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Your guide to Techno Snobs’ Obsidian 2024, the most unique EDM festival in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 14, 2024

Phoenix’s most infamous EDM collective is putting on a rager in a unique location. What to know.

Your ultimate guide to Halloween 2024 parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 25, 2024

Seven nights of spooky celebrations await at bars and clubs across the Valley.

Punx for Pups brings together punk music and puppies for one-night festival

Punx for Pups brings together punk music and puppies for one-night festival

By Spencer WestOctober 24, 2024

The one-night punk festival will bring together punk music and puppies for a Howl-O-Ween event.

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The final Bloodfest rave in Mesa was a crimson-soaked EDM freakfest

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 18, 2024

The infamous Arizona dance party staged one last blowout with fire, freaks and a lot of fake blood.

Phoenix label Fervor Records marks 35 years with Rhythm Room show

Phoenix label Fervor Records marks 35 years with Rhythm Room show

By Tom ReardonOctober 17, 2024

Some of the biggest names in local music will be there to celebrate the record label.

Phoenix Gen-Xers welcomed Live, Stone Temple Pilots with open arms

Phoenix Gen-Xers welcomed Live, Stone Temple Pilots with open arms

By Jennifer GoldbergSeptember 29, 2024

It was a night heavy on the rock ‘n’ roll and the 1990s nostalgia.

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The 10 best records in Phoenix punk music history

The 10 best records in Phoenix punk music history

By Chris CoplanSeptember 27, 2024

This is the cream of the crop of the Valley’s long-standing punk scene.

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Repo Man soundtrack showcases ’80s punk acts from L.A. 40 years later

By Tom ReardonSeptember 24, 2024

The iconic album, packed with signature L.A. punk acts, remains a landmark movie soundtrack 40 years later.

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New Phoenix EDM festival Better Together announces headliners

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 7, 2024

Legendary DJs and producers will peform at the two-night event at Rawhide on Nov. 22 and 23.

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Q&A: System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian talks cannabis and his new band

By Zach NewmanSeptember 2, 2024

Odadjian’s cannabis brand, 22Red, has been a part of the Arizona weed landscape since 2020.

It was a wild night at Yucca Tap Room for ‘Titties, Ass and Punk Rock’

By Jennifer GoldbergAugust 31, 2024

The NSFW evening included a vendor market, local bands and some eye-popping performances.

Your guide to Labor Day Weekend parties and nightlife in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 29, 2024

Where to find pool parties, dance parties and other after-dark events in the Valley from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2.

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Phoenix rockers Chrome Rhino threw a wild beach party downtown

By Jennifer GoldbergAugust 27, 2024

It was a wild night at Last Exit Live.

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Decadence Arizona EDM festival in Phoenix announces 2024 headliners

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 16, 2024

Big-name DJs will headline the two-night New Year’s Eve festival and party at Phoenix Raceway.

Phoenix indie band Paper Foxes welcome us to ‘Paradise Deluxe’

Phoenix indie band Paper Foxes welcome us to ‘Paradise Deluxe’

By Chris CoplanAugust 2, 2024

The “death disco” band usher in a new, multifaceted era with their upcoming second LP.

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Phoenix punk band Mike and the Molotovs are blowing up big time

By Chris CoplanJuly 31, 2024

The “spaghetti punk” band reflect on a new EP, their flirtation with corporate radio and sticking to your guns.

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Phoenix punk community packed Rhythm Room for Sversvold tribute show

By Jennifer GoldbergJuly 25, 2024

It was a full house at Rhythm Room on Saturday to celebrate the life of the late Mike “Bam Bam” Sversvold.

Tribute to Phoenix punk legend set for Saturday at Rhythm Room

By Jennifer GoldbergJuly 19, 2024

It’ll be a day of noise and memories when the local music community comes together to remember Mike “Bam Bam” Sversvold.

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Arizona’s top DJs compete at the Phoenix DMC regional battle

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 19, 2024

Turntablists and scratch DJs will battle for supremacy this weekend at Trill.

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Phoenix teenager is one of city’s top lowrider scratch DJs

By Mike MadriagaJuly 17, 2024

“This is definitely a male-dominated industry, but times are changing,” says DJ Nina G.

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Jason DeVore’s new solo album is a celebration of life – the good and the bad

By Chris CoplanJuly 16, 2024

This latest solo offering is a potent but catchy form of catharsis for the Authority Zero frontman.

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Phoenix radio station Mix 96.9 shifts toward alt-rock. Here’s why

By Benjamin LeathermanJuly 12, 2024

Expect to hear “Santeria” by Sublime or “Wonderwall” by Oasis on KMXP these days.

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