Music Archives

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Duran Duran, Keith Urban, Andrew McMahon

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 5, 2022

September is already living up to its rep as a big month for shows.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Steve Aoki, Flume, Sebastian Yatra

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersSeptember 2, 2022

In the mood for a major rager?

Johnny Depp Will Join Jeff Beck at His November Concert in Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergSeptember 1, 2022

The two musical stars will share the stage at Celebrity Theatre.

Jesse Valencia Wants to Be <i>The First Band On Mars</i>

Jesse Valencia Wants to Be The First Band On Mars

By Chris CoplanAugust 31, 2022

The actor-singer-writer explores the psychedelic stars for his debut solo album.

<i>Love & Drugs</i>: The New Album by Anarbor Sounds Different Than the Others

Love & Drugs: The New Album by Anarbor Sounds Different Than the Others

By Timothy RawlesAugust 30, 2022

Lead singer Slade Echeverria says this record hits differently.

Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend Parties in Metro Phoenix in 2022

By Benjamin LeathermanAugust 30, 2022

Where to celebrate over LDW.

Q&A: Joe Talbot of IDLES on Touring, Recording, and Life in the Dystopia

By Chris CoplanAugust 30, 2022

The British-Irish band is touring in support of 2021’s excellent Crawler.

The Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians of August 2022

By Chris CoplanAugust 29, 2022

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

Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: The Weeknd, Peter Hook, Rick Springfield

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersAugust 29, 2022

Hitmakers both old and new are due in town.

TJ Friga Goes From Punk to Introspection in Building New Band

By Gannon HanevoldAugust 26, 2022

Best known for being the lead guitarist for beloved Phoenix punk group Playboy Manbaby, TJ Friga is veering off in an introspective direction with his new band called hhharpies.

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Kevin Gates, Joyce Manor, The Killers

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersAugust 26, 2022

There’s still time to catch a memorable summer concert.

Valley Favorites The Venomous Pinks Are Growing Up Right Before Our Eyes

By Tom ReardonAugust 25, 2022

For longtime fans of the band, it must be inspiring to see how The Venomous Pinks have grown during their career.

The Sweet Story Behind the New-Ish Candy & Records

By Chris CoplanAugust 25, 2022

The Sunnyslope shop, which opened in January 2022, is a grand tale of romance, community, and super clean vinyl.

Inaugural ZONA Music Festival Will Take Over Downtown Phoenix in December

By Jennifer GoldbergAugust 24, 2022

And the lineup is packed with national and local indie acts.

Phoenicians Among ‘Spiritual Travelers’ Planning to Enter Vortex at VortiFest

By Mike MadriagaAugust 24, 2022

The Sedona VortiFest music festival is a two-day shindig of music, culture, art, and community nestled in Sedona’s mystical Red Rock Country.

Tempe’s Travis Stacey Gets Assist From Logic as Recording Artist

By Gannon HanevoldAugust 23, 2022

Spending years as a music journeyman, working with sound and lighting at various venues and live sound companies in the Valley, Travis Matylewicz landed a record deal in a matter of months as Travis Stacey.