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Chris Coplan

Chris Coplan

Chris Coplan spent time as the Phoenix New Times music editor in early 2025. He has been a professional writer since the 2010s, having started his professional career at Consequence. Since then, he’s also been published with TIME, Complex, and other outlets. Chris started freelance writing with New Times in 2018 about all things music. He lives in Central Phoenix with his wife, stepdaughter, a dumb but lovable dog, and two bossy cats.

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13 Phoenix Musicians You Should Be Listening to Right Now

13 Phoenix Musicians You Should Be Listening to Right Now

By Chris CoplanMarch 3, 2021

Violet Choir, Glixen, Mile High Actors, and more.

Phoenix Producer Kareem Ali Is Cranking Out Lush Soundscapes at a Ridiculous Pace

Phoenix Producer Kareem Ali Is Cranking Out Lush Soundscapes at a Ridiculous Pace

By Chris CoplanMarch 2, 2021

He released 33 songs last year, and he’s not slowing down.

The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in February 2021

The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in February 2021

By Chris CoplanFebruary 26, 2021

Commemorate the month of romance with some poignant love songs from Phoenix artists.

The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Artists in January 2021

The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Artists in January 2021

By Chris CoplanFebruary 1, 2021

2021 kicked off with tasty tunes from Teek Hall, Jerusafunk, and other Phoenix musicians.

iPOTUS 2: Eight Songs for Joe Biden’s Inauguration

iPOTUS 2: Eight Songs for Joe Biden’s Inauguration

By Chris CoplanJanuary 6, 2021

A new president is incoming, and we’ve got some Inauguration Day music suggestions for him.

The Five Best Songs by Phoenix Artists in December 2020

The Five Best Songs by Phoenix Artists in December 2020

By Chris CoplanJanuary 4, 2021

The rocky year of 2020 closes out with even more great music from local artists.

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12 Phoenix Musicians Share Their 2021 Resolutions

12 Phoenix Musicians Share Their 2021 Resolutions

By Chris CoplanDecember 28, 2020

These musicians are looking to rebound from 2020 with some big career moves.

The Best Music We Heard in Metro Phoenix in 2020

The Best Music We Heard in Metro Phoenix in 2020

By Chris CoplanDecember 23, 2020

Sam Means, Playboy Manbaby, It’s Embarrassing, Kareem Ali, and more.

The Seven Biggest News Stories From Music’s Weirdest Year

By Chris CoplanDecember 15, 2020

Bob Dylan finally scores a No. 1 hit, and other things we’ll remember 2020 for.

Eight Angry Christmas Tunes to Darken Your Holiday

Eight Angry Christmas Tunes to Darken Your Holiday

By Chris CoplanDecember 14, 2020

Forget good tidings — these are the songs needed for 2020’s holiday season.

The Five Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians in November 2020

The Five Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians in November 2020

By Chris CoplanDecember 1, 2020

Our fall music preview finally pays huge dividends with great new tunes.

The Five Best Songs by Phoenix Musicians in October 2020

The Five Best Songs by Phoenix Musicians in October 2020

By Chris CoplanOctober 29, 2020

Including a track off the new solo EP by Sam Means of The Format.

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Checking in With Metro Phoenix’s Struggling Music Venues

Checking in With Metro Phoenix’s Struggling Music Venues

By Chris CoplanOctober 26, 2020

Some states have been stepped in to help live music operators. Not Arizona.

Phoenix-Made Music We’re Eagerly Anticipating This Fall

Phoenix-Made Music We’re Eagerly Anticipating This Fall

By Chris CoplanSeptember 30, 2020

There’s a lot of great new music to look forward to over the next few months.

September Gave Us Some Great New Songs From Arizona Musicians

September Gave Us Some Great New Songs From Arizona Musicians

By Chris CoplanSeptember 29, 2020

Listen to these new tunes immediately.

Here Are August’s Best New Songs From Arizona Musicians

Here Are August’s Best New Songs From Arizona Musicians

By Chris CoplanSeptember 1, 2020

Listen to these new tunes immediately.

Music in the Time of COVID: Ryan Alfred Steps Out on His Own

Music in the Time of COVID: Ryan Alfred Steps Out on His Own

By Chris CoplanAugust 27, 2020

The former Calexico member and sound engineer has released a EP of modern electronic music.

Ari Epstein Roars Back With I, the Tiger

Ari Epstein Roars Back With I, the Tiger

By Chris CoplanAugust 26, 2020

The former Tigerface frontman turns years of self-discovery into a rocking new LP.

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Music in the Time of COVID: Bryan ‘Dadadoh’ Preston Wants to Build Bridges

Music in the Time of COVID: Bryan ‘Dadadoh’ Preston Wants to Build Bridges

By Chris CoplanAugust 25, 2020

The pandemic has taught him who and what is truly important.

Music in the Time of COVID: Veronica Everheart Knows Her Limits

Music in the Time of COVID: Veronica Everheart Knows Her Limits

By Chris CoplanAugust 20, 2020

The young Phoenix singer-songwriter is using this time to reevaluate and try new things.

Music in the Time of COVID: The Dust Jackets Want to Write Timeless Songs

Music in the Time of COVID: The Dust Jackets Want to Write Timeless Songs

By Chris CoplanAugust 17, 2020

The members of the “indie/post-punk/garage project” don’t want to make music that’s disposable.

Until the Shows Go On: Music Lovers Share Their Favorite Summer Concerts

Until the Shows Go On: Music Lovers Share Their Favorite Summer Concerts

By Chris CoplanAugust 11, 2020

Hey, do you miss concerts? Yeah, us too.

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