Show Review: Hippo Campus shows off new sounds at sold out AZ concert
Sometime in the last few years, Hippo Campus became the kind of Tumblr mood board indie darlings that sell out venues and inspire tattoos. Perhaps it’s because they nailed the feel-good summer rock on their debut (2017’s Landmark) or because they’re growing up right alongside their fans, with earnest lyrics about the trials and tribulations […]
Show Review: PUP returns to Portland on high energy world tour
Last week, Portlanders were recovering from the latest date that snow has been recorded in city history. A surprising overnight storm brought several inches of cascade concrete but that didn’t stop fans from gathering at Crystal Ballroom for PUP’s return to the States. The Canadian emo-punk group brought their driving, honest music to a roomful […]
Show Review: Wallows’ Tell Me That It’s Over Tour celebrates new album in Phoenix
Wallows is riding the high of a brand new album on a mostly sold out tour this spring. The Tell Me That It’s Over Tour hit The Van Buren like a tidal wave, packing the iconic Phoenix venue for a Sunday night party only this band could throw. Spill Tab provided the only support for […]
Show Review: Clairo and Arlo Parks bring stunning Sling Tour to Tempe
The Sling Tour is in full swing and hordes of fans turned out to release all their emotions as Clairo and Arlo Parks turned Marquee Theatre into a therapeutic venue on Tuesday. British singer Arlo Parks may be soft spoken between songs, but her vocals soared to the ceiling. Devoted fans perched themselves on the […]
Show Review: Joywave cleanses The Nile with colorful AZ show
If you were at The Nile in downtown Mesa on Saturday night, you know who was the star of the show. It wasn’t almost monday, despite the fans that were movin’ and groovin’ the whole time during their set. It wasn’t even Joywave, the beloved headliner who is out on their Cleanse tour, promoting the […]
Show Review: Yungblud’s Life on Mars Tour concludes with huge sold out AZ show
The category was camp and the Life on Mars Tour delivered in spades for the final stop in Phoenix on Saturday. Led by manic British rocker Yungblud, the tour also featured Palaye Royale and Poutyface, drawing a sold out crowd to The Van Buren for a night of wild shenanigans. Newcomer Poutyface started things off […]
Show Review: ONEUS’ Blood Moon Tour sets hearts aflame in Arizona
With the more recent boom of Korean music in popular culture and the success of international tours, more and more groups are making the trip west for limited run visits to the United States. March 11 saw ONEUS fill the Marquee Theatre with dedicated fans for a high energy evening towards the end of their […]
Show Review: Louis Tomlinson fills YouTube Theater with warm energy for sold out final tour stop
Finding solo success after the astronomical rise of One Direction may have seemed daunting from the outside, but Louis Tomlinson weathered obstacles and hardship to make his own mark on music. Finally, he was able to bring his world tour to Los Angeles this week for two sold out shows at the brand new YouTube […]
Show Review: Marc E. Bassy is silky smooth at AZ Nothing In This World Tour stop
Marc E. Bassy and his velvet voice graced the stage at The Van Buren on Thursday as the Nothing In This World Tour hit Phoenix. He was joined by another polished singer- John K- for a night of silky smooth bangers. John K was charm personified from the moment he walked out to an adoring […]
Show Review: Grandson’s revolution comes to life on Death of a Tour
After years of spreading the word through small venues and clubs, Grandson’s revolution has reached its largest audience of believers on his biggest headlining tour to date. Atlas was front and center for all the action at the Phoenix stop of Death of a Tour and it’s only getting wilder from here. The colorful quartet […]