Emily Liu

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METROnome: Flume, locals rock McDowell Mountain

The lineup at Hance Park for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival had some hits and misses, but oh did the hits hit hard. Day 1: Upsahl returned to Hance Park for the band’s second M3F performance, this time taking...

METROnome: Luxxe prepares for big break with Bon Jovi

Forget the glamorized starving artist trope: Americana band Luxxe will certainly be Livin' on (far more than) a Prayer if it continues on its current trajectory. On March 4, Luxxe will perform in front of thousands as it...

METROnome: Taylor Upsahl preps for second M3F performance, and high school graduation

Phoenix musician Taylor Upsahl is preparing for two of the biggest shows of her career three months before preparing for her high school graduation. Upsahl may be young, but on March 3, she will already be boasting her...

Metronome: Folk-rock standout Dawes brings their new album to Crescent

Whether it’s an unfortunate fact or another great Dawes album, “We’re All Gonna Die,” is something everyone needs to hear. On Jan. 11, Dawes will bring their honestly titled September release to life at the Crescent Ballroom...

Metronome: 4 thanks-worthy things about the downtown music scene

Turkey spoils and fall colors fade away, but the downtown Phoenix music scene can be forever if we take care of it. This Thanksgiving, make sure to supplement your concert-going routine by showing your appreciation for the...

METROnome: Emo Nite returns to Valley Bar

A night of Dashboard Confessional karaoke was what started it all, but Emo Nite has grown into an enterprise boasting a list of guests that range from Mark Hoppus to Chris Carrabba himself. On Nov. 15, the...