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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Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: A Day to Remember, Hawthorne Heights, OFF!

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersOctober 24, 2022

Emo bands from When We Were Young and more.

Metro Phoenix Things to Do This Weekend: Fushicho Daiko, Horror Fest, and More

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersOctober 21, 2022

There are more than just Halloween events happening.

Metro Phoenix Things to Do This Weekend: Mariachis, Muggles, and More

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 30, 2022

September wraps up and October begins with lots of activities around town.

The Worldwide Freakout Returns: Film Series Shines Its Light on Shatner

By Amy YoungSeptember 28, 2022

Dan Stone is presenting his latest piece of work – Shatner: The Motion Picture – as part of his ongoing series, the Worldwide Freakout, at Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill in Tempe on Saturday, October 1.

Six Things to Do This Week in Metro Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersAugust 1, 2022

Don’t let the heat keep you inside.

Five Things to Do This Week in Metro Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJuly 25, 2022

Comedy, basketball – and dinosaur puppets.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Poliça, Stephen Marley, Slightly Stoopid

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJuly 15, 2022

Some cool shows during a very hot weekend.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Atmosphere, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bob Log III

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersJuly 8, 2022

Watchu got planned this weekend?

Rock for Reproductive Rights: Smash the Patriarchy Benefit Raises Funds and Awareness

By Amy YoungJuly 7, 2022

Head down to Crescent Ballroom for a night of music and activism.

Band of Brothers: Max and Iggor Cavalera Bring Their Return Beneath Arise Tour to Tempe

By Amy YoungJune 24, 2022

The brothers are bringing a stacked bill to Marquee Theatre.

Why a Visit to Laloland in Mesa Is the Artsy Outing You Need

By Amy YoungJune 14, 2022

Lalo Cota’s vibrant works dot the Phoenix landscape – and now the walls of a Mesa art museum.

Why the Men’s Arts Council Helped Finance the “Desert Rider” Exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum

By Amy YoungJune 10, 2022

The exhibit looks at car culture from an Indigenous and Latinx point of view.

Meat Puppets’ Derrick Bostrom Talks Touring, the New Live Album, and What’s Next

By Amy YoungJune 1, 2022

After four decades, the Phoenix music legends are still in tune with each other.

Friends and Colleagues Remember Fred Tieken, the Late Phoenix Artist and Musician

By Amy YoungMay 10, 2022

The local creative died last month at the age of 86.

‘American fare with Japanese flavor:’ An Izakaya-style Bistro is Set to Open Near Arcadia

By Amy YoungMay 10, 2022

The team behind Palma, Ghost Doney and Cham Pang Lanes is set to open another metro Phoenix restaurant near Arcadia. What to know about the Japanese-style spot.