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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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10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 7, 2025)

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 7, 2025)

By Chris CoplanFebruary 7, 2025

From pulverizing prog metal to romantic indie rock, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond.

AMP on free shows, community action and bridging the musical divide between Tempe and ASU

AMP on free shows, community action and bridging the musical divide between Tempe and ASU

By Chris CoplanFebruary 6, 2025

The club of music lovers has some big plans for the future of arts and culture in and around the college town.

Flogging Molly cancel Tempe show at Marquee Theatre on March 16

Flogging Molly cancel Tempe show at Marquee Theatre on March 16

By Chris CoplanFebruary 5, 2025

Frontman Dave King is currently contending with an unknown illness.

One Phoenix fan examines a life lived through Bloc Party’s ‘Silent Alarm’

One Phoenix fan examines a life lived through Bloc Party’s ‘Silent Alarm’

By Chris CoplanFebruary 5, 2025

With the 20th anniversary this week, a Phoenix fan explores how Bloc Party’s ‘Silent Alarm’ shaped and informed his own life.

Alabama still on tour, coming to Phoenix in April

Alabama still on tour, coming to Phoenix in April

By Chris CoplanFebruary 5, 2025

The country icons will kick off fall/summer dates with an April 17 show at Footprint Center.

Rilo Kiley announce reunion tour, Phoenix show for May

Rilo Kiley announce reunion tour, Phoenix show for May

By Chris CoplanFebruary 4, 2025

The beloved indie rockers have added to their first show in some two decades with a May 12 show at The Van Buren.

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Phoenix to kick off 10th anniversary of Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival tour

By Chris CoplanFebruary 3, 2025

The star-studded event from Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre features Bob Dylan, Billy Strings and Sierra Hull.

Review: Phoenix Rock Lottery combined good music and great vibes at Crescent Ballroom

Review: Phoenix Rock Lottery combined good music and great vibes at Crescent Ballroom

By Chris CoplanFebruary 3, 2025

The Phoenix concert/music experience assembled five bands for one night only to make a little rock ‘n’ roll magic.

Phoenix, here are the 10 albums you should have streamed in January

Phoenix, here are the 10 albums you should have streamed in January

By Chris CoplanFebruary 3, 2025

Be it Phoenix egg punk or Euro synth-pop, here is every album you should have spun in January.

Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum featured in USA Today readers poll

Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum featured in USA Today readers poll

By Chris CoplanFebruary 1, 2025

MIM is one of 20 music museums up for the nationwide honor, and there’s some hearty competition.

Hey, ASU, here’s a playlist to keep alive those March Madness hopes

Hey, ASU, here’s a playlist to keep alive those March Madness hopes

By Chris CoplanJanuary 31, 2025

If ASU is going to make it to March Madness, then the team needs this highly-curated playlist of pop jams and reggae hits.

Musical artist The Weeknd.

The Weeknd announces Glendale stadium show for May

By Chris CoplanJanuary 31, 2025

The R&B maestro will visit Glendale’s State Farm Stadium on May 9 as part of a North American tour.

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10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans

By Chris CoplanJanuary 31, 2025

From earnest folk to shimmery synth-pop, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond

Phoenix New Times music editor stakes his very reputation on Grammy 2025 picks

Phoenix New Times music editor stakes his very reputation on Grammy 2025 picks

By Chris CoplanJanuary 30, 2025

Our new editor wants to remain accountable to Phoenix music fans, so he’s putting himself under the ultimate test.

10 recent non-Phoenix punk albums to stir your rebel spirit

10 recent non-Phoenix punk albums to stir your rebel spirit

By Chris CoplanJanuary 30, 2025

As the Phoenix punk scene continues to flourish, here are some non-local records to

How the Phoenix Rock Lottery benefits Rosie’s House

How the Phoenix Rock Lottery benefits Rosie’s House

By Chris CoplanJanuary 29, 2025

The Phoenix-based academy provides music education for students from lower-income families across the Valley.

Phoenix Rock Lottery concert turns random bands into musical gold

Phoenix Rock Lottery concert turns random bands into musical gold

By Chris CoplanJanuary 29, 2025

We spoke with past and present players about how everyone benefits from this event where randomized bands compete for glory.

Deafheaven announce new album, North American tour for April and May

Deafheaven announce new album, North American tour for April and May

By Chris CoplanJanuary 29, 2025

The band’s new album, ‘Lonely People With People,’ drops March 28 ahead of a Mesa show on May 23.

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The 5 best ABBA songs ahead of tribute band’s Phoenix concert

The 5 best ABBA songs ahead of tribute band’s Phoenix concert

By Chris CoplanJanuary 28, 2025

Because who needs an excuse to gush over the magic of ABBA?

Sleigh Bells return with new song, spring North American tour

Sleigh Bells return with new song, spring North American tour

By Chris CoplanJanuary 28, 2025

The noise pop duo have released their first new song in three years, ‘Wanna Start a Band.’

Dear Post Malone, RSD Ambassador: please fix these 5 things about vinyl collecting

Dear Post Malone, RSD Ambassador: please fix these 5 things about vinyl collecting

By Chris CoplanJanuary 27, 2025

A short letter to Post Malone about how to make vinyl records fun, accessible and inclusive.

Katy Perry returns to Phoenix for first time in 7 years

Katy Perry returns to Phoenix for first time in 7 years

By Chris CoplanJanuary 27, 2025

The pop singer’s The Lifetimes Tour will visit Phoenix’s Footprint Center on July 12.

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