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The Girls Rock! Phoenix benefit show is a badass concert for a good cause

The Girls Rock! Phoenix benefit show is a badass concert for a good cause

By Jennifer GoldbergMay 17, 2024

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

Arizona raver roasted online for wanting to bring her baby to EDC Las Vegas

Arizona raver roasted online for wanting to bring her baby to EDC Las Vegas

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 17, 2024

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

Phoenix New Times to host members-only event with local rockers Chrome Rhino

Phoenix New Times to host members-only event with local rockers Chrome Rhino

By Jennifer GoldbergMay 15, 2024

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

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Gangsta rap meets classical in Phoenix Symphony’s season closer

Gangsta rap meets classical in Phoenix Symphony’s season closer

By Geri KoeppelMay 10, 2024

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

Alice Cooper is being honored at the MIM in Phoenix this weekend. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 8, 2024

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

Emotions ran high at Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl tribute at Carly’s Bistro

Emotions ran high at Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl tribute at Carly’s Bistro

By Jennifer GoldbergApril 29, 2024

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

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Here are Phoenix’s best Cinco de Mayo parties and events in 2024

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 29, 2024

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

14 awful songs and albums celebrating anniversaries in 2024

14 awful songs and albums celebrating anniversaries in 2024

By Tom ReardonApril 24, 2024

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

Your ultimate guide to Alice Cooper’s Coopstock 2024 in Mesa

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 12, 2024

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

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A look at the intergalactic party people of PHXLIGHTS: Supernova

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 2, 2024

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

Max and Igor Cavalera team up for new metal band Go Ahead and Die

Max and Igor Cavalera team up for new metal band Go Ahead and Die

By Tom ReardonMarch 22, 2024

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

Axis-Radius: An oral history of the influential Scottsdale nightclub

Axis-Radius: An oral history of the influential Scottsdale nightclub

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 15, 2024

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

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Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj sitting on a pink bus.

Your guide to Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Tour stop in Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergMarch 11, 2024

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

How Tempe’s The Black Moods teamed with a rock legend on a classic tune

How Tempe’s The Black Moods teamed with a rock legend on a classic tune

By Jennifer GoldbergMarch 6, 2024

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

Z-Trip on how Phoenix helped prepare him for DJ stardom

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 1, 2024

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

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Watch Tool rock iconic Phoenix venue The Mason Jar in the early ’90s

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 19, 2024

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

Two Phoenix music stars unite on stellar new album, release show

Two Phoenix music stars unite on stellar new album, release show

By Tom ReardonFebruary 16, 2024

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

10 places to celebrate Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) in Phoenix

10 places to celebrate Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) in Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergFebruary 13, 2024

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

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16 photos of Dry River Yacht Club, Wyves and Banana Gun at Crescent Ballroom

16 photos of Dry River Yacht Club, Wyves and Banana Gun at Crescent Ballroom

By Jennifer GoldbergFebruary 7, 2024

Three beloved Tempe bands played to a packed house Friday night at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix.

The arty party people of Full Moon Festival: Wolf Moon in Glendale

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 30, 2024

A look at some of the thousands of locals who attended the Full Moon Festival at Fear Farm on Saturday.

Ultimate guide to Full Moon Festival: Wolf Moon in Glendale this weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 25, 2024

All the details about the locally focused arts and music event, including ticket info, parking and schedule.

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11 rock stars who allegedly slept with underage girls

11 rock stars who allegedly slept with underage girls

By David AccomazzoJanuary 24, 2024

Some of the biggest names in music history are on this list.

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