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Rock Music

Outsider art: Where the genre and Hulk Hogan's music intersect

'Even by piece-of-shit standards, Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea was a real piece-of-shit.'

By Kron Kronerson

Hulk Hogan and outsider art

Phoenix reacts to Piestewa drummer Reddit post

Music and mental health: Thought patterns

G Flip stops in Phoenix on current tour

Hikers sound off about hiker with drums

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G Flip drops new album 'Dream Ride' ahead of Phoenix tour stop

By Andrew Dirst
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Health & Wellness

Phoenix therapist and musician combines skills to help adjust thought patterns

By James Palazzolo
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Lists

Video killed the radio hits: Woefully memorable '80s videos

By Serene Dominic
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Jazz

Ravenscroft in Scottsdale announces Jazzbird Nights lineup

By Amy Young
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Festivals

Tempe Noise Takeover: Two days, more than 40 bands

By Tom Reardon
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Opinion & Commentary

Phoenix readers react to Piestewa sunrise drummer social media backlash

By Benjamin Leatherman
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Venues

Crescent Ballroom 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin Leatherman
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Concert Previews

'I plan on doing this as long as I can': Circle Jerks' Keith Morris talks about the possibility of a new record

By Tom Reardon
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EDM

Eastlake Park to get two EDM festivals this fall

By Shi Bradley
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Concert Reviews

Weird Al's Phoenix concert showed why he's a gosh-darn national treasure

By Jennifer Goldberg
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History & Nostalgia

'3:47 EST' — the album that one writer thought was The Beatles

By Jason LeValley
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Concert Reviews

Lil Wayne, Tyga gave us the CliffsNotes version of hip-hop last night in Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg
Image: Tempe bar and venue has closed after a decade. Here's a look at its EDM legacy

EDM

Tempe bar and venue has closed after a decade. Here's a look at its EDM legacy

By Benjamin Leatherman
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Concert Previews

10CC's Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour heads to Phoenix

By Amy Young
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Concert Reviews

The Offspring and Jimmy Eat World show was an oldhead's paradise

By Jennifer Goldberg
Image: Local Oi powerhouse Knife's Edge celebrates new release at Yucca Tap Room

Local Music

Local Oi powerhouse Knife's Edge celebrates new release at Yucca Tap Room

By Tom Reardon
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Metal!

Pantera is more metal than a monsoon

By Mike Bengoechea
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Opinion & Commentary

'You're not a vibe': Phoenix social media sounds off on Piestewa sunrise drummer

By Amy Young

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    Concert Previews

    Yes, he plays music, too: Jeff Goldblum talks upcoming Phoenix concerts

    By Jennifer Goldberg
    Image: Modest Mouse's Phoenix show was an indie rock master class

    Concert Reviews

    Modest Mouse's Phoenix show was an indie rock master class

    By Amy Young
    Image: Astrud Aurelia got 'unexpectedly psychedelic' at her goodbye show

    LGBTQ+

    Astrud Aurelia got 'unexpectedly psychedelic' at her goodbye show

    By Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen
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    Hip-Hop

    Phoenix gets a stop on Playboy Carti's Antagonist Tour this fall

    By Amy Young
    Image: Phoenix EDM scene organizes to support families harmed by ICE

    EDM

    Phoenix EDM scene organizes to support families harmed by ICE

    By TJ L'Heureux
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    Rock Music

    The lasting power of Springsteen's 'Born to Run'

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    Lists

    10 great psychedelic '60s albums you probably haven’t heard

    By Jason LeValley

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    Image: The Nash in Phoenix announces its 2025-26 performance series

    Jazz

    The Nash in Phoenix announces its 2025-26 performance series

    By Benjamin Leatherman
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    The Technicolors play hometown show, chat about new release

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