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Rise Against Reps the "Nowhere Generation"

Rise Against Reps the "Nowhere Generation"

King Crimson's Tony Levin Is More Than Just a Pretty Bass

King Crimson's Tony Levin Is More Than Just a Pretty Bass

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Eight Phoenix Musicians Share Their Worst Concert Experiences

By Chris Coplan
Jul 28, 2021

For fans of sketchy promoters, weird emo bands, and chocolate syrup.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in July

By Chris Coplan
Jul 26, 2021

New releases from Breakup Shoes, Bastik, and more.
Get Addicted to Young Phoenix Punk Band Crack Rabbit

By Allison Cripe
Jul 19, 2021

Local rockers Crack Rabbit are set to release their first album later this year, but it took a while for the current lineup to come together.
We Made a Phoenix Suns Championship Playlist

By Chris Coplan
Jul 12, 2021

Songs for winning titles, celebrating greatness, and making Phoenix feel cool.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in June

By Chris Coplan
Jun 29, 2021

New releases from Celebration Guns, Ring Finger No Pinky, and more.
Eddy Detroit, Phoenix DIY Music Luminary, Has Died

By Robrt L. Pela
Jun 16, 2021

The Phoenix DIY music legend died on June 15.
The Best Phoenix Albums of 2021 (So Far)

By Chris Coplan
Jun 14, 2021

The first half of the year has been a busy one for great local music.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in May 2021

By Chris Coplan
May 27, 2021

New tunes from Mega Ran, Paper Foxes, Ryan Flynn, and more.
There's a New Social Distortion Album on the Horizon, Says Frontman Mike Ness

By Mark C. Horn
May 10, 2021

Frontman Mike Ness reveals some crucial details about the forthcoming LP.
On Wakes Up Later, JJCNV Opens Up a Can of Pandemic Whoop-Ass

By Tom Reardon
May 4, 2021

Local trio JJCNV spent the pandemic making their new album, Wakes Up Later.
Authority Zero Is Back With a New EP and a New Member

By Allison Cripe
Apr 30, 2021

Hometown favorites Authority Zero went through a lot of changes in the last year.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in April 2021

By Chris Coplan
Apr 27, 2021

Check out new tunes by ROAR, Kareem Ali, DaDadoh, and more.
How Has the Pandemic Affected Phoenix Musicians? We Talked to 12 of Them.

By Chris Coplan
Apr 26, 2021

For these local acts, COVID has been a time of both exciting growth and frustrating delays.
Remembering Phoenix Punk Rock Royalty: Steve 'Stevie D' Davis Has Died at 64

By Tom Reardon
Apr 22, 2021

Davis was an alumnus of legendary local punk bands like Glass Heroes and U.S. Bombs.
Dope Tunes: 10 Strain-Specific Playlists for Your Next Smoke Session

By Chris Coplan
Apr 20, 2021

Whatever your pleasure for smoking pot, here's the perfect soundtrack.
Phoenix's Doll Skin on Life as a Duo and the Slappin' New Single 'Control Freak'

By Allison Cripe
Mar 29, 2021

The new, two-person version of Doll Skin has released its new single and has big plans for the year.
13 Phoenix Musicians You Should Be Listening to Right Now

By Chris Coplan
Mar 3, 2021

Violet Choir, Glixen, Mile High Actors, and more.
The Five Best Songs From Phoenix Musicians in February 2021

By Chris Coplan
Feb 26, 2021

Commemorate the month of romance with some poignant love songs from Phoenix artists.
The Sound Sisters Podcast Wants to Plug You Into the Phoenix Music Scene

By Allison Cripe
Feb 18, 2021

Music, ghosts, and burritos are some of the things you'll hear about.
A New Phoenix Comp Benefits Abortion Access in Arizona

By Allison Cripe
Feb 5, 2021

Keep It Safe, Keep It Accessible comes out on Valentine's Day and benefits the Abortion Fund of Arizona.

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