by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – I have a thing for Lauren Ruth Ward. It’s not like a sexual thing; it’s definitely a music thing. However, the...
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For the Record: Kinship by The Wanda Junes
by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – The Wanda Junes journeyed up from Tucson to record a new album at Fivethirteen Recording in Tempe and the band...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – The weather’s warming up and, for Arizonans, that often means hibernation season is almost upon us. But, we at YabYum...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – Howe Gelb The Open Road – Arizona Amp & Alternator Singer-songwriter Howe Gelb is practically synonymous with the Tucson sound:...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – Back in 2009, for those of you who don’t remember, a major moment in Arizona music history took place –...
Continue reading...For the Record: Don’t Let It Be by Playboy Manbaby
by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – So, I’ve been a Playboy Manbaby fan since the band’s inception or, at least, since their very first show. And, as...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor Max Knouse Dinasaur from Jensen If this is an audiobook, it’s the most beautiful audiobook ever. On Dinasaur from Jensen [sic], Max Knouse seems to...
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Carly Schorman Senior Editor Fingers and Cream “Back in Anger” Fair Warning: the emotional power of this track can sneak up and overwhelm you. “Back in...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor Ivory Tusk “Ripples” The folk songwriter known as Ivory Tusk enchants listeners on his new single, “Ripples”. This single provides an...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – If you’re a new band starting out, the prospect of landing that first gig can be a little intimidating. Even...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – Lucas Laufen “Boulders” Australian artist Lucas Laufen pairs a stripped down sound with an emotive lyricism; both of which can...
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by Carly Schorman Senior Editor – Ms. Maura & The Misters “Snowmen in L.A.” This upbeat number about the holiday season in Sunny Los Angeles is...
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