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Tom Reardon

Tom Reardon has written for Phoenix New Times since 2013. He’s been in several notable bands over the last 25 years including Hillbilly Devilspeak, North Side Kings, and the Father Figures.

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Switzerland’s Reverend Beat-Man is coming to heal your rock ‘n’ roll soul

By Tom ReardonAugust 20, 2025

The one-person garage band from Bern is going to let his stage persona ‘do whatever he wants.’

Horsegirl builds with one block at a time

By Tom ReardonAugust 6, 2025

The Chicago trio’s foundation is built on indie rock bricks and stacked with experimental elements.

‘We want people to go fucking crazy’: Frankie and the Witch Fingers are heading to Phoenix

By Tom ReardonJuly 24, 2025

The band is fully charged and ready to blast audiences on the Trash Classic tour with their fueled-up garage rock

A conversation with Fishbone’s Chris Dowd and Angelo Moore before their upcoming show

By Tom ReardonJuly 22, 2025

‘We shouldn’t have to make songs like “Racist Piece of Shit” and “Last Call for America”‘

Alabama band SNACKS is headed to Phoenix for a midweek show on July 16

By Tom ReardonJuly 14, 2025

The band stops on tour to play their garage pop infused with the synth-y spirit of the ’80s.

Documentary about 1990 Arizona fire now available on Amazon Prime

By Tom ReardonJune 29, 2025

‘Prisoners of Fire’ tells the story of the Dude Fire that killed six people and destroyed 50 homes.

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Photos, flyers and memories: Two local music archives are IG havens for joy and nostalgia

By Tom ReardonJune 27, 2025

Arizona Music Scene Archive and AZ Punk Rock Museum’s pages are full of pictures and show art from the ’90s and early 2000s.

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Erica Dunn of Tropical Fuck Storm can’t wait to visit Phoenix for the first time

By Tom ReardonJune 27, 2025

‘Holy shit, I’m excited.’ Gender-bending, genre-fusing rockers from Australia bring their anarchic live show to Valley Bar.

Venomous Pinks’ drummer Cassie Jalilie is battling cancer and more

By Tom ReardonJune 23, 2025

She talks about her challenges and the importance of self-advocacy.

Broncho returns to Phoenix on their Natural Pleasure Tour 2025

By Tom ReardonJune 22, 2025

The indie rock band’s singer and guitarist on why he loves “mythical” Phoenix, gear, raising kids and more.

JPW + Dad Weed deliver the goods on “Amassed Like A Rat King”

By Tom ReardonJune 9, 2025

Jason Woodbury and Zach Toporek (JPW and Dad Weed, respectively) join musical forces for an outstanding first release.

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Deep cuts: Three ’80s New Wave hits from great, but overlooked, albums

By Tom ReardonMay 22, 2025

The records that birthed these songs are full of tracks that deserve as much attention as the hits that got all the love.

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The Damned is the greatest punk band of all time and they play Phoenix this week

By Tom ReardonMay 20, 2025

The English punk legends have been going strong since 1976. Here are 10 reasons to see their live show at The Van Buren.

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Coming of age: The Trunk Space turns 21

By Tom ReardonMay 15, 2025

The all-ages music and arts venue is still without a permanent home, but that’s not stopping them from throwing a party.

10 movies celebrating birthdays that time should forget

10 movies celebrating birthdays that time should forget

By Tom ReardonMay 14, 2025

These films are marking their 25th, 40th or even 50th anniversaries in 2025. But they aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.

Electro-pop extravaganza: Jesika von Rabbit is headed to Phoenix on brief Arizona tour

Electro-pop extravaganza: Jesika von Rabbit is headed to Phoenix on brief Arizona tour

By Tom ReardonMay 7, 2025

Self-proclaimed ‘Queen of the High Desert’ shows off her ‘wacko’ side in new video with bassist Lee Joseph and backup dancers, the Grundles.

Arizona Tiki Oasis brings island culture to Scottsdale

Arizona Tiki Oasis brings island culture to Scottsdale

By Tom ReardonApril 21, 2025

Floral caftans, tropical drinks and lounge music will draw cool chicks and hepcats to Scottsdale this week.

10 great films celebrating big anniversaries in 2025

10 great films celebrating big anniversaries in 2025

By Tom ReardonMarch 31, 2025

“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is turning 25, “Jaws” is turning 50 and we’re all getting really old.

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Look inside Wasted Ink Zine Distro’s new Central Phoenix home

Look inside Wasted Ink Zine Distro’s new Central Phoenix home

By Tom ReardonMarch 28, 2025

The beloved literary hub has new digs near Third Avenue and McDowell Road and is ready to welcome visitors.

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Remembering late actor Gene Hackman’s lesser-known roles

By Tom ReardonMarch 4, 2025

The late acting legend did dozens of movies before his death. Here are some you probably missed.

SkaterCon 10 rolls into Goodyear with skate legends, headliners Luicidal

SkaterCon 10 rolls into Goodyear with skate legends, headliners Luicidal

By Tom ReardonFebruary 20, 2025

This year features appearances by skaters Jeff Kendall and Steve Alba as well as concerts from Go Betty Go and Clusterfux.

The rebirth of ’90s Phoenix rockers Jesus Chrysler Supercar

The rebirth of ’90s Phoenix rockers Jesus Chrysler Supercar

By Tom ReardonFebruary 13, 2025

The throwback Phoenix outfit are releasing their first new music in 25 years.

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