9 beloved Arizona bands from the ’80s and ’90s
How many do you remember?
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10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend
Live sounds abound in the Valley. Here are some top options.
The 10 best satanic and black metal books
Deep reads on dark tunes.
5 anti-Trump songs to listen to on January 6
If the President isn’t your jam, these songs might be.
These birds don’t fly: Why two beloved 2025 records are duds
“In a time ripe for protest songs, where are they on two of the most acclaimed records of the year?”
The 2025 album of the year is a new soundtrack for a rediscovered film
Norwegian band creates an epic original record for recently unearthed flick.
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The 10 best albums of 2025
Geese, Lorde, Tyler, The Creator and more make up the best releases of the year.
Meat Puppets’ guitarist names top 2025 records
“Pop bangers to psychedelically gorgeous sounds,” Elmo Kirkwood shares the music that revved him up this past year.
10 best albums of 2025 according to music experts
Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?
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5 most-anticipated albums of 2026
Hip-hop, raucous electro-post-punk and country among this batch of records dropping early in the year that we can’t wait to hear.
Why this Phoenix rock radio DJ has left the airwaves
The longtime fixture of the Valley has signed off after 20 years.
5 must-hear records by Phoenix bands
These bands got aurally absorbed on a cross country driving trip. Here’s how they fared.
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Readers torch parents upset over ‘Pink Pony Club’ usage at Phoenix school
“They must not remember what we used to request at the skating rink.”
Phoenix New Times’ best concert photos of 2025
Featuring Kendrick, Teddy Swims, Pixies and more.
Here are the top artists Phoenix listened to on Spotify this year
We see you Phoenix: You have Kendrick and Drake on the brain.
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Sonic attacks: 10 top diss tracks that waste no words
Lily Allen, Ice Cube and even the Apostle Paul have thrown some brutal lyrical shade.
5 top fictional bands in film history
Before Huntr/X and Saja Boys battled it out, a slew of movie bands gave us earworms.
See CMA Awards’ 2025 Entertainer of the Year in Phoenix this April
Along with other big winners.
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A look at 2025’s Dreamy Draw Music Festival
This year’s event delivered good vibes, vintage ‘fits and soulful sounds.
Seven perfect albums to listen to during a breakup
Splitting up can suck. These records and an ugly cry alone in your room may be just what you need.
Video: Miss World Chile sings epic death metal track at pageant
Ignacia Fernández’s ferocious vocals took everyone by surprise at contest’s semifinals.
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DeVotchKa died and came back as Rebel Lounge legends
The immortal Colorado indie band spun an ethereal dance party in Phoenix during an intimate Halloween set.