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Hard As Nails: Leikeli47 Levels Up on <i>Acrylic</i>

Hard As Nails: Leikeli47 Levels Up on Acrylic

By Gerrit FeenstraApril 3, 2019

Getting on HBO’s Insecure was only the beginning.

R.I.P.: Matthew John Arnold, A Phoenix Music Maker Who Broke the Mold

By Tom ReardonApril 2, 2019

Matt had a good amount of musical talent, but first and foremost, he was a music fan.

deadmau5 Is Bringing His cubev3 Experience to Phoenix This Fall

deadmau5 Is Bringing His cubev3 Experience to Phoenix This Fall

By Douglas MarkowitzMarch 28, 2019

The best laid plans of mau5 and men…

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Phoenix Native UPSAHL on Making It in Los Angeles

Phoenix Native UPSAHL on Making It in Los Angeles

By Nicki EscuderoMarch 27, 2019

The Valley girl reflects on the trials and tribulations of the L.A. music industry.

On Their New Album, The Maine Want to Make Sure <i>You Are Ok</i>

On Their New Album, The Maine Want to Make Sure You Are Ok

By Jason KeilMarch 26, 2019

The band’s new album drops this Friday.

Plague Vendor Are the Disease You Want to Catch

Plague Vendor Are the Disease You Want to Catch

By Chris CoplanMarch 25, 2019

Also, they’re best buds with Eddie Vedder.

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RIP Dick Dale, the Surf-Guitar Legend Who Shredded on Death’s Door

By Mark C. HornMarch 19, 2019

The King of the Surf Guitar always did things his way.

Gracie’s Tax Bar Enters the Live Music Game With Nanami Ozone

Gracie’s Tax Bar Enters the Live Music Game With Nanami Ozone

By Jason KeilMarch 13, 2019

Celebrating the band’s new album NO.

Wet Electric Announces 2019 Lineup: RL Grime, Benny Benassi, and More

Wet Electric Announces 2019 Lineup: RL Grime, Benny Benassi, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 1, 2019

Surf’s up!

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Legendary Mexican Rock Band Zoé Returns to Phoenix

Legendary Mexican Rock Band Zoé Returns to Phoenix

By Paula IbietaFebruary 28, 2019

Frontman León Larregui talks the band’s new album, the state of Latin music, and more.

Zeds Dead Will Light Up the Valley at Deadbeats 420

Zeds Dead Will Light Up the Valley at Deadbeats 420

By Megan MarplesFebruary 27, 2019

Where there’s smoke, there’s sick beats.

Phoenix Shoegazers Dovi Are Blowing Out Your Local Sound Systems

Phoenix Shoegazers Dovi Are Blowing Out Your Local Sound Systems

By Julian HernandezFebruary 26, 2019

Shoegaze is going mainstream, and Dovi want to be playing on your radio.

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What Arizona Could Learn From Meek Mill’s Prison Reform Campaign

What Arizona Could Learn From Meek Mill’s Prison Reform Campaign

By Alma SchofieldFebruary 21, 2019

The rapper has become an unwitting advocate for the rights of the incarcerated.

Vic Mensa and Injury Reserve Bring Fresh Rap Perspective to ASU

Vic Mensa and Injury Reserve Bring Fresh Rap Perspective to ASU

By Gerrit FeenstraFebruary 19, 2019

An Kanye-cosigned rapper and a local favorite.

Arietta Puts on Her Tin-Foil Hat for Coded Dreams, Pt. 1

By Logan Lowrey-RasmussenFebruary 15, 2019

The Boston-via-Arizona producer talks her latest release.

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Phoenix’s Troubled Minds Want to Put a New Spin on Pop-Punk

Phoenix’s Troubled Minds Want to Put a New Spin on Pop-Punk

By Julian HernandezFebruary 14, 2019

This Phoenix trio blends pop-punk and emo-revival on their newest EP.

Everything You Need to Know About Crush Arizona 2019: Tickets, Schedule, and More

Everything You Need to Know About Crush Arizona 2019: Tickets, Schedule, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 14, 2019

Everything you need to know about the annual Valentines-themed EDM festival, including ticket prices, DJ lineups, and more.

<i>Phoenix</i> Rising: Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan Returns Home to the Valley

Phoenix Rising: Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan Returns Home to the Valley

By Gerrit FeenstraFebruary 12, 2019

Phoenix, the band’s first record in over a decade, is all about growing up in the Valley of the Sun.

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Phoenix Lost More Than a Rapper When Trap House Died of Cancer

Phoenix Lost More Than a Rapper When Trap House Died of Cancer

By David AccomazzoFebruary 11, 2019

Tikey Patterson was more than a rapper — he was a voice for Phoenix’s voiceless.

Phoenix Synthesizer Festival: A Place for Electronic Musicians to Show and Tell

Phoenix Synthesizer Festival: A Place for Electronic Musicians to Show and Tell

By Ashley NaftuleFebruary 7, 2019

Whether you’re a modular synth pro or don’t know an oscillator from a theremin, there’s plenty to explore.

DMX Returns to the Valley for It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot Anniversary Tour

By Julian HernandezFebruary 5, 2019

Where my dogs at?

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Incite’s Richie Cavalera on <i>Built To Destroy </i>and the Truth Behind Arizona Metal

Incite’s Richie Cavalera on Built To Destroy and the Truth Behind Arizona Metal

By Lauren WiseFebruary 1, 2019

The metal frontman talks a new album, touring, and more.

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