Show Review: Band of Brothers Roadshow forms American Authors, Magic Giant supergroup
Some perfect tour lineups could never be dreamed up until the show is happening onstage. The Band of Brothers Roadshow, featuring American Authors and Magic Giant, is one such epic example. The two ideally suited acts were joined by PUBLIC for a night that filled The Van Buren with uplifting vibes and plenty of dancing. […]
Gallery: King Princess brings drag queens, more to Cheap Queen Phoenix show
The first thing to know about King Princess is that she was offered a record deal at age 11. The second thing is that she turned down the offer because she wanted to better define her music and maintain creative control when she finally did sign a deal. Her decision showed a surprising maturity even […]
Show Review: Saint Motel’s Motion Picture Show captivates Phoenix
Saint Motel has been working their way up in Phoenix’s live music scene for the past five years, from having onstage dance parties at Pub Rock with their fans in 2014 to nearly selling out The Van Buren in 2020. This tour, dubbed the Motion Picture Show and featuring LA-based KOLARS, is the world’s introduction […]
Show Review: Motion City Soundtrack’s return fills The Van Buren with delighted fans
After nearly four years away, Motion City Soundtrack have returned- just don’t call it a comeback. The alt-rock powerhouse group visited The Van Buren for a lengthy set performed to a packed house. Atlas arrived just in time for our favorites in Mom Jeans. Judging by the energy radiating from the crowd, the room was […]
Gallery: Scary Kids Scaring Kids return for first hometown show in 10 years
Arizona hardcore legends Scary Kids Scaring Kids returned from a lengthy hiatus for their first hometown show in nearly 10 years on Friday. A sold out Pressroom drew fans of all ages, fully prepared to lose their voices at the command of current vocalist Cove Reber. The former Saosin singer prowled the stage, spending nearly […]
Show Review: Jon Bellion performs beautifully intimate set in Phoenix
Jon Bellion fulfilled a promise to Arizona on Sunday, returning to make up a canceled radio show and kicking off a new year on a thrilling note. Eschewing a large production in favor of a stripped down acoustic set at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom, Bellion was visibly excited to play such an intimate show. The room […]
Show Review: The Technicolors ring in 2020 with Arizona homecoming show
Arizona partygoers had their pick of New Year’s Eve events this week, but The Rebel Lounge was the place to be. Local rockers The Technicolors rang in the new year alongside Wyves and Bob Hoag’s Percussion Explosion, toasting a new decade with balloons and champagne as the clock struck midnight. Wyves warmed up the room, […]
2019 Year in Review- Ending the decade with our favorite albums from an amazing year
With another decade coming to a close, the final year was once again filled with incredible music spanning every genre. Choosing nine of our favorite albums from 2019 was a tough order- a testament to how many amazing bands and musicians touched our lives this year. Check out Taylor and Olivia’s favorites of 2019! Olivia- […]
Gallery: Commemorating 10 years of There for Tomorrow’s ‘A Little Faster’
There for Tomorrow remain one of the most underrated bands in alternative rock. The Florida four-piece was an explosion of sound in the early to mid-2000s before fading out of the scene in 2014 with a heartbreaking conclusion statement. However, since 2019 has been a year of musical miracles, the band announced one special show […]
Show Review: Bleachers escape the studio to close 2019 with packed Vegas show
When Jack Antonoff gets restless, he summons his people. And they turn out in droves. Bleachers visited Las Vegas’ House of Blues on Saturday for one more jaunt before the final push to the band’s next album. The sold out room filled up early as opener Claud trotted onstage. The sweetly androgynous performer’s high, clear […]