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Your Guide to Arizona Bike Week 2022’s Concert Series: Tickets, Bands, and More

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 6, 2022

Here's a look at what's happening and who's performing at this year's event.

Songs That Make Us Think About Arizona (That Aren't About Arizona)

By Chris Coplan

Feb 9, 2022

A musical celebration of the many splendors (and eyesores) of the Copper State.

A Beatles Tribute Show Is Coming to Tempe for One Night Only

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jan 11, 2022

If you never got to see the Fab Four in concert, this is (kind of) your chance.

Rickie Lee Jones Makes Music That Makes Memories

By Robrt L. Pela

Sep 21, 2021

The singer Rickie Lee Jones, who lived in Phoenix as a child, has returned for a MIM concert.

One More Time With the Monkees (and Their Manager)

By Robrt L. Pela

Sep 16, 2021

The Monkees manager, Andrew Sandoval, on touring with what's left of our favorite prefab band.

The 10 Best Bob Dylan Albums and Why They're So Good

By Joshua Bowling

May 24, 2021

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, we look back at the best Bob Dylan albums ever.

In Far East Mesa, Uncle Aldo's Attic Is a Vintage-and-Vinyl Paradise

By Allison Cripe

Jan 25, 2021

A hidden gem in the east Valley.

The Best Music We Heard in Metro Phoenix in 2020

By Chris Coplan

Dec 23, 2020

Sam Means, Playboy Manbaby, It's Embarrassing, Kareem Ali, and more.

Getting Back in the Groove With a New Column About Phoenix Vinyl Culture

By Robrt L. Pela

Dec 16, 2020

A new column by Robrt Pela delves into Phoenix vinyl culture.

John Lennon: 1980 Playlist Reveals the Soundtrack of the Legend's Final Months

By Jennifer Goldberg

Dec 8, 2020

Including which B-52s song inspired Lennon to get back into the recording studio.

This Weekend, Check Out These Music Movies You Might Have Missed

By Lynn Trimble

Sep 4, 2020

Including biopics, dramas, comedies, concerts, and musical theater films.

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.

Arizona's 40 Most Influential Musicians

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 11, 2020

A "who's who" of the most iconic, most important, and most influential musicians and bands who are associated with our state.

Doug 'Cosmo' Clifford Opens His Magic Window After 35 Years

By Amy Young

May 12, 2020

The former CCR drummer's latest album is 35 years in the making.

Too Long for Radio? These Chart-Toppers Go the Distance

By Serene Dominic

Apr 21, 2020

Bob Dylan wasn't the first to have a hit song that'll have you checking your watch.

What Music News Did the Breakup of the Beatles Eclipse?

By Serene Dominic

Apr 3, 2020

Grace Slick tried to dose who?

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.

Help Us Build Our Social Distancing Playlist

By Phoenix New Times Music Writers

Mar 25, 2020

Because staying at home needs a soundtrack.

Let’s Reboot Bands Reunited

By Serene Dominic

Feb 14, 2020

Who VH1 should try to bring together in 2020 — and how.

Classic Rock

The AMEHOF celebrates AZ music icons

Tom Johnston Helps Celebrate 50-Plus Years of Doobies

Classic Rock

The AMEHOF celebrates AZ music icons

Tom Johnston Helps Celebrate 50-Plus Years of Doobies

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