The Deli swings by Grand Avenue Records to visit Cocoe for the first iteration of our ‘PRIME CUTS’ series. He lays it down about growing up in Southern California, moving to Phoenix, and opening the record shop on historic Grand Ave. The ‘PRIME CUTS’ series is our dive into Arizona’s gems — small businesses, mom & pop […]
Here’s some of the best Arizona music we heard in 2018. We included a variety of genres and tastes. It only scratches the surface, but we hope you find something you like. If you want to know more about any of these artists, message us on Instagram @swingbythedeli – enjoy! Lana Del Rabies – Ghost […]
*All Photos by Noah Gracia* Perk-up ravers – we’ve got some new tunes for ya from Arizona producers, Jock Club and Diversion Program. The two teamed up for a joint album, Desert Storm dropped on Jock Club’s MANIC! label. The formula was simple: 10 tracks 4 Diversion Program 4 Jock Club 2 together – […]
Jesus Pieces has been painting sheets of flash for three years. And entering his home to visit and chat, there was no indication he’s interested in stopping anytime soon. Seriously. Throughout our entire visit, he was poised and focused intently on his work, while we maneuvered around and prodded him with questions. He […]
Prepare for a night of hackin’ and jackin’ in the heart of Phoenix, Saturday June 30th. Stoneypie – avid digger, relentless performer and human advocate – linked with Repose for a sweaty, underground, House & PC Music love function: Repose b2b Retnuh Stoneypie b2b Le Idiom Dungeon Destroyah Paul West Courtn.eu Ultraslut This one’s gonna […]
On their sophomore album, “On Flat Earth”, Phoenix band Herbert Walker encapsulates the claustrophobia of a torrid Arizona summer. Peep their brand new music video for ‘Eat Forever’, premiering exclusively – right here at The Deli. “Summer’s here,” perks lead singer Francis Bartolomeo on ‘Digging Up Worms’. The optimism in his voice is […]
We expect to take some killer skateboarding shots, arriving to the charming Farmer-Arts District abode of Phoenix artist Adam Zanzucchi. Upon opening the door, we notice the Arizona artist was rocking a swank shoulder bag, much like our own. Except his has some next-level strapping mechanism we aren’t yet keen on. “I dislocated my […]
Have you checked your fire alarm lately? Odds are, you haven’t. Shit…most of us don’t – due to ignorance, laziness, or a combination of the two. And one Arizona designer seeks to change the way we view fire safety. Especially in low-income communities, where it’s a burgeoning problem. Christa MacDonald (known colloquially as […]
A new Arizona magazine shop opened around the corner from Tempe’s Cartel Coffee Lab. That’s right. Magazines aren’t just for the check-out aisle. Publishers spanning the globe, from Tokyo to Barcelona, are producing stunning content on a spectrum of industries. There is a carefully-curated magazine to suit every art fiend’s dreams, from architecture and product […]
“Getting the keys was the f*cking most nerve-wracking moment of my life.” Drew Brockhoff, owner of Arizona Classic Tattoo Company (ACTC), opened the shop in North Phoenix nearly two years ago. There’s four artists at ACTC: “JBoi” Roth, Kyle Grand, Phil Everhard, and Brockhoff. They each sprinkle personal flavor to the traditional, American motif…but you […]
