Gallery: Pixies plays two classic sets for an iconic Arizona residency

Tuesday night at The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix felt like a celebration of everything that has kept Pixies at the forefront of alternative music for decades. As part of their 2025 North American tour, each city gets two nights. The first features deep cuts and full-album performances, while the second is a “classic” set […]

Gallery: The Blue Stones are full speed ahead at sold out METRO tour stop in Phoenix

All aboard the METRO for a rip-roaring Saturday night with The Blue Stones and Meltt, who sold out Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom so far in advance that a second show was added for Sunday.  Formed in Vancouver, Meltt — featuring Chris Smith (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keys), Jamie Turner (drums, percussion), James Porter (guitar, keys, vocals), […]

Gallery: Tash Sultana captivates a packed house at The Van Buren

Sunday night at The Van Buren delivered an electric blend of artistry, precision, and soul as Tash Sultana brought their Return to the Roots tour to downtown Phoenix. The crowd, a diverse sea of longtime fans and new listeners, filled the venue with contagious energy from the moment the lights dimmed. Opening the night was […]

Show Review: Peach Pit and Briston Maroney co-headline heartfelt Phoenix tour stop

Saturday night in downtown Phoenix was alive with sound and feeling as Peach Pit and Briston Maroney brought their co-headlining tour to the Arizona Financial Theatre. From the moment the lights went down, the crowd was all in, and both artists delivered sets that were equal parts heartfelt and electric. Briston Maroney opened the night […]

Gallery: Coco Jones radiates genuine star power in Phoenix

Coco Jones delivered a magnetic performance Wednesday night at The Van Buren, turning downtown Phoenix into a celebration of self-worth, soul, and sisterhood. From the moment she stepped on stage, the night was hers. Her presence was commanding yet warm, with vocals that rang out effortlessly and moments of quiet that drew the crowd in […]

Show Review: Turnstile summer kicks off with sold out Brooklyn celebration

Under the K Bridge was steaming on Thursday night when Turnstile took over the park for their Never Enough album release show. The Maryland hardcore legends in the making brought all their friends along for the ride and packed the park with thousands of fans ready to sweat it out to the band’s new record- […]

Gallery: Goose makes electric return to Phoenix

Goose’s long-awaited return to Phoenix was nothing short of electric. Taking the stage Wednesday night at Arizona Financial Theatre, the Connecticut-based jam band delivered a performance that was both technically sharp and emotionally expansive. This was their first time playing Phoenix in several years, and the energy in the room reflected just how much the […]