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Dani’s Local Dish: The Local M3F Lineup

Dani’s Local Dish: The Local M3F Lineup

By Dani CutlerMarch 5, 2020

How to spice up your M3F weekend with some local music.

Tiny Desert, Big State: A KJZZ Concert Series Lures Arizona Bands Out Into the Wild

Tiny Desert, Big State: A KJZZ Concert Series Lures Arizona Bands Out Into the Wild

By Jason KeilMarch 5, 2020

Tiny Desert Concerts make public radio sound good.

The New Documentary <i>High Rollers</i> Skateboards Into Phoenix’s Past

The New Documentary High Rollers Skateboards Into Phoenix’s Past

By Tom ReardonMarch 4, 2020

A new documentary celebrates the glory days of the Valley’s skateboarding scene.

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The Five Best Local Songs of February 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of February 2020

By Chris CoplanMarch 4, 2020

Here is a sampling of the diverse and dynamic sounds currently defining the Valley.

Hey Musicians: The City of Tempe Wants to Hear Your Music

Hey Musicians: The City of Tempe Wants to Hear Your Music

By Jason KeilFebruary 28, 2020

Here are the details.

Dani’s Local Dish: Death Dodgeball Soundtrack

Dani’s Local Dish: Death Dodgeball Soundtrack

By Dani CutlerFebruary 20, 2020

The KWSS DJ hits us with some new energetic local music.

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Yellow Minute Made Tempe Magical (Before They Went Away)

Yellow Minute Made Tempe Magical (Before They Went Away)

By Chris CoplanFebruary 20, 2020

The indie folk-pop act were part of a vibrant Valley scene in the mid-2000s.

A Field Guide to the Valley’s All-Ages Venues

A Field Guide to the Valley’s All-Ages Venues

By Chris CoplanFebruary 19, 2020

The best venues for exploring weird art, whether you’re 16 or 65.

Keeping Music Evil: Jesse Valencia Wrote a History of The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Keeping Music Evil: Jesse Valencia Wrote a History of The Brian Jonestown Massacre

By Chris CoplanFebruary 19, 2020

Jesse Valencia compiled a dynamic chronicle of The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

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A Tribute to The Brand’s Sarah Shelton

By Tom ReardonFebruary 14, 2020

The local punk legend died at the age of 38.

Dani’s Local Dish: Local Love Is in The Air

Dani’s Local Dish: Local Love Is in The Air

By Dani CutlerFebruary 13, 2020

Forget flowers — give your love some music.

This Is Not a Love Song: Your Alternative Valentine’s Day Playlist

This Is Not a Love Song: Your Alternative Valentine’s Day Playlist

By Chris CoplanFebruary 13, 2020

A list of songs about love with nary any poetry or gushy sentiments.

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Sorrower Grind on for a Decade

Sorrower Grind on for a Decade

By Tom ReardonFebruary 6, 2020

The local grindcore band show their softer side.

Dani’s Local Dish: Video Made the Local Music Star

Dani’s Local Dish: Video Made the Local Music Star

By Dani CutlerFebruary 6, 2020

Miss MTV? See some great music videos downtown this weekend.

The Color 8 Are First Friday’s Resident Jammers

The Color 8 Are First Friday’s Resident Jammers

By Anthony WallaceFebruary 4, 2020

They want to change people’s perception of normal.

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UPDATE: That Thing on The Format’s Instagram Account? They Got Back Together

UPDATE: That Thing on The Format’s Instagram Account? They Got Back Together

By Jason KeilFebruary 3, 2020

If only briefly…

Punk Outfit 88 Fingers Louie Are Ditching Chicago Temps to Play Tempe

Punk Outfit 88 Fingers Louie Are Ditching Chicago Temps to Play Tempe

By Lauren CusimanoFebruary 3, 2020

The hardcore punk band are soon to play Yucca with Playboy Manbaby.

We Ask Club Red’s Owner About Metal Band Ghoul Throwing Blood and Guts

We Ask Club Red’s Owner About Metal Band Ghoul Throwing Blood and Guts

By Chris CoplanJanuary 31, 2020

The Valley’s bastion for metal and hip-hop doesn’t just take care of the audience.

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Soulfly’s Max Cavalera: ‘I Still Get Nervous Before Shows!’

By Lauren WiseJanuary 30, 2020

The metal frontman dishes on this year’s hometown show.

Dani’s Local Dish: Music That Makes You Text Your Ex

By Dani CutlerJanuary 30, 2020

And songs that will have you move on.

The Five Best Local Songs of January 2020

The Five Best Local Songs of January 2020

By Chris CoplanJanuary 29, 2020

A smattering of the diverse and dynamic sounds currently defining the Valley.

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Local Dark Rockers Holy Fawn Talk About Their Surprise EP

Local Dark Rockers Holy Fawn Talk About Their Surprise EP

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 24, 2020

If an EP drops and no one knows, does anyone listen?

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