by Amy Young – The number seven has long been considered a lucky digit. Different reasons why for different folks. Ask a numerologist, a biblical scholar,...
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YabYum Seven: Jen Urso
Jen Urso is a Phoenix-based multidisciplinary artist whose output — no matter the medium — is layered and compelling. Continually challenging herself, the processes she engages in to create work are intricate, intense, and often laborious. We caught up with her to find out more about her past and present, as well as what’s in store for the future, and of course, how COVID-19 is affecting the creative process…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Santa Claus
On this edition of It’s Not Our Fault, the team welcomes a very special guest to the Radio Phoenix studios: Santa! Yep, that jolly dude has been real busy but he’s taking a break so that Tom and Amy can get inside his head, pick his brain, and find out what this Claus guy is all about. Is he really as jolly as you think? Hear the Xmas music Santa loves, along with holiday tunes that he hates. Make sure to tune in and check out the complete playlist below…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Cynthia Black
On this edition of It’s Not Our Fault, Tom and Amy welcome Cynthia Black! She talks about her fascinating music career that started in Cleveland in the 70s and shares some of her influences and insights from a few powerful years in Cleveland’s musical past through today…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Story Songs
On this edition of It’s Not Our Fault with Tom and Amy – the cohosts take a one-week break from studio guests and interviews to discuss Story Songs. Sure, most songs tell a story, but some more directly than others. The team breaks down some that tell tales they find interesting, meaningful, or just plain fun. You’ll hear some John Prine, Wall of Voodoo, and a new release from a local favorite…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Grace Rolland
On this edition of “It’s Not Our Fault” with Tom and Amy, the crew welcomes Grace Rolland to the Radio Phoenix studio! Rolland sang and played cello in the Americana band Run Boy Run, and has recently embarked on her solo project, Rising Sun Daughter, which shines a spotlight on her lovely voice and instrumental talents. She performs live in the studio, and also shares more of her music along with some of her favorite tracks by other bands…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Dale Crover
There are drummers and then there’s Dale Crover. You probably know him from his incredible work in (the) Melvins since the ’80s. He’s nothing less than...
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Cait Brennan
On this edition of It’s Not Our Fault, hosts Tom and Amy welcome guest Cait Brennan! Check out Cait’s interview and playlist, including the world premiere of a brand new song…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Our Parents’ Music
On this very special edition of It’s Not Our Fault, Tom and Amy play “your parents’ music” or, more specifically, “their” parents’ music. They share some music they first heard through their parental units, how they felt about it then, and how they feel about it now. Stick around for some interesting songs and stories from the INOF crew…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Chris Difford
On this edition of It’s Not Our Fault with Amy + Tom, the gang chats with Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford! Squeeze has been writing smart, witty, and tender songs that incorporate pop, new wave, and power pop for a unique rock and roll blend since the 1970’s. They chat with Chris about songwriting, his charitable efforts, working in tandem with Glenn Tilbrook for over four decades, and more…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Prairie Prince
On this week’s episode of It’s Not Our Fault (INOF) with Tom + Amy, the co-hosts talk to drummer extraordinaire, Prairie Prince, best known for his work in The Tubes. His career, however, runs deep – from being a founding member of Journey to touring with — and playing for —everyone from Todd Rundgren to Brian Eno to Neil Hamburger. When the two caught up with him, he was building a tiki bar/jam room at his house. Hear about that, his graphic design work, and of course, his prolific work as a drummer over multiple decades…
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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of It’s Not Our Fault: Lydia Lunch
On this edition of It’s Not Our Fault w/ Tom and Amy on Radio Phoenix, Tom talks to the fierce, confrontational writer, visual, and spoken word artist and musician Lydia Lunch! Join as they chat about her new book, So Real It Hurts, her show at Valley Bar, and more. Lunch has worked with artsy visionaries including Nick Cave, Karen Finley, Jerry Stahl, and Hubert Selby Jr….
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