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5 most-anticipated albums of 2026
Hip-hop, raucous electro-post-punk and country among this batch of records dropping early in the year that we can’t wait to hear.
End of an Era: Family and friends remember Kevin Daly
Stories and memories about the rocker, gearhead and all-around good dude.
Why this Phoenix rock radio DJ has left the airwaves
The longtime fixture of the Valley has signed off after 20 years.
Jimmy Eat World playing ‘The Middle’ at Tempe club in 1999
Hometown faves rocking out in the 20th Century.
Teen rockers Plum to celebrate ‘bittersweet’ new single debut at Rebel Lounge
The group recently took second place at Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding competition.
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Alice Cooper’s 2025 Christmas Pudding: Lineup and past years’ photos
Another year, another smoking night of rock for charity.
How Maynard James Keenan’s Queen B Vinyl Cafe is amping up Cottonwood’s culture
A look at the record store and venue owned by the Tool and Puscifer singer and his wife.
Rush’s 2026 North American tour is coming to Phoenix after all
If rock’s ‘holy triumvirate’ is your jam, get excited; the tour now includes an Arizona stop.
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Pedro the Lion is playing an intimate Phoenix concert
Undertow Shows is coordinating the small event
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Heavy duty: Rock legends Alice Cooper and Judas Priest co-headline North American tour
‘The Godfather of Shock Rock and the Metal God’ discuss what hard rock represents in 2025.
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has died
Co-founder of the legendary, larger-than-life rock band has passed away after suffering recent injuries from a fall.
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Let Fest announces 2025 lineup
The indie music festival at Thunderbird Lounge returns for its second year.
Phoenix band Esso’s new album pays homage to classic cinema storytelling
The band hopes the record will provide some relief from the world’s chaos.
Stevie Nicks comes home
The rock icon returned to her Valley roots on Tuesday and was down-to-earth while belting out timeless, legendary tunes.
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Shonen Knife’s first tour in 6 years is headed to Phoenix
‘Possibly Japan’s happiest export outside of Hello Kitty’
The Format drops new single; full-length LP to follow
Beloved Phoenix indie rockers have a new tune out now. Catch them live tonight on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’
Post-punk band The Chameleons are coming to Walter Studios
The group is touring to support their first release in over 20 years.
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Hotline TNT brings “Raspberry Moon” to the boxing ring
New York City shoegazers bring ‘distortion-drenched pop’ to a Valley sparring gym.
Phoenix rockers Blanche Davidian are back, after more than a decade
These long-haulers are fueled and ready to crank up the volume on Sept. 19 and beyond.