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The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in June

By Chris Coplan
Jun 29, 2021

New releases from Celebration Guns, Ring Finger No Pinky, and more.
The Best Phoenix Albums of 2021 (So Far)

By Chris Coplan
Jun 14, 2021

The first half of the year has been a busy one for great local music.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in May 2021

By Chris Coplan
May 27, 2021

New tunes from Mega Ran, Paper Foxes, Ryan Flynn, and more.
Vince Neil at Big Surf, A Roqy Tyraid Video Series, and More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 5, 2021

The week's Phoenix music news, including new albums and fresh concert announcements.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in April 2021

By Chris Coplan
Apr 27, 2021

Check out new tunes by ROAR, Kareem Ali, DaDadoh, and more.
How Has the Pandemic Affected Phoenix Musicians? We Talked to 12 of Them.

By Chris Coplan
Apr 26, 2021

For these local acts, COVID has been a time of both exciting growth and frustrating delays.
DMX Has Died. Here's a Look Back At His History in Arizona.

By Benjamin Leatherman
Apr 9, 2021

The late rapper, who died on Friday, lived in the Valley for several years.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Artists in January 2021

By Chris Coplan
Feb 1, 2021

2021 kicked off with tasty tunes from Teek Hall, Jerusafunk, and other Phoenix musicians.
Mega Ran Releases a Memoir — Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 26, 2021

The geek rap icon has dropped his first book.
Remembering Daniel 'DanYo' Hoyer, Phoenix Hip-Hop Artist and Podcaster

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 13, 2021

He leaves behind a legacy of positive vibes and hard work.
The Lost Leaf Closes Down Temporarily, Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 12, 2021

Also, there's soon to be a new strip club in town.
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.
Rhythm Room Stays Afloat, Dogbreth Is Blowing Up, and More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin Leatherman
Dec 18, 2020

Details on Dogbreth's newfound TikTok fame and Mega Ran's upcoming book.
Five Christmas Rap Songs to Make Your Season Bright

By Jennifer Goldberg
Dec 7, 2020

Including the filthiest Christmas song ever.
Arizona Hip Hop Festival Is Hosting a Socially Distanced Edition — Plus More Phoenix Music News

By Benjamin Leatherman
Dec 4, 2020

2 Chainz is coming to town.
The Five Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians in November 2020

By Chris Coplan
Dec 1, 2020

Our fall music preview finally pays huge dividends with great new tunes.
An Arizona Landmark Makes a Cameo in the New Lil Nas X Video

By Jennifer Goldberg
Nov 13, 2020

The "Old Town Road" singer does a fly-by of one of our state's natural wonders.
September Gave Us Some Great New Songs From Arizona Musicians

By Chris Coplan
Sep 29, 2020

Listen to these new tunes immediately.
Phoenix-Area Residents Say Kanye's Campaign Workers Are Using Deceptive Tactics

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 3, 2020

There's still a decent chance that Ye will get a spot on the ballot.
Kanye West Is Trying Hard to Get on Arizona’s Presidential Ballot This Fall

By Benjamin Leatherman
Aug 31, 2020

But there's only a few days left for him to qualify.