Show Review: Saint Motel lights up a rainy night in Phoenix

A rare rainy evening in downtown Phoenix couldn’t dampen the excitement at The Van Buren. Saint Motel took the stage to a packed house of fans who braved the weather, and from the first notes, it was clear the crowd’s enthusiasm was through the roof. The unusual drizzle outside only made the cozy venue feel […]

Gallery: Eric Bellinger romanced Phoenix on his Around the World Tour

R&B standout Eric Bellinger made his way back to Arizona for his Around the World Tour to party with a hyped up crowd at the Nile Theater last week. Fans were ready to dance the night away at the historic venue and Bellinger made sure both his vocals and his style were on point for […]

Show Review: Lauren Mayberry performs full debut album at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom

Lauren Mayberry really is that girl.  The CHVRCHES frontwoman released her debut solo album, Vicious Creature, in December and hit the road earlier this year, stopping at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom to play it in full.  “It’s everyone’s worst fucking nightmare,” she jokes about her solo project, for the vocalist to strike out on their own. […]

Gallery: mxmtoon is joyful in Arizona on her Liminal Space Tour

The Liminal Space Tour found its home in Phoenix on Friday night, with mxmtoon and Luna Li gracing The Van Buren with their collective presence. The indie pop singers drew a dedicated audience to the iconic Arizona room and created an environment of light, positivity and free expression. Between songs and slight technical difficulties, Luna […]

Extra Innings Festival 2025: Day one hits a home run in Tempe

Under the golden Arizona sun, Extra Innings Festival returned for its second year, proving once again that it’s more than just an extension of Innings Festival- it’s a major player in the festival scene. While its name nods to spring training season, the real draw isn’t baseball, it’s the stellar lineup, perfect weather and electric […]

Show Review: 070 Shake puts on compelling live performance at The Van Buren

Danielle Balbuena- better known as 070 Shake- drew a mighty and dedicated audience to The Van Buren at the Phoenix stop of The Pretrichor Tour this week. The rapper and singer is bringing her latest album to fans across the country, accompanying the music with strong, stark visuals. Johan Lenox surprised fans with his eclectic […]

Gallery: The Plot in You packs Tempe’s Marquee Theatre on headlining tour

The Arizona metalcore community descended on Tempe’s Marquee Theatre this week to mosh and crowdsurf to their heart’s content for The Plot in You. The hardcore heavyweight group was joined by Holding Absence, Boundaries and Acres for a sweaty, rowdy show. New England metal group Boundaries injected their own unique character into their opening set […]