The Valley's upcoming fall concert schedule is shaping up to be a music-filled season.
Dozens of fan-favorite acts and rising stars are set to take the stage in the coming months, offering selections for a wide variety of genres.
Here's what shows to keep on your radar each month this fall.
First up: September
No time is wasted in the beginning of the busy live music schedule in the Phoenix area.
First up, we have My Chemical Romance coming to Chase Field on Sept. 6. The band's music is known for its influences in the emo subculture and alternative rock style. It's sure to be a concert full of nostalgia, perfect for those wanting to experience this defining band of the 2000s.
One of the most prominent names coming to the Valley on Sept. 14 is Tame Impala, with an equally exciting opener in Dominic Fike. Bringing a psychedelic vibe to Mortgage Matchup Center, Kevin Parker — the name behind the music — is sure to put on an incredible show.
This next name is one of the most popular of the last few months, especially in online spaces. Her name is Slayyyter, and she took the internet by storm during her Coachella performance back in April.
Also coming to Phoenix on Sept. 14, she'll be playing at The Van Buren to perform her latest album, "WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA."
Up-and-coming artist Chanpan, who features classic pop elements with alternative and indie influences in their music, will be playing at Valley Bar on Sept. 23.
Next up: October
October is going to be a month full of concerts, with notable names across many genres featured throughout.
First, we have JPEGMAFIA, who's a popular artist in experimental hip-hop and rap. He's bringing his tour to The Van Buren on Oct. 3. He's worked closely with Kanye West and Denzel Curry and already made quite a name for himself.
Geese, a band that has made waves with its unique indie rock sound and its lead singer's distinctive voice, is also coming to Phoenix. Be sure to catch it on Oct. 8 at Arizona Financial Theatre.
Charli xcx is taking her new album "Music, Fashion, Film" to Glendale at Desert Diamond Arena on Oct. 21. After her and Troye Sivan's co-headliner "Sweat" tour was well-received nationwide, she's returning again with opener underscores, who's gained online traction over the past few months.
Expect to hear her many hit songs and have nothing short of an amazing experience.
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In addition to these names, there's still many more concerts to catch in the area in October. These include ROLE MODEL, Malcolm Todd, Weezer, Sombr and beabadoobee.
Wrapping it up: November
While November might not have as many concerts as September and October, it still features many shows that are a great way to wrap up the autumn season.
Starting off with a go-to band for many: The Smashing Pumpkins. Having been making music for years, they have an established intergenerational fanbase. Earlier this August, they invited Olivia Rodrigo as a special guest to perform with them at Lollapalooza. Don't miss them at Mortgage Matchup Center on Nov. 11.
Steve Lacy is also hitting the stage this fall at Arizona Financial Theatre for his "Oh yeah?" tour. He’ll be in town on Nov. 17, and Sun Devils may hear his biggest hits such as "Bad Habit" and "Dark Red" alongside his new album.
Also putting on a concert is The Neighbourhood. Known for "Sweater Weather" and many other viral songs, they will be playing on Nov. 30 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
What else?
With this guide covering just some concerts of the season, be sure to watch out for smaller artists in the area. Going to a concert doesn't have to cost a fortune — doomscrolling Ticketmaster might be the way to check out local music scenes and attend some great shows.
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Edited by Sam Troester, Carsten Oyer and Senna James.
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Ellie Westfall is a Reporter for The Echo at The State Press. This is her first semester working with The State Press, and she is in her second year at ASU with a double major in Journalism and Political Science.
