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Critic's Notebook

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Hotline TNT brings “Raspberry Moon” to the boxing ring

By Tom ReardonSeptember 29, 2025

New York City shoegazers bring ‘distortion-drenched pop’ to a Valley sparring gym.

Headlines to earworms: Songs inspired by unfortunate real-life events

By Cory FryeSeptember 26, 2025

A list of songs by a writer who has mixed feelings about lists.

The 13 best record stores in metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times WritersSeptember 23, 2025

Where to find the best vinyl in the Valley.

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The 20 most epic Arizona State Fair concerts since 2000

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 22, 2025

Rhianna, Flaming Lips, Pitbull and other legends have brought their A-game to the fair.

Wake and shake: a.m. raves are perfect for early birds

By Shi BradleySeptember 22, 2025

What goes better with coffee than EDM?

Which of the 6 Beatles’ sons has the biggest music career?

By Jason LeValleySeptember 19, 2025

A ranked look at their respective bands and projects.

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Phoenix rockers Blanche Davidian are back, after more than a decade

By Amy YoungSeptember 17, 2025

These long-haulers are fueled and ready to crank up the volume on Sept. 19 and beyond.

Scottsdale musician wants to sing with the Jonas Brothers at PHX Arena

By Cheyla DavermanSeptember 16, 2025

Diehard fan Robert Cole has been using social media to campaign for a chance to croon with the brothers at upcoming show.

Here’s the lineup for the 101.1 The Bounce Holiday Jam in December

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 16, 2025

Hip-hop and R&B icons are set to place the December concert at PHX Arena. Here’s the full lineup.

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KUPD’s Fitz Madrid looks back on 20 years rocking the Phoenix airwaves

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 15, 2025

The afternoon drive-time DJ shares stories of fans, metal icons and how KUPD’s jocks have “all seen each other naked.”

‘His mustachioed smirk invades my feed weekly’: How Frank Zappa’s words resonate today

By Cory FryeSeptember 14, 2025

The musician was known as much for his scathing takes on social issues as for his fusion-driven, signature rock ‘n’ roll style.

7 charities that show headbangers have big hearts

By Lauren WiseSeptember 12, 2025

These organizations, led by musicians and members of the heavy metal circuit, help support a variety of needs.

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‘Spread chaos and community’: The Coven’s blueprint to expand Phoenix’s DIY scene

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 11, 2025

How the inclusive, all-ages local collective wants to help spark more grassroots shows and venues in the Valley.

Phoenix readers react to Tempe EDM haven Shady Park’s closing

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 8, 2025

“Such a shame it couldn’t be saved.”

Outsider art: Where the genre and Hulk Hogan’s music intersect

By Kron KronersonSeptember 6, 2025

‘Even by piece-of-shit standards, Terry ‘Hulk Hogan’ Bollea was a real piece-of-shit.’

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Ravenscroft in Scottsdale announces Jazzbird Nights lineup

By Amy YoungSeptember 4, 2025

The weekly series is a mix of classic and contemporary jazz sounds from local and touring acts.

Eastlake Park to get two EDM festivals this fall

By Shi BradleySeptember 2, 2025

Body Language and Obsidian have announced lineups that include Marco Strous, Valerie Stoss, JSTJR, and OGUZ.

‘3:47 EST’ – the album that one writer thought was The Beatles

By Jason LeValleyAugust 31, 2025

Whimsical, heady and well-executed? Yes. The Beatles? No.

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Tempe bar and venue has closed after a decade. Here’s a look at its EDM legacy

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 30, 2025

“Shady Park was a place that can never be recreated.” EDM hotspot remembered by adoring fans.

Local Oi powerhouse Knife’s Edge celebrates new release at Yucca Tap Room

By Tom ReardonAugust 28, 2025

The Phoenix punk veterans who maintain a ‘firmly anti-racist and anti-fascist stance’ tackle social issues on latest record.

Pantera is more metal than a monsoon

By Mike BengoecheaAugust 27, 2025

The longtime hard rockers delivered a hearty set despite a break for the hefty storm.

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Phoenix gets a stop on Playboy Carti’s Antagonist Tour this fall

By Amy YoungAugust 25, 2025

The rapper is heading out on a solo tour for the first time since 2021. Openers include Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely.

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