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‘Power Doesn’t Care About AZ Hip-Hop’: Billboard Blasts Local Radio Station

By Julio LugoOctober 24, 2018

Respect the Underground, the company behind the Arizona Hip-Hop Festival, posted the sign.

Everything You Need to Know About BOO Arizona 2018

Everything You Need to Know About BOO Arizona 2018

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 19, 2018

The lowdown on the annual Halloween party/EDM festival at Rawhide this weekend.

For Greyhound Soul’s Joe Peña, Music Runs in the Family

By Henri BenardOctober 19, 2018

Greyhound Soul will play Last Exit Live on Saturday, October 20.

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For Kamasi Washington, Heaven Is a Place on Earth

For Kamasi Washington, Heaven Is a Place on Earth

By Ashley NaftuleOctober 17, 2018

The saxophonist talks about the spiritual side of his work and imagining a better world.

Camille Sledge Channels the Queen of Soul for Aretha Franklin Tribute Show

Camille Sledge Channels the Queen of Soul for Aretha Franklin Tribute Show

By Ashley NaftuleOctober 16, 2018

A local favorite honors a legendary musician.

6 Questions for Apache Lake Music Festival Co-Founder Brannon Kleinlein

By Henri BenardOctober 12, 2018

Kleinlein also owns and runs the venue Last Exit Live, a fixture for local music

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Playboy Manbaby Is Going On Tour with Okilly Dokilly

Playboy Manbaby Is Going On Tour with Okilly Dokilly

By Douglas MarkowitzOctober 10, 2018

Two Phoenix bands are about to take the West by storm.

5 Vaporwave and Future Funk Tracks to Get You Ready for YUNG BAE

5 Vaporwave and Future Funk Tracks to Get You Ready for YUNG BAE

By Douglas MarkowitzOctober 10, 2018

To prep for the producer’s set at Valley Bar, here’s a brief introduction to the sample-heavy genre he calls home.

How Blood Feud Family Singers Bassist Marc Oxborrow Rediscovered His Love of Music

By Henri BenardOctober 5, 2018

The Blood Feud Family Singers instrumentalist learned music by singing in Mormon choirs before taking a long break.

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Blacklight Acoustic Conspiracy’s Chris Catero on Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden

Blacklight Acoustic Conspiracy’s Chris Catero on Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden

By Lauren WiseOctober 3, 2018

This quintet of veteran Arizona musicians had an unconventional start.

Why Drake’s <i>Scorpion</i> Has No Sting

Why Drake’s Scorpion Has No Sting

By Douglas MarkowitzOctober 3, 2018

Diss tracks, love childs, and ghostwriters aside, here’s what’s really eating Aubrey Graham in 2018.

Goldrush 2018: An Unexpected Interview With Day Gatsby and Said the Sky

By Julio LugoOctober 2, 2018

Phoenix New Times sits down with Day Gatsby and Said The Sky at Goldrush 2018

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Talia Roya Is Writing Music Close to Her Heart

By Henri BenardSeptember 28, 2018

Roya has been making music since she was 4 years old.

JPEGMAFIA’s Noise Rap Isn’t Easy Listening, It’s Essential Listening

JPEGMAFIA’s Noise Rap Isn’t Easy Listening, It’s Essential Listening

By Ashley NaftuleSeptember 27, 2018

The rapper’s music is harsh, uncompromising, and forward-thinking.

Best of Phoenix 2018: Blaise Lantana’s Favorite Local Spots

Best of Phoenix 2018: Blaise Lantana’s Favorite Local Spots

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 27, 2018

Where does KJZZ music director Blaise Lantana like to go see shows?

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Best of Phoenix 2018: Charlie Levy’s Favorite Local Spots

Best of Phoenix 2018: Charlie Levy’s Favorite Local Spots

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 27, 2018

Where does concert promoter Charlie Levy go to hear the best music in town?

Why I Can’t Listen to Brockhampton Anymore

Why I Can’t Listen to Brockhampton Anymore

By Douglas MarkowitzSeptember 25, 2018

How the boyband responded when one of their members was accused of sexual misconduct.

Scattered Melodies Drummer Josh Montag Was Forced to Be Creative

By Henri BenardSeptember 21, 2018

Patterns will release next Friday, September 28, at Valley Bar.

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Macy Gray Takes on Trump on New Album <i>Ruby</i>

Macy Gray Takes on Trump on New Album Ruby

By Mark C. HornSeptember 19, 2018

“I believe his perspective and his thinking are so dated.”

Live Fast, Die Young: Is SoundCloud Rap Too Dangerous to Go On?

By Douglas MarkowitzSeptember 18, 2018

Rap’s volatile new wave is mixing teenage emotions with major crimes.

Kristina Moore on Summer Dread and kolezanka’s New EP

Kristina Moore on Summer Dread and kolezanka’s New EP

By Ashley NaftuleSeptember 15, 2018

The band’s upcoming performance is their last before Moore moves to New York.

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Treasure MammaL’s Abelardo Gil Wants to Make People Happy With Song

By Henri BenardSeptember 14, 2018

The band will play two shows this Saturday, one in Phoenix and the other in Tuscon.

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