Critic's Notebook

“It was a dream come true for us.”

“Don’t spend 3/4 of the write up critiquing who we were in high school.”

Here’s where to go when the heat gets to you.

Hopefully Phoenix won’t be “Too Hot” for this show.

The multifaceted outfit are building a new future for Phoenix’s punk scene.

Get your jaw up off the floor.

From pool parties to hip-hop shows, there’s a lot going on.

From Sex Bob-Omb to PaRappa the Rapper.

Kristian Nairn is a legitimate DJ.

“I feel like I finally found my sound and voice.”

“Good music is worth something.”

The guitars are still missing

The Sedona singer-songwriter will be at Last Exit Live on May 10.

“Pick Up” what this guy’s putting down.

Guitarist Will Adler: “That’s 100 percent mine.”

The metal band’s guitarist blames Ak-Chin for the theft.

One last devastating night with the metal legends.

Singer Exene Cervenka on the band’s surprising longevity.

VOL. 4 :: SLAVES OF FEAR is the band most punishing record yet.

“Realizing that punk had a black identity all along made it something I could embrace.”

There’s nothing punk about planning your show.

“You wasn’t expecting no public humiliation.”