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Phoenix Shoegazers Dovi Are Blowing Out Your Local Sound Systems

Phoenix Shoegazers Dovi Are Blowing Out Your Local Sound Systems

By Julian HernandezFebruary 26, 2019

Shoegaze is going mainstream, and Dovi want to be playing on your radio.

What Arizona Could Learn From Meek Mill’s Prison Reform Campaign

What Arizona Could Learn From Meek Mill’s Prison Reform Campaign

By Alma SchofieldFebruary 21, 2019

The rapper has become an unwitting advocate for the rights of the incarcerated.

Vic Mensa and Injury Reserve Bring Fresh Rap Perspective to ASU

Vic Mensa and Injury Reserve Bring Fresh Rap Perspective to ASU

By Gerrit FeenstraFebruary 19, 2019

An Kanye-cosigned rapper and a local favorite.

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Arietta Puts on Her Tin-Foil Hat for Coded Dreams, Pt. 1

By Logan Lowrey-RasmussenFebruary 15, 2019

The Boston-via-Arizona producer talks her latest release.

Phoenix’s Troubled Minds Want to Put a New Spin on Pop-Punk

Phoenix’s Troubled Minds Want to Put a New Spin on Pop-Punk

By Julian HernandezFebruary 14, 2019

This Phoenix trio blends pop-punk and emo-revival on their newest EP.

Everything You Need to Know About Crush Arizona 2019: Tickets, Schedule, and More

Everything You Need to Know About Crush Arizona 2019: Tickets, Schedule, and More

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 14, 2019

Everything you need to know about the annual Valentines-themed EDM festival, including ticket prices, DJ lineups, and more.

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<i>Phoenix</i> Rising: Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan Returns Home to the Valley

Phoenix Rising: Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan Returns Home to the Valley

By Gerrit FeenstraFebruary 12, 2019

Phoenix, the band’s first record in over a decade, is all about growing up in the Valley of the Sun.

Phoenix Lost More Than a Rapper When Trap House Died of Cancer

Phoenix Lost More Than a Rapper When Trap House Died of Cancer

By David AccomazzoFebruary 11, 2019

Tikey Patterson was more than a rapper — he was a voice for Phoenix’s voiceless.

Phoenix Synthesizer Festival: A Place for Electronic Musicians to Show and Tell

Phoenix Synthesizer Festival: A Place for Electronic Musicians to Show and Tell

By Ashley NaftuleFebruary 7, 2019

Whether you’re a modular synth pro or don’t know an oscillator from a theremin, there’s plenty to explore.

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DMX Returns to the Valley for It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot Anniversary Tour

By Julian HernandezFebruary 5, 2019

Where my dogs at?

Incite’s Richie Cavalera on <i>Built To Destroy </i>and the Truth Behind Arizona Metal

Incite’s Richie Cavalera on Built To Destroy and the Truth Behind Arizona Metal

By Lauren WiseFebruary 1, 2019

The metal frontman talks a new album, touring, and more.

The Driftwood Quintet to Play Songs of Loss and Separation at OME Festival

The Driftwood Quintet to Play Songs of Loss and Separation at OME Festival

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 31, 2019

This isn’t your grandpa’s chamber music.

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Earl Sweatshirt Announces FIRE IT UP! Tour With Stop in Mesa

Earl Sweatshirt Announces FIRE IT UP! Tour With Stop in Mesa

By Julian HernandezJanuary 31, 2019

His first tour since dropping Some Rap Songs last year.

How a Phoenix Singer-Songwriter Used Music to Cope With Her Brother’s Overdose

How a Phoenix Singer-Songwriter Used Music to Cope With Her Brother’s Overdose

By Nicki EscuderoJanuary 30, 2019

“You can’t have light without shadows.”

Vince Staples Co-Opts The Airwaves to Shed Light on Hypocrisy

Vince Staples Co-Opts The Airwaves to Shed Light on Hypocrisy

By Gerrit FeenstraJanuary 29, 2019

The rapper’s new album FM! is a different kind of drive-time radio show.

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The Rogue Bar in Scottsdale Is Closing in May

The Rogue Bar in Scottsdale Is Closing in May

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 25, 2019

The live music institution is closing its doors for good later this year.

Black Sabbitch Is Redefining the Cover Band

Black Sabbitch Is Redefining the Cover Band

By Michael PalladinoJanuary 25, 2019

They play the Marquee Theatre tonight.

Injury Reserve Disses the Entire Streetwear Industry in ‘Jawbreaker’ Video

Injury Reserve Disses the Entire Streetwear Industry in ‘Jawbreaker’ Video

By Douglas MarkowitzJanuary 24, 2019

“Notice that he does have the Rape 3000’s on, and those are gonna cost you ’bout $450 deadstock.”

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Mammoth Ensemble Brings <i>Cowboy Bebop</i>‘s Anime Space-Jazz to Phoenix

Mammoth Ensemble Brings Cowboy Bebop‘s Anime Space-Jazz to Phoenix

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 24, 2019

The band will play a tribute show to the celebrated series and its composer, Yoko Kanno.

The Five Best Bauhaus Songs That Aren’t ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’

The Five Best Bauhaus Songs That Aren’t ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’

By Tom ReardonJanuary 23, 2019

Peter Murphy and David J. of Bauhaus perform in Phoenix this week.

The Flesh Eaters’ Chris D Is More Than A Punk Singer

The Flesh Eaters’ Chris D Is More Than A Punk Singer

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 15, 2019

We got lead singer Chris D’s thoughts on Flamenco, The Gun Cub, and hating The Eagles.

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The Rebel Lounge Will Launch a ‘Make It Loud’ Panel Discussion Series

The Rebel Lounge Will Launch a ‘Make It Loud’ Panel Discussion Series

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 14, 2019

Wanna learn how to make it in Arizona music? Look no further.

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