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On the road: The reality of life as an opening band

By Jeff Apruzzese | The Conversation

Jul 13, 2025

Supporting a well-known act on a major tour could be a game-changer. Is it worth the risk?

Cowpunk band The Vandoliers are headed to town for a return visit

By Timothy Rawles

Jul 9, 2025

'Phoenix has always shown up for us'

Girls Rock! Phoenix celebrates 10th anniversary at its Summer Camp 2025 Showcase

By Eleri Mosier

Jun 25, 2025

Ready to rock? Do it Saturday with 12 camp bands playing original songs created at the nonprofit's annual summer camp.

A publicity shot of a band of older white men.

Anchoring yacht rock: 'Nothing that 100 men or more could ever do'

By Cory Frye

Jun 13, 2025

How the sub-genre of mellow music that inspires listeners to dock, rock and mock is rated on a 'yachtski scale.'

JPW + Dad Weed deliver the goods on "Amassed Like A Rat King"

By Tom Reardon

Jun 9, 2025

Jason Woodbury and Zach Toporek (JPW and Dad Weed, respectively) join musical forces for an outstanding first release.

Ava Maybee returns to Phoenix, chats about new EP

By Timothy Rawles

Jun 5, 2025

Her dad may be a Chili Pepper, but this singer-songwriter's smoky voice holds all the heat.

Murkemz has created a strong Valley presence and now the world is listening

By Mike Madriaga

Jun 4, 2025

The rising rap star went from spamming Twitter comments to being shouted out by Ice-T, and he’s just getting started.

Brea Burns & the Boleros drop new single "Midnight in Nashville"

By Joe Golfen

Jun 3, 2025

The country singer and her band's new song is a soulful and hypnotic gut-wrencher.

Zia Records is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a host of vinyl exclusives

By Douglas Towne

Jun 2, 2025

This round of vinyl treasures is highlighted by a double album of the Gin Blossoms’ classic 1992 release, New Miserable Experience.

Deep cuts: Three '80s New Wave hits from great, but overlooked, albums

By Tom Reardon

May 22, 2025

The records that birthed these songs are full of tracks that deserve as much attention as the hits that got all the love.

The Weeknd launches After Hours Til Dawn tour in Phoenix Friday at State Farm Stadium

By Amy Young

May 10, 2025

The Weeknd returns to State Farm Arena in Phoenix for the final leg of his tour that began in 2022.

Electro-pop extravaganza: Jesika von Rabbit is headed to Phoenix on brief Arizona tour

By Tom Reardon

May 7, 2025

Self-proclaimed 'Queen of the High Desert' shows off her 'wacko' side in new video with bassist Lee Joseph and backup dancers, the Grundles.

Phoenix chapter of We Make Noise amplifies femme artists

By Shi Bradley

Apr 23, 2025

The global organization, started by an ASU educator, maintains a vibrant local chapter that supports women musicians.

EDM duo Coco & Breezy are house music's power twins

By Shi Bradley

Apr 18, 2025

Corianna and Brianna Dotson began DJing after conquering the fashion eyewear industry. Catch them at a festival near you.

How long-shut Cannery Row shaped Tempe's alt rock scene

By Jason LeValley

Mar 31, 2025

Cheap beer, hot staff, and every up-and-coming band in the Valley. For those who knew Cannery Row, it was a one-of-a-kind.

Dig up Alice Cooper's overlooked 'Easy Action' to hear a star being born

By Cory Frye

Mar 21, 2025

Shortly after high school, Phoenix's own Alice Cooper was exploring a newfound gritty, idiosyncratic sound in his 1970 LP.

Sound Mind: The case for music therapy in Trump's America

By Chris Coplan

Mar 13, 2025

Recent DOGE cuts targeted Phoenix VA music therapists. But music therapy changes lives for countless people in the Valley.

Sing, batter batter, sing: Rating the Arizona Diamondbacks' walk-up music

By Chris Coplan

Feb 19, 2025

Whatever helps them hit the ball harder.

Folk legend Peter Yarrow still believes in the healing power of music

By Timothy Rawles

Jan 7, 2025

Folk legend Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary died on Jan. 7. Here's Phoenix New Times' last interview with him.

'The Voice' winners Girl Named Tom bring holiday harmony to Phoenix

By Timothy Rawles

Dec 20, 2024

The singing sibling trio will harmonize for the holidays in Phoenix this weekend.

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Music Features

Dorsten chats about new single

Valley medical team offers musicians mobile help

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