Feature·Aug 11, 2026
The Ghosts of Phnom Penh: Dengue Fever live at the Musical Instrument Museum
Jaime Paul Lamb on why the August 9 show was completely "magnificent," and a historical precursor.
By Jaime Paul Lamb
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Music
Features, reviews, lists, and concert coverage from Phoenix's independent music scene and beyond.
Feature·Jul 30, 2026
Good 'Gravy': There's a new Cramps record and a couple of punk veterans are involved
Henry Rollins tells Tom how he and Ian MacKaye are a driving force.
By Tom Reardon
Feature·Jul 15, 2026
DJ Jahmar carries reggae's torch in Arizona and beyond
For decades, the DJ has championed reggae music, built community, and introduced new generations to the genre's enduring spirit.
By Amy Young
Feature·Jun 23, 2026
Tom Reardon loves Gang of Four and they tolerate him
Here, he "fanboys" his way through an interview with the band's drummer, Hugo Burnham.
By Tom Reardon
Feature·Jun 18, 2026
A Place To Kill releases explosive debut EP
Filter's Richard Patrick and Jim Louvau of There Is No Us are bringing the noise.
By Amy Young
Feature·Jun 11, 2026
The Oracle has spoken... about the Velvet Underground
Jaime Lamb on newly discovered fan footage of the legends.
By Jaime Paul Lamb
Feature·Jun 10, 2026
Southwest Emo Fest debuts June 13 at The Rosetta Room
Founder Alexis Edmonds shares what inspired the ten-band event.
By Amy Young
Feature·Jun 10, 2026
Nostalgia? Yes, please. The Human League are coming to town
The Generations Tour features The Human League, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet. Tom talked to Susan Ann Sulley about the show.
By Tom Reardon
Feature·Jun 10, 2026
Prized possessions: Toadies’ Clark Vogeler on the raw power and bittersweet legacy of 'The Charmer'
Before Toadies hit the Van Buren on June 17, Tom and Clark Vogeler chop it up.
By Tom Reardon
Feature·May 25, 2026
Genre Is Death talks about their new record, 'Attractive People,' and more
The noise duo's latest release is raw and relentless.
By Amy Young
Feature·May 22, 2026
Concert review: Circle Jerks and Pennywise
Phoenix got rocked.
By Tom Reardon
Feature·May 15, 2026
Five on Friday: JJCnV's Dana S.
The singer and guitarist, also in Sturdy Ladies, Hot Pennies, and TMI, shares some of her favorite songs.
By Dana S.
Feature·May 12, 2026
Miss Grit opens for Just Mustard at Valley Bar May 17
The artist's sound is a heady mix of dreamy pop, trip-hop, and experimental electronica.
By Amy Young
Feature·May 6, 2026
Pariah Pete's new single exudes summer vibes
The Phoenix rapper talks about what he's up to and how it all got started.
By Amy Young
Feature·Apr 23, 2026
Matt Rendon: A conversation with Tucson's musical gem
Chad Carnahan covers a lot of ground with the musician and engineer.
By Chad Carnahan
Feature·Apr 13, 2026
Pijama Piyama plays Viva PHX on April 17
The cumbia-psych band is armed with a new record
By Amy Young
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Feature·Apr 13, 2026
NYC's Heavy Halo hits Valley Bar on Thursday
The goth-industrial duo leads a night of dark-electronica in downtown Phoenix
By Tom Reardon
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Feature·Mar 26, 2026
Jesika Von Rabbit returns to Phoenix
The electropop singer chats about her history, future plans, and what she hopes people get from her shows.
By Amy Young
Feature·Mar 25, 2026
Phoenix's Snailmate has so much fun on tour
The band shares 5 awesome moments from the road, balloons included.
By Amy Young w/ Snailmate
Feature·Mar 24, 2026
The Signal: Punks Unplugged recharges at Rip's
The April 1st lineup is not for fools
By Tom Reardon
Feature·Mar 24, 2026
Guided By Voices' new single 'We Outlast Them All' is an irresistible appetizer
Its parent record, Crawlspace Of The Pantheon comes out in late May.
By Amy Young
Feature·Mar 24, 2026
Redd Kross bring The Party back to Phoenix on a school night
Legendary LA rock and rollers bring Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends to Valley Bar.
By Tom Reardon
Feature·Mar 16, 2026
Lung from Cincinnati
Why you're going: Operatic vocals meet thumping drums and electric cello at The Dark Side in Tempe
By Tom Reardon
Feature·Mar 16, 2026
NYC's Genre Is Death's new single, video
The duo is getting ready to hit the road supporting Lydia Lunch
By Amy Young
List·Feb 15, 2026
2029's best Phoenix bands
Prediction or speculative fiction? Fun, either way
By Chad Carnahan
