There's something about Arizona's desert landscape and rebellious culture that produces an innovative music scene

and devoted fans who will brave intense heat and even desert storms for a good show. Arizona's vibrant underground has produced genre-defining artists in modern rock music, including Alice Cooper, The Meat Puppets, Gin Blossoms, Jimmy Eat World, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. The 21st Century has brought a resurgence in Phoenix's DIY scene, leading to an explosion of local acts and local music festivals of record-breaking size that also attract top-tier headliners.