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Critic's Notebook

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Tempe’s Vanishing Show IV Is a Disappearing Act

Tempe’s Vanishing Show IV Is a Disappearing Act

By Amy YoungApril 4, 2018

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event.

In Conversation with Joe Queer

In Conversation with Joe Queer

By Lauren CusimanoApril 3, 2018

When you’ve been on the road for over 30 years, you learn things.

The Rise of Injury Reserve

The Rise of Injury Reserve

By Tanner StechnijMarch 30, 2018

A look back at the Arizona-born rap group’s albums.

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How the Phoenix Music Community Changed Adero Silversmith’s Life

How the Phoenix Music Community Changed Adero Silversmith’s Life

By Henri BenardMarch 30, 2018

Talking gear in this week’s Pound for the Sound.

Sugar Skull Explosion Are the Family Band Exception

Sugar Skull Explosion Are the Family Band Exception

By Ashley NaftuleMarch 28, 2018

The father-daughter duo have a new album, The Wolves of Space Awaken.

Tindal Muzic Doesn’t Condone Pettiness — But She Does Encourage Writing About It

Tindal Muzic Doesn’t Condone Pettiness — But She Does Encourage Writing About It

By Henri BenardMarch 23, 2018

Talking gear with the songwriter, whose guitar is named after a character from The Color Purple.

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Inside Doll Skin’s Surprisingly Suburban Practice Space

Inside Doll Skin’s Surprisingly Suburban Practice Space

By Lindsay RobertsMarch 22, 2018

The band talk best and worst shows — and what the Phoenix music scene is missing.

Why Chelsea Claire Performs — With or Without Bandmates

Why Chelsea Claire Performs — With or Without Bandmates

By Meagan MastrianiMarch 21, 2018

The punk singer’s prepared to go it alone.

Why Aidan Smith Builds His Own MIDI Bass Pedals

By Henri BenardMarch 16, 2018

Talking gear in this week’s Pound for the Sound.

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You Can Join Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra’s Political Party

You Can Join Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra’s Political Party

By Amy YoungMarch 16, 2018

(It’s at The Van Buren.)

For Harrison Fjord, It’s About the Journey

For Harrison Fjord, It’s About the Journey

By Jason KeilMarch 13, 2018

The band celebrate will their full-length debut at Crescent Ballroom.

Phil Lesh Believes in the Healing Power of Music

Phil Lesh Believes in the Healing Power of Music

By Amy YoungMarch 10, 2018

Catching up with the Pot of Gold headliner.

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How Smashmouth Inspired Shane Baskerville to Buy a Stratocaster

How Smashmouth Inspired Shane Baskerville to Buy a Stratocaster

By Henri BenardMarch 9, 2018

Talking gear in this week’s Pound for the Sound.

Inside Tempe’s Underground House Show Scene

Inside Tempe’s Underground House Show Scene

By Tanner StechnijMarch 3, 2018

Where space is tight and things move fast

How Otto D’Agnolo Learned to Let Songs Write Themselves

By Henri BenardMarch 2, 2018

Talking gear with the Phoenix musician and engineer.

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How The Lone Bellow Weathered the Storm

How The Lone Bellow Weathered the Storm

By Jason KeilFebruary 28, 2018

Zach Williams on finding balance, Walk into a Storm, and moving to Nashville.

One Dead After Shooting at T&A Cabaret in South Phoenix

One Dead After Shooting at T&A Cabaret in South Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 27, 2018

Here’s everything we know.

Robert Plant on New Muses and Led Zeppelin Turning 50

Robert Plant on New Muses and Led Zeppelin Turning 50

By Lauren WiseFebruary 26, 2018

“Truly, I’m on a beautiful learning curve that I haven’t finished yet.”

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What’s in a Name? For Panic Baby, Success

What’s in a Name? For Panic Baby, Success

By Jason KeilFebruary 20, 2018

A name change and years of hard work are starting to pay off.

Everything You Need to Know About Crush Arizona 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Crush Arizona 2018

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 14, 2018

For starters, it’s this weekend.

Lil Xan on Tour Life, Sobriety, and His Rise to Fame

Lil Xan on Tour Life, Sobriety, and His Rise to Fame

By Tanner StechnijFebruary 7, 2018

“I don’t know what a not-sold-out show feels like.”

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Catching Up with Trinidad Cardona

Catching Up with Trinidad Cardona

By Jason KeilJanuary 29, 2018

The Phoenix-born hip-hop artists is playing Crescent Ballroom with Alex Aiono.

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