Show Review: The Driver Era fuels fans’ passion on Obsession Tour
The Driver Era wants you to be obsessed with them and the fans that packed Arizona Financial Theatre last week were more than happy to oblige. Their Obsession Tour stopped in Phoenix on Thursday night, drawing a crowd of screaming 20-somethings decked out in sparkles and cowboy hats with all the trimmings to show TDE […]
Show Review: Betty Who extends Pride Month celebration at Crescent Ballroom
Here’s the thing: Betty Who belongs on a bigger stage. That, and when you’re watching her and her dancers move in sync as colorful lights flash behind them, you forget you don’t have floor tickets to an arena show (SWEAT Tour, I’m looking at you). It’s better, though, the intimacy of a smaller format show […]
Show Review: The Summer of Loud turns up the heat with Killswitch Engage, Beartooth and much more
The Summer of Loud Tour turned the noise up to eleven this week as the traveling festival landed at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Arizona. Headlined by Killswitch Engage and Beartooth, there was a heavy band for every taste on the stacked lineup and the music had hundreds of fans bracing themselves for a sweltering […]
Gallery: Key Glock’s Glockaveli Tour hypes up Phoenix fans
It was a hyped up hot one in Phoenix on Saturday when Key Glock’s Glockaveli Tour barreled into Arizona Financial Theatre. A packed house was on their feet for the Memphis rapper as he celebrated his latest album with high level stage production and a performance that had the room bouncing along. The dark sheet […]
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), […]