Show Review: Saba shows Phoenix the Big Picture with energetic Arizona headliner
In the blazing Phoenix heat, fans came out to cool down at The Van Buren for The Big Picture Tour last week. Headlined by Saba and joined by Ovrkast, the show was a refreshing break from the summer doldrums as these two artists got Arizona up and moving on a Friday night. California rapper Ovrkast […]
Primavera Sound Porto 2025: It’s officially Turnstile summer for the final day of another amazing festival weekend
The last full day of Primavera Sound Porto dawned cool but bright, offering fans one last chance to bask in the sunshine with their favorite bands. Saturday’s lineup was packed with indie darlings, pop perfection and Turnstile for a fitting end to another incredible festival weekend. Atlas braved the Turnstile pit- and much more- to […]
Primavera Sound Porto 2025: Rock, rap and more represented at day two of iconic festival weekend
The second day of Primavera Sound Porto dawned overcast and muggy but the weather was not a damper on the fans’ enthusiasm for the music ahead of them. A mix of hip hop, indie rock and local favorites made up day two’s lineup and there was not a moment to waste. Once again, Atlas jumped […]
Primavera Sound Porto 2025: Day one’s festivities started Brat Summer 2.0 with Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C. and so much more
The calm tranquility of Porto was shattered last week as the latest installment of Primavera Sound took over Parque da Cidade for a weekend of incredible music, unpredictable weather and immaculate vibes. Fans from across the country and beyond descended on this coastal town to party with an eclectic mix of artists, ensuring that there […]
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: Alex Warren and Michael Sanzone’s Arizona performance is definitely Cheaper Than Therapy
A little heat never stopped fans in Phoenix, and the proof was in the line that wrapped around the block waiting in hundred-degree temps to see the Cheaper Than Therapy tour featuring Alex Warren and Michael Sanzone on Friday night. The show had been sold out for weeks, packing The Van Buren full of twenty-somethings, […]