#Alternative

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Nov 29
1 min

Bright Eyes and Lala Lala

Show Lineup: Opener: LALA LALA Main Set: Bright Eyes Genre(s): #Alternative #folk #indie #rock Venue: The Rialto Theatre Date: 10/27/2022 Reviewer Name: Fae Campbell Date of Review: 11/29/2022 I was blessed with the opportunity of doing press for Bright Eyes and Lala Lala for their show in Tucson, Arizona! I'm super late with this because I had to get my film developed from the show but nevertheless here are some pictures. My ears were blessed by Lala Lala's indie bubbly soun

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Snail Mail's "Turkey Time" Returns to Arizona

John Frew

Nov 10
2 min

Snail Mail's "Turkey Time" Returns to Arizona

Headliner: Snail Mail Opener: Weekend Lovers Genre(s): #indie #alternative #dreampop Venue: 191 Toole, Tucson, AZ Date: 11/9/2022 23-year old singer-songwriter-guitarist Lindsey Jordan and her band Snail Mail made their third return to Arizona in 2022 on Wednesday, Nov. 9th at 191 Toole in downtown Tucson. Previously having performed in Mesa and Phoenix this year, Snail Mail has been on a monumental touring schedule, headlining shows throughout the US and EU/UK the first half

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Christina Wise

Jul 24
2 min

Gemini Rights- a Capricorn's Take

Album: Gemini Rights Artist: Steve Lacy Genre: #Alternative #R&B #Funk #Soul #Altpop Label: Sony Music Entertainment Non-Airable Tracks: Static, Helmet, Mercury, Bad Habit,Cody Freestyle, Give You the World Description: HE'S BACK! Though it wasn't terribly long the world went without a new Steve Lacy album, the anticipation leading toward his summer drop was unlike any album before. Ultimately, Lacy uses Gemini Rights as a means of reinvention, one that certainly did not d

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Chicano Batman live at the Rialto Theatre

Javier Mendoza

May 12
1 min

Chicano Batman live at the Rialto Theatre

Show Lineup: Chicano Batman w/ Divino Niño Genre(s): #alternative #indie #psychedelicrock Venue: Rialto Theatre Date: 5/7/22 All photos by Javier Mendoza On May 7th, 2022, Chicano Batman closed out their tour at the Rialto Theatre with special guests, Divino Niño. Divino Niño is an American band from Chicago, Illinois whose sound is extrem ely influenced by Latin Music. Their discography ranges from alternative music to ska, and even reggaeton. Their Latin influence was clear

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"The Story So Far" at The Marquee (Tempe AZ) on 5/6/22 | Photo Gallery

Jenna Casares

May 8
1 min

Music

"The Story So Far" at The Marquee (Tempe AZ) on 5/6/22 | Photo Gallery

a night to remember

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Japanese Breakfast's sweet cover of "Skinny Love"

Eli Gomez

May 2
1 min

Music

Japanese Breakfast's sweet cover of "Skinny Love"

Album: Japanese Breakfast - Spotify Singles Artist: Japanese Breakfast Genre: #indiepop #alternative #indiefolk Label: Dead Oceans Description: I really enjoy Japanese Breakfast’s take on this classic Bon Iver track. They add to the original sound quite a bit, and I think the result is really worth the listen. The additional instrumentation in the Japanese Breakfast cover gives the song a much fuller sound. Additionally, Michelle Zauner’s vocals are intoxicatingly sweet and

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Review: "Concrete Over Water" by Jockstrap

Ella E McCarville

Apr 27
1 min

Review: "Concrete Over Water" by Jockstrap

Single Artist: Jockstrap Sub-genres: #alternative #indie #electronic #hyperpop #pop Label: Rough Trade Records When buying perfume a couple of years ago, I kept trying to make connections with other scents in my memory. The lady selling the perfume then told me I shouldn’t try to do that. “Don’t do that. Just smell it. How does it make you feel?” she said. At first I was taken aback but then I realized she was right. Trying to relate one scent to another sometimes diminishes

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The Slow Rush: The B Sides have arrived.

