Critic's Notebook

Here’s what record shops around metro Phoenix have planned.

“I said, ‘I can’t go to the ER, it’s pledge drive week!’” she recalls.

DJs, drinks, and dancing are returning to the spot.

Songs for winning titles, celebrating greatness, and making Phoenix feel cool.

Fireworks won’t be the only thing going off this weekend.

New releases from Celebration Guns, Ring Finger No Pinky, and more.

Including Ziggies, Stinkweeds, Encanto Park, and more.

Dyke & The Blazers was a Phoenix R&B group on the way up — until its lead singer was murdered.

The Phoenix DIY music legend died on June 15.

The first half of the year has been a busy one for great local music.

The son of the late Ranking Roger is using what his father taught him to blaze his own musical path.

New tunes from Mega Ran, Paper Foxes, Ryan Flynn, and more.

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, we look back at the best Bob Dylan albums ever.

Ah, the good old days.

For starters, it’s going to offer more than just the blues.

Frontman Mike Ness reveals some crucial details about the forthcoming LP.

Local trio JJCNV spent the pandemic making their new album, Wakes Up Later.

Check out new tunes by ROAR, Kareem Ali, DaDadoh, and more.

Davis was an alumnus of legendary local punk bands like Glass Heroes and U.S. Bombs.

Whatever your pleasure for smoking pot, here’s the perfect soundtrack.

The late rapper, who died on Friday, lived in the Valley for several years.

Citrus Clouds, CERAMICS?, AJJ, and more.