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The Five Best Local Songs of November 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of November 2020

KWSS Celebrates 15 Years

KWSS Celebrates 15 Years

Phoenix Artist Saiah Refuses to Make the Same Sound Twice

By Joseph Perez
Nov 10, 2020

"I love myself so much — my skin makes cops go nuts."
The Senators' Latest Album Was Three Years in the Making

By Jennifer Goldberg
Nov 3, 2020

Wild Wide Open was recorded in New York, but it's rooted in the desert.
The Five Best Songs by Phoenix Musicians in October 2020

By Chris Coplan
Oct 29, 2020

Including a track off the new solo EP by Sam Means of The Format.
Checking in With Metro Phoenix's Struggling Music Venues

By Chris Coplan
Oct 26, 2020

Some states have been stepped in to help live music operators. Not Arizona.
You Can Sing Karaoke Again at Bars Across Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 22, 2020

Get ready to step up to the mic again.
Best of Phoenix 2020: Here Are the Local Music Winners

By New Times Staff
Oct 2, 2020

Our top picks for the greatest music-makers in metro Phoenix.
Phoenix-Made Music We're Eagerly Anticipating This Fall

By Chris Coplan
Sep 30, 2020

There's a lot of great new music to look forward to over the next few months.
September Gave Us Some Great New Songs From Arizona Musicians

By Chris Coplan
Sep 29, 2020

Listen to these new tunes immediately.
Mesa Singer-Songwriter pennybirdrabbit Has New Music and a New Definition of Success

By Jennifer Goldberg
Sep 2, 2020

The former EDM artist's life and sound has evolved.
Here Are August's Best New Songs From Arizona Musicians

By Chris Coplan
Sep 1, 2020

Listen to these new tunes immediately.
Music in the Time of COVID: Ryan Alfred Steps Out on His Own

By Chris Coplan
Aug 27, 2020

The former Calexico member and sound engineer has released a EP of modern electronic music.
Ari Epstein Roars Back With I, the Tiger

By Chris Coplan
Aug 26, 2020

The former Tigerface frontman turns years of self-discovery into a rocking new LP.
Music in the Time of COVID: Bryan 'Dadadoh' Preston Wants to Build Bridges

By Chris Coplan
Aug 25, 2020

The pandemic has taught him who and what is truly important.
Music in the Time of COVID: Veronica Everheart Knows Her Limits

By Chris Coplan
Aug 20, 2020

The young Phoenix singer-songwriter is using this time to reevaluate and try new things.
Music in the Time of COVID: The Dust Jackets Want to Write Timeless Songs

By Chris Coplan
Aug 17, 2020

The members of the "indie/post-punk/garage project" don't want to make music that's disposable.
Until the Shows Go On: Music Lovers Share Their Favorite Summer Concerts

By Chris Coplan
Aug 11, 2020

Hey, do you miss concerts? Yeah, us too.
Music in the Time of COVID: Ring Finger No Pinky Are Questioning Authority

By Chris Coplan
Aug 10, 2020

The Phoenix band may have just graduated high school, but there's a lot of wisdom in their music.
Music in the Time of COVID: Closet Goth's Col Bauer Is in a Transitional Mindset

By Chris Coplan
Aug 7, 2020

The Phoenix musician says that periods of change inspire their creativity.
Stop Killing Us Is a Powerful Plea for Action

By Jason Keil
Aug 6, 2020

The Color 8's saxophonist has brought together over 20 artists to raise their voices.
'Sinister Minister' Paisley Yankolovich Livestreams Musical Church From His Kitchen

By Serene Dominic
Aug 5, 2020

The "gay, Jewish, and Christian" clergyman preaches love and authenticity in his weekly livestreams.

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