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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.”

<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.”

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<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.

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.

Lost Leaf Is Home to Craft Beer, Great Art, and Phoenix Music History

By Chris CoplanJune 26, 2019

“A house show with better beer.”

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Phoenix’s Post Hoc Exit the Military and Enter the <i>Wilderness</i>

Phoenix’s Post Hoc Exit the Military and Enter the Wilderness

By Chris CoplanJune 26, 2019

“People don’t care about catchy songs, they’re looking for guidance to how to feel.”

Canadian Hip-Hop Artists Are Better at Fan Service, and NAV Is Proof

Canadian Hip-Hop Artists Are Better at Fan Service, and NAV Is Proof

By Anna HopkinsJune 25, 2019

What has your favorite rapper done for you lately?

Metal Heavyweights Mastodon Set to Play Acclaimed Album <i>Crack the Skye</i> In Full

Metal Heavyweights Mastodon Set to Play Acclaimed Album Crack the Skye In Full

By Howard HardeeJune 25, 2019

“It takes all of us to make a Mastodon record.”

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Todd Rundgren Looks Back One Page at a Time in Memoir <i>The Individualist</i>

Todd Rundgren Looks Back One Page at a Time in Memoir The Individualist

By Ashley NaftuleJune 21, 2019

He might just be the Kevin Bacon of classic rock.

Metal Masters Sunn O))) Playing Special Show at Arcosanti

Metal Masters Sunn O))) Playing Special Show at Arcosanti

By Douglas MarkowitzJune 20, 2019

Get ready to experience Life Metal.

Psychedelic Rockers Strange Lot Bid Farewell to Phoenix With Final Show

Psychedelic Rockers Strange Lot Bid Farewell to Phoenix With Final Show

By Amy YoungJune 20, 2019

The Phoenix rockers are moving to Texas.

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Paul McCartney: Six Underrated Albums From the Beatles Legend’s Solo Career

Paul McCartney: Six Underrated Albums From the Beatles Legend’s Solo Career

By Chris CoplanJune 20, 2019

With each new album, we learn more and more about Sir Paul.

Tacocat Bring Their <i>Mess</i>-y Magnum Opus to Valley Bar

Tacocat Bring Their Mess-y Magnum Opus to Valley Bar

By Gerrit FeenstraJune 19, 2019

“I’ve always felt an intense power in satire.”

Meek Mill and Future’s Legendary Nights Co-Headlining Tour Is Coming to Phoenix

Meek Mill and Future’s Legendary Nights Co-Headlining Tour Is Coming to Phoenix

By Douglas MarkowitzJune 18, 2019

With YG, Mustard, and Megan Thee Stallion.

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Machine Gun Kelly Takes Fans on a Wild Ride With Hotel Diablo Album and Tour

By Alma SchofieldJune 18, 2019

Check in to the Hotel Diablo.

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