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The Best Local Songs of August 2022

The Best Local Songs of August 2022

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Phoenicians Among 'Spiritual Travelers' Planning to Enter Vortex at VortiFest

By Mike Madriaga
Aug 24, 2022

The Sedona VortiFest music festival is a two-day shindig of music, culture, art, and community nestled in Sedona's mystical Red Rock Country.
Phoenix Rapper Pariah Pete Takes Personable Approach to Get His Words Heard

By Gannon Hanevold
Aug 19, 2022

Pariah Pete has a permanent chip on his shoulder, and his musical influence comes from everywhere.
Weed Smokers and Rappers Help Provide Much Needed IDs to Phoenix Homeless

By Mike Madriaga
Aug 4, 2022

Big hip-hop stars connect with the local cannabis community and rap artists to help Phoenix homeless community obtain IDs at the Beat Therapy 2k concert in Flagstaff.
The Most Anticipated Local and National Albums of 2022 (Part Two)

By Chris Coplan
Jul 12, 2022

The latter half of the year rolls on with new LPs from Pixies, The Darts, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more.
The Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians of June 2022

By Chris Coplan
Jun 28, 2022

With new singles from Courtney Marie Andrews, CALABRESE, Sydney Sprague, and more.
Xanarchy in Phoenix: Rapper Lil Xan Goes for Image Makeover at Marijuana Fest

By Mike Madriaga
Jun 2, 2022

The new-school rapper celebrated with cannabis consumption at the inaugural Phoenix Cannabis Awards Music Festival on May 20.
The Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians of May 2022

By Chris Coplan
May 31, 2022

New songs from AJJ, Snailmate, Dadadoh + The POC, and more.
The Blunt Club: An Oral History of Phoenix’s Longest-Running Hip-Hop Night

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 19, 2022

Memories from two decades of beats, b-boys, and big nights.
Here Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to Phoenix in May 2022

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 5, 2022

Get ready for a month of big concerts in metro Phoenix.
The Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians of April 2022

By Chris Coplan
May 2, 2022

New songs from Grey Daze, The Deadbeat Cousins, and more.
Here Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to Phoenix in March

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 8, 2022

This month will be wall-to-wall with big shows, major names, and music festivals.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Bad Bunny, M3F, Body Language Music Festival

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 4, 2022

It's a big weekend for music in Phoenix.
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.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Tool, 8123 Fest, Ludacris

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 21, 2022

Got any plans this weekend?
The Best Music We Heard in Metro Phoenix in 2021

By Chris Coplan
Dec 28, 2021

The year's best music from Mega Ran, ROAR, Smooth Hands, and more.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Jim Brickman, Decadence Arizona, Sublime with Rome

By Benjamin Leatherman
Dec 27, 2021

The holiday hangover will cause a bit of a slowdown in the concert scene but there will be “can’t miss” gigs in the Valley this week.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in November

By Chris Coplan
Nov 30, 2021

New songs from Teek Hall, Astrologer, and more.
Crush Your Awkward Thanksgiving Dinner With This 16-Song Playlist

By Chris Coplan
Nov 23, 2021

Songs for overcoming tension, sailing past awkward silences, and enjoying mashed potatoes.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Nita Strauss, 100 Gecs, Toosii

By Benjamin Leatherman
Nov 15, 2021

Bands with capitalized names are invading the Valley.
Here’s Why Mega Ran Was Featured on WWE Star Xavier Woods’ New Theme Song

By Benjamin Leatherman
Nov 11, 2021

"It’s like I'm officially canon in the WWE universe."