Artist Spotlight: Arrested Youth makes history with first ever fan-made album
Ian Johnson, the mastermind behind alt-rock project Arrested Youth, loves his fans so much that he created an entire EP co-written by them. Over the last two months as the world has come to a halt, Johnson hosted songwriting sessions via Instagram where supporters of his project collaborated on music and lyrics for the first […]
Album Review: Palaye Royale are ‘The Bastards’ you’ll be rooting for on biting new record
Palaye Royale are back with their third album, The Bastards, to be released on May 29. The self-described “fashion-art” rock band has delivered a tenacious record that brings the emo wave into 2020. One thing’s for sure- the My Chemical Romance comparisons have been noted and the mantle has been taken up. Lead singer Remington […]
Album Review: The Wrecks’ debut album perfectly captures their whirlwind journey
After years of anticipation, The Wrecks unveiled their debut album on May 1. Infinitely Ordinary is anything but ordinary and will fulfill all the hopes and dreams of longtime fans chomping at the bit for new music from the band. The Wrecks have been through the wringer of constant touring, watching their career expand and […]
Album Review: Dead Lakes crafts bold, earnest sound on ‘New Language’ EP
Seattle’s own multi-genre band Dead Lakes released their latest EP, New Language, on May 1. The five tracks that make up this EP bring together the band’s wide range of influences into a stellar conglomerate of songs that both complement each other and tell a story. The post-hardcore thread that ties Dead Lakes together is […]
Album Review: The Used rallies a myriad of influences on eighth album, ‘Heartwork’
It’s 2020 and The Used are coming out swinging. Their eighth studio album, Heartwork, releases today and it’s a concept and a journey and a battle cry rolled into 16 tracks. Make no mistake, the album may be lengthy, but you won’t find your attention wandering halfway through. Bert McCracken and co. are clearly on […]
Gallery: Knuckle Puck fills Arizona basement for rowdy, intimate show
Despite the rain and chilly weather in Mesa, Better Love, Heart Attack Man and Knuckle Puck brought the heat back to the The Nile Underground’s sold out basement. Better Love started off the show with soft spoken lyrics that had the audience dancing to the music, while a white neon sign behind the drummer made […]
Show Review: Orville Peck is commanding, mesmerizing at The Van Buren
Alt-country was the theme of the evening as Orville Peck kicked off his spring tour with Teddy and the Rough Riders on Monday. The rising star drew a sold out crowd to The Van Buren where glitter, tassels and cowboy hats abounded. Nashville group Teddy and the Rough Riders were the only support for the […]
M3F Fest 2020: Phoenix flocked to the fest with Bon Iver, RÜFÜS DÜ SOL, many more
The best weekend of the year has come to a close, and the countdown to M3F Fest 2021 has already begun. Phoenix’s most magical festival is celebrating the smash success of its 17th year, which also marked more than $2 million given to local charities. And even though the fest has exploded in popularity with […]
Innings Festival 2020: Dave Matthews Band, MLB stars and a taste of Van Weezer
The third annual Innings Festival combined sports and sounds for Arizona’s festival season kickoff this weekend at Tempe Beach Park. Massive rock acts Dave Matthews Band and Weezer headlined the two-day celebration, joined by a litany of stellar performers and baseball stars for a weekend under the Arizona sun. Atlas caught all the action- here’s […]
Gallery: PUP brings the party to Phoenix on Full Blown Meltdown USA Tour
PUP is a party and a half- just don’t chuck your lost items at them in the pit. The Canadian punk rockers had The Van Buren moshing, dancing and crowdsurfing for their entire set- a frenetic whirlwind of fan favorites. They were joined by The Drew Thomson Foundation and Screaming Females, each of whom had […]