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Phoenix Symphony brings local youth composers’ works to life

Seeing a symphony orchestra perform your work is something most people can only dream of. It's a reality for these kids.

By Geri Koeppel | LOOKOUT

The Phoenix music festivals we lost and why they disappeared

Looking back at the fate of beloved Valley events like Edge Fest, Lost Lake and Luna Del Lago.

By Benjamin Leatherman

When Texas was fertile ground for prison bands

Until the 1980s, an annual prison rodeo offered a chance for men inside to perform and sell albums.

By Maurice Chammah | The Marshall Project

RedMonkey: Looking back at Phoenix's legendary house music night

Revisit the legendary Phoenix dance party’s 1996-2017 run ahead of its return this weekend.

By Benjamin Leatherman

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The best and worst of Innings Festival 2026 in Tempe

The three-day music event offered great vibes, but made our wallets beg for mercy.

By Phoenix New Times Writers

Innings Festival 2026: Recaps of the biggest sets

Blink-182 thrilled our inner teenager, and Big Boi brought ATL to PHX.

By Phoenix New Times Writers

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10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend

Live sounds abound in the Valley this weekend. Here are some top options.

By Benjamin Leatherman

Peaches on sex, power and the real meaning of danger

The electro-punk icon says today’s biggest threat isn’t scandal — it’s the erosion of human rights.

By Niki D'Andrea

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