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Fixed-Gear Fanaticism Rolls into Phoenixnew
Fixed-gear bikes have exploded in popularity in many cities across the nation over the past decade, and they've been getting more and more popular in the Valley since 2005. The wheeled weapon of choice for bike messengers and competitive cyclists for decades, fixies have caught on among a young and cool crowd.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
07-29-2008 |
Sports
Meet JerkRag, the Valley's Rock Band Bandnew
If virtual bands like Gorillaz create original music, but their members are embodied by digital avatars, then JerkRag is somewhat the opposite, a real-life representation of virtual rockers.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Relentless Stickering Made Digital Summer One of Phoenix's Hottest Bandsnew
Digital Summer is serious about guerilla marketing. Almost every month, band members and their devoted fan base have "Sticker Night," when they cover Valley landmarks with 700 to 1,000 of the nine-inch-long adhesive advertisements in order to increase the band's visibility.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
05-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jello Shotsnew
Biafra says his job provoking the people into fighting the Man (be it Dubya or corporations like Wal-Mart or Halliburton) hasn't gotten any easier.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
11-14-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jello Biafra
Hell's Bellenew
Satan's Angel has taken her flaming tassels out of retirement, to the delight of a new generation of burlesque fans.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
10-02-2006 |
Performance
Tags: performance
Hi, My Name Is Ryannew
The clown prince of Phoenix's downtown art scene is sacrificing madcap antics for a Mormon mission.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
08-08-2006 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
