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14 Totally Justified Reasons to Hate The Chainsmokers

14 Totally Justified Reasons to Hate The Chainsmokers

By Amanda SavageMay 9, 2017

Let’s start with the State Farm commercial.

Xasthur on Taking Back Their Name and Playing Acoustic Black Metal

Xasthur on Taking Back Their Name and Playing Acoustic Black Metal

By Ashley NaftuleMay 8, 2017

“I wasn’t willing to let it go just because I’ve stepped it up with the songwriting.”

Everything You Need to Know About Bassrush Massive Arizona This Weekend

Everything You Need to Know About Bassrush Massive Arizona This Weekend

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 5, 2017

It’s the first Bassrush Massive in the Copper State.

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Stinkweeds: An Oral History of the Iconic Phoenix Record Store’s First 30 Years

Stinkweeds: An Oral History of the Iconic Phoenix Record Store’s First 30 Years

By Benjamin LeathermanMay 3, 2017

“I guess my main thing is that I’ve been scrappy.”

10 Essential Andrew McMahon Songs

10 Essential Andrew McMahon Songs

By Emily RobertsMay 2, 2017

According to a totally unrepentant fangirl.

Why Jay Farrar of Son Volt Is Digging into Blues Music History

Why Jay Farrar of Son Volt Is Digging into Blues Music History

By Amy YoungApril 27, 2017

“There’s just still so much that I’m always discovering,” he says.

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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Wet Electric 2017

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Wet Electric 2017

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 26, 2017

Featuring Diplo, Borgore, and Audien.

Listen to Mirrored Pyramids’ Debut Song, “Get Off the Main Road”

Listen to Mirrored Pyramids’ Debut Song, “Get Off the Main Road”

By Ashley HarrisApril 25, 2017

Featuring Gospel Claws and Not Quite Bernadette alums.

Meet the ASU Student Who Totally Roasted Chainsmokers

Meet the ASU Student Who Totally Roasted Chainsmokers

By Amanda SavageApril 25, 2017

“I don’t necessarily hate The Chainsmokers,” he says.

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8 Classic Rockers You Need to See Live

8 Classic Rockers You Need to See Live

By Eran RyanApril 21, 2017

Call it a concert bucket list.

A Record Store Day Miracle

A Record Store Day Miracle

By Tom ReardonApril 20, 2017

In 2015, my RSD dreams came true. Here’s how.

Your Guide to Record Store Day 2017 in Metro Phoenix

Your Guide to Record Store Day 2017 in Metro Phoenix

By Tom ReardonApril 19, 2017

What to buy and where.

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10 Trap Songs That’ll Get You Through Monday

10 Trap Songs That’ll Get You Through Monday

By Eran RyanApril 10, 2017

A playlist to put on repeat.

5 New Songs You Need to Hear from Phoenix Bands

5 New Songs You Need to Hear from Phoenix Bands

By Mitchell HillmanApril 7, 2017

Including Sunday at Noon and LUAU.

Phoenix Lights 2017 Moved to Rawhide in Chandler

Phoenix Lights 2017 Moved to Rawhide in Chandler

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 6, 2017

Here’s what we know.

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An Exclusive First Look at Steff and the Articles’ “Keep You Around” Video

An Exclusive First Look at Steff and the Articles’ “Keep You Around” Video

By Ashley HarrisApril 6, 2017

From their upcoming album, Timekeeper.

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Phoenix Lights 2017

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Phoenix Lights 2017

By Benjamin LeathermanApril 5, 2017

The extraterrestrial-themed EDM extravaganza is this weekend.

10 Athletes Who Tried to Break into the Rap Game

10 Athletes Who Tried to Break into the Rap Game

By Eran RyanApril 4, 2017

Kobe, Lebron, and yes, John Cena.

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Myrlin Hepworth’s Powerful Music Video Tackles Issues of Race and Violence Head-On

Myrlin Hepworth’s Powerful Music Video Tackles Issues of Race and Violence Head-On

By Jaideen CobbApril 2, 2017

You may find yourself watching it more than once.

Final Four-Part Harmony: Which Team’s Home State Makes The Best Music?

By Mike SeelyMarch 31, 2017

You know how, when college basketball’s national champion is crowned at the end of the Final Four, they play a highlight reel set to “One Shining Moment” on CBS? Yeah, that song sucks. But it got us thinking of the music that comes from states with teams in this year’s…

Holly Pyle of House of Stairs Shares Her Obsession with Looping Her Vocals

Holly Pyle of House of Stairs Shares Her Obsession with Looping Her Vocals

By Henri BenardMarch 31, 2017

In Pound For The Sound, we get technical with local musicians about what gear they use to create their signature tones. Holly Pyle is an extremely talented singer and composer. She is a big time outside-the-box thinker, and is constantly pushing the barriers of vocal melodies in her music. When…

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And The Winner of the Phoenix Phinal Phour Is…

And The Winner of the Phoenix Phinal Phour Is…

By David AccomazzoMarch 30, 2017

The big reveal is inside.

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