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Harrison Fjord Return by Way of Bulgaria [video premiere]

September 16, 2019 Featured Articles Premiere

Harrison Fjord caused a bit of a hoopla with their live music video recorded on the Mogollon Rim right here in Arizona. And, since then, the band has been brewing new music and exploring world in anticipation of creating new magical, musical experiences for their fans. Recently, Mario Yniguez of the band made a trip to Bulgaria with filmmaker Freddie Paull and now Harrison Fjord is planning a return trip with the complete ensemble to record later this year…

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On the Road with Treasure Mammal

August 29, 2019 Featured Articles

by Carly Schorman

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I have to admit that going on tour with Treasure Mammal might be on my secret bucket list. And, given their revolving cast of players and dancers, I might actually have a shot at making this dream a reality someday. This summer, the ragtag band packed up and hit the road for a nine city tour in just 11 days. We caught up with Abe Gil after Treasure Mammal returned to home turf to talk T-Mammal, tour van tunes, and more…

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A Night Without Monsters: ‘We’ll Never Get Out of the Woods’ [album review]

August 15, 2019 Featured Articles Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen

Slusser took time to focus on his other creative endeavors, like his podcast. But, in the last few weeks, he took a break from his Getting Stoked throne to get back into music, creating his first full-length solo-album under the name, A Night Without Monsters. Can’t you mentally picture the logo on a Hot Topic shirt? You won’t be disappointed. While the album contains new writing conventions spawned by mixed genres, this album reflects on the Matt’s massive metal love. While I sense some nods to metalcore, Matt dug into the sound he wanted and ended up with…

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The Long Goodbye and Bittersweet End to The Rogue Bar

April 30, 2019 Featured Articles

by Mitchell Hillman

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It’s been just over a year since I’ve written about music in this town.

I’ve been laying low working on perfecting recipes of health and happiness, while churning out a slew of paintings and tending to my own self care. So it had to be something truly special to apply my pen to poetic musings of the vibrant goings on of the Phoenix music scene. This past Saturday was an emotional and boisterous explosion of saying farewell to a venue that was a staple for local bands over the last twelve years, The Rogue Bar. Having been in the thick of it for most of those years, it was the truly special event that made my heart swell, my soul soar and present a time tunnel of memories and friends that sparked a fire in my mind…

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