Critic's Notebook

“Everyone who plays here has like fun pedals and cool equipment, and it’s pretty much up for grabs.”

The local legend was part of an LL Cool J tribute.

Concerts, festivals, albums, and more.

It’s been an interesting year for the Phoenix hip-hop community. While local staples continued to shine and reach higher career levels, a new wave of fresh artists and creative movements began to step into the spotlight and claim their spot in a talented scene still rising on the national circuit…

Talking gear with the Exploding Oranges guitarist.

Hellos and goodbyes.

Starting with Sydney Dolezal.

“It’s a 92 Japanese Fender Jazzmaster, but I’ve replaced almost everything on it.”

Which they’ll release with a show at The Lost Leaf.

“The intention isn’t focused on the outcome.”

No vocals needed.

We talked with the Glass Heroes guitarist.

Talking gear in this week’s Pound for the Sound.

Ten years later, a look back at the bands and scenemakers who helped Phoenix take off.

With a new EP, a podcast, and a collaborative project.

From our Best of Phoenix 2017 issue.

Talking gear with the Phoenix musician — and how Kurt Warner helped him buy one of his favorite guitars.

Tis the season.

Featuring nine local bands and a DJ set from MRCH.

Talking gear with the Tempe duo.

Voting for the award closes December 1.

Much of what we know about the venue comes from longtime staffers.