Music Archives

The Sweet Story Behind the New-Ish Candy & Records

By Chris CoplanAugust 25, 2022

The Sunnyslope shop, which opened in January 2022, is a grand tale of romance, community, and super clean vinyl.

Inaugural ZONA Music Festival Will Take Over Downtown Phoenix in December

By Jennifer GoldbergAugust 24, 2022

And the lineup is packed with national and local indie acts.

Phoenicians Among ‘Spiritual Travelers’ Planning to Enter Vortex at VortiFest

By Mike MadriagaAugust 24, 2022

The Sedona VortiFest music festival is a two-day shindig of music, culture, art, and community nestled in Sedona’s mystical Red Rock Country.

Tempe’s Travis Stacey Gets Assist From Logic as Recording Artist

By Gannon HanevoldAugust 23, 2022

Spending years as a music journeyman, working with sound and lighting at various venues and live sound companies in the Valley, Travis Matylewicz landed a record deal in a matter of months as Travis Stacey.

As JPW, Jason P. Woodbury Transcends Into the Desert Rock Ether

By Chris CoplanAugust 22, 2022

The writer, editor, and all-around music guru is launching a solo career with an excellent new LP.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Kid Cudi, Def Leppard, and Mötley Crüe

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersAugust 22, 2022

One of the biggest rock concerts of the year is on tap.

Phoenix Rapper Pariah Pete Takes Personable Approach to Get His Words Heard

By Gannon HanevoldAugust 19, 2022

Pariah Pete has a permanent chip on his shoulder, and his musical influence comes from everywhere.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Boris, Goatwhore, OhGeesy

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersAugust 19, 2022

Heshers and metalheads of the Valley, get ready to rock.

Florida’s ThrashBack Records Finds Gold In Arizona’s Metal History

By Tom ReardonAugust 18, 2022

ThrashBack Records out of the Sunshine State has quietly been releasing selected Arizona music for the last few years.

Why ’80s Movie Icon Corey Feldman Is All About Making Music Now

By Jennifer GoldbergAugust 17, 2022

You can see him perform tonight at Marquee Theatre in Tempe.

Mesa Jazz and Blues Theater to Open This Fall in the East Valley

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 17, 2022

The East Valley is about to get more blues, jazz, and R&B concerts.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Banks, Corey Feldman, Odesza

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersAugust 15, 2022

They’re nothing if not diverse.

Sundressed Frontman Trevor Hedges Looks Like a Real ‘Winner’ This Year

By Gannon HanevoldAugust 12, 2022

In 2022, the frontman celebrated the Tempe-based punk band’s 10th anniversary, released the group’s first new single in two years, and even got married.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Billy Idol, Tim Heidecker, Big Time Rush

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersAugust 12, 2022

Hope you’ve got some disposable income ready.

Power-Pop Legends Pollen’s Forgotten Second Album Finds New Life on Vinyl

By Ashley NaftuleAugust 11, 2022

Pollen drummer and primary songwriter Bob Hoag revisits the power-pop quintet’s long-neglected sophomore album, 1995’s Crescent, after its recent re-release.