Riot Fest 2021: Closing out a weekend of beautiful weather and killer vibes with Run the Jewels, Mayday Parade, Machine Gun Kelly and more
The last two days of Riot Fest were for pop punk and politics and the kids turned up and showed out in their Warped Tour best. Day three also brought out all the hip hop enthusiasts, as Run the Jewels and Vic Mensa took center stage to spread their good word. However, the rest of […]
Riot Fest 2021: Celebrating a return to Chicago with Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, much more
The sun was shining, the air was balmy and thousands of tattooed, excited concertgoers broke out their festival best and stomped their way to Douglass Park for Riot Fest this weekend. With COVID postponing the iconic Chicago event, fans were even more eager to get back to their favorite fields to see their favorite bands […]
Gallery: Lewis del Mar finds purpose on stage in Phoenix
Although live music is back in full force, it still feels a little surreal for some of the bands and fans. Just ask Lewis del Mar, who made the observation while on stage in Phoenix Saturday night. “We’re all learning how to do this again,” vocalist Danny Miller commented right before closing out the headlining […]
Show Review: Arrested Youth closes out Nonfiction Tour with impassioned Phoenix show
It was the last night of their headline run, but Arrested Youth showed no signs of exhaustion. After spending the last month on the road promoting this year’s Nonfiction, Thursday’s show at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix was something of a celebration of the tour’s smash success. Tempe-based Rozotadi exuded charisma as he sauntered across the […]
Show Review: The Struts leaves Chicago breathless with exhilarating show
The wind was roaring outside, but inside Chicago’s Riviera Theatre, the steam was rising as The Struts took the stage. A packed house raised hands and glasses to the UK glam rockers and the band returned their energy tenfold all night. Backed by an enormous Union Jack, singer Luke Spiller pulled focus with his flamboyant […]
Gallery: Friday Pilots Club and The Orphan the Poet lead downtown Phoenix dance party
Four bands, one night only. That was the name of the game when The Orphan the Poet and Friday Pilots Club stopped in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night, the former’s first visit to the Valley. Local groups SweetSummer and DeathPop brought their friends to the gig, and even some out-of-towners braved the heat to catch the […]
Show Review: Dayglow delights sold-out Phoenix crowd with feel-good indie pop
Watch who the teens are following, and you’ll instantly know what the next generation of music looks like. Case in point: Sloan Struble, better known as Dayglow, selling out his first worldwide headlining tour that was cut short due to the pandemic. But after spending quarantine connecting with his fans on social media, Dayglow has […]
Show Review: Needtobreathe’s southern rock charm energizes Phoenix concert
Devoted fans flocked to downtown Phoenix in droves to watch the return of Needtobreathe to Arizona Federal Theatre. The band brought Switchfoot and The New Respects along for the ride. In their own words, Needtobreathe is the “biggest rock band you’ve never heard of”, but don’t tell the audience that- they were ready to sing […]
Show Review: Half Alive provides release at sold out Phoenix show
In the midst of turmoil, it’s refreshing and cathartic to release stress and worries in the company of the right band. Half Alive provided the perfect environment for fans to let it all go at Crescent Ballroom on Friday night. Joined by openers Slenderbodies, the sold out show quickly filled up with both attendees and […]
Show Review: Lindsey Stirling captivates Arizona audience on the Artemis Tour
Lindsey Stirling invited her home state to step into her vivid post-apocalyptic musical adventure at the Phoenix stop of the Artemis Tour. Fans eagerly filled the seats at Arizona Federal Theatre for a mesmerizing night that dazzled the senses. Determined to make the Arizona show even more special, Stirling placed cameras at every corner to […]