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The Five Best Local Songs of October 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of October 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of September 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of September 2020

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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.
Our Merch Could Be Your Life: Ranking Nine Band T-Shirts

By Chris Coplan
Jun 26, 2020

Depending upon how much you like attention, these are the rock tees to hang in your closet.
Three Concerts to Livestream This Weekend

By Jason Keil
May 8, 2020

It's time to rock out in your living room
The Black Moods Let the Sunshine In

By Jason Keil
May 7, 2020

They are a radio-ready band thriving in the streaming era.
Support Local Musicians During Bandcamp's Coronavirus Sale This Week

By Ashley Naftule
Apr 29, 2020

Help Arizona artists get what they're owed.
How Some Phoenix Record Labels Are Surviving the Coronavirus

By Amy Young
Apr 24, 2020

Checking in with the folks behind Fervor Records, Lumberjerk Records, and Moone Records about keeping the music alive.
Tony Hawk Responds to Local Band's Song About Him

By Jason Keil
Apr 20, 2020

The skater is honored (we think) by the tune that bears his name.
Emmy Wildwood Returns to Arizona With a Gut Punch of an Album

By Amy Young
Apr 10, 2020

The Tucson native gets down to business.
Have You Seen What The Woodworks Have Been Up to Online?

By Henri Benard
Apr 7, 2020

The Tempe band are getting creative on YouTube.
A Guide to Creating the Perfect Running Playlist

By Jason Keil
Mar 31, 2020

Some songs to help you stay steady.
12 'Live' Albums That Are Anything But

By Serene Dominic
Mar 27, 2020

These records are safe for social distancing.
Marimba Player Marilyn K. Clark Silva on Cartoon Percussionists

By Ashley Naftule
Mar 25, 2020

She's also a yoga instructor with a new album.
Help Us Build Our Social Distancing Playlist

By Phoenix New Times Music Writers
Mar 25, 2020

Because staying at home needs a soundtrack.
A Field Guide to the Valley's Queercore Bands

By Em Casalena
Mar 24, 2020

These groups represent a movement that won't slow down.
Genesis Breyer P-Orridge Spent Her Life Mapping Out the Underworld

By Ashley Naftule
Mar 18, 2020

The artist's influence is felt even in Arizona's music scene.
Elohim Is Tired of Being Called a DJ

By Ashley Naftule
Mar 16, 2020

And why "Flagpole Sitta" has depth.
Ragin’ Arizona: Rage Against the Machine’s Rocky Relationship With Our State’s Politics

By Lauren Wise
Mar 11, 2020

It’s hard not to see the band’s return as having a larger purpose.
Dan Deacon Built a Musical House Out of Brian Eno's Cards

By Ashley Naftule
Mar 6, 2020

David Bowie's method of inspiration helped with Deacon's latest opus.
M3F Performers The Growlers Didn't Always Like Playing Festivals

By Amy Young
Mar 6, 2020

The beach goth band's attitude has changed over the last few years.
Dani's Local Dish: The Local M3F Lineup

By Dani Cutler
Mar 5, 2020

How to spice up your M3F weekend with some local music.

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