Playboy Manbaby brings an irreverent humor to everything they make, be it a new song or a new music video, but no one can accuse this PHX funk-punk quintet of not taking their commitment to creation seriously. Ever since their inception a’ways 8+ years ago, the PBMB crew has been steadily releasing new music to their ever-growing fan club of which I am a card-carrying member. Or, at least, I would be if they’d ever print me a damn card…
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Spotify Playlist: Rowdy New Tracks for Summer
Featuring a healthy mix of punk to pop, garage rock to stadium bangers, get ready for Summer with these rowdy new tracks…
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Music Video of the Day: “Taking Chances” by Kult Krimes
Okay, so, truthfully? When I first got this track from London Van Rooy (of Small Leaks Sink Ships) about this new music endeavor and hit play, I was taken aback. And, like, not in a good way. But I gave it a moment and let the song play…
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5 Hot HipHop Singles
5 Hot HipHop Singles featuring Whatever Cecil, Chezale, Alex Mack, ILL EFFECT, + Belaganas…
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Music Video of the Day: “Up All Night” by Sara Marie Barron
Take some downtempo jazz add smooth R&B and just a splash of glitter glam and you have the sensuous sounds of “Up All Night” by Sara Marie Barron. The Detroit-based singer-songwriter possesses a stellar range to ride the peaks and valleys of the soundscape on this track. Listeners can’t help but get drawn into the slinky vibes Barron is sending out…
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Tastemaker’s Ten: Gabe Santillan
Gabe Santillan is a Phoenix musician (and music teacher) who lives to bring the funk to every musical endeavor he’s involved in from the electropop duo SLWLY...
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Music Video of the Day: “Stay Alive” by Mustafa
This poet and songwriter from Toronto’s Regent Park released his debut single earlier this month. This 23-year-old delivers a gut-wrenching performance of his moving message on “Stay Alive.”
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#BlackLivesMatter
YabYum won’t be publishing new content this week in solidarity with protesters across the nation.
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The Quarantine Questionnaire: Dadadoh
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 go by the name of Bryan Preston and I’m the founder of the boutique independent label, TVLiFE Entertainment out of Tempe, AZ. I’m a songwriting-producer who performs solo and features as DaDadoh. The majority of my live shows these days have me backed by my punk-rap band, The POC!
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Music Video of the Day: “Perpetual Slip” by Arizonan Summer
Arizonan Summer “Perpetual Slip” This alt-rock act from Scottsdale is the creative endeavor of musician and songwriter Chris Reiswig. There’s something a bit nostalgic about the rocknroll...
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Serene Dominic’s ‘All Is Forgiven?’ Offers a Musical Mob Podcast
Few can match the creative output of Serene Dominic. A musician and writer, Dominic has now added podcasting to his ever-growing body of work with All Is Forgiven?, the musical. The narrative tells the tale of a mob foot soldier who finds himself making the jump from the Bronx to Sunnyslope, Arizona after entering the Witness Protection Program. I had a chance to chat with Serene D himself about All Is Forgiven?, the making of the show, and what’s next for the mastermind behind the project…
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Music Video of the Day: “When This Sh*t is Done” by Kleopetrol
Get ready for the funky, feel-good vibes of Kleopetrol all the way from Brunswick, Germany. This NeoSoul group incorporates elements of early R&B from the 60s & 70s with a modern bounce that will leave you feeling energized. And we could all use a bit of a pick-me-up right about now…
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