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6 must-hear upcoming late summer releases

By Andrew Dirst

Aug 4, 2025

Tyler, The Creator, Brent Faiyaz and Tame Impala are among the new releases coming your way in the next few months.

Stray Cats announce US tour that hits in Phoenix in November

By Amy Young

Jul 31, 2025

The iconic rockabilly band has plans to 'rock this town.'

Freakshow Cartel: The 'Alien Disco' you didn’t know you needed

By Geoff Spears

Jul 31, 2025

Hip-hop, rock and dance music are all part of the sound on the duo's new EP.

Puscifer drops a 15-song digital collection ahead of new record

By Amy Young

Jul 28, 2025

With fans and new listeners in mind, this streaming-only release is a thoughtful smattering of the band's work since 2007.

Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of darkness to master of immortality

By Cory Frye

Jul 26, 2025

Black Sabbath through a prolific solo career — how the heavy metal icon's music peppered the soundtrack of one writer's life.

Phoenix musician Veronica Everheart is moving to New York

By Natalia Jarrett

Jul 25, 2025

The indie-pop artist plays her last show this weekend at Rebel Lounge.

'We want people to go fucking crazy': Frankie and the Witch Fingers are heading to Phoenix

By Tom Reardon

Jul 24, 2025

The band is fully charged and ready to blast audiences on the Trash Classic tour with their fueled-up garage rock

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76. Here's a look at some of his Phoenix appearances

By Amy Young

Jul 22, 2025

The heavy metal icon leaves behind an enormous musical legacy.

A conversation with Fishbone's Chris Dowd and Angelo Moore before their upcoming show

By Tom Reardon

Jul 22, 2025

‘We shouldn’t have to make songs like “Racist Piece of Shit” and “Last Call for America”’

Steve Miller Band cancels entire North American Tour. Here's why and how to get a refund

By Amy Young

Jul 17, 2025

Due to various unpredictable severe weather possibilities, the upcoming run of more than 30 shows is not happening.

There's no Phoenix date on Paul McCartney's Got Back 2025 tour but he gets close

By Amy Young

Jul 14, 2025

If you want to see the legend in action, the tour launches in Palm Desert, a quick road trip away. Here's how to get tickets.

Alabama band SNACKS is headed to Phoenix for a midweek show on July 16

By Tom Reardon

Jul 14, 2025

The band stops on tour to play their garage pop infused with the synth-y spirit of the '80s.

'60s summer hits: Revolutionary or revolting?

By Serene Dominic

Jul 11, 2025

These feel-bad chart toppers don't exactly measure up to some of the trailblazing tunes of the decade.

Goo Goo Dolls launch Summer Anthem Tour 2025 in Phoenix

By Amy Young

Jul 11, 2025

Bassist Robby Takac talks about making it work for 40 years and how one song has 'a lot of legs.'

Mei Semones talks about her jazzy indie-pop before upcoming Valley Bar show

By Cory Frye

Jul 10, 2025

The singer and guitarist's sound boasts influences from Charlie Parker to Smashing Pumpkins, wrapped in a lush vocal blanket.

Phoenix music club needs your help to survive the summer

By Amy Young

Jul 9, 2025

The owner explains the set of challenges inspiring the ask for community support.

Former Guns N' Roses manager tells tales in new book 'Sound N' Fury'

By Lauren Wise

Jul 8, 2025

Alan Niven talks about his new collection of stories, which ‘isn’t for the fans; it’s for the curious.’

When the music’s over: Saying goodbye to '60s legends

By Jason LeValley

Jul 5, 2025

“Stock up on tissues because these stars are gonna be droppin’ from the sky in the next few years.”

9 music memoirs for your summer reading list

By Amy Young

Jul 4, 2025

Dive into the lives of these musicians via their firsthand accounts.

Kesha's Tits Out Tour: Expect new songs

By Amy Young

Jun 30, 2025

With Scissor Sisters in tow, prepare for a shimmery night of dance-pop with new tracks and fan favorites.

Rock Music

Horsegirl's tour heads to Valley Bar

Concert review: Primus and MonoNeon in Phoenix

Rock Music

Horsegirl's tour heads to Valley Bar

Concert review: Primus and MonoNeon in Phoenix

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