
Eric Lilavois has been a busy man in recent years — producing records, setting up recording studios, releasing his own album and shooting a documentary…
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Posted by Nicholas Robello on Dec 16, 2014
The SPECifics: Shmu Blurs the Lines
Shmu is an Austin-based artist working hard to progress the “shoegazer” genre. Read The Spec’s interview with the visionary musician…
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Posted by Alexis Getscher on Nov 14, 2014
Interview: The Audio Ranch Show Debuts on KWSS 93.9 FM
The Audio Ranch premieres on KWSS 93.9 FM this week, read The Spec’s interview with one of the show’s founders, Jason Woodbury…
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Posted by Mandi Kimes on Oct 21, 2014
Ticket Giveaway, Getting to Know The Belle Brigade
The Belle Brigade is a brother-and-sister duo that will open for Ray LaMontagne at Comerica Theatre on Oct. 22. Read our interview with the band…
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Posted by Mandi Kimes on Oct 15, 2014
Interview with Metronomy Frontman Joseph Mount
London band Metronomy plays Crescent Ballroom on Oct. 18, read our interview with frontman Joseph Mount…
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Posted by Nicholas Robello on Aug 12, 2014
The SPECifics: John Densmore on His Past, Current Trajectory
John Densmore of legendary band The Doors is appearing at Zia Records in Phoenix on August 17. Read The Spec’s interview with the iconic drummer…
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Posted by Dee Wallace on Aug 8, 2014
The SPECifics: Getting to Know Australia’s Yoke
Yoke is an Australia-based trio that makes “infectious pop” and is due to release its debut EP, Jabiluka, in September. Read The Spec’s interview with the up-and-coming band…
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Posted by Mandi Kimes on Jul 18, 2014
Discovering the ‘Brutal Truth’ with Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam’s “Gonzo” tour will stop at Crescent Ballroom on July 28. Read The Spec’s interview with the band and enter to win tickets to the Phoenix show…
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Posted by Nicholas Robello on May 30, 2014
The SPECifics: Daniel Pujol on Production, Poetry, Plans
An interview with Daniel Pujol of Pujol. The band will be at Pub Rock Live on June 8. See what The Spec found out about Pujol’s music production, poetry favorites and current plans…
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Posted by Britt Kemp on Apr 9, 2014
Baths Comes Clean, Talks Touring, Sexual Music, Future Releases
Read The Spec’s interview with Will Wiesenfeld of Baths and catch the band live at Crescent Ballroom on Friday, April 11…
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Posted by Dee Wallace on Mar 20, 2014
The Districts on Music Making, Reddit Recognition, Touring Times
Pennsylvania rock band The Districts released a self-titled EP in January on Fat Possum and is currently on tour. The foursome will play at Crescent Ballroom with The Thin Bloods and Northern Hustle on March 24.
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Posted by Dee Wallace on Mar 3, 2014
Ticket Giveaway, Interview: Blouse
Read The Spec’s interview with Charlie Hilton and enter to win tickets to see Blouse at Crescent Ballroom with Dum Dum Girls on March 9…
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Posted by Mandi Kimes on Feb 14, 2014
Jared & The Mill and Its Western Expansion Tour
Read The Spec’s interview with Jared & The Mill, as well as a review of last night’s Crescent Ballroom show…
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Posted by Mandi Kimes on Jan 15, 2014
Josh Ritter Talks Musical Instrument Museum, Inspiration, Karaoke
On Jan. 20, Josh Ritter wil play a sold-out show at the Musical Instrument Museum with Gregory Alan Isakov. Read The Spec’s interview with the folk singer-songwriter…
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Posted by Mandi Kimes on Dec 18, 2013
Brotherun Comes Home to Phoenix
Brotherun returns home to perform at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 22. Read The Spec’s interview with bandmates Nick and Trevor Tillery…
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Posted by Paula Tesoriero on Dec 10, 2013
Interview, Ticket Giveaway: French Horn Rebellion
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, French Horn Rebellion will perform live at Crescent Ballroom. Read our interview with the band and enter to win a pair of tickets to the show…
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MP3: Ava Luna ‘Billz’

Posted by Dee Wallace on Mar 6, 2015 in MP3, Music | 0 comments

Brooklyn quintet Ava Luna is back with “Billz,” the new single from its third full-length album, “Infinite House,” due April 14 on Western Vinyl.

What I Learned at Bandcamp: Nola Gras

Posted by Alexis Getscher on Mar 5, 2015 in Bandcamp, Music | 0 comments

Nola Gras released his debut album on Bandcamp this month, read The Spec’s interview with the Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist…

Darkness Dear Boy Music Videos, CD Release Party

Posted by Alexis Getscher on Mar 4, 2015 in Upcoming Events | 0 comments

Watch two new music videos from DDB and catch the band live at its CD release party March 21 at The Rogue Bar…

Michael Rault talks ‘Living Daylight’ Release, Viva PHX

Posted by Mandi Kimes on Mar 3, 2015 in Miscellaneous, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

Michael Rault has a new album due on Burger Records in May and is set to perform at VIVA PHX Festival in Arizona this month. Read an interview with Rault…

Interview with Kristina Moore, TedxPhoenix 2015’s Musical Act

Posted by Dee Wallace on Mar 2, 2015 in Music +, Upcoming Events | 0 comments

TEDxPHOENIX is back on April 26 at Mesa Arts Center. Read our interview with Kristina Moore of Pageant, the local musician set to perform at the event…

First Friday: Exploding Plastic Inevitable with Andy Warhol

Posted by Alexis Getscher on Mar 2, 2015 in Upcoming Events | 0 comments

Exploding Plastic Inevitable with Andy Warhol takes place during First Fridays at the Phoenix Art Museum on March 6, read details about the music and art event…

And the Beat Goes on: Musicians Dead in February

Posted by Dee Wallace on Feb 27, 2015 in Miscellaneous | 0 comments

At The Spec, we share this sentiment with Neil Strauss: “Everyone loves you when you’re dead.” Learn more about some of the musicians dead in February…