I’ve been a fan of Karima Walker before Hands In Our Names dropped, so when I heard about this project I was curious not only about the music that would emerge but about the creation process itself. That’s because her most recent effort is not a solo undertaking, but something distinctly different…
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Music Video of the Day: “Love Songs” by Sarah Barrios
Sarah Barrios “Love Songs” We all have that one friend (or maybe we are that one friend) who claims love is stupid and makes fools of...
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Photographer in Focus: Christina Faye
Whether it’s Tuesday night at The Queer Agenda or Friday night at Rubye Moore’s Beatdown, you wouldn’t be hard-pressed to spot one of Arizona’s most ardent local supporters of all things drag named Christina Faye…
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Music Video of the Day: “WAR” by Flortcha Flow
This young musician is also a healthcare provider in her Florida community and her new single holds the present moment in freeze frame for a serious, and much needed, examination. Flortcha Flow crafts Indie R&B but she’s doing more than setting a mood with her message…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: Sean Bonnette of AJJ
Sean Bonnette of AJJ joined host Garrett Bowers on this edition of The YabYum Hour on Radio Phoenix. The two talk on a range of subjects from guitar technique to skateboarding to who would win in a street fight between Sean and Stephen Steinbrink. Garrett also plays songs based on the conversation along with some new YabYum favs. Check it out. You’ll definitely want to find out what regular attendees of Desert Trash are to be called going forward…
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Music Video of the Day: “Go Dumb” by The Happy Fits
No one is cancelling summer. I’m standing my ground. Sure, we’re doing what we can to fight for social justice, wearing our masks, and staying indoors as much as possible, but we’re all doing our best doing our best to avoid the tar pit of depression. The Happy Fits are here to help…
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The Quarantine Questionnaire: Maximiliano Ibarra of Beach Bummer
Who are you and are you in a band or do you perform solo? If in a band(s), what is the name of that band?
I am Maximiliano Ibarra and I am in a band called Beach Bummer…
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Music Video of the Day: “Don’t Be A Loner, Party Through Corona” by One Final Boss
One Final Boss is “a music project born out of watching old friends grow up and settle down while spending too much time on the internet.” Now, if that isn’t a statement that doesn’t hit home with you in some way, I don’t know what you’re doing on this website…
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Saxophone Story: Aaron Goodman
I first saw Aaron Goodman play the sax with Liam and the Ladies at their very first show in 2009. I was instantly hooked to his style and ability to solo so well over their quirky ska rhythm. These days, Goodman is part of the riff/jam/rock/ska quintet Mr. Incommunicado, who recently released their latest album, ‘Just Say Yes’…
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Music Video of the Day: “I Don’t Wanna Dance” by Top Bunk
Top Bunk is the Cali music crew that dares to ask, “Would you rather go adulting or throw dope parties and do hoodrat stuff with your friends?” For these fellas, the answer is clear. They’ve elected Petro A.P. as not only their vocalist but their Peter Pan. This ragtag team of music makers craft some funky dance pop that breaks from club norms for something a little weirder, but no less contagious. Check out “I Don’t Wanna Dance” by Top Bunk. And they have a fun, funky video to go with it. Naturally…
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Spotify Playlist: Summer Indie Picks
Featuring a healthy mix of music from across the indie spectrum, this Summer Indie playlist just might be able to calm damaged nerves and restore balance to the entire universe… or at least provide a couple hours of good music. You know, whichever…
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