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Local Music

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Features

End of an Era: Family and friends remember Kevin Daly

By Tom Reardon and OthersDecember 18, 2025

Stories and memories about the rocker, gearhead and all-around good dude.

Features

‘Circling the wagons’: The Piersons hold holiday show at Yucca Tap Room

By Amy YoungDecember 17, 2025

Longtime Tempe rockers are joined by bands and author Laurie Notaro to celebrate the season, rock ‘n’ roll style.

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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‘How one of the worst shows ever turned into a legendary house party’: Psyko Steve Presents turns 25

By Stephen ChiltonDecember 15, 2025

The prolific promoter takes a look back at more than two decades of concerts. How many of these shows did you see?

Concerts

The Maine announce long-awaited headlining tour dates

By Amy YoungDecember 8, 2025

Formed in Tempe, these hometown faves will play The Van Buren in March.

Features

The Paper Hats are back: A one-night reunion that’s all about joy

By Joe GolfenDecember 8, 2025

It’s been 8 years since their last gig.

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Features

Roger Clyne is eager to show off new album

By Christina Fuoco-KarasinskiDecember 3, 2025

Hear “Hell to Breakfast” at upcoming Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers Dec. 6 show.

Features

Honoring Kevin Daly: The local music legend has died

By Tom ReardonDecember 1, 2025

Kind, cool and beloved. The elder statesman of the Phoenix music scene’s battle with cancer ended on Thanksgiving Eve.

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Features

The Rebel Lounge offers Black Friday ticket BOGO

By Phoenix New Times StaffNovember 26, 2025

Upcoming shows are aplenty and include Greyhaven, The Antlers and Louis XIV.

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Critic's Notebook

Sonic attacks: 10 top diss tracks that waste no words

By Tom ReardonNovember 26, 2025

Lily Allen, Ice Cube and even the Apostle Paul have thrown some brutal lyrical shade.

Features

Jimmy Eat World playing ‘The Middle’ at Tempe club in 1999

By Amy YoungNovember 25, 2025

Hometown faves rocking out in the 20th Century.

Features

Teen rockers Plum to celebrate ‘bittersweet’ new single debut at Rebel Lounge

By Christina Fuoco-KarasinskiNovember 24, 2025

The group recently took second place at Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding competition.

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Critic's Notebook

A look at 2025’s Dreamy Draw Music Festival

By Jacob McAdamsNovember 10, 2025

This year’s event delivered good vibes, vintage ‘fits and soulful sounds.

Features

Phoenix post-punk band JJCnV celebrates 20 years of music making

By Chad CarnahanNovember 6, 2025

A love letter to — and interview with — the gloriously-artful, weirdo-rockers on their ‘porcelain’ anniversary.

Phoenix Symphony is full of surprises this season
Features

Phoenix Symphony is full of surprises this season

By Geri KoeppelOctober 29, 2025

Here’s a look at what is in the works.

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Features

Music led the day at Sidewalk Surfer’s 48th anniversary celebration

By Amy YoungOctober 20, 2025

The south Scottsdale shop, and haven for board life, threw itself a rollicking daytime party.

Features

Heavy duty: Rock legends Alice Cooper and Judas Priest co-headline North American tour

By Lauren WiseOctober 16, 2025

‘The Godfather of Shock Rock and the Metal God’ discuss what hard rock represents in 2025.

Features

Phoenix band Esso’s new album pays homage to classic cinema storytelling  

By Cheyla DavermanOctober 9, 2025

The band hopes the record will provide some relief from the world’s chaos.

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Features

The Format drops new single; full-length LP to follow

By Amy YoungOctober 6, 2025

Beloved Phoenix indie rockers have a new tune out now. Catch them live tonight on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’

Features

Big sellouts: The Format returns for a short run of shows starting at the AZ State Fair

By Jonathan BondSeptember 24, 2025

Tickets to see the locally formed indie rock band were purchased at lightning speed.

Features

Phoenix rockers Blanche Davidian are back, after more than a decade

By Amy YoungSeptember 17, 2025

These long-haulers are fueled and ready to crank up the volume on Sept. 19 and beyond.

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Scottsdale musician wants to sing with the Jonas Brothers at PHX Arena

By Cheyla DavermanSeptember 16, 2025

Diehard fan Robert Cole has been using social media to campaign for a chance to croon with the brothers at upcoming show.

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