Critic's Notebook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Are you ready for some rock ‘n’ wrestling insanity?

This year features appearances by skaters Jeff Kendall and Steve Alba as well as concerts from Go Betty Go and Clusterfux.

From beguiling art rock to immature power-pop, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond.

The throwback Phoenix outfit are releasing their first new music in 25 years.

From Nick Cave to Fat Mike, these are the men who make rock hum with true heart and emotion.

Can you make it actually rain? These songs may just hold the secret.

The Wild West-themed EDM event is returning to its original home.

Ahead of his Super Bowl LIX halftime show, here are the songs Kendrick Lamar needs to regale the football-viewing public.

From pulverizing prog metal to romantic indie rock, we have all the albums you’ll need for this weekend and beyond.