Show Review: Wage War brings stellar heavy lineup to Arizona Manic Tour stop
The circle pit pushed the crowd to the edges of Marquee Theatre and still Wage War wanted more. The Manic Tour boasts one of the best heavy lineups of the spring and this traveling show hit Arizona on Tuesday, including nothing,nowhere and Spite. Backed by deep red lights and plenty of strobes, Spite reminded the […]
Show Review: Sunset Rollercoaster illuminates Phoenix at post-Coachella tour stop
Sunset Rollercoaster zoomed over to Phoenix- fresh from their weekend one Coachella appearance- for a stunning, colorful show at Crescent Ballroom. The Taiwanese indie pop group was joined by acoustic guitarist Edison Song and the two acts perfectly complemented each other’s laidback energy. Song took the stage bathed in warm light and armed only with […]
Show Review: SURL brings Korean indie music stateside on Review of Us Tour
Not only is KPOP on the rise in the United States, bands of various genres are emerging as driving forces in Korean music. Indie group SURL is gaining recognition overseas and visited Tucson last week as part of their first Review of Us North American tour. The high school friends turned bandmates had a great […]
Show Review: CIX’s Save Me, Kill Me world tour lights up Tempe
As the KPOP wave continues to grow, more groups have made Arizona a regular stop on their tours- and Tempe’s Marquee Theatre was treated to an appearance by CIX last month. The five member group showed off their incredible performing chops on the Save Me, Kill Me Tour. The LED screen behind them lit up […]
Show Review: half alive takes fans through the seasons at Phoenix tour opener
A massive white sheet obstructed the stage as the first notes of “Tip Toes” resounded through the speakers, and shadows danced behind the curtain to create dizzying changing shapes — such was the memorable introduction to half alive’s set in Phoenix, their first show on the U.S. leg of their Conditions of a Punk tour. […]
Show Review: OnlyOneOf’s Grand America Tour is a rainbow extravaganza in Phoenix
Phoenix’s Orpheum Theatre was awash in all the colors of the rainbow in anticipation of OnlyOneOf’s first visit to Arizona. Armed with pride flags, light sticks and banners, fans filled the historic venue for an unforgettable night. The six-member group has made waves in the KPOP world for their queer-friendly concepts and the result has […]
Show Review: Phoneboy gets the party going at Valley Bar
Last week had downtown Phoenix buzzing with springtime cheer as the weather was perfect for a beautiful First Friday of a new season. Coming all the way from New Jersey, Phoneboy visited Valley Bar, accompanied by none other than Phoenix natives Breakup Shoes. Unsurprisingly, the crowd was already packed by the time Breakup Shoes graced […]
Show Review: M83 mesmerizes Phoenix at Fantasy Tour kickoff
More than a decade after the release of the iconic “Midnight City,” M83 is back in the game with new album Fantasy and their first tour in several years. The group kicked off their run with two nights in Phoenix, resurrecting tracks that haven’t been played live in more than a decade and bringing the […]
Show Review: Pop Evil brings eclectic group of fans together for memorable Skeletons Tour stop
“We all have skeletons,” explained Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty. Regardless of your age, color, or creed, every person has this in common, and the group has centered on this theme for new album Skeletons and its eponymous tour that hit Tempe over the weekend. And it came to life in the Marquee Theatre, where […]
Show Review: Joshua Bassett’s Complicated Tour keeps it simple in Phoenix
The Complicated Tour began with a literal leap in Phoenix last week when Joshua Bassett bounded onstage, practically landing in the outstretched arms of his adoring fans. The Van Buren’s sold out crowd showed that level of love all night for a concert that radiated joy and light. Opening act Lindsey Lomis was all smiles […]