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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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Wu-Tang Clan announce final tour, Phoenix stop for June

Wu-Tang Clan announce final tour, Phoenix stop for June

By Chris CoplanFebruary 24, 2025

The hip-hop legends also have a new album dropping in April.

The best and worst of Innings Fest 2025

The best and worst of Innings Fest 2025

By Chris Coplan and OthersFebruary 24, 2025

We loved the full set times and pop-up shops. The talkative crowds and prices were not so stellar.

Photos: Tempe’s Innings Fest promotes the dual magic of rock music and baseball

Photos: Tempe’s Innings Fest promotes the dual magic of rock music and baseball

By Chris CoplanFebruary 21, 2025

A look back at some of the highlights of this baseball-rock music hybrid celebration.

A band.

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 21, 2025)

By Chris CoplanFebruary 21, 2025

From dreamy indie rock to snarling death metal, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond.

Photos: Slayer’s Kerry King brings the fury to Mesa’s Nile Theater

Photos: Slayer’s Kerry King brings the fury to Mesa’s Nile Theater

By Chris CoplanFebruary 20, 2025

The Slayer legend brought along both Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry.

Phoenix’s Chrome Rhino, Rattlesnake Suitcase plot Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble

Phoenix’s Chrome Rhino, Rattlesnake Suitcase plot Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble

By Chris CoplanFebruary 20, 2025

These two Phoenix bands are grappling for rock music supremacy.

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Here are 10 suggestions to rename Phoenix’s Footprint Center

Here are 10 suggestions to rename Phoenix’s Footprint Center

By Chris CoplanFebruary 19, 2025

Does anyone else like the ring of “The Maynard James Keenan Center for the Arts”?

Sing, batter batter, sing: Rating the Arizona Diamondbacks’ walk-up music

By Chris CoplanFebruary 19, 2025

Whatever helps them hit the ball harder.

High Vis slot Phoenix show on world tour

High Vis slot Phoenix show on world tour

By Chris CoplanFebruary 18, 2025

The British punks are on the road in continued support of the excellent “Guided Tour.”

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Phoenix New Times’ music news roundup (Feb. 18, 2025)

By Chris CoplanFebruary 18, 2025

A gathering of random news, album announcements and concerts you may or may not have missed.

We chose Phoenix-centric theme songs for your favorite AEW stars

We chose Phoenix-centric theme songs for your favorite AEW stars

By Chris CoplanFebruary 17, 2025

When AEW comes to Phoenix, here are some more fitting theme songs for the elite talent.

Phoenix New Times readers deem this Al Green jam as best love song of all time

Phoenix New Times readers deem this Al Green jam as best love song of all time

By Chris CoplanFebruary 14, 2025

Phoenix fans have chosen a true classic in our loving but demanding poll.

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Tennis unveil new album, plot Phoenix stop on North American tour

Tennis unveil new album, plot Phoenix stop on North American tour

By Chris CoplanFebruary 14, 2025

The pop duo will perform at Phoenix’s The Van Buren in August in support of ‘Face Down In The Garden.’

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 14, 2025)

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 14, 2025)

By Chris CoplanFebruary 14, 2025

From beguiling art rock to immature power-pop, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with rock music’s 5 most romantic frontmen

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with rock music’s 5 most romantic frontmen

By Chris CoplanFebruary 13, 2025

From Nick Cave to Fat Mike, these are the men who make rock hum with true heart and emotion.

Halsey announces Phoenix show for May as part of North American tour

Halsey announces Phoenix show for May as part of North American tour

By Chris CoplanFebruary 13, 2025

The singer will bring her For My Last Trick Tour to the Valley.

Billie Eilish tops Arizona survey for headliner at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

Billie Eilish tops Arizona survey for headliner at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

By Chris CoplanFebruary 12, 2025

Per a new survey from VegasInsider.com., Arizona demands Billie Eilish for Super Bowl 60.

Magdalena Bay add Phoenix show to September-October tour

Magdalena Bay add Phoenix show to September-October tour

By Chris CoplanFebruary 12, 2025

The Miami pop duo will visit Phoenix’s own Arizona Financial Theatre on Sept. 23.

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What’s the best love song of all time? Phoenix New Times polls readers

What’s the best love song of all time? Phoenix New Times polls readers

By Chris CoplanFebruary 11, 2025

If you don’t make your voice heard, we’re cancelling Valentine’s Day 2025.

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Is it raining in Phoenix? Here are 10 songs for calling down the thunder

By Chris CoplanFebruary 11, 2025

Can you make it actually rain? These songs may just hold the secret.

Alice Cooper adds members of Cheap Trick, Living Colour to Coopstock 2025

Alice Cooper adds members of Cheap Trick, Living Colour to Coopstock 2025

By Chris CoplanFebruary 7, 2025

This year’s Coopstock line up from Mesa also features Ron White and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford.

This should be Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl setlist

This should be Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl setlist

By Chris CoplanFebruary 7, 2025

Ahead of his Super Bowl LIX halftime show, here are the songs Kendrick Lamar needs to regale the football-viewing public.

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