by Frank Ippolito Local band Sundressed bathes its music in a little folk-y jangle with furious moments of punk plus terrific lyrics and vocals. And thanks...
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3 Eclectic Albums To Check Out
by Frank Ippolito Films The Technically Almost Half-Way Illegal EP Guitar fuzz, incredibly glassy guitar hooks, and terrific vocals are what you can expect from FILMS...
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Jared & the Mill: Expanding Westward
by Frank Ippolito As Jared & The Mill get ready to release their debut album, Western Expansion, and embark on their most extensive tour of their...
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5 Awesome Albums
Man Hands MisadventuresThe second album from Phoenix’s Man Hands contains all the super cool garage punk you could possibly want. Misadventures opens with the title track:...
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Behind Closed Doors: Russian Arms and Optics
Clockwise: Robby (drums), John (bass), Mike (organ/synth), Liz (lead singer) and Felix (guitar) by Frank Ippolito Every band has a different process when it comes to...
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Rocktronica at Rockbar – 07.20.13
The Rocktronica Show at The Rockbar, say that fast three times, in Scottsdale on Saturday night was in a word: a blast. OK, maybe that’s two...
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4 Awesome New Albums
Where Are All the Buffalo? OrogensI honestly can’t say what’s more beautiful: Kristina Moore’s voice or the songs she crafts for its application with Where Are...
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Punk Rock in Phoenix: A Brief, but Brilliant History.
by Frank Ippolito Growing up in Paradise Valley, I was definitely in the minority in high school, along with my friends, standing outside during lunch under...
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3 Bands You Should Know but Probably Don’t
by Frank Ippolito North Brother Island Take a folk band from the Ozarks, put them in a parlor in France in the Baroque period, and you...
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Worthy Causes
You should know by now, dear reader, that we at YabYum love showing support for our local music and arts community. More than just album reviews...
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Dust Circuit Radio: Thinking Locally, Broadcasting Globally
Ziggy Kennedy. Photo courtesy of Dust Circuit Radio by Frank Ippolito “Welcome to REAL local music radio,” Ziggy Kennedy proudly announced at my arrival at his...
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Five Fabulous Singles
The Prowling Kind “Babycakes“ The official album release for the latest from The Prowling Kind is set for August 29th at the Crescent Ballroom. Now, I...
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