Show Review: Jack Johnson brings surf, film and music to the desert
Surf. Film. Music. They’re three unique worlds, but Jack Johnson found a way to bring them together on his latest tour, which rolled through Phoenix and treated fans to a relaxing yet joyful evening celebrating some of his favorite things. The surf: Johnson’s larger-than-life stage setup featured footage he took in the late 90s, he […]
Show Review: Epik High kicks off latest tour in New York City
New York City’s iconic Terminal 5 had a line snaking down the block for Epik High’s 3.0 Tour 2026 kickoff show. The Korean hip hop trio of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz brought minimal production (besides the biggest LED wall they could find) and maximum energy as their North American fans welcomed them back […]
Gallery: Judah & the Lion fills The Van Buren with color prisms on latest headlining tour
You could almost hear the faint strains of Thin Lizzy playing over downtown Phoenix last week when Judah & the Lion’s The Boys Are Back in Town Tour roared into The Van Buren. The duo of Judah Akers and Brian Macdonald (and their stunning live band) filled the room with a crowd eager to hear […]
Show Review: Chance the Rapper celebrates ‘Coloring Book’ anniversary in Salt Lake City
About halfway through Chance the Rapper’s set at The Union Event Center in Salt Lake City, he took a moment between songs to reflect on the past decade since he released his third mixtape, Coloring Book, remarking how wild the passage of time is and expressing thanks to those who have stuck with the Chicago-based […]
Show Review: The Midnight’s Time Machines tour visits The Van Buren
The Van Buren hosted an explosion of color for The Midnight’s Time Machines tour on Wednesday night. The band- now composed of singer Tyler Lyle and his live crew- brought pop queen Bonnie McKee out with them for the ultimate collaborative experience in front of a packed house. Pop sensation Bonnie McKee- now an independent […]
Shaky Knees 2026: Knocked Loose, Wu-Tang Clan and more close out another successful fest weekend
The final day of Shaky Knees began much like the previous days- a slightly overcast sky accompanied intense humidity and the threat of rain kept attendees on edge after Saturday’s flash flood. This time, however, the weather held firm and the last day of a turbulent weekend went off with very few hiccups. Atlas slogged […]
Show Review: Knocked Loose sells out rowdy Shaky Knees late night headliner
A rainy Saturday night had festival goers and locals swarming into downtown Atlanta for a plethora of Shaky Knees late night shows. The Masquerade hosted several events, including Knocked Loose in Heaven for wild time that stretched into the early hours of Sunday morning. Local hardcore outfit Foundation opened the show at the ripe hour […]
Shaky Knees 2026: Festival pushes past summer storms for shortened day two
Another sunny day rose over Atlanta’s Piedmont Park with the promise of another incredible day of music ahead at Shaky Knees Festival. With the likes of Blood Orange, Taking Back Sunday, The Prodigy and Twenty One Pilots slated to take the stages(s), fans made a run for various barricades to catch their favorites up close. […]
Shaky Knees 2026: Friday crowds pack Piedmont Park for Turnstile, The Strokes, much more
Shaky Knees Festival entered its 13th edition with an incredibly stacked lineup, a sold out crowd and a hope that the weather would hold for the weekend. While two of those three remained true, attendees made the most of their time in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park with the likes of The Strokes, Turnstile, Geese and more- […]
Show Review: Foster the People kicks off Good Mourning Sunshine Tour in Arizona
A decades-long career that has withstood addiction, band member departures and separation from record labels. A catalog that includes albums that are arguably pillars of 2010s indie pop. An adoring fanbase that packed a 5,000-capacity theater on a weeknight and were just as excited to sing along with the deep cuts as the big hits. […]