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Phoenix Synthesizer Festival: A Place for Electronic Musicians to Show and Tell

Phoenix Synthesizer Festival: A Place for Electronic Musicians to Show and Tell

By Ashley NaftuleFebruary 7, 2019

Whether you’re a modular synth pro or don’t know an oscillator from a theremin, there’s plenty to explore.

DMX Returns to the Valley for It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot Anniversary Tour

By Julian HernandezFebruary 5, 2019

Where my dogs at?

Incite’s Richie Cavalera on <i>Built To Destroy </i>and the Truth Behind Arizona Metal

Incite’s Richie Cavalera on Built To Destroy and the Truth Behind Arizona Metal

By Lauren WiseFebruary 1, 2019

The metal frontman talks a new album, touring, and more.

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The Driftwood Quintet to Play Songs of Loss and Separation at OME Festival

The Driftwood Quintet to Play Songs of Loss and Separation at OME Festival

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 31, 2019

This isn’t your grandpa’s chamber music.

Earl Sweatshirt Announces FIRE IT UP! Tour With Stop in Mesa

Earl Sweatshirt Announces FIRE IT UP! Tour With Stop in Mesa

By Julian HernandezJanuary 31, 2019

His first tour since dropping Some Rap Songs last year.

How a Phoenix Singer-Songwriter Used Music to Cope With Her Brother’s Overdose

How a Phoenix Singer-Songwriter Used Music to Cope With Her Brother’s Overdose

By Nicki EscuderoJanuary 30, 2019

“You can’t have light without shadows.”

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Vince Staples Co-Opts The Airwaves to Shed Light on Hypocrisy

Vince Staples Co-Opts The Airwaves to Shed Light on Hypocrisy

By Gerrit FeenstraJanuary 29, 2019

The rapper’s new album FM! is a different kind of drive-time radio show.

The Rogue Bar in Scottsdale Is Closing in May

The Rogue Bar in Scottsdale Is Closing in May

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 25, 2019

The live music institution is closing its doors for good later this year.

Black Sabbitch Is Redefining the Cover Band

Black Sabbitch Is Redefining the Cover Band

By Michael PalladinoJanuary 25, 2019

They play the Marquee Theatre tonight.

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Injury Reserve Disses the Entire Streetwear Industry in ‘Jawbreaker’ Video

Injury Reserve Disses the Entire Streetwear Industry in ‘Jawbreaker’ Video

By Douglas MarkowitzJanuary 24, 2019

“Notice that he does have the Rape 3000’s on, and those are gonna cost you ’bout $450 deadstock.”

Mammoth Ensemble Brings <i>Cowboy Bebop</i>‘s Anime Space-Jazz to Phoenix

Mammoth Ensemble Brings Cowboy Bebop‘s Anime Space-Jazz to Phoenix

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 24, 2019

The band will play a tribute show to the celebrated series and its composer, Yoko Kanno.

The Five Best Bauhaus Songs That Aren’t ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’

The Five Best Bauhaus Songs That Aren’t ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’

By Tom ReardonJanuary 23, 2019

Peter Murphy and David J. of Bauhaus perform in Phoenix this week.

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The Flesh Eaters’ Chris D Is More Than A Punk Singer

The Flesh Eaters’ Chris D Is More Than A Punk Singer

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 15, 2019

We got lead singer Chris D’s thoughts on Flamenco, The Gun Cub, and hating The Eagles.

The Rebel Lounge Will Launch a ‘Make It Loud’ Panel Discussion Series

The Rebel Lounge Will Launch a ‘Make It Loud’ Panel Discussion Series

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 14, 2019

Wanna learn how to make it in Arizona music? Look no further.

Revolver Records Bites the Bullet in Downtown Phoenix

Revolver Records Bites the Bullet in Downtown Phoenix

By Douglas MarkowitzJanuary 11, 2019

“We were going to stop it at 10 years, but like Spinal Tap we went to 11!”

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The Linecutters Play ‘Patriot’ Games On <i>Knuckledragger</i> EP

The Linecutters Play ‘Patriot’ Games On Knuckledragger EP

By Logan Lowrey-RasmussenJanuary 8, 2019

They’re young, angry, and they hate cops.

Noise Artist Lav Andula: ‘Phoenix Really Helped Push Me’

Noise Artist Lav Andula: ‘Phoenix Really Helped Push Me’

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 3, 2019

The “drearwave” artist has been active in the Arizona avant-garde for years.

Lluvia Flamenca Brings the Flamenco Rain to Crescent Ballroom

Lluvia Flamenca Brings the Flamenco Rain to Crescent Ballroom

By Paula IbietaJanuary 3, 2019

Renowned guitarist Andrés Vadin will lead a talented ensemble through an evening of dance and song.

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Phoenix’s Holy Fawn Turns Woodland Folk Music Into Post-Metal Symphonies

Phoenix’s Holy Fawn Turns Woodland Folk Music Into Post-Metal Symphonies

By Ashley NaftuleJanuary 2, 2019

The four-piece band makes music inspired by the darkness of the forest.

Riot 4 Peace Are Pushing Phoenix Rap Forward

Riot 4 Peace Are Pushing Phoenix Rap Forward

By Julio LugoJanuary 2, 2019

From performing at hookah lounges to opening for Freddie Gibbs, the collective is on the way up.

The 10 Best Heavy Music Albums of 2018

The 10 Best Heavy Music Albums of 2018

By Ashley NaftuleDecember 31, 2018

This was a good year for fans of punishing music.

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Remembering Jerry Riopelle, Arizona Music Legend

Remembering Jerry Riopelle, Arizona Music Legend

By Amy YoungDecember 28, 2018

The 77-year-old musician became a local sensation back in the ’70s thanks to radio airplay.

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