With Her New Album, Taylor Upsahl’s Sound Is All Grown Up

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 Seven Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Everyone all dried out from all that deluge that took place over the weekend? Is all the rain gone? Hope so, since folks tend to get a little nutty around these parts whenever drops start falling from the sky. Now that it’s all behind us, let’s look forward to what’s…

And The Winner Of The Bon Jovi Opening Band Contest Is…

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…

10 Best Valentine’s Day Parties in Phoenix

Fang at Rips Ales & CocktailsFeeling a bit frustrated over your love life? Work out some of your issues (or at least take your mind off of your drama) while thrasing about the dance floor at Rips as punk acts Fang and The Freeze perform. Local bands Dephinger, Man Hands,…

Future Will F*** Up Some Commas In Phoenix This Summer

Future announced a new album and a tour today.  That tour will stop by Ak-Chin Pavilion on June 28. Commas,. watch your back. This will be a helluva show. Migos, Kodak Black, ASAP Ferg, and Zooey Dollaz will open for Future, so the show will basically be a live version…

The Nine Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Pop quiz, hotshot. Valentine’s Day is less than 24 hours hence and you haven’t the slightest idea of what you’re going to do with your sweetheart. What do you do? What. Do. You. Do? Forget about the usual dinner and movie shtick or even picking up one of those plastic-wrapped…