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Album Reviews

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Critic's Notebook

The 2025 album of the year is a new soundtrack for a rediscovered film

By Cory FryeJanuary 3, 2026

Norwegian band creates an epic original record for recently unearthed flick.

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Features

Inside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ overlooked music catalog

By Kron KronersonDecember 26, 2025

Sure, everyone knows the theme song, but the ‘heroes in a half-shell’ have a trove of tunes.

Critic's Notebook

5 must-hear records by Phoenix bands

By Tom ReardonDecember 15, 2025

These bands got aurally absorbed on a cross country driving trip. Here’s how they fared.

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Features

Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour marks a return to the darkness that defined her

By Kat NelliganDecember 11, 2025

Gloriously gloomy, with its blend of heavy synth sounds, deep subject matter and lush gothic palette.

Features

Lost in the Kaleidoscope: Curating the internet’s favorite obscure psych playlist

By Jason LeValleyDecember 2, 2025

Created during the pandemic, this trippy collection of tracks has become a go-to.

Features

‘Presto’: The impact of Rush’s 1989 album

By Cory FryeDecember 1, 2025

A deep, and personal dive, into the ‘Holy Triumvirate’s’ 13th studio release.

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Features

I met Fabio at a Phoenix grocery store and still have a touch of regret

By Kron KronersonNovember 18, 2025

How that went and a dive into the album I wanted to talk to him about: “Fabio After Dark.”

Features

Arietta follows ‘Coded Dreams’ EP with ‘Pt. 2’

By Logan Lowrey-RasmussenNovember 2, 2025

The electronic music DJ and producer continues her ‘exploration of digital politics and culture.’

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Critic's Notebook

Swift science: Aggressive marketing guarantees success

By Annayah ProsserOctober 12, 2025

At this point, does it matter what the music sounds like? A researcher’s deep dive.

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Features

The Head and the Heart go back to their roots with new album “Aperture”

By Natalia JarrettSeptember 25, 2025

The Seattle indie folk band is ready to get harmonious at the Arizona Financial Theater on Sept. 30.

Features

Destroyer’s main man Dan Bejar talks about latest release, more

By Amy YoungSeptember 23, 2025

‘Dan’s Boogie’ is the band’s 14th release. Don’t expect it to be the last.

Concerts

David Archuleta hits a chord with his ‘Earthly Delights’ EP and tour

By Christina Fuoco-KarasinskiSeptember 8, 2025

The pop singer is on the road supporting a new six-song record, featuring the single “Can I Call You.”

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