Latest Stories

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  Eye Lounge: An Oral History of the Phoenix Artist Collective's First 20 Years

  October 15 at 6 a.m.

  Members past and present reflect on the integral role Eye Lounge has played in the local arts scene.

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  Phoenix Marks a Major Anniversary This Year — But Will We Celebrate It?

  October 7 at 6 a.m.

  Our city became a townsite 150 years ago this month.

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  Bonus Tracks: More Memories of Zia Records and Brad Singer

  September 14 at 7 a.m.

  A compilation of anecdotes and outtakes about the iconic local record store chain.

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  Butcher Covers, Bedbugs, and Bedlam: Tales From Zia Records’ Trade Counter

  September 11 at 7 a.m.

  Zia employees have bought some weird stuff over the years.

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  From the Archives: Vintage Photos of Zia Records Over the Years

  September 10 at 11:55 a.m.

  When Arizona's Zia Records launched in 1980, founder Brad Singer wanted the store to serve as a music hub. It did just that over the next four decades, as its many locations across the metro Phoenix and Tucson have been stomping grounds for bands and music lovers. Arizona residents have flocked to Zia to buy and sell music, check out in-store appearances and performances, or just hang out.
  
  In honor of this week's cover story on the history of the independent record store chain, we've dipped into the archives of Phoenix New Times and Zia and gathered a collection of vintage photos from the past 40 years, including shots of its people, patrons, and bands. 

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  From A to Zia: An Oral History of Arizona's Iconic Record Store Chain

  September 10 at 6 a.m.

  Four decades of deep cuts from the legendary independent record store chain.