Critic's Notebook

In Pound For The Sound, we get technical with local musicians about what gear they use to create their signature tones.

Right Hear, Right Now shares the best of new, local music.

It’s one thing to watch artists and musicians figuratively “grow up” as they progress in the local scene, but with Taylor Upsahl, we’ve literally watched her grow up while making music. Upsahl was 14 when she released her debut album in 2013. Less than two years later, she released the…

The albums come out later this year.

We present the best in new music from Phoenix bands.

Drummer Devon Quartullo’s voice sounds like he’s living on a prayer. He is still processing the news: His band Luxxe will be opening for Bon Jovi when the New Jersey band’s This House Is Not For Sale Tour arrives at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 4. Quartullo received a…

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

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

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

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

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…

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

New music for your local earholes.

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.

Arizona music organizations have received $650,000 since 1997 from the NEA.

Are you a true believer?

Employees allegedly beat an off-duty firefighter to death in the parking lot.

For Phoenix legends the Feederz, there is no more standing around in the back.

This one goes to 11.