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Phoenix Radio Stations Have Flourished Amid COVID

By Chris Coplan
May 12, 2021

The pandemic was an opportunity for growth and exploration for the Valley's many stations.
Authority Zero Is Back With a New EP and a New Member

By Allison Cripe
Apr 30, 2021

Hometown favorites Authority Zero went through a lot of changes in the last year.
Phoenix's Doll Skin on Life as a Duo and the Slappin' New Single 'Control Freak'

By Allison Cripe
Mar 29, 2021

The new, two-person version of Doll Skin has released its new single and has big plans for the year.
30 Years of Tall Tales and Wild Craic at Seamus McCaffrey's: A Phoenix Oral History

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 11, 2021

The story of downtown Phoenix's iconic Irish pub, told by those who've bent elbows or poured pints there over the past 30 years.
Alice Cooper Leaves Phoenix for His Hometown on New Album Detroit Stories

By Jennifer Goldberg
Mar 10, 2021

The shock rocker's new album is a love letter to the much-maligned city of Detroit and its legendary music scene.
This Mesa Jewelry Maker Has an Attitude Problem, and We're Here for It

By Allison Cripe
Mar 3, 2021

Gage Huntley's beautiful and snarky accessories capture the mood of everyone living through the pandemic.
A Phoenix Mortuary Where You Can Get Your Loved Ones Turned Into Rocks

By Allison Cripe
Jan 22, 2021

Less expensive than a burial, way cooler than an urn full of ashes.
Drag Race's Joey Jay on TV Stardom, the Politics of Drag, and His Love for the Phoenix Scene

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jan 20, 2021

This season of RuPaul's Drag Race features a star of the Phoenix drag scene.
The Best of Phoenix New Times' Longform Music Stories in 2020

By Phoenix New Times Writers
Dec 24, 2020

Phoenix New Times delved deep into local music history this year.
The Silver Dollar: An Oral History of Downtown Phoenix's Notorious '90s Nightclub

By Benjamin Leatherman
Dec 17, 2020

A look back at the famed venue's biggest shows and greatest punk rock moments.
Indie Radio Station KWSS Celebrates a Milestone During Its Fall Pledge Drive

By Jennifer Goldberg
Nov 17, 2020

But if it's going to last another 15, it needs help with its annual fundraising campaign.
From A to Zia: An Oral History of Arizona's Iconic Record Store Chain

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 10, 2020

Four decades of deep cuts from the legendary independent record store chain.
Placebo Records and the Story of Phoenix's Wild Early Punk Scene: An Oral History

By Tom Reardon
Aug 19, 2020

How a group of young rebels helped bring about one of the most influential eras of Phoenix music history.
The End of Metrocenter Is More Than Just the Closing of a Phoenix Mall

By Robrt L. Pela
Jul 16, 2020

Everyone's got a story about the late, great west side mall.
The Sugar Thieves Sing of Modern America With a Dual Album Release

By Chris Coplan
Jul 6, 2020

The fusion-centric band's new LPs address everything from race to environmentalism.
Story of the Century: Central Phoenix Neighborhood F.Q. Story Turns 100

By Lynn Trimble
Jul 2, 2020

One of central Phoenix's most desirable neighborhoods is celebrating its centennial.
Shop Local to Upgrade Your Backyard This Summer

By Todd Grossman
Jun 30, 2020

These Phoenix shops have what you need to make your patio a paradise.
The Hottest Day Ever in Phoenix: An Oral History

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 24, 2020

Melted underwear. Cookies baking on car hoods. Exploding radiators. A look back at June 26, 1990, the hottest day in Phoenix history.
10 Absolutely Essential Phoenix Records

By Jason P. Woodbury
Jun 4, 2020

From the classic Duane Eddy hit "Rebel Rouser" to Andrew Jackson Jihad's 21st-century folk punk sound, here are 10 recordings that reflect the best of Phoenix's musical heritage.
'Know The Rules Before You Break 'Em:' A History of Phoenix Punk in the '80s

By Chris Coplan
May 14, 2020

Fans and bands talk about the pillars of Phoenix's punk scene.