Critic's Notebook

“A house show with better beer.”

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

What has your favorite rapper done for you lately?

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

He might just be the Kevin Bacon of classic rock.

Get ready to experience Life Metal.

The Phoenix rockers are moving to Texas.

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

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

With YG, Mustard, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Check in to the Hotel Diablo.

“We’re three dudes that are fully dedicated to making it happen.”

The rapper is assisting the Phoenix family accosted by cops.

Phoenix’s cool little sibling shows off its festival chops.

Let’s get this bread.

“I think the challenge now is doing as much as we can with what we have.”

These Phoenix-area dads defy definition.

The talented new rapper comes to Phoenix.

Fewer big tours means more local ingenuity.

The “sad boy” band are growing up, fine-tuning their sound, and deciding what it all means.