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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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15 must-have releases for Record Store Day 2024

15 must-have releases for Record Store Day 2024

By Chris CoplanApril 19, 2024

A smattering of this year’s releases to motivate and inspire your own RSD celebration.

Celebrate Record Store Day 2024 at these Phoenix shops

Celebrate Record Store Day 2024 at these Phoenix shops

By Chris CoplanApril 17, 2024

A handy-dandy guide to the participating stores, exclusive releases and must-visit parties/events happening on Saturday around the Valley.

Phoenix gallery Modified Arts celebrates 25 years on Roosevelt Row

Phoenix gallery Modified Arts celebrates 25 years on Roosevelt Row

By Chris CoplanApril 2, 2024

The venue’s 25th anniversary show is a profound look back at the space’s compelling efforts and identity.

Remembering iconic Tempe music venue Long Wong’s on Mill 20 years later

Remembering iconic Tempe music venue Long Wong’s on Mill 20 years later

By Chris CoplanMarch 21, 2024

The beloved spot for music and wings shut down 20 years ago, but its legacy lives on.

8 great songs about baseball – that aren’t actually about baseball

8 great songs about baseball – that aren’t actually about baseball

By Chris CoplanMarch 12, 2024

These genre-spanning jams speak volumes about America’s favorite pastime.

The 2024 M3F music festival in Phoenix kept the party going all weekend

The 2024 M3F music festival in Phoenix kept the party going all weekend

By TJ L'Heureux and OthersMarch 5, 2024

We’re looking back at sets by Dominic Fike, Lane 8, Hippo Campus and more.

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The best and worst of Innings Fest 2024

The best and worst of Innings Fest 2024

By Chris Coplan and OthersMarch 1, 2024

We love how smoothly the schedule ran. The dust in the air was another matter.

Innings Festival 2024 brought noteworthy sets to Tempe all weekend

Innings Festival 2024 brought noteworthy sets to Tempe all weekend

By Chris Coplan and OthersFebruary 27, 2024

The good music, the bad music and the worst set we’ve ever seen. (Seriously.)

Phoenix band Pijama Piyama are the pied pipers of psychedelic cumbia

Phoenix band Pijama Piyama are the pied pipers of psychedelic cumbia

By Chris CoplanJanuary 3, 2024

Frontman Jonathan Saillant talks about starting as a bedroom project, building stories via music and breaking into the Latin music market.

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians

By Chris CoplanDecember 29, 2023

With fresh music from Taylor Daukas, Glue Sticks, Kylo Gun and more.

Meet Phoenix darkwave pop duo Body of Light

Meet Phoenix darkwave pop duo Body of Light

By Chris CoplanDecember 13, 2023

Brothers Alex and Andrew Jarson readily explore the depths of pop and darkwave on their latest, “Bitter Reflection.”

Celebrate Record Store Day Black Friday at these Phoenix shops

Celebrate Record Store Day Black Friday at these Phoenix shops

By Chris CoplanNovember 20, 2023

A handy-dandy guide to the participating stores, exclusive releases and must-visit parties/events.

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The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of October 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of October 2023

By Chris CoplanNovember 14, 2023

With new music from Yellowcake, Madilyn Mei, Tassel, and more.

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of September 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of September 2023

By Chris CoplanOctober 10, 2023

New music from Snailmate, CIVILIA, Sydney Sprague and more.

Phoenix band Snailmate serve up their new ‘Stress Sandwich’ album

Phoenix band Snailmate serve up their new ‘Stress Sandwich’ album

By Chris CoplanSeptember 28, 2023

The “genrefluid” band spent years fine-tuning this deeply cathartic new record.

Sydney Sprague is on the road to bigger, bolder things

Sydney Sprague is on the road to bigger, bolder things

By Chris CoplanSeptember 19, 2023

The singer-songwriter talks about her new record ‘somebody in hell loves you,’ endless touring and a primo TikTok presence.

Zia Records opens a new Phoenix store ripe with possibilities

Zia Records opens a new Phoenix store ripe with possibilities

By Chris CoplanSeptember 14, 2023

The new storefront has an added 2,000 square feet of space for Zia’s many offerings.

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of August 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of August 2023

By Chris CoplanSeptember 6, 2023

New music from Astrologer, Snailmate, Sydney Sprague and more.

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With its debut IYKYK Festival, Relentless Beats enters its hip-hop era

With its debut IYKYK Festival, Relentless Beats enters its hip-hop era

By Chris CoplanSeptember 5, 2023

The one-day event in Avondale on Saturday kicks off with appearances by Lil Uzi Vert, Metro Boomin and more.

Drake, Ghost and the best concerts in Phoenix this September

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 1, 2023

Also this month: Sam Smith, Rob Zombie, 5 Seconds of Summer and Rick Ross will bring their tours to the Valley.

Hard rock band There Is No Us fly the freaky industrial flag for Phoenix

Hard rock band There Is No Us fly the freaky industrial flag for Phoenix

By Chris CoplanAugust 3, 2023

The local outfit talk first bands, musical brotherhoods and ‘feeding the monkey.’

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023

By Chris CoplanAugust 1, 2023

New music from Fairy Bones, There Is No Us, Dinosaur Love, Yellowcake and many more.

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