Critic's Notebook

The groundbreaking, multitalented star shares how it all happened and what’s good about desert dwelling.

Tyler, The Creator, Brent Faiyaz and Tame Impala are among the new releases coming your way in the next few months.

Local musician and writer explores moments of his life touched by music.

Hip-hop, rock and dance music are all part of the sound on the duo’s new EP.

This year’s New Year’s Eve event, The Portal of Illusions, is packed with dance music artists like Knock2 and Sara Landry.

Black Sabbath through a prolific solo career – how the heavy metal icon’s music peppered the soundtrack of one writer’s life.

The indie-pop artist plays her last show this weekend at Rebel Lounge.

Obscure audiologist whose sets are fueled by Jolt Cola joins Arizona and California bands for a night of sonic disruption.

‘He sang to our struggles and to our dreams’

Alice Cooper, Maynard James Keenan and other rock stars pay tribute to the heavy metal legend, who died Tuesday.

Looking for some dark tunes? Check out Morbid Angel, Brujeria and more.

The heavy metal icon leaves behind an enormous musical legacy.

‘We shouldn’t have to make songs like “Racist Piece of Shit” and “Last Call for America”‘

Murkemz teams up with Inspectah Deck on a booming new single while continuing to build his career. Here’s how it happened.

The singer and former co-owner of iconic Tempe nightclub Chuy’s died on June 25.

The two acts join forces to co-headline several North American shows with their unique EDM styles.

The Phoenix brother and sister duo discuss a lifetime of playing together and their upcoming single, ‘Porcelain Heart.’

Dr. Housecalls of the Valley has performers covered, providing on-site treatment, from injuries to an invigorating IV.

‘He’s not out here chasing a hit. He’s telling his story.’

These feel-bad chart toppers don’t exactly measure up to some of the trailblazing tunes of the decade.

The owner explains the set of challenges inspiring the ask for community support.

Alan Niven talks about his new collection of stories, which ‘isn’t for the fans; it’s for the curious.’