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Rock Music

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Features

As ‘marmite’ Morrissey returns, let’s talk about the actual music

By Glenn Fosbraey | The ConversationJanuary 17, 2026

“Love or hate him, people remain fascinated with the singer.”

Features

‘The Longest War’: Scorpion vs. Tarantula drops new record, hosts show

By Tom ReardonJanuary 14, 2026

“Eleven skull-piercing, blood-curdling tracks”

Concerts

John Mellencamp’s 2026 Dancing Worlds Tour hits Phoenix in August

By Amy YoungJanuary 14, 2026

First show in a decade. There’s even a tour trailer featuring Sean Penn.

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How Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, reinvented rhythm guitar and the art of the jam
Features

How Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, reinvented rhythm guitar and the art of the jam

By Max Bowden | The ConversationJanuary 12, 2026

His career spanned over half a century.

Features

Phoenix band heads to Memphis for International Blues Challenge

By Christina Fuoco-KarasinskiJanuary 9, 2026

Rino kicks off their trip with a Jan. 10 local show.

Critic's Notebook

10 best albums of 2025 according to music experts

By Staff | The Conversation December 27, 2025

Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?

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Critic's Notebook

5 most-anticipated albums of 2026

By Amy YoungDecember 24, 2025

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.

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.

Critic's Notebook

Why this Phoenix rock radio DJ has left the airwaves

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 16, 2025

The longtime fixture of the Valley has signed off after 20 years.

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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.

Concerts

Alice Cooper’s 2025 Christmas Pudding: Lineup and past years’ photos

By Amy YoungNovember 12, 2025

Another year, another smoking night of rock for charity.

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Features

How Maynard James Keenan’s Queen B Vinyl Cafe is amping up Cottonwood’s culture

By Benjamin LeathermanOctober 21, 2025

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
Concerts

Rush’s 2026 North American tour is coming to Phoenix after all

By Amy YoungOctober 20, 2025

If rock’s ‘holy triumvirate’ is your jam, get excited; the tour now includes an Arizona stop.

2 band members in Pedro the Lion pose for black and white photograph
Features

Pedro the Lion is playing an intimate Phoenix concert

By Amy YoungOctober 17, 2025

Undertow Shows is coordinating the small event
.

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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

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has died

By Amy YoungOctober 16, 2025

Co-founder of the legendary, larger-than-life rock band has passed away after suffering recent injuries from a fall.

Concerts

Let Fest announces 2025 lineup

By Amy YoungOctober 13, 2025

The indie music festival at Thunderbird Lounge returns for its second year.

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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.

Concerts

Stevie Nicks comes home

By Teresa K. TraverseOctober 9, 2025

The rock icon returned to her Valley roots on Tuesday and was down-to-earth while belting out timeless, legendary tunes.

Concerts

Shonen Knife’s first tour in 6 years is headed to Phoenix

By Tom ReardonOctober 7, 2025

‘Possibly Japan’s happiest export outside of Hello Kitty’

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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’

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