Critic's Notebook

New music from Lana Del Rabies, Popsiclestickairport, Touré Masters, and more.

You can see what they’re up to this week at Marquee Theatre in Tempe.

You’ll get a rare chance to see them together this weekend.

The young east Valley band reflect on a new EP, huge upcoming shows, and what comes next.

The noise rap artist talks food, Maynard James Keenan, and finding acceptance.

The singer didn’t start out wanting to be a music icon.

With new music from Snailmate, Courtney Marie Andrews, Talia Roya, and more!

“What we want to do now is take things to another level,” says David Cameron, a local businessman and developer who owns Chars LIVE.

With new music from Grim Moses, Veronica Everheart, The Sheaves, and more.

The writer, editor, and all-around music guru is launching a solo career with an excellent new LP.

The East Valley is about to get more blues, jazz, and R&B concerts.

Walter Productions adds another spot to its small empire of venues.

The latter half of the year rolls on with new LPs from Pixies, The Darts, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more.

With new singles from Courtney Marie Andrews, CALABRESE, Sydney Sprague, and more.

With selections from Tears for Fears, Katastro, Wet Leg, and more.

The Valley rockers affirm their fallen former frontman’s legacy with a second, more uplifting LP.

Check them out with Sliced Limes and Ghetto Cowgirl at Last Exit Live.

With selections from Wilco, Peter Gabriel, Nicki Minaj, and more.

The up-and-coming duo play a sleek and powerful blend of rock, blues, soul, and funk.

He won big at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis last month.

New songs from AJJ, Snailmate, Dadadoh + The POC, and more.

Three days of drinks, DJs, and dancing are on tap.