Why two downtown Phoenix nightclubs closed suddenly
“This was truthfully unexpected.”
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10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend
Live sounds abound in the Valley. Here are some top options.
Wooks, lasers and bubblegum acid: reviewing a weekend at Gem & Jam
A mostly sober romp through one of the biggest events for artists and EDM fans in Arizona.
Kid Rock will headline Turning Point USA’s cynical halftime stunt
In case you want an all-white, country rock alternative to official Super Bowl acts Bad Bunny and Green Day.
12 Phoenix DJs to watch for in 2026
Stay ahead of who’s behind the decks.
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11 anti-ICE songs from local and national artists
With ICE now in Phoenix, here are some recently-released protest tracks from the likes of Springsteen and more.
Here’s when Tempe’s Darkstar Theater is closing
“Despite our best efforts, we were unable to make it work long term.”
9 beloved Arizona bands from the ’80s and ’90s
How many do you remember?
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The 10 best satanic and black metal books
Deep reads on dark tunes.
5 anti-Trump songs to listen to on January 6
If the President isn’t your jam, these songs might be.
These birds don’t fly: Why two beloved 2025 records are duds
“In a time ripe for protest songs, where are they on two of the most acclaimed records of the year?”
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The 2025 album of the year is a new soundtrack for a rediscovered film
Norwegian band creates an epic original record for recently unearthed flick.
The 10 best albums of 2025
Geese, Lorde, Tyler, The Creator and more make up the best releases of the year.
Meat Puppets’ guitarist names top 2025 records
“Pop bangers to psychedelically gorgeous sounds,” Elmo Kirkwood shares the music that revved him up this past year.
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10 best albums of 2025 according to music experts
Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?
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.
Why this Phoenix rock radio DJ has left the airwaves
The longtime fixture of the Valley has signed off after 20 years.
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5 must-hear records by Phoenix bands
These bands got aurally absorbed on a cross country driving trip. Here’s how they fared.
Readers torch parents upset over ‘Pink Pony Club’ usage at Phoenix school
“They must not remember what we used to request at the skating rink.”
Phoenix New Times’ best concert photos of 2025
Featuring Kendrick, Teddy Swims, Pixies and more.
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Here are the top artists Phoenix listened to on Spotify this year
We see you Phoenix: You have Kendrick and Drake on the brain.