Sam Gavin

Silver Medallion goes for the gold

By Sam Gavin

In a music scene littered with aging hippies, screamo bands and teenage boys aping "Clarity"-era Jimmy ...

April 21, 2008

By Sam Gavin

When Mesa singer-songwriter Austin Gibbs began writing songs nine months ago for his girlfriend, she ...

April 15, 2008

By Sam Gavin

At first, it seems incongruous for up-and-coming rapper Cadence Weapon and hot indie-rock trio Born ...

March 25, 2008

By Sam Gavin

"It's like giving a glass of ice water to somebody in hell."

February 26, 2008

By Sam Gavin

Up-and-coming local artist Saddles' well-worn acoustic sound and powerful lyrics may pack the punch ...

February 26, 2008

By Sam Gavin

Tony Morales stood nervously waiting next to the payphone, repeating the password he would have to give ...

January 29, 2008

By Sam Gavin

Some universities hold events to celebrate revered painters, famous writers and distinguished composers. ...

January 22, 2008

By Sam Gavin

When then-14-year-old Ben Lee began his musical career as many years ago, critics said the indie-pop ...

September 24, 2007

By Sam Gavin

Let's get this out of the way - there's nothing as novel, memorable or genius as "Stacy's Mom" on "Traffic ...

April 30, 2007

By Sam Gavin

Most of the buzz on Nine Inch Nails' new album isn't on the music but on the marketing strategy surrounding ...

April 23, 2007