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Skate punk legends JFA to play an intimate museum show in October

By Amy Young

Jun 27, 2025

Two of the band's members will play a special set of their iconic songs as part of a night of music and conversation.

Erica Dunn of Tropical Fuck Storm can't wait to visit Phoenix for the first time

By Tom Reardon

Jun 27, 2025

‘Holy shit, I’m excited.’ Gender-bending, genre-fusing rockers from Australia bring their anarchic live show to Valley Bar.

Venomous Pinks' drummer Cassie Jalilie is battling cancer and more

By Tom Reardon

Jun 23, 2025

She talks about her challenges and the importance of self-advocacy.

Bright Sunshine's new release "Executive Power Supreme" is all business

By Chad Carnahan

Jun 23, 2025

Delivering furious punk rock as a C-level executive team, the band invites you to celebrate its latest record.

Emotional band Journal christened new venue The Rosetta Room with a noisy set

By Mike Bengoechea

Jun 12, 2025

The band got loud at the new place to see shows in the East Valley.

The Damned is the greatest punk band of all time and they play Phoenix this week

By Tom Reardon

May 20, 2025

The English punk legends have been going strong since 1976. Here are 10 reasons to see their live show at The Van Buren.

How these Phoenix bands are rocking Europe this month

By Amy Young

May 8, 2025

Repping different overseas record labels, a couple of Phoenix bands are touring Europe, where their fan bases have been building.

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.

Hometown metal legend Cavalera is about to end his tour in Phoenix

By Neil Schwartz

Mar 28, 2025

Max Cavalera, formerly of Sepultura, wraps his Third World Trilogy tour Sunday in the Valley: "always one of the best crowds."

'That moment was an era': An oral history of the Mason Jar in Phoenix

By Benjamin Leatherman

Mar 24, 2025

Franco Gagliano's rock club defined Phoenix live music for a generation. Here's the inside story, from those who lived it.

The 6 Phoenix bands who could have made it big

By Jason LeValley

Mar 7, 2025

Our faves from the '90s that just never got their foots in the door.

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (March 7, 2025)

By Chris Coplan

Mar 7, 2025

From introspective dance pop to edgy local hardcore, we have all the albums you'll need for this weekend and beyond.

The Offspring visiting Phoenix in August with Jimmy Eat World, New Found Glory

By Chris Coplan

Mar 3, 2025

Are you ready to party like no one had smartphones or could still kickflip?!

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 28, 2025)

By Chris Coplan

Feb 28, 2025

From dreamy K-pop to heart-on-sleeve indie rock, we have all the albums you'll need for this weekend and beyond.

SkaterCon 10 rolls into Goodyear with skate legends, headliners Luicidal

By Tom Reardon

Feb 20, 2025

This year features appearances by skaters Jeff Kendall and Steve Alba as well as concerts from Go Betty Go and Clusterfux.

High Vis slot Phoenix show on world tour

By Chris Coplan

Feb 18, 2025

The British punks are on the road in continued support of the excellent "Guided Tour."

What’s the best love song of all time? Phoenix New Times polls readers

By Chris Coplan

Feb 11, 2025

If you don't make your voice heard, we're cancelling Valentine's Day 2025.

10 recent non-Phoenix punk albums to stir your rebel spirit

By Chris Coplan

Jan 30, 2025

As the Phoenix punk scene continues to flourish, here are some non-local records to

Remembering Phoenix punk musician and writer Robert X. Planet

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jan 29, 2025

The prolific and 'absurdly talented' Phoenix artist/writer died on Jan. 5 at age 74.

Glixen announce new headlining tour ahead of latest EP

By Chris Coplan

Jan 26, 2025

The band are touring the U.S. in support of the forthcoming "Quiet Pleasures" EP.

Punk & Hardcore

Fishbone plays The Van Buren July 25

The Vandoliers are bringing cowpunk to Phoenix

Punk & Hardcore

Fishbone plays The Van Buren July 25

The Vandoliers are bringing cowpunk to Phoenix

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