The 2025 album of the year is a new soundtrack for a rediscovered film
Norwegian band creates an epic original record for recently unearthed flick.
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The 10 best albums of 2025
Geese, Lorde, Tyler, The Creator and more make up the best releases of the year.
Meat Puppets’ guitarist names top 2025 records
“Pop bangers to psychedelically gorgeous sounds,” Elmo Kirkwood shares the music that revved him up this past year.
10 best albums of 2025 according to music experts
Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?
5 most-anticipated albums of 2026
Hip-hop, raucous electro-post-punk and country among this batch of records dropping early in the year that we can’t wait to hear.
Why this Phoenix rock radio DJ has left the airwaves
The longtime fixture of the Valley has signed off after 20 years.
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5 must-hear records by Phoenix bands
These bands got aurally absorbed on a cross country driving trip. Here’s how they fared.
Readers torch parents upset over ‘Pink Pony Club’ usage at Phoenix school
“They must not remember what we used to request at the skating rink.”
Phoenix New Times’ best concert photos of 2025
Featuring Kendrick, Teddy Swims, Pixies and more.
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Here are the top artists Phoenix listened to on Spotify this year
We see you Phoenix: You have Kendrick and Drake on the brain.
Sonic attacks: 10 top diss tracks that waste no words
Lily Allen, Ice Cube and even the Apostle Paul have thrown some brutal lyrical shade.
5 top fictional bands in film history
Before Huntr/X and Saja Boys battled it out, a slew of movie bands gave us earworms.
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See CMA Awards’ 2025 Entertainer of the Year in Phoenix this April
Along with other big winners.
A look at 2025’s Dreamy Draw Music Festival
This year’s event delivered good vibes, vintage ‘fits and soulful sounds.
Seven perfect albums to listen to during a breakup
Splitting up can suck. These records and an ugly cry alone in your room may be just what you need.
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Video: Miss World Chile sings epic death metal track at pageant
Ignacia Fernández’s ferocious vocals took everyone by surprise at contest’s semifinals.
DeVotchKa died and came back as Rebel Lounge legends
The immortal Colorado indie band spun an ethereal dance party in Phoenix during an intimate Halloween set.
The five most terrifying songs ever recorded
Halloween season inspires a hunt for spooky tunes. These are chill-inducing all year round.
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Kid Rock is the new Hondo Rodeo Fest headliner and Phoenix isn’t thrilled
Cody Johnson dropped out due to a medical issue.
Swift science: Aggressive marketing guarantees success
At this point, does it matter what the music sounds like? A researcher’s deep dive.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’ isn’t a cover of George Michael’s 1987 hit
It’s an ‘interpolation’ and here’s what that means.
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Ahead of its time: ELO’s forgotten sci-fi masterpiece
“Prophetic” release may have been born too soon.