Critic's Notebook

We asked Wyves, Lana Del Rabies, No Volcano, and more about their favorite seasonal songs.

Our favorite DJs, bands, and other music-scene faves of 2018.

The south Phoenix rapper is nearly at the finish line of a yearlong creative challenge.

The “Nedal” band has toured around the world and gathered a fierce following.

The “SAVE LBX” mini-festival is the last chance at survival for a vital local venue.

The rapper will release his new album Championships this month.

Singer Oliver Lemke reveals the band’s influences, from Gang of Four to Public Image Ltd.

The uptick in younger listeners shows the band’s appeal isn’t dying down.

Everything you need to know before you go, including set times, ticket prices, and what to bring.

BluVudu Productions wants to record your next album.

The rapper loves the Valley almost as much as he loves Kid Cudi.

The band of Texas punk vets and a New York-via-SoCal singer are celebrating their weirdness.

The Legacy of the Beast Tour hits North America next year.

Two of the most celebrated groups in heavy music head west.

Including the Van Buren, Trunk Space, Valley Bar, and more.

Get ready to board the Crazy Train one last time.

Listening to the ambient house project’s music is almost like taking psychedelics.

The original “rude girl” Pauline Black and co. will play at Valley Bar on Friday, November 2.

The Destruction Unit side-project’s new release is a “Sonoran desert jungle soundscape.”

AWAL Pro has been mixing it up at his events since 2008.

Mac DeMarco, Wild Nothing, and more.