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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.

Green Day will play all of ‘Dookie,’ ‘American Idiot’ at Phoenix concert

Green Day will play all of ‘Dookie,’ ‘American Idiot’ at Phoenix concert

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 17, 2024

“We’ve never done anything like this before. And there’s a really good chance we’ll never do it again.”

David Bowie showed us all that it’s OK to be yourself

David Bowie showed us all that it’s OK to be yourself

By Tom ReardonJanuary 10, 2024

The late singer was both a trendsetter and a trend-smasher.

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10 scary moments in Phoenix concert history

10 scary moments in Phoenix concert history

By Serene DominicJanuary 9, 2024

Phoenix New Times looks back at some of the scariest, most unexpected and weirdest concert moments in Arizona history, from John Cougar and Jimmy Eat World to Motley Crue.

Totally Tubular Festival brings ’80s New Wave legends to Phoenix

Totally Tubular Festival brings ’80s New Wave legends to Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 8, 2024

Relive the decade of legwarmers and big hair with performances by Modern English, Bow Wow Wow and more.

Phoenix band Pijama Piyama are the pied pipers of psychedelic cumbia

Phoenix band Pijama Piyama are the pied pipers of psychedelic cumbia

By Chris CoplanJanuary 3, 2024

Frontman Jonathan Saillant talks about starting as a bedroom project, building stories via music and breaking into the Latin music market.

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Musicians Anitta and Peso Pluma perform onstage.

The biggest Phoenix music moments of 2023

By Jennifer GoldbergDecember 29, 2023

From beloved venues shuttering to a blockbuster tour debut, plenty of big music-related things happened in Phoenix this year.

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians

By Chris CoplanDecember 29, 2023

With fresh music from Taylor Daukas, Glue Sticks, Kylo Gun and more.

Billy Joel sings and plays piano.

5 underrated Billy Joel songs to prepare for his Phoenix concert

By Lauren CusimanoDecember 8, 2023

For when you’re sick of “Uptown Girl.”

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A pair of headphones sitting on a stack of books.

5 Christmas rap songs to make your season bright

By Jennifer GoldbergDecember 7, 2023

Including the filthiest Christmas song ever.

When Nirvana rocked the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix

By James B. MillsNovember 28, 2023

Everything that happened at Nirvana’s 1993 concert inside Phoenix’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Celebrate Record Store Day Black Friday at these Phoenix shops

Celebrate Record Store Day Black Friday at these Phoenix shops

By Chris CoplanNovember 20, 2023

A handy-dandy guide to the participating stores, exclusive releases and must-visit parties/events.

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The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of October 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of October 2023

By Chris CoplanNovember 14, 2023

With new music from Yellowcake, Madilyn Mei, Tassel, and more.

Doja Cat, Lauryn Hill and Phoenix’s biggest concerts in November

Doja Cat, Lauryn Hill and Phoenix’s biggest concerts in November

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 3, 2023

Other big shows in the Valley this month include Moneybagg Yo, The National, John Fogerty and Pitbull.

Why ‘Hookworm TWO’ local comp album celebrates Arizona bands

Why ‘Hookworm TWO’ local comp album celebrates Arizona bands

By Sophia BiazusOctober 28, 2023

“Hookworm TWO” features original songs by six Arizona bands. A record release party is happening tonight in Phoenix.

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How Tempe band Sundressed’s new album reflects the singer’s inner world

How Tempe band Sundressed’s new album reflects the singer’s inner world

By Sophia BiazusOctober 17, 2023

The group’s fourth album is look at frontman Trevor Hedges’ mental-health journey.

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of September 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of September 2023

By Chris CoplanOctober 10, 2023

New music from Snailmate, CIVILIA, Sydney Sprague and more.

Punk rockers Overstand are set to take over Phoenix

Punk rockers Overstand are set to take over Phoenix

By Tom ReardonOctober 3, 2023

Overstand, composed of members of Phoenix punk-band veterans, play Yucca Tap Room on Tuesday night.

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Phoenix’s St. Madness celebrate 30 years of death-defying heavy metal

Phoenix’s St. Madness celebrate 30 years of death-defying heavy metal

By Tom ReardonSeptember 29, 2023

One of Phoenix’s longest-running bands is holding an anniversary concert this weekend in Glendale.

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