Critic's Notebook

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

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

Walter Productions adds another spot to its small empire of venues.

The latter half of the year rolls on with new LPs from Pixies, The Darts, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more.

With new singles from Courtney Marie Andrews, CALABRESE, Sydney Sprague, and more.

With selections from Tears for Fears, Katastro, Wet Leg, and more.

The Valley rockers affirm their fallen former frontman’s legacy with a second, more uplifting LP.

Check them out with Sliced Limes and Ghetto Cowgirl at Last Exit Live.

With selections from Wilco, Peter Gabriel, Nicki Minaj, and more.

The up-and-coming duo play a sleek and powerful blend of rock, blues, soul, and funk.

He won big at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis last month.

New songs from AJJ, Snailmate, Dadadoh + The POC, and more.

Three days of drinks, DJs, and dancing are on tap.

Could there have been a Nine Inch Nails without Bauhaus?

Memories from two decades of beats, b-boys, and big nights.

The longtime local punk rocker delivers funny rants on a number of topics.

And it’s going to feature plenty of EDM.

New songs from Grey Daze, The Deadbeat Cousins, and more.

It’s a posthumous memoir by the local music legend.

Here’s a look at what’s happening and who’s performing at this year’s event.

Aaron Maine says his band is bringing “the most charged-up set we’ve ever played.”

New music from The Black Moods, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and more.