Critic's Notebook

Bassist Joe Principe talks about a return to the stage, Rise Against’s new album, and growing up punk.

What will King Crimson play during their August 7 show in Scottsdale? Not even bassist Tony Levin knows.

Including his laptop and Mega Man-inspired plastic arm cannon.

New releases from Breakup Shoes, Bastik, and more.

Sucker is a blast of bright summer sounds and sick reggae beats.

He believes that music can soothe the savage beast – humans and animals.

EDM fans will have to wait until 2022 to party poolside at TSR.

The Phoenix outfit talk their origins, the power of blues, and much more.

Here’s what record shops around metro Phoenix have planned.

“I said, ‘I can’t go to the ER, it’s pledge drive week!’” she recalls.

DJs, drinks, and dancing are returning to the spot.

Songs for winning titles, celebrating greatness, and making Phoenix feel cool.

Fireworks won’t be the only thing going off this weekend.

New releases from Celebration Guns, Ring Finger No Pinky, and more.

Including Ziggies, Stinkweeds, Encanto Park, and more.

Dyke & The Blazers was a Phoenix R&B group on the way up — until its lead singer was murdered.

The Phoenix DIY music legend died on June 15.

The first half of the year has been a busy one for great local music.

The son of the late Ranking Roger is using what his father taught him to blaze his own musical path.

New tunes from Mega Ran, Paper Foxes, Ryan Flynn, and more.

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, we look back at the best Bob Dylan albums ever.

Ah, the good old days.