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How these Phoenix bands are rocking Europe this month

By Amy YoungMay 8, 2025

Repping different overseas record labels, a couple of Phoenix bands are touring Europe, where their fan bases have been building.

After last-minute move, EDM party MELT Fest pushed to the fall

By TJ L'HeureuxMay 6, 2025

The annual EDM festival announces late-stage date and location changes for the dance-music party featuring over 60 artists.

‘How loved he is’: Carvin Jones cancer benefit rocks Phoenix

‘How loved he is’: Carvin Jones cancer benefit rocks Phoenix

By Jason LeValleyApril 25, 2025

Some 300 people turned out to support the legendary blues guitarist and to share stories of his mentorship and friendship.

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Phoenix chapter of We Make Noise amplifies femme artists

By Shi BradleyApril 23, 2025

The global organization, started by an ASU educator, maintains a vibrant local chapter that supports women musicians.

An EDM festival.

Desert Hearts Festival in Flagstaff announces its 2025 lineup

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 23, 2025

Justin Martin, Mark Farina and Destructo are set to perform at the Arizona EDM event from July 3 to 7.

The best and worst of Breakaway Arizona 2025

By Shi BradleyApril 22, 2025

The fits were on point. The crowds were unruly. The headliners got half-naked people dancing in a rainstorm. It was a vibe.

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Your guide to Breakaway Arizona EDM festival in Mesa: tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 18, 2025

Everything to know about the two-day music festival rager kicking off today at Sloan Park with the Chainsmokers and Gryffin.

EDM duo Coco & Breezy are house music’s power twins

By Shi BradleyApril 18, 2025

Corianna and Brianna Dotson began DJing after conquering the fashion eyewear industry. Catch them at a festival near you.

Phoenix blues guitarist Carvin Jones reveals cancer diagnosis

Phoenix blues guitarist Carvin Jones reveals cancer diagnosis

By Jason LeValleyApril 15, 2025

Eight days after the legendary local musician took the Celebrity Theatre stage, he took to Facebook to share the news.

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Photos: Metal legends Cavalera and friends shredded at the Van Buren

By Neil SchwartzApril 8, 2025

Cavalera Conspiracy headlined a wicked four-band salvo at the Van Buren. Our writer got out with the photos to prove it.

Tempe rockers the Black Moods prep for a summer tour – with a new face

By P-Body ScottMarch 31, 2025

The enduring power-rock trio are bringing new bassist Brenden McBride up to speed in time for a North American summer tour.

Outside The Churchill.

We’ve swiped the best playlists from downtown Phoenix restaurants

By Shi BradleyMarch 28, 2025

Looking to set a mood? Borrow these tracks from the bars and restaurants that obsess over music almost as much as you do.

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Hometown metal legend Cavalera is about to end his tour in Phoenix

By Neil SchwartzMarch 28, 2025

Max Cavalera, formerly of Sepultura, wraps his Third World Trilogy tour Sunday in the Valley: “always one of the best crowds.”

‘That moment was an era’: An oral history of the Mason Jar in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanMarch 24, 2025

Franco Gagliano’s rock club defined Phoenix live music for a generation. Here’s the inside story, from those who lived it.

Dig up Alice Cooper’s overlooked ‘Easy Action’ to hear a star being born

By Cory FryeMarch 21, 2025

Shortly after high school, Phoenix’s own Alice Cooper was exploring a newfound gritty, idiosyncratic sound in his 1970 LP.

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The 6 Phoenix bands who could have made it big

The 6 Phoenix bands who could have made it big

By Jason LeValleyMarch 7, 2025

Our faves from the ’90s that just never got their foots in the door.

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Arizona, here’s 15 songs for your continued dismissal of daylight savings time

By Chris CoplanMarch 7, 2025

We don’t need to touch the clocks, and Johnny Cash has our collective back.

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (March 7, 2025)

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (March 7, 2025)

By Chris CoplanMarch 7, 2025

From introspective dance pop to edgy local hardcore, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond.

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Young MC on life in Scottsdale, ‘Kinetic’ project and building a hip-hop community

Young MC on life in Scottsdale, ‘Kinetic’ project and building a hip-hop community

By Mike MadriagaMarch 6, 2025

The “Bust A Move” rapper has some rather big plans for Phoenix.

Phoenix’s very own 15-song Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) musical crash course

Phoenix’s very own 15-song Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) musical crash course

By Chris CoplanMarch 4, 2025

Here are some tunes for throwing your very own Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday celebration.

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 28, 2025)

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 28, 2025)

By Chris CoplanFebruary 28, 2025

From dreamy K-pop to heart-on-sleeve indie rock, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond.

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The 11 best Phoenix record labels making real noise in 2025

The 11 best Phoenix record labels making real noise in 2025

By Shi BradleyFebruary 27, 2025

From releasing Indigenous folk to experimental noise rock, these outfits make Phoenix a proper musical capital.

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