Show Review: Dead Poet Society treats Phoenix to “most fun show” they’ve ever played
After years of festival appearances and joining friends on the road, Dead Poet Society is on their first headlining tour and kicked things off at Phoenix’s Rebel Lounge for the “most fun show [they’ve] ever played in the USA.” Local group popsiclestickairport opened the gig and instantly set the mood that we were at a house show, […]
Show Review: IDK How’s Thought Reform Tour starts off strong in Phoenix
It’s the season for tour kickoffs and Phoenix has been home to several so far. Adding to the list is I Don’t Know How But They Found Me- affectionately known as IDK How- who started The Thought Reform Tour at The Van Buren on Tuesday. Joined by Beach Goons, the alt-rock trio finally took a […]
Show Review: Set It Off’s Welcome to Elsewhere Tour starts in Phoenix
With a new album almost in our hands, Set It Off couldn’t wait to bring their new music to an audience. The Florida trio kicked off their Welcome to Elsewhere Tour in Phoenix on Friday, bringing along a stellar lineup of old friends and new voices. No Love for the Middle Child has been in […]
Album Review: Eric Nam starts a new chapter with ‘There and Back Again’
A new year signals new beginnings and for Eric Nam, 2022 is the start of a fresh, independent chapter for the pop artist. His latest album, released on January 7, is a journey of emotions and a strong addition to his discography. There and Back Again is a sprint at just under 20 minutes in […]
Show Review: The Unlikely Candidates kick off 2022 at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom
Not known for ever sitting still, The Unlikely Candidates rejected the idea of easing into the new year and instead brought their raucous energy to Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday night. Local blues rockers The Deadbeat Cousins rearranged their lineup after their drummer called out sick (“Not COVID,” they assured) and powered through an acoustic […]
Show Review: Decadence AZ drops balloons and beats to ring in 2022
Arizona has become a destination zone for some of the biggest events in EDM over the years and, in case you missed the spotlights in the clouds this week, partygoers from all over the state (and even the country) rang in 2022 with some of the largest acts in electronic music. Decadence AZ descended upon […]
Year in Review: Olivia and Taylor pick their favorites from a year of incredible releases
At the risk of filling yet another article with cliches, 2021 was a rollercoaster of a year- live music returned, artists resumed activity with a new level of optimism and we got a slew of new releases after our quarantine blues. Narrowing down our top nine is always a challenge, but we had our work […]
Show Review: Weezer, The Regrettes throw the ultimate Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in AZ
Winter came to Arizona just in time for ALT AZ’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Party. With appearances by The Regrettes and the mighty Weezer, fans of all ages bundled up and turned out in droves to sell out Mesa Amphitheatre on Saturday. Los Angeles alt-rock group The Regrettes were direct support for the evening, bringing a […]
Show Review: Verivery enchants Arizona crowd on first USA tour
“We want our Verrers to call our names forever!” Riding a wave of well-deserved success, KPOP group Verivery visited Tempe’s Marquee Theatre on Monday. The seven-member group attracted a large and enthusiastic audience as part of their full US tour, cementing them as the only Korean group to do so in 2021. Verivery has been […]
Gallery: Dedicated fans pack Valley Bar for The Happy Fits
It takes some seriously dedicated fans to pack a basement venue on a weeknight, but anyone who knows The Happy Fits knows they have quite the cult following. The New Jersey based trio stopped through Phoenix with M.A.G.S. and Snarls, and the air inside Valley Bar was buzzing as fans waited to unleash their cheers […]