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 […]
Show Review: Coheed and Cambria, The Used rock blistering Arizona show
Hundreds of elder millennials dusted off now-vintage Warped Tour apparel and broke out the eyeliner for Coheed and Cambria’s tour stop at Mesa Amphitheatre on Saturday. The prolific rock band was joined by The Used and newcomers Meet Me at the Altar and the energy levels were off the charts despite the blistering Arizona heat. […]
Album Review: Stray Kids prep for world domination on ‘NOEASY’
It’s (long past) time to talk about Stray Kids. In a world where Korean music tends to be placed under the supposed all-encompassing umbrella of K-pop, SKZ stands in a class apart from their peers. Need proof? Look no further than their second full length album, Noeasy. Before we begin- yes, Stray Kids might fit […]
Show Review: Lil Lotus brings ‘Error Boy’ to Phoenix
Atlas has gone from watching Lil Lotus open the show to headlining the room in less than two years and Sunday’s performance at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix was crystal clear proof of why. The emo rapper turned superstar brought along Magnolia Park and Fats’e to open the show, and both acts turned up the […]
Show Review: Cypress Hill, Atmosphere keep summer alive for balmy weekend gig
It’s officially the dog days of summer: Labor Day is around the corner, school is back in session, and pumpkin-flavored everything is hitting the shelves. But nothing, not even uncharacteristic humidity, stops Arizonans from making the most of the season and soaking in the nostalgia on a Sunday evening. The sun began setting over Mesa […]