Critic's Notebook

The legendary band is traversing the country on what lead singer Keith Morris calls his “retirement tour.”

Ball is life for the Phoenix-based geek rapper.

New releases from Talia Roya, Asphalt Astronaut, and more.

There are plenty of options for Halloween parties this year.

The biggest stories in local music, including the viral ‘Suns in 4’ song and a local TikTok star.

Including keeping the now-defunct metal venue’s famous sticker-clad mirrors.

The gear, songs, and beverages that define the practice sessions of Phoenix musicians.

A night out on Mill Avenue in Tempe is never boring.

The local DJ, vinyl fiend, and all-around music champion is ending his show after four years and leaving Phoenix.

New releases from Mega Ran, Pig City, and more.

Nirvana’s second album made a big impression on a number of local musicians.

The lowdown on LDW events across the Valley.

The Phoenix singer-songwriter’s new music represents “a journey of self-discovery,” she says.

The band found a way to make their South by Southwest gig more profitable.

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.