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Check Out The Rebel Lounge’s New <i>ARIZONA</i> Mural

Check Out The Rebel Lounge’s New ARIZONA Mural

By Jason KeilSeptember 11, 2019

It’s a colorful addition to the venue’s east side.

Five Phoenix Hip-Hop Artists You Should Be Listening To (Who Aren’t Mega Ran)

Five Phoenix Hip-Hop Artists You Should Be Listening To (Who Aren’t Mega Ran)

By Alma SchofieldSeptember 10, 2019

None of them are named Mega Ran.

Watch i-Dee and DéLa Preme’s Animated Music Video for ‘Hey Sensei’

Watch i-Dee and DéLa Preme’s Animated Music Video for ‘Hey Sensei’

By Jason KeilSeptember 9, 2019

“Hey Sensei” features an appearance by Mega Ran.

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He Got the Beat: A New Times Writer Learns to Rock

By Chris CoplanSeptember 9, 2019

A masterclass in playing guitar and drums from two Valley pros.

Valley Native UPSAHL Is Riding the Waves Toward Pop Stardom

Valley Native UPSAHL Is Riding the Waves Toward Pop Stardom

By Chris CoplanAugust 29, 2019

The 20-year-old Valley native continues her bright and shiny emergence onto the national stage.

Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend 2019 Parties in Phoenix

Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend 2019 Parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 28, 2019

Where to drink, dance, and go hard during LDW 2019.

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Updated: Don’t Worry, There Will Be Local Listening Parties for the New Tool Album, Too

By Jason KeilAugust 28, 2019

Listen to Fear Inoculum a day early.

The Bird and the Bee Are Hot for Tributes

The Bird and the Bee Are Hot for Tributes

By Gerrit FeenstraAugust 27, 2019

The indie duo take on Van Halen.

The Reviews for Tool’s Fear Inoculum Are In

By Jason KeilAugust 23, 2019

Was the latest from Arizona’s Maynard James Keenan worth the wait?

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Seratones Speak Their Piece

Seratones Speak Their Piece

By Tom ReardonAugust 22, 2019

This year, they’re a band to be reckoned with.

Six Degrees of Tool Separation

By Tom ReardonAugust 21, 2019

Why some Arizonans feel distant from Maynard James Keenan’s creation

Better Know a Musician: Closet Goth’s Col Bauer Went to Wrestling School

By Ashley NaftuleAugust 21, 2019

The leader of the party band went to wrestling school.

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How a Fortoul Brothers Sketch Inspired The Senators’ New Album Cover

How a Fortoul Brothers Sketch Inspired The Senators’ New Album Cover

By Lynn TrimbleAugust 15, 2019

How The Senators Snagged Album Art by the Fortoul Brothers.

Remembering Bert Sommer 50 Years After He Refused to Open Woodstock

Remembering Bert Sommer 50 Years After He Refused to Open Woodstock

By Robrt L. PelaAugust 15, 2019

Why is the “magnificent” artist not on the Woodstock film or album?

Better Know a Musician: Lana Del Rabies On Her Spice Girls’ Name

Better Know a Musician: Lana Del Rabies On Her Spice Girls’ Name

By Ashley NaftuleAugust 14, 2019

This is the experimental artist’s year.

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Calexico and Iron & Wine: A More Perfect Union

Calexico and Iron & Wine: A More Perfect Union

By Amy YoungAugust 14, 2019

The 14-year wait was worth it.

The Summer of Tool

By Michael PalladinoAugust 13, 2019

Was the band’s leap to streaming a calculated move?

Seven Songs to Get You Into The B-52s

Seven Songs to Get You Into The B-52s

By Ashley NaftuleAugust 13, 2019

And no, we didn’t put “Love Shack” on the list.

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Torn Sheets in the Rain: Recalling How The B-52s Changed Pop Music

By Robrt L. PelaAugust 12, 2019

Robrt L. Pela examines his history with the “Rock Lobster” band.

Better Know a Musician: Banana Gun’s Kevin Loyd Does Great Impression of a Monkey

Better Know a Musician: Banana Gun’s Kevin Loyd Does Great Impression of a Monkey

By Jason KeilAugust 8, 2019

The singer talks about his love of Tropic Thunder and celebrity chefs.

Lydia Lunch: ‘We Don’t Need Any More Musicians Coming Up’

Lydia Lunch: ‘We Don’t Need Any More Musicians Coming Up’

By Tom ReardonAugust 6, 2019

The No Wave legend speaks her mind.

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There Are Now Two Listening Parties in Jerome for the New Tool Album

There Are Now Two Listening Parties in Jerome for the New Tool Album

By Jason KeilAugust 5, 2019

Fear Inoculum will spin at Keenan’s store in Jerome a day before its release

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