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 […]
Gallery: Armors gives Phoenix a taste of new tunes at The Rebel Lounge
Hard work and consistency pay dividends, and Armors are seeing greater and greater payoff. After spending much of last year as direct support for Aly & AJ, the Orange County duo was ready for another tour: The Space Tour with Transviolet and Elluna. They stopped by The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix to give the fans […]
Gallery: Crescent Ballroom grooved to a weekend show with Magic City Hippies, The Palms
“If you’re playing in Miami, you’ve got to get bodies moving,” they say, and that’s just what Magic City Hippies did at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Sunday night. The Florida-based funk/hip hop/soul group is winding down their longest […]
Show Review: Seattle’s Columbia City Theater dances the night away with joan
Seattle’s Columbia City Theater filled rapidly with excited fans for a sold out night with joan, joined by Ralph on Saturday. The Arkansas duo have been rising indie darlings and expressed their gratitude for so many people attending their headlining tour. Canadian pop singer Ralph provided the sole opening for the show and her down […]
Show Review: Seattle was Rolling 7’s with Dirty Honey, The Amazons
The temperature may have been dropping, but the line around Seattle’s Neumos venue continued to grow long before doors opened for Dirty Honey’s Rolling 7’s Tour on Friday. The Los Angeles rock band filled the unique space with fans of all ages ready to rock and roll. The Amazons, a fabulously fashionable outfit from the […]