Critic's Notebook

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.’

“Stock up on tissues because these stars are gonna be droppin’ from the sky in the next few years.”

Dive into the lives of these musicians via their firsthand accounts.

Sean Combs was found guilty of violating the Mann Act on two counts, found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking.

Misogyny, cannibalism; these ’50s summer hits have some cloudy themes. Ain’t that a shame?

In one week, these bands, composed of campers ages 8 to 17, wrote original songs and took over the stage at Walter Studios.

Tucson’s annual two-day event mixes EDM, rap and alt-rock with local performers and national acts like rapper G-Eazy.

Tempe Center for the Arts will feature statewide acts at a Thursday night series starting in October. Here’s the lineup.

Arizona Music Scene Archive and AZ Punk Rock Museum’s pages are full of pictures and show art from the ’90s and early 2000s.

“I realized there were just new layers of teaching that could happen through music.”

Artists and promoters of the EDM shindig in the Coconino Forest are prepping to give you multiple immersive experiences.

She talks about her challenges and the importance of self-advocacy.