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The Most Anticipated Local and National Albums of 2022 (Part Two)

The Most Anticipated Local and National Albums of 2022 (Part Two)

The Best Local Songs of June 2022

The Best Local Songs of June 2022

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The 16 Best Local and National Songs of 2022 (So Far)

By Chris Coplan
Jun 23, 2022

With selections from Tears for Fears, Katastro, Wet Leg, and more.
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.
Scottsdale Author and Punk Rocker Danny Marianino Has Stories for Days in His New Book

By Tom Reardon
May 17, 2022

The longtime local punk rocker delivers funny rants on a number of topics.
Violent Femmes Won't Be Playing It Safe at Their Upcoming Tempe Show

By Amy Young
May 9, 2022

The punk legends will play in the Valley tomorrow night.
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.
The Late Phoenix Punk Rocker Steve Davis' Final Book Debuts Tomorrow

By Tom Reardon
Apr 20, 2022

It's a posthumous memoir by the local music legend.
18 Songs for a Laid-Back Smoke Session

By Chris Coplan
Apr 20, 2022

A high-flying collection featuring Paul Simon, IDLES, Nina Simone, and more.
The Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians of March 2022

By Chris Coplan
Mar 29, 2022

New music from The Black Moods, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and more.
Beers and Bands Abound at the Punk In Drublic Festival in Mesa

By Tom Reardon
Mar 16, 2022

The event is returning to the Valley for the first time since the pandemic.
Come Learn About Phoenix Punk Legends Sun City Girls at Club Placebo's Hootenanny

By Amy Young
Mar 11, 2022

It's a rare opportunity to see a show by one of Phoenix's most influential bands.
Most Anticipated Local and National Albums of 2022

By Chris Coplan
Feb 17, 2022

From Jack White to The Black Moods, Warpaint to Breakup Shoes, these are the albums that we're most excited to spin.
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.
New Music From Metro Phoenix Artists You May Have Missed

By Chris Coplan
Feb 1, 2022

With songs from KXRS, Mississippi Nova, Barefoot, and more.
Legendary Phoenix Label Placebo Records Plots a New History With an Archive and Concert Venue

By Chris Coplan
Jan 6, 2022

Club Placebo could open this March as a "living" space celebrating local punk rock.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in December

By Chris Coplan
Dec 30, 2021

With new music from Snailmate, Playboy Manbaby, and more.
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.
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 Weekend: MisterWives, Slow Pulp, Everclear

By Benjamin Leatherman
Nov 19, 2021

These are the concerts you're looking for.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Elvis Costello, Queen Naija, $uicideboy$

By Benjamin Leatherman
Nov 8, 2021

Up for catching a concert this week?

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