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Shooting Musicians: Going Behind the Lens with Bill Goodman and Elaine Campbell

by Frank Ippolito Staff Writer – Photographer Daniel Corrigan was there shooting musicians when the scene in Minneapolis exploded. Taking photos of Prince, The Replacements, Babes...

Travis James + Diego Galvan: Hostility // Heartbreak

May 4, 2017 YabYum Arizona music Frank Ippolito Punk

by Frank Ippolito Staff Writer Travis James & The Acrimonious Assembly of Arsonists Hostility (Big surprise here…) Mr. Travis James is going to hate this –...

Why You Should Listen: Pent Up

April 10, 2017 YabYum album review Frank Ippolito

by Frank Ippolito Staff Writer Believe it or not, I’ve seen my share of hardcore punk shows. From JFA to The Crucifucks, and in later years,...

Why You Should Listen: ghost island

April 3, 2017 YabYum album review Frank Ippolito

by Frank Ippolito Staff Writer – First, a story. You know that scene in Lord of the Rings when Frodo wakes up in Lothlórien and Gan-dalph...

Roarrring for Ryan House

November 1, 2016 YabYum Frank Ippolito Interview

by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor – Nick and Niki Kizer are The Nix, a terrific band from Phoenix known for their synth-y, dance-worthy pop. But this is where...

Why You Should Listen: Gork

September 29, 2016 YabYum Arizona music Frank Ippolito Why You Should Listen

by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor Gork’s new four-track disc, Lonely Crowd, isn’t perfect. What record is? However, it’s surprisingly filled with terrific melodies and thoughtful, stirring lyrics. The...

Mooseknuckle Sandwich: Pen15 Club

July 6, 2016 YabYum Arizona music Frank Ippolito Punk

by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor You know, if you know me, I’m the type of person that tries, I mean, really tries hard to find the...

Why You Should Listen: Joyriot

June 29, 2016 YabYum Arizona music Frank Ippolito Why You Should Listen

Who loves Indie Dream Pop? This guy. by Frank Ippolito Associate Editor Swirling vocals? Check. Fuzzy, sweeping guitars? Check. Smash bang drums accompanied with interesting bass...