Music Archives

Jon Rauhouse Shares How He Makes His Pedal Steel Magic

By Henri BenardFebruary 16, 2017

In Pound for the Sound, we talk to musicians about their gear.

Legs McNeil & Gillian McCain Look Back On 20 Years Of “Please Kill Me”

By Ashley NaftuleFebruary 15, 2017

The 20th anniversary edition came out this year.

Phoenix’s Matt Johnson Is Part of a New Wave of Do-Everything Music Video Directors

By Jaron IknerFebruary 15, 2017

Shooting, editing — it’s all part of the game for Phoenix’s Matty J.

Five Rappers Who Are Putting Chicago’s Rap Scene On the Map

By Jason P. WoodburyFebruary 15, 2017

Chicago hip-hop is more than just Chance the Rapper and Kanye West.

10 Best Valentine’s Day Parties in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 14, 2017

Fang at Rips Ales & CocktailsFeeling a bit frustrated over your love life? Work out some of your issues (or at least take your mind off of your drama) while thrasing about the dance floor at Rips as punk acts Fang and The Freeze perform. Local bands Dephinger, Man Hands,…

Future Will F*** Up Some Commas In Phoenix This Summer

By David AccomazzoFebruary 14, 2017

Future announced a new album and a tour today. That tour will stop by Ak-Chin Pavilion on June 28. Commas,. watch your back. This will be a helluva show. Migos, Kodak Black, ASAP Ferg, and Zooey Dollaz will open for Future, so the show will basically be a live version…

I’m Getting Real Tired of This Crap, Grammy Awards

By David AccomazzoFebruary 14, 2017

The Grammys snubbed the the best album of the year — again.

Metallica is Coming to Phoenix in August 2017

By David AccomazzoFebruary 13, 2017

Metallica is coming to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on August 4. Hopefully they’ll remember to turn James Hetfield’s mic on.

The Nine Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

By Phoenix New Times StaffFebruary 13, 2017

Pop quiz, hotshot. Valentine’s Day is less than 24 hours hence and you haven’t the slightest idea of what you’re going to do with your sweetheart. What do you do? What. Do. You. Do? Forget about the usual dinner and movie shtick or even picking up one of those plastic-wrapped…

The 10 Best Rock Drummers in Metro Phoenix in 2017

By Henri BenardFebruary 13, 2017

A list of Phoenix’s ten best “rock” drummers currently residing and working out of the valley.

Diplo is Coming to Wet Electric 2017

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 10, 2017

Been wondering who’s performing this year’s Wet Electric festival? Yeah, us too. We’ve finally got an answer for you – and it’s definitely one of the bigger names in the dance music world: Diplo. The ultra-popular DJ/producer behind Mad Decent, Major Lazer, and scores of hit dance tracks from the…

The Seven Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

By Phoenix New Times StaffFebruary 10, 2017

The weather’s gonna be quite fantastic this weekend, which is one reason to get out and do something. Want a few more? There’s plenty to see and do, whether that involves hitting up an outdoor event (like, say, our annual Street Eats Food Truck Festival), scoping out that lunar eclipse…

FORM Arcosanti Announces Lineup, and It’s a Doozy

By David AccomazzoFebruary 9, 2017

FORM Arcosanti’s lineup is looking really, really good.

Viva PHX Announces Second Round of Lineup Additions

By David AccomazzoFebruary 9, 2017

The Maine, Classixx, and others have joined the lineup.

Wyves Guitarist Nick Sterling Shares The Ins and Outs of His Sound

By Henri BenardFebruary 9, 2017

In Pound for the Sound, we talk to local guitarists about their gear.

New Music from DAISY, Foresteater, Vintage Wednesday and More

By Mitchell HillmanFebruary 9, 2017

New music for your local earholes.

Centerfolds Cabaret Employees Plead Not Guilty in Firefighter Murder Case

By Benjamin LeathermanFebruary 8, 2017

Employees of Phoenix strip joint Centerfolds Cabaret have pled not guilty to charges in connection with the recent beating death of an off-duty firefighter at the club.