You also dove into stories about metro Phoenix's most iconic nightspots, the Arizona State Fair’s annual concert lineup and insights from music legends with local ties like Maynard James Keenan and Dave Mustaine.
Suffice it to say, it’s clear this year was all about staying dialed into the Valley scene.
Stay tuned in 2025 as we continue to bring you the latest music news and more engaging content. In the meantime, here are the most-read Phoenix New Times music stories of 2024.

Authority Zero's 2002 classic "A Passage in Time" made our list of the 10 best Phoenix punk albums.
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