Gallery: Blessthefall, Escape the Fate celebrate 10 years of iconic albums
Arizona’s Club Red was packed with fans as Blessthefall and Escape the Fate returned home to celebrate 10 years of This War is Ours and Witness. Hardcore outfit Islander kicked things off with an intense performance to really start up the mosh pits for the night. Singer Mikey Carvajal encouraged the movement and the fans obliged in full […]
Gallery: Cigarettes After Sex turns The Van Buren into intimate club experience
In advance of their sophomore LP, Cry, Cigarettes After Sex brought a multimedia spectacle to The Van Buren in Phoenix. The opening band slot was replaced by a black and white short film entitled “You’re the Only Good Thing in my Life” (sharing the same name as one of the upcoming album’s tracks), showing a […]
Gallery: grandson still has plenty to say on The End of the Beginning Tour
When grandson speaks, it’s impossible to ignore him, and when he’s on stage, it’s impossible to look away. Add in political commentary and creating a platform that actively welcomes everyone, and it’s easy to see how he’s such a creative force. And this is just the beginning—specifically, the end of the beginning. The Atlas favorite […]
Show Review: Hoodie Allen and Jake Miller take Arizona to Whatever USA
“I didn’t think the best show of tour was going to be Arizona on a Sunday but here it is.” Hoodie Allen’s Whatever USA Tour landed at Club Red last weekend and throngs of diehard fans turned up on a school night for their favorite Long Island rapper. He was joined by Jake Miller, a […]
Gallery: Marianas Trench is glam pop perfection for Arizona return
It’s been four long years since the Canadian glam rockers of Marianas Trench have visited Arizona, and the excitement bubbling from the fans was palpable last week. The Van Buren hosted a sizable crowd for the band’s Suspending Gravity Tour stop, and they succeeded in exceeding all past expectations. Fresh off the release of their […]
Show Review: Don Broco defies logic and genre with wild Mesa show
The yeehaw agenda was alive and well during Don Broco’s headliner at The Nile last week. Showgoers decked in cowboy regalia meandered through the crowd and one bold fan passed chaps and sunglasses up to singer Rob Damiani- only one small part of an insane night. Up and coming group Selfish Things opened the tour […]
Gallery: Barns Courtney brings Glitter & Gold to Tempe madhouse
He hasn’t been on the scene for long, but Barns Courtney knows how to perform. The up-and-coming rockstar had Tempe in a frenzy on Tuesday night, despite the warm temps and packed-in crowd. He brought the glitter (read: beads of sweat that glimmered under the stage lights) and the gold—a setlist full of favorites. Local […]
Gallery: Demob Happy joins Band of Skulls for timeless Thalia Hall show
Demob Happy joined Band of Skulls on tour this fall, rocking their way through the legendary music city of Chicago. The British alt-rock band kicked off the show at Thalia Hall with a fresh performance of a great mix of old and new music, including their newest single “Autoportrait”. With a timeless sound, it’s easy […]
Show Review: The Early November thrills Phoenix with new music and nostalgia
Ace Enders’ career has reached the tallest mountains and the lowest trenches, but the profoundly talented vocalist of The Early November can always see the brightest lights at the end of the darkest tunnels. Enders and TEN returned to Phoenix on Tuesday, on tour to promote the band’s upcoming album, Lilac. Fellow New Jersey conglomerate […]
Gallery: Phantogram and Bob Moses dazzle sold out Phoenix crowd
Haunting electronic beats were the name of the game at Phantogram’s headliner at The Van Buren in Phoenix, a dazzling visual feast also featuring the up-and-coming Bob Moses. Drawing from over five years of music, both acts had the crowd shaking to the rhythms ranging from mellow to heart pumping. Canadian duo Bob Moses were […]