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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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Music in the Time of COVID: Ring Finger No Pinky Are Questioning Authority

Music in the Time of COVID: Ring Finger No Pinky Are Questioning Authority

By Chris CoplanAugust 10, 2020

The Phoenix band may have just graduated high school, but there’s a lot of wisdom in their music.

Music in the Time of COVID: Closet Goth’s Col Bauer Is in a Transitional Mindset

Music in the Time of COVID: Closet Goth’s Col Bauer Is in a Transitional Mindset

By Chris CoplanAugust 7, 2020

The Phoenix musician says that periods of change inspire their creativity.

Music in the Time of COVID: Las Calakas Are Keeping the Party Going

Music in the Time of COVID: Las Calakas Are Keeping the Party Going

By Chris CoplanAugust 4, 2020

The Phoenix band want you to forget your problems and enjoy the music.

Six Phoenix Record Shops Talk Business Amid COVID

Six Phoenix Record Shops Talk Business Amid COVID

By Chris CoplanJuly 31, 2020

The pandemic has presented both obstacles and opportunities for the city’s many vinyl shops.

The Five Best Local Songs of July 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of July 2020

By Chris CoplanJuly 30, 2020

Here’s a sampling of the diverse and dynamic sounds currently defining metro Phoenix.

iPOTUS: 10 Campaign Song Suggestions for Donald Trump and Joe Biden

iPOTUS: 10 Campaign Song Suggestions for Donald Trump and Joe Biden

By Chris CoplanJuly 27, 2020

Because the candidates need tunes that best represent their bases.

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Ryan Avery Made Music and Comedy Magic With Real Coachella

Ryan Avery Made Music and Comedy Magic With Real Coachella

By Chris CoplanJuly 24, 2020

The long-standing satire event was a high point for absurdist culture in the Valley.

Music in the Time of COVID: Celebration Guns Are Supporting Social Justice

Music in the Time of COVID: Celebration Guns Are Supporting Social Justice

By Chris CoplanJuly 22, 2020

In which Phoenix artists share their creative pursuits during quarantine.

Jamee Cornelia Is Redefining Hip-Hop for a Brave New World

Jamee Cornelia Is Redefining Hip-Hop for a Brave New World

By Chris CoplanJuly 20, 2020

The city-hopping MC blurs genres while blending the personal and the political.

Hans Olson Brings the Blues Into the Digital Age

Hans Olson Brings the Blues Into the Digital Age

By Chris CoplanJuly 7, 2020

A documentary about the legendary Phoenix musician uploaded online has kickstarted a conversation about local blues’ next act.

The Sugar Thieves Sing of Modern America With a Dual Album Release

The Sugar Thieves Sing of Modern America With a Dual Album Release

By Chris CoplanJuly 6, 2020

The fusion-centric band’s new LPs address everything from race to environmentalism.

The Five Best Local Songs of June 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of June 2020

By Chris CoplanJune 29, 2020

Here’s a sampling of the diverse and dynamic sounds currently defining metro Phoenix.

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Our Merch Could Be Your Life: Ranking Nine Band T-Shirts

Our Merch Could Be Your Life: Ranking Nine Band T-Shirts

By Chris CoplanJune 26, 2020

Depending upon how much you like attention, these are the rock tees to hang in your closet.

Eight Black Artists Who Uplift Arizona’s Arts Scene

Eight Black Artists Who Uplift Arizona’s Arts Scene

By Chris CoplanJune 22, 2020

These singers and musicians are an indelible part of the state’s cultural identity.

The Format Return With an Appreciation for the Past

The Format Return With an Appreciation for the Past

By Chris CoplanJune 15, 2020

The indie pop act reunite after 12 years and have plans for the future.

Tato Caraveo Delivers the Noise at The Lost Leaf

Tato Caraveo Delivers the Noise at The Lost Leaf

By Chris CoplanJune 5, 2020

The long-time booker talks his favorite shows and future plans for the indie bar.

We Heart Phoenix: Four More Love Letters to the Valley’s Music Scene

We Heart Phoenix: Four More Love Letters to the Valley’s Music Scene

By Chris CoplanJune 3, 2020

Four new love letters about what makes Phoenix a true musical hot spot.

The Five Best Local Songs of May 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of May 2020

By Chris CoplanMay 29, 2020

Here is a sampling of the diverse and dynamic sounds currently defining the Valley.

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Dadadoh and Andy Warpigs Are Musical Bros Fighting for Phoenix

Dadadoh and Andy Warpigs Are Musical Bros Fighting for Phoenix

By Chris CoplanMay 28, 2020

The DIYers share a desire to grow the Valley’s arts and music scene.

Justus Samuel Is the Phoenix Hip-Hop Scene’s Cool Dad

Justus Samuel Is the Phoenix Hip-Hop Scene’s Cool Dad

By Chris CoplanMay 19, 2020

The founder of the Arizona Hip Hop Festival believes in the event’s transformative power.

‘Know The Rules Before You Break ‘Em:’ A History of Phoenix Punk in the ’80s

By Chris CoplanMay 14, 2020

Fans and bands talk about the pillars of Phoenix’s punk scene.

We Heart Phoenix: Four Love Letters to the Valley’s Music Scene

We Heart Phoenix: Four Love Letters to the Valley’s Music Scene

By Chris CoplanMay 13, 2020

Four love letters about what makes Phoenix a true musical hot spot.

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