Christina Wise

Apr 27
1 min

The Slow Rush: The B Sides have arrived.

Album: The Slow Rush B Sides & Remixes Artist: Tame Impala Genre: #alternative #indie #indiepop Label: Island Records Australia Non-Airable Tracks: Breathe Deeper (Lil Yachty Remix) Description:As an avid Tame Impala fan, the slow drop of each track on this "mini album" was a long, near excruciating process to watch. Nevertheless, the arrival of the final product is nothing short of another Kevin Parker classic. The B Side tracks, which include The Boat I Row, One More Year

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From 2 to 3: Peach Pit's sad summer vibes continue

Lachlan Craddock

Apr 25
2 min

Music

From 2 to 3: Peach Pit's sad summer vibes continue

Album: From 2 to 3 Artist: Peach Pit Genre: #alternative Sub-Genres: #indiepop #indieRock #surfrock ? Label: RCA Non-Airable Tracks: Lips like yours, Pepsi on the House, Last Days of Lonesome Description: From 2 to 3 is Peach Pit's most recent release and has in it everything there is to love about their previous works. The slow sad summer vibes continue with this release. Before I get any further, I need to admit my bias. I love this band, and I have loved them since the

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Phoebe Bridgers Delivers an Astonishing Performance at The Arizona Federal Theatre

Javier Mendoza

Apr 19
2 min

Concert Reviews

Phoebe Bridgers Delivers an Astonishing Performance at The Arizona Federal Theatre

Show Lineup: Phoebe Bridgers w/Christian Lee Hutson Genre(s): #alternative #indie #folk Venue: Arizona Federal Theatre Date: 4/13/22 Photo Credit: Trey Cardi On April 13th, 2022, Phoebe Bridgers opened her “Reunion Tour” in downtown Phoenix. Lines began forming outside of the Arizona Federal Theatre early that morning with thousands of fans eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated show. The sold-out venue quickly reached its capacity and introduced the opening act, Christian Lee

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Carly Markovich

Apr 19
2 min

Music

Aldous Harding - Warm Chris

Album: Warm Chris Artist: Aldous Harding Genre: #Indie #Alternative #Folk Sub-Genres: #IndiePop #AlternativeFolk Label: 4AD Non-Airable Tracks: N/A Description: As a long time fan of Aldous Harding, this album blew my love for her out of the water. It was released on my birthday and, naturally, earned the spot of the best present I received. This album captures Harding’s essence so perfectly. From her debut self-titled album up to Warm Chris, she has become increasingly pla

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Alexander Scherotter

Apr 16
2 min

Speaking About Anything but Silence

Album: Speaking Silence(single) Artist: PREP Genre: #SynthPop #Indie #Alternative Sub-Genres: #Soul Label: Bright Antenna Records PREP's new single feels like an Arizona sunset, clouds are turning purple and no building can obscure your view but the city rumble remains. PREP, based in the UK, released their first EP under their name in 2020 and are following it up with an unreleased EP later this year. Speaking silence is their second single this year. The first being the m

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Skylar Markovich

Apr 13
1 min

Music

Angel Olsen - All The Good Times

Album: Big Time (set to release June 3, 2022) Single: "All The Good Times" Artist: Angel Olsen Genre: #Alternative Label: Jagjaguwar Description: The opening track of her upcoming album, Angel Olsen's "All The Good Times" pulls you right in with the first beat of its drums and carries you along with its smooth organ and steady beat. Olsen's rich voice floats on the music, inviting us in to follow her on a tantalizing journey. As the song seems to slowly build, you can't hel

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Roisin Robinson

Apr 11
3 min

Health's DISCO4 :: PART II :: Review

Album: DISCO4 :: PART II Artist: HEALTH Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #GraveWave #Goth #Industrial #Metal #Electronic Label: Loma Vista Recordings Non-Airable Tracks: MURDER DEATH KILL, THE JOY OF SECT Description: I read one review of this album before it released on Thursday night that was absolutely scathing, discussing how this second part to Health's collab compilation had absolutely no cohesion, each song feeling like its part of a seperate album, but they admitte

