New Music from Bear Ghost, Foresteater, Wyves, and More

Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best local music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Bear Ghost — “Funkle Phil” Bear Ghost is celebrating the New Year by releasing another single from its forthcoming debut full-length…

Ticker Tape Parade and the End of Heritage Hump Day

A year ago we began this Heritage Hump celebration each Wednesday with the hope of bringing you the stories and songs of great Arizona bands, sung and unsung. Now that year has come to a close, and so has our series. We’d like to thank all the bands that participated…

Phoenix Rapper Lefty Releases Music Video About Jodi Arias and PTSD

The story of Jodi Arias involves deviant sex, hyper-violent murder, and domestic violence. Arias was convicted in 2013 of killing her ex-boyfriend and lover Travis Alexander in 2007. On the night of his death, Arias stabbed Alexander almost 30 times and shot him in the head.  The trial spun out…

AZ Hip-Hop Mourns the Loss of José “Low Key” Hernandez

West Phoenix based rapper José “Low Key” Hernandez was in the process of making positive changes in his life. He was less than a year home from a six-month prison sentence for assault, but instead of boasting about it on records he decided to completely change his ways. But unfortunately…

Detroit vs. Phoenix: Which City Owns Alice Cooper?

In the realm of popular music, Detroit has always been a cultural powerhouse, churning out some of the most memorable tunes of the 20th century. Detroit can point to everyone from Bob Seger to Big Sean , and artists frequently integrate this identity into their music and brand. The idea…

The 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands, Part Two

This is part two of Mitchell Hillman’s 25 Best Albums Made by Phoenix Bands in 2015. Find part one here. Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley, and he selects his picks for best new music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now.  10. PRO…

Zakk Wylde Explains the Nuttiness of the Music Industry

For almost two decades, Zakk Wylde has always been equal parts influence and inspiration in the realm of rock and metal. By the time he was 20, he’d sparked Ozzy Osbourne’s interest and went on to co-write and record several albums with the Prince of Darkness, including the multi-platinum No…