Amy Young

Music Editor

Amy Young is the Music Editor at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in May 2025 after more than a decade of covering arts and music for the publication. In her role, Amy writes about music, searches for compelling news and works with writers who are also dedicated to bringing quality music and music-related stories to readers across the Valley and beyond. Previously, Amy worked for the Arizona Republic, Hearst Connecticut Media Group and Newsbreak.

Latest Stories

Image: 'You're not a vibe': Phoenix social media sounds off on Piestewa sunrise drummer

Opinion & Commentary

'You're not a vibe': Phoenix social media sounds off on Piestewa sunrise drummer

By Amy Young

Image: Modest Mouse's Phoenix show was an indie rock master class

Concert Reviews

Modest Mouse's Phoenix show was an indie rock master class

By Amy Young

Image: Phoenix gets a stop on Playboy Carti's Antagonist Tour this fall

Hip-Hop

Phoenix gets a stop on Playboy Carti's Antagonist Tour this fall

By Amy Young

Image: Cheap Trick stop at Wild Horse Pass in November

Concert Previews

Cheap Trick stop at Wild Horse Pass in November

By Amy Young

Image: Chance the Rapper speaks out against ICE on his second full-length record

Hip-Hop

Chance the Rapper speaks out against ICE on his second full-length record

By Amy Young

Image: Haim's upcoming Mesa Amphitheatre show has been canceled

Just Announced

Haim's upcoming Mesa Amphitheatre show has been canceled

By Amy Young

Image: New Arizona two-day country music event lineup announced

Country Music

New Arizona two-day country music event lineup announced

By Amy Young

Image: Pitbull to headline all-day, East Valley music festival

Festivals

Pitbull to headline all-day, East Valley music festival

By Amy Young

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