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Bright Sunshine’s new release “Executive Power Supreme” is all business

By Chad CarnahanJune 23, 2025

Delivering furious punk rock as a C-level executive team, the band invites you to celebrate its latest record.

7 ways live music could help combat the loneliness epidemic

7 ways live music could help combat the loneliness epidemic

By Nikki Rickard | The ConversationJune 20, 2025

Here’s how attending concerts can help alleviate feelings of disconnection and despair, even if you don’t talk to anyone.

Photos: Pixies brought their signature noise-rock to downtown Phoenix

By Amy YoungJune 17, 2025

The alt-rock pioneers toured through 2 classic records, “Bossanova” and “Trompe le Monde.” Kurt Vile & The Violators opened.

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Crescent Ballroom presents its third annual Summer Matinee Series

By Amy YoungJune 16, 2025

Get out of the heat and into the cool venue for an afternoon of music or dance performances by area artists.

The four best non-lyrical vocal moments in pop music, from la la las to duh duh duhs

The four best non-lyrical vocal moments in pop music, from la la las to duh duh duhs

By Glenn FosbraeyJune 15, 2025

To paraphrase Ronan Keating, sometimes singers say it best when they say nothing at all.

Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers

By Jose Valentino RuizJune 14, 2025

His visionary and experimental processes informed future hip-hop music production.

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What happened when Phoenix’s Spaceman Bob got cosmic on “America’s Got Talent?”

By Amy YoungJune 11, 2025

A space-based performance so wild that Simon used it to troll the other judges.

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Hip-hop duo Clipse tours for the first time in 15 years

By Amy YoungJune 11, 2025

The duo is Pusha T and Malice, who are bringing their Let God Sort Em Out tour to Phoenix, supporting their upcoming album.

JPW + Dad Weed deliver the goods on “Amassed Like A Rat King”

By Tom ReardonJune 9, 2025

Jason Woodbury and Zach Toporek (JPW and Dad Weed, respectively) join musical forces for an outstanding first release.

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Relentless Beats reveals eclectic lineup for Goldrush Music Festival’s 8th year

By Shi BradleyJune 5, 2025

The annual EDM event is back with some heavyweight headliners. Expect collaborations, rising stars, laser shows and more.

Murkemz has created a strong Valley presence and now the world is listening

By Mike MadriagaJune 4, 2025

The rising rap star went from spamming Twitter comments to being shouted out by Ice-T, and he’s just getting started.

Lil Wayne’s summer tour supports June 6 release Tha Carter VI

By Amy YoungJune 4, 2025

The rapper with a slew of awards and nominations returns to Phoenix to play through his latest and previous Carter records.

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Introducing Amy Young, the new music editor of Phoenix New Times

By Sam EiflingJune 3, 2025

Say ‘hello’ to the person obsessed with providing the musical scoop, from the local to the beyond.

Musician Lorde performs

The best albums and songs released in May 2025

By Andrew DirstMay 30, 2025

Pinkpantheress, Kali Uchis and more round out May’s top albums and songs.

The Rebel Lounge: Photos from 10 years of epic gigs at the Phoenix venue

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 29, 2025

A look back at unforgettable shows, wild nights and big moments from Rebel Lounge’s first decade.

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Gin Blossoms fans should tune in to Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight

By Amy YoungMay 28, 2025

The celebrated Arizona rockers are making a late-night TV appearance with a special collaborative performance.

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The Nash wants you to relax at its new weekly event

By Amy YoungMay 28, 2025

Along with new events and a leadership change, the top brass at the jazz venue want to continue growing their audience.

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Rapper Skilla Baby involved in non-fatal shooting

By Amy YoungMay 23, 2025

Someone fired 25 rounds at the artist, who played in Phoenix twice last year, as he was driving through a Detroit neighborhood

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Adam Lee Ramey, 32, of the Dropout Kings has died

By Amy YoungMay 20, 2025

The band posts an announcement about the founding member and vocalist on Facebook.

Bassist Ben Gallaty.

Coming of age: The Trunk Space turns 21

By Tom ReardonMay 15, 2025

The all-ages music and arts venue is still without a permanent home, but that’s not stopping them from throwing a party.

EDM fans at a dance party event.

Better Together Festival 2025 returns for its second year

By Shi BradleyMay 15, 2025

The 2025 multigenre dance music festival will take place in central Phoenix at Steele Indian School Park. Presale ticket sign-ups are open.

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Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge take home a Grammy Award.

NxWorries heads to Phoenix this fall on first-ever US tour

By Shi BradleyMay 14, 2025

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge’s duo is hitting the road for their first official tour since they joined forces a decade ago.

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