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Listen to Her Heart: Jenny Lewis

Listen to Her Heart: Jenny Lewis

On The Line finds Lewis exploring moments and themes that are both big and small, serious and fun, her songwriting voice stronger than ever.

By Eric Swedlund May 9, 2019

Separate and Together: The Wild Reeds

Separate and Together: The Wild Reeds

On Cheers, each of the Wild Reeds' three songwriters became stronger individually, and the band is better for it.

By Eric Swedlund Apr 25, 2019

Tichumaren in Tucson: Mdou Moctar

Tichumaren in Tucson: Mdou Moctar

These days, Mdou Moctar travels the world performing his fusion of psychedelic guitar and the music of West Africa. But the first guitar he ever played was made from pieces of wood and the brakes of a bicycle.

By Briannon Wilfong Apr 18, 2019

Vintage Vinyl

Vintage Vinyl

All across America, a huge percentage of the best hidden local gem 45s were cut by teenagers.

By Lee Joseph Apr 18, 2019

Colorful Harmonies

Colorful Harmonies

The Tucson Folk Festival takes place during the first weekend in April, and it's a wonderful event for a number of reasons.

By Brett Callwood Apr 4, 2019

Know Your Product: Ryan David Orr

Know Your Product: Ryan David Orr

An Oregonian transplant now living in Arizona, Ryan David Orr's past is as full and varied as his influences. Catch Ryan David Orr performing at La Cocina Old Town Artisans as part of the Tucson Folk Festival.

By Jeff Gardner Apr 4, 2019

The Top Seven Things About SXSW 2019

The Top Seven Things About SXSW 2019

Sometimes I'm not even sure whether it really happened. But, if it did, here were some of my favorite parts.

By Emily Dieckman Mar 28, 2019

The Best of SXSW 2019

The Best of SXSW 2019

SXSW remains the best place in America to see up-and-coming bands, as Emily Dieckman and Rodd McLeod reveal in this week's recap of SXSW.

By Rodd McLeod and Jim Nintzel Mar 28, 2019

Arizona to Austin

Arizona to Austin

Tow'rs formed in Flagstaff in 2014, but now has members spread across Arizona. With a decidedly DIY aesthetic, they've released three albums and amassed a dedicated fanbase during multiple tours.

By Jeff Gardner Mar 28, 2019

Know Your Product: NEEDTOBREATHE

Know Your Product: NEEDTOBREATHE

There's a certain amount of wonder that stems from hearing unreserved passion in music, and this South Carolina folk rock act has nothing to hide.

By Jeff Gardner Mar 28, 2019

Back on the Boil: Papa Roach

Back on the Boil: Papa Roach

This Saturday, Papa Roach plays with Shinedown, Asking Alexandria and Fever 333 as part of the KFMADay at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium. Shaddix says that it's going to be a "banger" of a mini-fest.

By Brett Callwood Mar 21, 2019

From Volunteer to Star

From Volunteer to Star

Last year, artist and UA student Zco—aka Zach Cohan—was a volunteer at the Tucson Hip Hop Festival. This year, he's performing on its rap stage.

By Briannon Wilfong Mar 7, 2019

Unblocked: The Wood Brothers

Unblocked: The Wood Brothers

It's been almost a year since Americana/folk trio The Wood Brothers released One Drop of Truth, their sixth studio album.

By Brett Callwood Feb 21, 2019

High-Water Mark: Richard Thompson

High-Water Mark: Richard Thompson

At age 69, legendary guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson has written and recorded hundreds of songs, but sometimes that creative force that drives his music remains a bit of a mystery.

By Eric Swedlund Feb 14, 2019

Know Your Product: Peter Rivera

Know Your Product: Peter Rivera

The former drummer/vocalist of Rare Earth, Rivera still keeps the jamming alive with an intricate drum kit, alongside a Motown chorus and groovy guitars.

By Jeff Gardner Feb 7, 2019

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