Album Review: The Maine’s eighth studio album is emotive, cohesive masterwork
“One of the reasons we’re still a band is because we’re all in on the idea of The Maine.” John O’Callaghan has never been shy about his love for his band and listeners from around the world gladly show up to all of the Arizona quintet’s unique and offbeat events. To celebrate the upcoming release […]
Show Review: Cake face and rail breaks at Summersesh 2021 with Steve Aoki, Jauz, more
When EDM legends announce a show in Arizona, the answer is a simple “yes,” no matter how little notice is given. Locals and out-of-towners alike had just two weeks to secure tickets to Relentless Beats’ Summersesh but turned out in droves. The event, which featured Steve Aoki and special guests Jauz, 4B b2b Saymyname, Lost […]
Album Review: DE’WAYNE’s debut album is genre-bending, storytelling triumph
After signing to Hopeless Records and many months of hype, De’Wayne Jackson’s debut album is finally here- and you’ll be unable to resist jamming to every song. How many genres find themselves woven into Stains? The limit does not exist. De’Wayne eschews the constraints of making just one type of song and, while that might […]
Show Review: Relentless brings the beat back with Deadmau5, Tiesto and more
The Atlas team is still over the moon that shows have returned and Relentless Beats has been at the forefront of bringing live music back to Arizona. The summer season began with a bang, featuring two nights of epic partying with Deadmau5 and Tiesto. Friday’s Unplugged event opened with Lamorn, Speaker Honey, Spencer Brown and […]
Show Review: Dirty Honey got AZ back to the gig for fiery tour kickoff
In our biggest full-circle moment of the year, Dirty Honey kicked off their summer tour at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre on Thursday. It’s been nearly a year and a half since live music took a forced hiatus, and Dirty Honey was one of the final shows covered by Atlas pre-COVID. The band made the first proper […]
Album Review: DENM hops genres on Cali-centric debut
There’s no denying that California has been celebrated in music for decades for its sunny days and sandy shores. But for every bubblegum pop anthem about girls in Daisy Dukes and bikinis, there’s a massive musical catalog about what’s happening under the sparkly surface. Slum Beach Denny, the debut album from DENM, falls squarely into […]
Show Review: Krewella closes out another weekend of pod concerts in AZ
Live music is slowly crawling its way back, and the DJs are leading the charge. Powerhouse promoter Relentless Beats executed another socially distant outdoor banger over the weekend, with Saturday’s edition featuring Krewella, K?d, and JVNA. And the return of the Arizona heat called for the fans to shake the dust off their best rave […]
Show Review: Anarbor brings live music back to Arizona to celebrate new EP
Over a year into this global pandemic and live music is slowly coming alive again. With restrictions lifted in Arizona, local legends Anarbor brought the socially-distanced party to Scottsdale on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming release of their brand new Tangerine EP. Show-starved fans were on the edge of their seats as The Irie took […]
Album Review: Mikey Ferrari’s ‘Spaceboy’ EP ushers in future of indie pop
Regardless of what’s going on in the world, we’re always looking for music that moves us. Now that we’re a year into this global pandemic, reaching for inspiration seems harder than ever- and in steps Mikey Ferrari. His debut EP, Spaceboy, doesn’t reinvent the wheel of indie pop but when the vibes are this immaculate, […]
Premiere: Hank Fontaine is ready to ‘Cut and Run’ on new single
Singer-songwriter Hank Fontaine turned the endless quarantine days into a brand new single (and upcoming album). “Cut and Run”, out February 26, tells the semi-true tale of a romance gone toxic- a feeling that will ring too true with many listeners. Fontaine took the pent up time from the last year to record and produce […]