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Posted by Paula Tesoriero on May 17, 2013

Jesse Kivel Kisses and Tells

LA electro-pop duo Kisses will perform at Crescent Ballroom on May 19 with Factories and Yellow Minute. Read The Spec's interview with Jesse Kivel...

Posted by The Spec on Apr 24, 2013

The SPECifics: Vinyl Williams on Art, Egyptian BioGemetry, Ego

Lionel Williams is a collage artist, musician (Vinyl Williams) and college student. Read The Spec's recent interview with Williams ahead of his performance at Austin Psych Fest on Saturday, April 27...

Posted by The Spec on Apr 19, 2013

Behind the Mask: Clinic’s Ade Blackburn Talks Domino, New Music, Touring

Clinic will perform at Day 3 of Austin Psych Fest and on April 30 at Crescent Ballroom with No Joy and Knesset. Read The Spec's interview with Ade Blackburn...

Posted by The Spec on Apr 17, 2013

Q & A with Raveonettes’ Sune Rose Wagner

The Raveonettes will perform at Austin Psych Fest on Friday, April 26. Read The Spec's recent interview with Sune Rose Wagner...

Posted by The Spec on Apr 15, 2013

ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Goes Down Memory Lane with Moving Sidewalks

The Moving Sidewalks will perform at Austin Psych Fest on Sunday, April 28. Read The Spec's interview with legendary guitarist Billy Gibbons...

Posted by Dee Wallace on Apr 12, 2013

Ticket Giveaway: Prince

The Spec, courtesy of SWAY Events, is giving away two pairs of tickets to the upcoming Prince show at Marquee Theatre on May 1. Enter to win...

Posted by Dee Wallace on Mar 20, 2013

Balkan Beat Box Has a Care in the World

Balkan Beat Box has blended elements of world music, electronica, gypsy punk, funk and other genres since 2005. The American-Israeli trio will perform at McDowell Mountain Music Festival on March 22. Read The Spec's interview with Ori Kaplan...

Posted by Paula Tesoriero on Mar 12, 2013

Painted Palms in Good Hands with Canopy EP, ‘Carousel’

Painted Palms is currently on tour with The Ruby Suns and will make a stop at the Rhythm Room on March 12. Read The Spec's interview with Reese Donahue...

Posted by Alexis Getscher on Mar 6, 2013

The SPECifics: Royal Teeth and its Rise to Fame

Royal Teeth plays Crescent Ballroom on March 6 and The Spec interviewed vocalist Gary Larsen about the upcoming show and band's plan for the future...

Posted by Dee Wallace on Feb 25, 2013

Brian Chartrand ‘Check 1-2′ Project to Benefit 12 Arizona Non-Profits

Phoenix musician Brian Chartrand is doing his part to give back to the community by donating 90 percent of digital earnings from his album "The Voce Project" to 12 Arizona non-profit organizations...

Posted by Paula Tesoriero on Feb 22, 2013

Matt Pond Phones in, Talks New Album, Tour Life

Matt Pond is currently on tour and will perform at Crescent Ballroom on Feb. 26. Read The Spec's interview with the New York musician...

Posted by Paula Tesoriero on Feb 1, 2013

Q&A with Tim Fogarty of El Ten Eleven

Read what it's like working as a duo for 10 years, El Ten Eleven's hopes for 2013, and why exactly you should attend the band's show this evening in Scottsdale (it involves LED lights)...

Posted by Paula Tesoriero on Jan 18, 2013

Ticket Giveaway, Interview with Sea Wolf

The Spec interviewed Sea Wolf about his recording experience, the mystery behind the album cover art and his thoughts on crazy dancing fans. Read the Q & A and enter to win tickets to his Jan.27 show at Crescent Ballroom...

Posted by Paula Tesoriero on Jan 17, 2013

The SPECifics: Nick Heward and His Element of Style

The Spec recently interviewed Phoenix-based musician Nick Heward. Learn more about the singer-songwriter's origins, 2013 goals, and upcoming projects...

Posted by Paula Tesoriero on Dec 12, 2012

Q & A with Post-Rock Trio Ursus Colossus

Interview with Ursus Colossus, an up-and-coming band from Tempe, Ariz.. The post-rock trio will perform live at PHX FMLY FEST on Dec. 28 at Long Wong's RV Stage...

Posted by The Spec on Nov 26, 2012

SPECTATOUR: On the Road with Races, Pt. 1

The Spec spent time with Races as the band journeyed through Arizona for two shows. The five-part series includes one-on-one interviews, show footage and a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road...