Critic's Notebook

The ’80s rockers join Boy George and Howard Jones for a night of retro music.

The band’s new album, “Eternal Friday,” bounces from one genre to another.

The local outfit talk first bands, musical brotherhoods and ‘feeding the monkey.’

The local punk legends released ‘Last Ride,’ their first album in more than a decade, earlier this summer.

New music from Fairy Bones, There Is No Us, Dinosaur Love, Yellowcake and many more.

The album, which comes out this weekend, is pessimistic, angry and permeated with loss.

From sludge to groove, thrash to black, there’s a metal band for every mood.

“I wanted the album to feel like you’re walking into my life,” the artist says.

Arizona’s musical royalty will be inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame this weekend.

The local stoner rock band are celebrating the release of their first full-length album, “Wasting Arizona.”

The Phoenix band have a fresh EP, “TV Bliss,” that kicks off a brave new era.

The indie pop duo on ‘spiritual’ tunes, doing music full time and learning to trust your instincts.

With new music from Tassel, Madilyn Mei, The Lord’s and more.

The “sludge pop” band have a new LP, plenty of tour dates and a heck of a lot to prove.

From Taylor Swift to Doja Cat, put these tunes on your summer playlist ASAP.

With new music from Weston Smith, Grim Moses, Dorsten and more.

They helped change rock music for the better in the late 1980s.

The longtime local faves talk cautious optimism, touring, and being ahead of the curve.

Featuring new music from Citrus Clouds, Mega Ran, Sicksense, and more.

They’re bringing their show to Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix this weekend.

The young Tempe band talk about early successes, staying grounded, and new tour and release plans.

The young band brings new levels of intensity and weirdness with a new EP.