Critic's Notebook

The Phoenix native talks new projects, frequent touring and changing for the better.

The beloved drummer left an indelible legacy on the Phoenix music scene.

The loud, exciting show raised $1,000 for girls’ music education.

Beloved downtown Phoenix venue The Trunk Space is leaving its longtime home at the end of the month, but not before a last run of shows.

Join The Venomous Pinks, Tell All Your Friends, MRCH and other femme-led bands for a night of badass music for a good cause.

An anonymous post in a local Facebook group seeking childcare at EDC led to memes and accusations of child endangerment.

Join us June 8 at Four Peaks Brewing as Culture Editor Jennifer Goldberg interviews local band Chrome Rhino before an intimate concert.

‘The Resurrection Mixtape” combines the music of Gustav Mahler, Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G.

The legendary shock rocker will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday.

It was an emotional night celebrating the memory of a beloved band and the legacy of a downtown Phoenix business.

Where to celebrate Cinco around the Valley from May 3 to 5.

Including offerings by Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles and Van Halen. Fight us in the comments.

Everything to know about the charity music festival featuring Orianthi, Micky Dolenz and Patrick Warburton.

Phoenix experienced a close encounter of the PLUR kind during the two-night EDM festival.

The latest musical project of the legendary – and local – Cavalera music family is stopping in Glendale this weekend.

A look back at the landmark double-sided nightclub that helped lay the groundwork for Scottsdale’s entertainment district.

It’ll be the hip-hop star’s first show in the Valley in more than a decade.

The power trio, who will play two shows this weekend in Chandler, teamed up with Robby Krieger on a rocking cover of “Roadhouse Blues.”

Plus, the turntablist and mashup king discusses being on national TV with LL Cool J and whether the Bombshelter DJs will ever reunite.

Fans of the legendary prog-metal band share memories of their first Phoenix shows at iconic rock club The Mason Jar.

Blaine Long, a “Voice” alumnus, and Neko Case sideman Jon Rauhouse will celebrate their new LP with a Dirty Drummer show this weekend.

Concerts, parties and plenty of drinks can be had all over the Valley to celebrate Mardi Gras.