Scott Stapp

Future Shock: Tori Amos, Peelander-Z, Melvins, and more

Hogjaw, Jack Ripper, and Jackyl at Brickhouse Theatre, Friday, May 9

David Cross

It's Not Funny (Sub Pop)

Stryper

Long distance, give me Heaven

Faux Friday, Fools

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's sumo-sized SuperKreme and his bi-lovin' Lois Lane, cold-kickin' it at the fauxShow

Blessthefall

His Last Walk
(Science/Ferret International)

Rock On, Write Off

Music can be a taxing enterprise

Hit Makers

It's amazing what a scuffle can do for a rocker's career

Alter Bridge

No new Creed

Original Soul

This time, it's personal: Our look back at an intimate year in music.

Creed

Perhaps third concert attempt will be the charm?

Celebrity Skin Peel

A one-stop guide to the latest round of pop-star foolishness and bad behavior

Lizard Thing

From a big-name tribute to some big-beat remixes, the Doors' catalogue bulges with a soft parade of new releases

Calendar

From a big-name tribute to some big-beat remixes, the Doors' catalogue bulges with a soft parade of new releases

Creed Reunites, Plans to Rock Glendale

Scott Stapp: apparently quite sad that Creed is getting back togetherIn what has to be the biggest music news since the band formed in 1995, Creed has reunited. All four members are back at it, including lead singer/public drunkard Scott Stapp, since they parted ways in 2004. But wait, the good news ... More >>

No Doubt

Scott Stapp: apparently quite sad that Creed is getting back togetherIn what has to be the biggest music news since the band formed in 1995, Creed has reunited. All four members are back at it, including lead singer/public drunkard Scott Stapp, since they parted ways in 2004. But wait, the good news ... More >>

Scream the Prayer Tour

Scott Stapp: apparently quite sad that Creed is getting back togetherIn what has to be the biggest music news since the band formed in 1995, Creed has reunited. All four members are back at it, including lead singer/public drunkard Scott Stapp, since they parted ways in 2004. But wait, the good news ... More >>

You Asked For It: Joey Arroyo Band

Joey Arroyo - Is...Aggressive​Joey Arroyo BandIs...Aggressive(Self-released)Grade: B Well it took three weeks, of doing these You Asked For It reviews of local records, but I finally got an album for that I could actually enjoy. Truly, picturing the other bands I've reviewed for this project playi ... More >>

Incoming: Lady Antebellum, Sleigh Bells, Infected Mushroom, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Stereogum, because I am too lazy to make my own screengrab​It's a pretty slow week for just announced shows, but be that as it may, this week truly is a case study in quality over quantity. D.C. punk revivalists Ted Leo & The Pharmacists lead this savvy pack of announcements, and they are ... More >>

Scott Stapp @ Fort McDowell Casino

Stereogum, because I am too lazy to make my own screengrab​It's a pretty slow week for just announced shows, but be that as it may, this week truly is a case study in quality over quantity. D.C. punk revivalists Ted Leo & The Pharmacists lead this savvy pack of announcements, and they are ... More >>

Jeff Arundel, Matt & Kim, Marianne Dissard, and More in This Week's Issue

Courtesy of Jeff ArundelArundel's music improved as times got tougher​This week's music feature is on singer-songwriter Jeff Arundel taking a trip down memory lane. Depending on how narcissistic or realistic they are, asking an artist to review the work he did a decade ago could either go pretty w ... More >>

Static March: All At Once EP

​Artist: Static MarchTitle: All At Once, a six-song EP.Basics: Formerly known as Five High, this mellow Phoenix trio plays alternative/indie rock inspired by -- according to to the band -- Incubus, Muse, Death Cab for Cutie and Kings of Leon.Red flag!While the Kings may be personas non gratas with ... More >>

Alter Bridge @ Marquee Theatre

​Artist: Static MarchTitle: All At Once, a six-song EP.Basics: Formerly known as Five High, this mellow Phoenix trio plays alternative/indie rock inspired by -- according to to the band -- Incubus, Muse, Death Cab for Cutie and Kings of Leon.Red flag!While the Kings may be personas non gratas with ... More >>

Who Could Be Interested in Music at a Time Like This?

​If you're like us, you're probably already sick of hearing about the Rapture that didn't happen last Saturday. But we reserve the right to kick dead horses, even in the midst of our apocalypse fatigue. This week, Up on the Sun comic artist Robbie Pfeffer explores a world without Christians -- or ... More >>

The Best and Worst Baseball Songs

As a lifelong baseball fan, these lists come from the heart. Some lesser-known ballads will have their day in the sun while other too-oft worshiped pieces of garbage will finally be called out. I am not doing this to make any friends. It is all for the love of the game.

When Crowds Attack: Concert Edition

Local and national sports pundits are still somewhat befuddled by the degree of ferocity with which Arizona fans brought the hate on Monday and Tuesday nights. But don't let this uproar fool you. Unruly crowds can appear anywhere. And not just in sports.

Music Videos Beavis & Butt-Head Should See

​Beavis & Butt-Head makes its triumphant return to MTV on Thursday, October 27 at 10/9c, and quite frankly, we can't wait. This preview of "Holy Cornholio" looks promising, but one thing is missing--music videos! Half the fun of watching Beavis & Butt-Head was listening to the duo's commentar ... More >>

Aaron Lewis

​Beavis & Butt-Head makes its triumphant return to MTV on Thursday, October 27 at 10/9c, and quite frankly, we can't wait. This preview of "Holy Cornholio" looks promising, but one thing is missing--music videos! Half the fun of watching Beavis & Butt-Head was listening to the duo's commentar ... More >>

Incoming: Lenny Kravitz, Creed, The Ting Tings

​Uber-American rock and sex icon ​Lenny Kravitz is going to rock Comerica Theatre patrons to their knees. Watching Lenny jam would sure beat seeing Scott Stapp any day of the week.Lenny Kravitz, Creed, The Ting Tings and other artists will be bringing their A-game to the Valley over the nex ... More >>