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Track-by-track: 'American Idiot' one decade later

Reflecting on the iconic 2004 punk rock record 10 years after its release.

By Shane Weinstein | September 24, 2014

It came from Bandcamp: the warm reverb of Forged Artifacts' Dan Svizeny

It's double date of Bandcamp gems! Minneapolis-based record label, Forged Artifacts and Dan Svizeny.

By Zachariah Webb | September 24, 2014

Don’t disturb the dream: Foxes in Fiction’s ‘Ontario Gothic’

Orchid Tapes delivers another round of dreamy vibes with Foxes in Fiction's "Ontario Gothic."

By Zachariah Webb | September 24, 2014

ODESZA wows EDM fans at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix

The electronic dance music craze has hit in big in downtown Phoenix, with ODESZA being the next in line of great artists to make their way to the desert.

By Fabian Ardaya | September 24, 2014

Alt-J teams up with Miley in new album with salacious results

English indie-rockers Alt-J’s “This is All Yours,” doesn’t disappoint with innovative collaborations, subtle sophistication and a sexy futuristic sound.

By Samantha Shotzbarger | September 23, 2014

Kendrick Lamar releases new track 'I'

Kendrick Lamar released his first single since 2012 and the best song of September like it was any other Tuesday.

| September 23, 2014

Christopher Owens won't be held back by genres with 'A New Testament'

With “A New Testament” Owens finally proves he no longer needs the title “formerly of Girls” after his surname in articles and interviews.

By William Ruof | September 22, 2014

5 rap songs the Supreme Court should listen to before hearing 'Elonis v. United States'

Regulators! Mount up.

By Zane Jennings | September 21, 2014

The Aquabats & Emily's Army, Sept. 20, 2014

Only tennis balls can defeat dinosaurs (and other things I learned at the Aquabats concert)

The ska-punk band played the Marquee on Saturday for the first time in nearly five years. Here's what I learned.

By Shane Weinstein | September 21, 2014

My Week with Drake

Up until a few months ago, I thought Drake was the official soundtrack for selfies.

By Zane Jennings | September 17, 2014

'Bulletproof Picasso' a Train-wreck

Train introduces new, less than appealing sound with "Bulletproof Picasso."

By Danielle Kernkamp | September 17, 2014

Contemporary music changes churches

Contemporary music is taking over churches why?

By Stephen Sydnor | September 17, 2014

Nick Neihardt sings and plays the guitar at a show. (Photo by Keerthi Vedantam)

Nick Neihart releases new album with The Paper Knife

All the way from Salt Lake City, Neihart debuts a new tape with TPK.

By Keerthi Vedantam | September 16, 2014

Dane Jarvie sings during a performance at The Nile Underground on Sep. 9. (Photo by Zane Jennings)

Senteons an atmospheric experience in Tempe

Rarely do you see a local musician completely lose himself in his craft, but on a warm September night in the Nile Underground, I witnessed just that.

By Zane Jennings | September 16, 2014

Interpol stays in comfort zone with new album 'El Pintor'

I usually like to watch bands progress, see them integrate new styles and complicate the tonal palates (a la Vampire Weekend or Youth Lagoon), but sometimes I’m thankful bands stay right where they are.

By William Ruof | September 15, 2014