Critic's Notebook

With new music from AJJ, Lana Del Rabies, Mega Ran, and much more.

The price tag is huge, with perks to match.

You can see the Detroit native this weekend at a show at Palo Verde Lounge in Tempe.

The very young Tempe outfit are making oddball rock their own way.

Frontman Mike Ness drops more hints about the band’s upcoming album.

This set of tunes should help you enjoy dinner and drown out your pesky family members.

New music from Lana Del Rabies, Popsiclestickairport, Touré Masters, and more.

You can see what they’re up to this week at Marquee Theatre in Tempe.

You’ll get a rare chance to see them together this weekend.

The young east Valley band reflect on a new EP, huge upcoming shows, and what comes next.

The noise rap artist talks food, Maynard James Keenan, and finding acceptance.

The singer didn’t start out wanting to be a music icon.

With new music from Snailmate, Courtney Marie Andrews, Talia Roya, and more!

“What we want to do now is take things to another level,” says David Cameron, a local businessman and developer who owns Chars LIVE.

With new music from Grim Moses, Veronica Everheart, The Sheaves, and more.

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.