Announcing: Psyko Steve Presents
Make It Loud – Pitch Perfect
A panel discussion series for new artists in the music industry
February 18th at The Rebel Lounge

MAKE IT LOUD is a live panel discussion series on how to make it as a new artist in today’s music industry. Hosted by Stephen Chilton and Jeff Taylor of Psyko Steve Presents, MAKE IT LOUD is a series of talks with a curated lineup of special guests. The guests include industry figures in Arizona’s music business, as well as established musicians on a wide range of topics aimed at helping new artists learn how to navigate an ever changing music industry. Read More
Psyko Steve Presents The 7th Annual Phoenix Rock Lottery to be held on Saturday, January 11th at Crescent Ballroom in Downtown Phoenix.
25 musicians will start the Day. 5 bands will end it!
Each year, the Phoenix Rock Lottery features a lineup of musicians from diverse backgrounds and musical styles. These musicians deliver a totally unique experience for fans due to the unpredictable nature of the event. The participating musicians show up on the morning of the Rock Lottery each year with no idea who they will be in a band with, what style of music they will play, or what songs they will perform, since the songs will be written that day. Read More
Today our friends at DESERT DAZE announced single day lineups for their stellar psychedelic festival in the desert, taking place next month at Lake Perris in California.
Friday will be headlined by THE FLAMING LIPS (performing The Soft Bulletin), Saturday is headlined by WEEN (performing Chocolate & Cheese) and DEVO, and Sunday’s headliners are WU-TANG CLAN (performing 36 Chambers).
There’s tons of awesome bands spread across the weekend – including DIIV, POST ANIMAL, WAND, SASAMI, JJUJJUU, ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, THE LOCUST, PARQUET COURTS and more.
Check out the flyer and enter to win tickets below. Winners will be contacted by Friday October 4th.
Visit DesertDaze.org for more info and tickets!

Happy Friday, everybody. This week was great – we had a blast with SALES at Crescent, we were blown away by THE MESSTHETICS(members of Fugazi), enjoyed seeing JOHN VANDERSLICEat Valley Bar and SHAME, ICEAGE and AGES AND AGES at Rebel.
We’re excited to announce a few great shows this week – with BAD BOOKS (Kevin Devine and members of Manchester Orchestra), THE TECHNICOLORS, SINCERE ENGINEER & HEART ATTACK MAN, and more (see below).
Finally, if you’re looking for some new music this week, be sure to check out the new albums by WAND, JADE BIRD and CAYUCAS! All three released excellent music today – and you can find songs from each over on our Psyko Steve Spotify playlist.
– PSP
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It has been a pretty rad week so far! We’ve got some pretty killer weather outside, Record Store Day is happening tomorrow, Okilly Dokilly was featured on the Simpsons, and we’ve got a ton of great shows to bring you.
This week we announced CHON is returning to Crescent Ballroom, ANBERLIN is reuniting and coming to The Van Buren, actress and songwriter ALICIA WITT will be performing live at 191 Toole, DIRECT HIT! is heading The Rebel Lounge and more.
We’ve also got a jam packed April ahead of us – from shows with SALES and SOCCER MOMMY, to PLINI and SHOW ME THE BODY, HELLOGOODBYE and THE MESSTHETICS (members of Fugazi), and tons more.
Check it all out below, and have a great weekend!
– PSP
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MAKE IT LOUD is a new live panel discussion series on how to make it as a new artist in today’s music industry. Hosted by Stephen Chilton and Jeff Taylor of Psyko Steve Presents, MAKE IT LOUD is a monthly series of talks with a curated lineup of special guests. The guests include industry figures in Arizona’s music business, as well as established musicians on a wide range of topics aimed at helping new artists learn how to navigate an ever changing music industry.
The second talk in the MAKE IT LOUD series, titled “A Discussion On Audio Recording,” will be a conversation with some of the Valley’s most respected producers and engineers. We will discuss tips for recording, the current state of audio production, and more.
Chilton and Taylor will be joined by guests Bob Hoag, Cory Spotts and Catherine Vericolli.
Monday, March 25th at The Rebel Lounge
Doors 7:00 PM / Show 7:30 PM
FREE
This event is All Ages
Very excited to announce the second stage and these additions to 8123 Fest!


Don’t miss your chance to see Bayside LIVE at Crescent Ballroom January 15th – Click the link below and enter to win a free pair of tickets! Good luck!