Arizona Artist Spotlights

Arizona songwriter Matthew Moyer shares how music carried him through Marine Corps deployments and led to a community built around original songs.

William Stafford of Window Business talks modern blues, songwriting, genre, authenticity, recording, and finding creative freedom beyond labels.

Hans Olson shares Arizona music history, road stories, guitar lessons and the memories behind his new book, Arizona Troubadour.

Explore the Arizona music scene with Les Paul Roque, from funk and Philly soul to open mics, jam sessions, and music communities across the state.

Live looping musician Bruce Bytes shares gear, MIDI sync, songwriting, practice, and lessons from Arizona's music scene on The Desert Vibe Podcast. live looping for solo musicians

Melissa Farley and Marshall Shore explore Arizona’s creative community, positive local media, Phoenix music venues, open mics, and local culture.

Tempe singer-songwriter Joey Gutos discusses storytelling, cinematic music videos, Arizona inspiration, collaboration, and life as an indie artist.

Meet Arizona artist Deon Doughty and explore his work in art, comedy, music, AI, and the creative communities shaping Phoenix and Tempe.

Arizona singer-songwriter Eric Douglas discusses lyric writing, home recording, musical instruments and finding inspiration in the desert.

Diana Lee Masana shares her Arizona music story, from family roots and mentorship to Phoenix jazz, blues, studios, and live music. Phoenix music scene

Explore PTNA’s journey through the Arizona music scene, songwriting, open mics, nature, and live performance on Desert Vibe Podcast.

Blues guitarist Chuck Hall shares stories from the Arizona music scene, Phoenix live music, creative reinvention, and free range guitar.

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods discusses live music, Mill Avenue, community leadership, public spaces, and the future of downtown Tempe.

Blaise Lantana reflects on KJZZ, Phoenix jazz radio, songwriting, sobriety, and what it means to serve a music community.

Laura Joy talks Phoenix, LA, women in music, acoustic guitar, DIY touring, and building a sustainable singer-songwriter career.

Explore the Arizona music scene with violinist Tim Sadow, from live collaboration and session work to AI, authenticity, and community.

Sandra Bassett joins Desert Vibe to discuss Arizona live music, artist pay, BIPOC Arts, Motown, and why artists need business skills.

Phoenix guitarist Hannes Guevara shares songwriting tips, chord progression ideas, home recording tools, and lessons from the Arizona music scene.

Maria Montanini shares how motherhood, pain, discipline, and authenticity shaped her music career in Arizona’s independent music scene.

Explore Arizona music history, Phoenix radio, Tempe culture, and Johnny Dixon’s work preserving rare records, labels, and local music stories.