Amy Young

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.

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13 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix, January 9 to 15

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersJanuary 9, 2017

Your week = planned.

Silent Flight Coffee Will Open at the Hive on February 1

By Amy YoungJanuary 6, 2017

Cherise Teeple and Kristy Hall are bringing their special vegan nut milk blend to their new coffee shop.

5 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix for $8 or Less, January 6 to 8

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersJanuary 5, 2017

Gems, Five15, and dogs(!!!).

Ex-Civil Wars Singer John Paul White Couldn’t Stay Away From Songwriting For Long

By Amy YoungJanuary 4, 2017

He took a break when Civil Wars broke up, but it didn’t last long.

15 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix, December 26 to January 1

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersDecember 26, 2016

Your week = planned.

For Tucson Musician David Wright, the Ghost Ship Fire Tragedy Was Personal

By Amy YoungDecember 20, 2016

A few Phoenix artists had very personal connections to some of the victims of the Ghost Ship Fire.

14 Best Events in Metro Phoenix, December 12 to 18

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersDecember 12, 2016

Film, history, comedy — and more.

13 Best Events in Metro Phoenix, December 5 to 11

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersDecember 5, 2016

Art, theater, fashion, and more.

8 Free Things to Do in Metro Phoenix, December 2 to 4

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersDecember 1, 2016

Seriously, zero dollars needed.

Hey Parents, Quit Trying to Force Your Kids to be Foodies

By Amy YoungNovember 29, 2016

The author is sick of parents who force-feed their kids trendy food in front of audience.

13 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix, November 28 to December 4

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersNovember 28, 2016

Fashion, F.Q. Story, and a silent book club.

6 Things to Do for $7 or Less in Metro Phoenix, November 25 to 27

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersNovember 23, 2016

Comedy, gaming, and holiday lights.

The Scene Vets in No Volcano Go Harder and Darker on Dead Horse Power

By Amy YoungNovember 23, 2016

The results are some of the best music to come out of Phoenix this year.

Here Are The Deals You Can Find at Phoenix Record Stores On Black Friday

By Amy YoungNovember 21, 2016

Hope you’ve been saving.

Hannibal Buress Wants You to Have a Happy Thanksgiving

By Amy YoungNovember 21, 2016

So thoughtful.

13 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix, November 21 to 27

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersNovember 21, 2016

Get Thanksgiving week plans.

Grumpy Baristas Are Sending Me Straight to Dutch Bros.

By Amy YoungNovember 15, 2016

What’s up with the sudden trend of grumpy hipster baristas?

8 Things to Do for $10 or Less in Metro Phoenix, November 4 to 6

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersNovember 3, 2016

Certified Local Fest, Macbeth, Dance of the Dead.

13 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix, October 31 to November 6

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersOctober 31, 2016

Frankenhooker, PoeFest, and Chatterbox.

8 Things to Do in Metro Phoenix for $10 or Less, October 28 to 30

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersOctober 27, 2016

The Zombie Walk, pumpkin carving, and more spooky stuff.

Aussie Duo Gooch Palms Headlines an International Rock Concert at Valley Bar

By Amy YoungOctober 18, 2016

Blend up some catchy garage pop, a punk rock heart, some quirky sensibilities, and a heap of sincerity and you’ll wind up with Australian duo, Gooch Palms. Otherwise known as Leroy MacQueen and Kat Friend, these two – who are also a couple – have been working their asses off…

Andrew W.K. on Winging It, Doing You, and Speaking From the Heart

By Amy YoungOctober 13, 2016

If there’s one thing we know about Andrew W.K., it is that he likes to party. Hard and often. We didn’t have to strain to get to that conclusion; he’s been telling us as much since the early 2000s, when his music career blew up with the hit, “Party Hard.”…