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Doja Cat, Lauryn Hill and Phoenix’s biggest concerts in November

Doja Cat, Lauryn Hill and Phoenix’s biggest concerts in November

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 3, 2023

Other big shows in the Valley this month include Moneybagg Yo, The National, John Fogerty and Pitbull.

Why ‘Hookworm TWO’ local comp album celebrates Arizona bands

Why ‘Hookworm TWO’ local comp album celebrates Arizona bands

By Sophia BiazusOctober 28, 2023

“Hookworm TWO” features original songs by six Arizona bands. A record release party is happening tonight in Phoenix.

How Tempe band Sundressed’s new album reflects the singer’s inner world

How Tempe band Sundressed’s new album reflects the singer’s inner world

By Sophia BiazusOctober 17, 2023

The group’s fourth album is look at frontman Trevor Hedges’ mental-health journey.

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The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of September 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of September 2023

By Chris CoplanOctober 10, 2023

New music from Snailmate, CIVILIA, Sydney Sprague and more.

Punk rockers Overstand are set to take over Phoenix

Punk rockers Overstand are set to take over Phoenix

By Tom ReardonOctober 3, 2023

Overstand, composed of members of Phoenix punk-band veterans, play Yucca Tap Room on Tuesday night.

Phoenix’s St. Madness celebrate 30 years of death-defying heavy metal

Phoenix’s St. Madness celebrate 30 years of death-defying heavy metal

By Tom ReardonSeptember 29, 2023

One of Phoenix’s longest-running bands is holding an anniversary concert this weekend in Glendale.

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Phoenix band Snailmate serve up their new ‘Stress Sandwich’ album

Phoenix band Snailmate serve up their new ‘Stress Sandwich’ album

By Chris CoplanSeptember 28, 2023

The “genrefluid” band spent years fine-tuning this deeply cathartic new record.

Sydney Sprague is on the road to bigger, bolder things

Sydney Sprague is on the road to bigger, bolder things

By Chris CoplanSeptember 19, 2023

The singer-songwriter talks about her new record ‘somebody in hell loves you,’ endless touring and a primo TikTok presence.

Drake rekindles Devin Booker bromance during Phoenix concerts

By Ryan YousefiSeptember 13, 2023

The singer teased a Phoenix audience that he’s moving here to watch the All-Star player lead the Suns to a championship, nevermind those pesky curses.

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The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of August 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of August 2023

By Chris CoplanSeptember 6, 2023

New music from Astrologer, Snailmate, Sydney Sprague and more.

10 Metallica songs we hope to hear during their concerts in Phoenix

10 Metallica songs we hope to hear during their concerts in Phoenix

By Lauren WiseAugust 31, 2023

Metallica will be in Glendale on Sept. 1 and 3 for a pair of epic shows at State Farm Stadium. Here’s what we want on the setlists.

Berlin’s Terri Nunn talks ‘Top Gun,’ tour life and moving on from mistakes

Berlin’s Terri Nunn talks ‘Top Gun,’ tour life and moving on from mistakes

By Tom ReardonAugust 17, 2023

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

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A bright future is ahead for Phoenix rockers Astrologer

By Tom ReardonAugust 11, 2023

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

Hard rock band There Is No Us fly the freaky industrial flag for Phoenix

Hard rock band There Is No Us fly the freaky industrial flag for Phoenix

By Chris CoplanAugust 3, 2023

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

With new album ‘Last Ride,’ Phoenix punk legends JFA show no signs of slowing down

With new album ‘Last Ride,’ Phoenix punk legends JFA show no signs of slowing down

By Tom ReardonAugust 2, 2023

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

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The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023

The must-hear new songs by Phoenix musicians of July 2023

By Chris CoplanAugust 1, 2023

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

Phoenix metal band Anger Trade Inc. march on with a searing new album

Phoenix metal band Anger Trade Inc. march on with a searing new album

By Tom ReardonJuly 27, 2023

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

10 Phoenix metal bands you should be blasting

10 Phoenix metal bands you should be blasting

By Chris CoplanJuly 25, 2023

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

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Phoenix singer-songwriter Izzy Mahoubi on life as a young music veteran

Phoenix singer-songwriter Izzy Mahoubi on life as a young music veteran

By Chris CoplanJuly 21, 2023

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

Here’s who’s getting inducted into the Arizona music hall of fame this weekend

Here’s who’s getting inducted into the Arizona music hall of fame this weekend

By Timothy RawlesJuly 16, 2023

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

Phoenix band Dead Canyon’s new album is a worthy summer celebration

Phoenix band Dead Canyon’s new album is a worthy summer celebration

By Tom ReardonJuly 14, 2023

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

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Phoenix electro-pop duo MRCH have set a new tempo for life and art

Phoenix electro-pop duo MRCH have set a new tempo for life and art

By Chris CoplanJuly 12, 2023

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

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