The Godfather of Phoenix Hip-hop Recalls '70s R&B and '80s Gangsta Rap
Phoenix New Times |
September 9, 2008
Phoenix New Times
Phoenix New Times detailed stories of abused children but with a chilling twist -- these kids were routinely being mistreated by state officials in juvenile corrections facilites. The series and follow-ups sparked a federal inquiry and call for reform by...
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Valley Smokers Buy, Steal, and Inhale JWH-018 to Get Highnew
The herb on the counter resembles sage mixed with crumbled marijuana, but it's fuzzier and fluffier, filled with tiny brown hairs and minuscule crystals. It smells like dry leaves and black licorice and it's being sold in head shops as an "herbal incense blend."
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
02-09-2010 |
Drugs
Arizona Ghostbusters Go to Extremes for Good Causesnew
Arizona Ghostbusters don't really investigate paranormal activity or bust ghosts. They're just people who love the Ghostbusters franchise and use their costumes and car to raise money for charities.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
11-03-2009 |
Culture
Hopi Reggae Artist Casper Lomayesva Brings Redemption Songs to the Desertnew
Because of a shared resistance to tyranny, reggae is wildly popular among Native Americans -- from the Seminole Tribe of Florida to the Hopi of Arizona.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
10-06-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Nothing Not New: I'm No Critic But I'm Also Not a Fan. I'm a Listenernew
I'm no critic. Even though I am paid to write about music — thanks to my role as a blogger responsible for writing about one new CD a day at www.NothingNotNew.com, an ostentatious yearlong project that has me listening to nothing not released in 2010 during the year 2010.
Phoenix New Times |
Jay Bennett |
02-23-2010 |
Music
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Go Phish: Hippie Music Is on the Downswing -- and That Sucksnew
Phish is and will continue to be the most vital jam band in the world -- but that title doesn't carry as much water as it used to. They're legends.
Phoenix New Times |
Martin Cizmar |
11-10-2009 |
Music
Hopi Reggae Artist Casper Lomayesva Brings Redemption Songs to the Desertnew
Because of a shared resistance to tyranny, reggae is wildly popular among Native Americans -- from the Seminole Tribe of Florida to the Hopi of Arizona.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
10-06-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Arizona Artists Cover Each Other on the 'When in AZ' Compilationnew
With an $8 download card (proceeds benefit charity), you'll get 55 Phoenix-area artists covering songs by other Arizona artists. Along with the recorded output, organizers are planning six shows at the best small venues in town. All in all, pretty cool.
Phoenix New Times |
Martin Cizmar |
09-01-2009 |
Music
Danny Dirtnap and The Video Nasties Are 'No Hope Kids'new
Before he could legally drink, Danny Valdez was married with a kid. Now he's the part-time custodian of a 3-year-old son, along with his ex-wife. Yet he makes time for a band and a 'zine. Danny's biggest aspiration is to set something in motion with the Phoenix punk scene, and he's confident it'll happen.
Phoenix New Times |
Martin Cizmar |
07-21-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
