Jodi Arias Talks With Phoenix Rapper in Leaked Prison Phone Call

Jodi Arias “really wants to see” the music video Phoenix rapper Kareem “Lefty” Williams made about her, a cheerful Arias said in a prison phone call leaked to Radar Online published yesterday.  In the 15-minute phone call between rapper Williams and convicted murderer Arias, the two also talk prison food, what books…

The Famous and Forgotten Musicians Who Died in January 2016

“We have all been here before, we have all been here before…” It’s only fitting that the guy who drummed on Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Deja Vu album would die two deaths, one year apart. If you remember, there wasn’t any major rock ’n’ roll carnage taking place in…

Pussy Riot Members to Appear at Downtown Phoenix Synagogue

Two members of the famous Russian activist band Pussy Riot will appear in Phoenix in February. Maria Alyokhina and Ksenia Zhivago will appear at Beth Hebrew Synagogue (333 E. Portland St.) on  Saturday, February 16.  Alyokhina received worldwide attention in February 2012, when she and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were arrested for…

10 Best Female-Fronted Bands in Phoenix Right Now

From styles that range from sweet, sad pop to in-your-face blistering punk rock, there are plenty of talented female musicians showing off their skills in bands all around the metro Phoenix area. We made you a list of ten local bands to check out that are fronted by women. Here…

Harper and the Moths to Release Limited-Edition Phoenix-Centric EP

Phoenix band Harper and the Moths’ throwback funk/soul blend not only matches their clean-cropped look perfectly. It makes their sound accessible to a wide variety of people, an attribute that has landed them some solid successes, including getting some radio play on KWSS. “We see people as young as 16…

Lindsey Stirling Tells Her Life Story in New Autobiography

Like any good pirate, Lindsey Stirling has a reputation that precedes her. Most of America knows her story. It’s one that underdog-loving households can get behind. A young artist is told on national TV that there’s no way she can sell out a Vegas venue with her electric violin dance…

The 2015 Phoenix Hip-Hop Power List

f One could argue that 2015 was one of the greatest years in Arizona hip-hop history. With a wide range of talent across the state, the beautiful culture simmering underground for years now bubbled up to the surface. The artists of this community are beginning to see fruits of the…

New Music from Bear Ghost, Foresteater, Wyves, and More

Mitchell Hillman listens to more local music than just about anyone in the Valley. He presents his picks for best local music in his column, Right Hear, Right Now. Bear Ghost — “Funkle Phil” Bear Ghost is celebrating the New Year by releasing another single from its forthcoming debut full-length…

Ticker Tape Parade and the End of Heritage Hump Day

A year ago we began this Heritage Hump celebration each Wednesday with the hope of bringing you the stories and songs of great Arizona bands, sung and unsung. Now that year has come to a close, and so has our series. We’d like to thank all the bands that participated…

Phoenix Rapper Lefty Releases Music Video About Jodi Arias and PTSD

The story of Jodi Arias involves deviant sex, hyper-violent murder, and domestic violence. Arias was convicted in 2013 of killing her ex-boyfriend and lover Travis Alexander in 2007. On the night of his death, Arias stabbed Alexander almost 30 times and shot him in the head.  The trial spun out…

AZ Hip-Hop Mourns the Loss of José “Low Key” Hernandez

West Phoenix based rapper José “Low Key” Hernandez was in the process of making positive changes in his life. He was less than a year home from a six-month prison sentence for assault, but instead of boasting about it on records he decided to completely change his ways. But unfortunately…

Detroit vs. Phoenix: Which City Owns Alice Cooper?

In the realm of popular music, Detroit has always been a cultural powerhouse, churning out some of the most memorable tunes of the 20th century. Detroit can point to everyone from Bob Seger to Big Sean , and artists frequently integrate this identity into their music and brand. The idea…