Future’s Short Set Irks Some, But Pot Of Gold Fest Still Delivers

With a demographic ranging from young trap-obsessed kids looking to turn up, to older weed-loving reggae fans, this year’s Pot of Gold Music Festival was looking to convince every market possible to attend the two-day event at Rawhide. Veteran underground hip-hop legends Atmosphere joined the likes of Slightly Stoopid and…

Tempe Shoegaze Band Alison’s Halo Added to Seminal Shoegaze Box Set

Formed in the good old days (see: early ’90s and 1992, specifically), Tempe, Arizona band Alison’s Halo enjoyed a healthy run as a fully functional recording and live band for the majority of the decade. Founded by married couple Adam and Catherine Cooper (guitar and vocals/guitar respectively), and Lynn Anderson (bass,…

Six Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Looking for a great show to see this week? Here are our picks for the best concerts worth checking out this week in Metro Phoenix. For more options, visit our comprehensive online concert calendar. Electric Six – Tuesday, March 15 – The Rebel Lounge Most of America got to know…

The Best and Worst Things We Saw at McDowell Mountain Music Festival 2016

McDowell Mountain Music Festival returned to Margaret T. Hance Park for the third straight year, attracting tens of thousands of people downtown for weekend of dual-stage musical madness. There were changes galore at this year’s incarnation, including the elimination of camping, waste (there were three-bin recycling stations throughout the festival), and…

Viva PHX 2016: A Taste of the 70-Band, 17-Venue Madness

Viva PHX’s third edition once again ignited downtown Phoenix last weekend, proving for just one night that under the right circumstances Phoenicians will brave the great outdoors on their quest for excellent music. The festival operates by setting out a beacon for bands touring on their way to South By…

The Ten Best Arizona Metal Bands of All Time

Heavy metal is a fixture, almost like comfortable yet spike-laden easy chair you can always count on here in the desert. We are lucky to have a great mix of local, regional, national, and internationally acclaimed talent. During a recent conversation with Cannibal Corpse’s drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz, he mentioned he…

Bruce Springsteen’s Concert Showed Why The River Is As Relevant As Ever

Why would Bruce Springsteen want to revisit the over 35-year-old album The River? I asked myself the above question as the New Jersey-based singer-songwriter, accompanied by his incomparable E Street Band, played the 20 songs on the breakthrough double album in chronological order to a sold-out crowd at Talking Stick…

MS MR’s Founders Built an Indie-Pop Empire

Even if you don’t know the synth-pop stylings of MS MR, make sure to shake the hands of Lizzy Plapinger or Max Hershenow if you see them around town —  it’s likely that you indirectly owe them something if you’ve turned on a pop radio station in the past three…

Get Your Green on With Our St. Patrick’s Day Guide

We’ve got both good and bad news for anyone eager to celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day, particularly those who tend to drink to excess. First, the bad news: It’s happening on a weekday this year – a Thursday, to be exact – which could spell trouble for those with obligations…

Kitten’s Chloe Chaidez Explains Why She Likes ’80s Music So Much

Kitten’s Chloe Chaidez is a killer interview. An old soul, for sure, especially for someone who can’t even by a legal beer yet, but something tells us she’s maybe had one or two alcoholic beverages. The Los Angeles, California singer/songwriter basically is the band she fronts, but to hear her…