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Music festivals such as Coachella and South by Southwest draw people from across the country westward to see bands perform. Phoenix has become a natural pit stop along the way, fostering a music-festival culture.

The master RSD exclusives list is a bit of a doozy, and chances are you’ll find too many titles you’re not interested in. To simplify the process, here is a list of unique and alluring releases to keep an eye on when the record store doors open.

Local First Arizona will launch a new program called Localist this fall that will give community members access to special discounts and exclusive events.

Business owner Kimber Lanning works to improve the community and businesses through Local First Arizona. Her other endeavors include Stinkweeds, a new and old music store, and Modified Arts, a gallery on Roosevelt Row.

There needs to be a balance between embracing density in downtown Phoenix and preserving the integrity of the arts community, panelists said Tuesday at the semester’s second installment of Downtown Devil Discussions.

World-renowned performance artist Saul Williams will perform at Lawn Gnome Publishing in November for a limited audience and the emerging spirit of the downtown Phoenix poetry scene.

Phoenix is home to some of the most amazing boutiques sure to provide a plethora of choices for all the lovely people on your list, within all budgets. Many of the boutiques are only a light rail ride away and by shoppping locally, you’re helping Arizona, too. You’d practically be Santa Claus.

Crescent Ballroom, a mid-size music venue, lounge, full-bar and restaurant, will debut its first show Monday night with bands Blind Pilot and Dan Mangan after construction began a short three months ago.

Downtown Phoenix record stores have been battling a changing music industry, a recession and a dying culture of passionate music listeners during the past few years, but those that have been fortunate enough to hang on pinpoint vinyl records and exceptional customer service as major roles in business survival.