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Ben Tisdale

Apr 10
1 min

Chloë and The Next 20th Century: Luscious Production

Album: Chloë and the Next 20th Century Artist: Father John Misty Genre: #Alternative/Indie #Folk Label: SubPop Records Description: Father John Misty strikes again, with his new studio album Chloë and the Next 20th Century, combining the luscious strings and band ballads soundtrack of movies from the 20s or 50s to create a charming and interesting soundtrack for him to sing over. With the opening track, Chloë, the album jumps into its nostalgic big band sound, ending o

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John Konrad

Apr 6
3 min

Concert Reviews

Kulululu Live Reviewlulu

Show Lineup: Kulululu, Alex Wilkerson, Familia 520, Deep Stay Genre(s): #alternative #indie Venue: Groundworks. Tucson, AZ Date: 04/02/22 Description: I spend most weekends staffing the door at all-ages venue space Groundworks, taking tickets and trying not to snag people’s arm hair as I put wristbands on them. This means that I get to watch the revolving door of talented local acts come and go every Saturday night, but often don’t get the chance to actually get in front of t

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A Letter to Monotony: Leave The Light On - Pillow Queens

Rose Prendergast

Apr 5
2 min

Music

A Letter to Monotony: Leave The Light On - Pillow Queens

Album: Leave The Light On Artist: Pillow Queens Genre: #indie #alternative Sub-Genres: #indierock #poprock Label: Royal Mountain Records Pillow Queens' sophomore album, Leave The Light On, is fantastic! With incredible lyricism and beautiful backing tracks, this album is one of my favorites of the year so far. Pillow Queens is a four-piece indie rock band from Ireland that began releasing music in 2016. Leave The Light On is an excellent second album for the group as it build

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Pixies Live at the Rialto Theatre- Thrilling, Euphoric, and Timeless

Javier Mendoza

Mar 19
3 min

Concert Reviews

Pixies Live at the Rialto Theatre- Thrilling, Euphoric, and Timeless

Show Lineup: Pixies w/ The Clockworks Genre(s): #alternative Venue: Rialto Theatre. Tucson, AZ Date: 03/15/22 Description: In early February, to everyone's surprise, The Rialto Theatre announced a new event to be hosted on March 15th. Legendary Boston band, Pixies, were to perform live with tickets quickly depleting. Pixies came to fame in the late 1980s thanks to their second album Surfer Rosa which contains their acclaimed single; “Where Is My Mind?” A year later in 1989, P

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Red Hot Chili Peppers display their funky roots in new single "Poster Child"

Javier Mendoza

Mar 4
2 min

Music

Red Hot Chili Peppers display their funky roots in new single "Poster Child"

Album: Unlimited Love Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #funk #funkrock Label: Warner Records Description: Legendary Los Angeles band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, return to their funk-inspired roots with their new single “Poster Child.” This marks the band's second released single from their upcoming studio Unlimited Love, which is set to be released on the first of April. The track consists of classic Red Hot Chili Peppers elements that audiences hav

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Texas Moon- Khruangbin & Leon Bridges Review

Javier Mendoza

Feb 25
2 min

Texas Moon- Khruangbin & Leon Bridges Review

Album: Texas Moon Artist: Khruangbin & Leon Bridges Genre: #alternative #RB #soul Sub-Genres: #indie #shoegaze Label: Dead Oceans and LisaSawyer63, Inc. Non-Airable Tracks: N/A Description: Khruangbin and Leon Bridges follow up their 2020 EP, Texas Sun, with their latest EP titled: Texas Moon. The music appropriately mirrors the juxtaposition implied with the titles; Texas Moon is a slight shift from the pair’s previous effort in the sense that the components of the songs

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