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Better Know a Musician: Luna Aura

Better Know a Musician: Luna Aura

By Jason KeilAugust 2, 2019

Serious songwriters take on our not-so-tough questions. First up: Luna Aura.

12 Places to Enjoy Music During Phoenix First Fridays

12 Places to Enjoy Music During Phoenix First Fridays

By Lynn TrimbleAugust 1, 2019

Sometimes you need a little music with your art.

Hey Manchester Orchestra Fans: Bad Books Are Coming to Phoenix

By Lauren CusimanoJuly 24, 2019

Crescent Ballroom welcomes Kevin Devine and Manchester members Andy Hull and Robert McDowell.

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Mesa Mixes It Up With Album Art, Tattoo Demo, and Pop-Up Concert

Mesa Mixes It Up With Album Art, Tattoo Demo, and Pop-Up Concert

By Lynn TrimbleJuly 24, 2019

Sneak peek of this week’s pop-up concert and tattoo demo in Mesa.

15 Music Books to Read This Summer

15 Music Books to Read This Summer

By Lynn TrimbleJuly 23, 2019

There’s still time to get in some quality reading this summer.

Jane N’ The Jungle, Brought to You by Ford

Jane N’ The Jungle, Brought to You by Ford

By Jason KeilJuly 19, 2019

Phoenix alt-rock group finishes first album courtesy of auto giant, will release at Crescent Ballroom July 31.

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10 Music Films Showing Around Metro Phoenix This Summer

10 Music Films Showing Around Metro Phoenix This Summer

By Lynn TrimbleJuly 17, 2019

Music films around down spotlight punk, rock, and hip-hop creatives.

Toots and The Maytals Deliver Reggae in Style

Toots and The Maytals Deliver Reggae in Style

By Mark C. HornJuly 16, 2019

The reggae masters will perform July 18 at Marquee Theatre in Tempe.

Circa Survive Are Popping Up in Mesa for a July 27 Performance

Circa Survive Are Popping Up in Mesa for a July 27 Performance

By Lauren CusimanoJuly 15, 2019

Circa are set for a stripped-down performance at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum.

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Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 Announces Lineup; Flux Pavilion Headlining

Bassrush Massive Arizona 2019 Announces Lineup; Flux Pavilion Headlining

By Douglas MarkowitzJuly 11, 2019

Find out who’s dropping the bass at this year’s rave.

Commentary: Will Track Club Help Level Up Downtown Phoenix Nightlife?

Commentary: Will Track Club Help Level Up Downtown Phoenix Nightlife?

By Douglas MarkowitzJuly 11, 2019

Here’s what we want to see out of the new venue.

The Best Local Music of 2019 (So Far)

The Best Local Music of 2019 (So Far)

By Chris CoplanJuly 11, 2019

2019 has been a huge year for awesome singles, albums, and EPs.

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The Nash Shines a Light on Arizona’s Jazz Scene

The Nash Shines a Light on Arizona’s Jazz Scene

By Chris CoplanJuly 10, 2019

“There’s a lot of give and take between audience or musician.”

Track Club, a New Nightlife Hot Spot, Opening This Fall in Downtown Phoenix

Track Club, a New Nightlife Hot Spot, Opening This Fall in Downtown Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 10, 2019

A Vegas-style EDM joint in the former DeSoto Market building.

After ICE Detainment, 21 Savage’s Story Shows a New Side of the Immigration Crisis

By Alma SchofieldJuly 10, 2019

If anyone knows how abusive the immigration system can be, it’s 21.

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Phoenix Rapper Bag Of Tricks Cat Battles Car Dealership Over Album Cover Art

Phoenix Rapper Bag Of Tricks Cat Battles Car Dealership Over Album Cover Art

By Jason KeilJuly 9, 2019

Felix Chevrolet supported Bag of Tricks Cat’s artwork — until they asked him to take it down.

El West Hosting Benefit Show for Cancer-Battling Relative

El West Hosting Benefit Show for Cancer-Battling Relative

By Jason KeilJuly 8, 2019

A close relative of the band’s drummer is fighting brain cancer.

Megadeth’s David Ellefson Talks New Solo Album and Loving Arizona

Megadeth’s David Ellefson Talks New Solo Album and Loving Arizona

By Lauren WiseJuly 3, 2019

“We’ve called Arizona home because we love living here.”

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<i>Phoenix New Times</i>‘ Favorite Albums of 2019 (So Far)

Phoenix New Times‘ Favorite Albums of 2019 (So Far)

By Douglas MarkowitzJuly 3, 2019

Including Tyler, The Creator, Rico Nasty, Bill Callahan, and more.

Harper and the Moths Ditch the Regular Routine on <i>Dark Enough To Dance</i>

Harper and the Moths Ditch the Regular Routine on Dark Enough To Dance

By Jason KeilJuly 2, 2019

“We’re supposed to be a dance band, but we’re not great dancers.”

<i>Phoenix New Times</i>‘ Favorite Songs of 2019 (So Far)

Phoenix New Times‘ Favorite Songs of 2019 (So Far)

By Douglas MarkowitzJuly 2, 2019

Including Injury Reserve, Jai Paul, Vampire Weekend, Weyes Blood, and more.

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Fairy Bones Want ‘Nice Guys’ to Keep It in Their Pants on New Single

Fairy Bones Want ‘Nice Guys’ to Keep It in Their Pants on New Single

By Jason KeilJune 28, 2019

Enough is enough.

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