Music and Charity: M3F gives back to local nonprofits while spotlighting bands from around...
By Laura Latzko
Music festivals have become more than just spaces to listen to music. They have turned into full-out events with different genres of music and immersive activities, as well as chances to give...
Let There Be Rock: Innings Festival returns to Tempe for baseball-centric fun
By Christopher Boan
A lineup of baseball and rock music descends upon Tempe Town Lake in late February for the third iteration of Innings Festival.
Slated for Saturday, February 29, and Sunday, March 1, Innings Festival...
An Authentic Experience: Irish singer Dermot Kennedy heads out on biggest tour yet
By Taylor O’Connor
Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy wants to write songs with a purpose. Every detail in the artist’s career—from shows to lyrics to album structure—all have a deeper meaning than what is seen at...
Pushing Culture Forward: How K-pop’s Eric Nam is breaking into the mainstream
By Olivia Munson
From hosting two podcasts to performing across the globe, K-pop singer Eric Nam has accomplished a lot within his seven-year career.
Nam rose to fame after placing in the top 5 on the...
The Fab Four: Beatles concert experience comes to the MAC
By Laura Latzko
Capturing the sound and stage presence of The Beatles is no easy task. For members of The Fab Four, impersonating the group’s four iconic musicians is a continuous growth process.
The tribute band...
Brewsician: Dave Clark, local musician and craft beer expert, pens book and album
By Connor Dziawura
One could argue that Fountain Hills’ Dave Clark is Arizona’s foremost “brewsician.”
On one hand a singer-songwriter, the Cleveland native also has decades of experience in craft beer. He identifies as one of...
Come Original: The Phoenix music scene is about more than cover acts
By Laura Latzko
When multiple bands come together to make great music, something electric happens.
During an upcoming show at Last Exit Live on Friday, December 20, music fans will have a chance to hear four...
Coming Home: Taylor Upsahl is ready to smile for Phoenix cameras
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Alterna pop singer Taylor Upsahl peppers her conversation with “stoked” and “dope.” She just turned 21 on Thanksgiving, but she speaks like a record industry veteran.
Upsahl has owned 2019, and she’s optimistic...
Reflections with Angel Olsen: The singer discusses ‘All Mirrors,’ self-care and confidence as a...
By Mary Pat Abruzzo
Angel Olsen’s voice pushes through the telephone with a warm hello. Catching her at her tour stop in Madison, Wisconsin, in the midst of harsh winter weather, she comments on the...
Hoping to Uplift: Arizona Hip-Hop Festival fostered artist growth on a local level
By Laura Latzko
Justus Samuel of Respect the Underground vowed to celebrate all aspects of hip-hop music when he formed the Arizona Hip Hop Festival.
Now in its sixth year, the Arizona Hip Hop Festival—set for...
