Gallery: Andrew Bird treats Brooklyn to inspired full album performance
Andrew Bird likes to keep people guessing. Throughout his career, he’s recorded in the LA River and made a film score. He’s pushed the envelope of his music and prose. His latest album is his most political- it’s witty, dark at times, wise, and comedic and serious in turns. This Wednesday night in Brooklyn was […]
Gallery: half•alive is disco ball bliss at Crescent Ballroom
There wasn’t a lot of room to get groovy, but the crowd did it anyway when half•alive brought lights, dancers and action to downtown Phoenix. The Long Beach trio is out on tour with Sure Sure and so graciously stopped through to host what was part spectacle and part dance party for the kids—wholesome weekend […]
Gallery: Sunflower Bean filled New York with Wednesday night dancing, good vibes
Sunflower Bean on a Wednesday night. A free show put on by Steve Madden. And New York definitely showed up. Maybe people wanted to forget about 9/11, maybe it was because it was a 16+ show, or maybe it’s because this act is making waves, but the Music Hall of Williamsburg was packed for the […]
Riot Fest 2019: Celebrating 15 years of punk rock in Chicago
Riot Fest, an annual Chicago staple, celebrated 15 years in the game with one of their wildest events yet. From the return of Butter Stamos to a Village People circle pit (you had to be there), the 2019 Riot was one for the books. Atlas spent three jam-packed days in Douglas Park and we’ve compiled […]
Show Review: The End of the Beginning continues in Milwaukee with grandson and nothing,nowhere
The end of the beginning is here and it’s time for the resistance to take over. Grandson’s headlining tour stormed into Milwaukee for the latest stop on his most ambitious endeavor yet. Labelmates and friends nothing,nowhere opened the night, playing their anthemic emo jams to a receptive audience. Singer/rapper Joe Mulherin kept his eyes downcast, […]
Show Review: The Rocket Summer delivers passionate performance in Phoenix
For his first headlining tour in almost two years, Bryce Avary pulled out all the stops. The Rocket Summer returned to Arizona for the tour kickoff in support of Avary’s newest album, Sweet Shivers, and the fans gave him a welcome back to remember. Local indie group Stox provided ample opening support for the night. […]
Gallery: Oso Oso brings first headlining tour to The Rebel Lounge
Oso Oso may be the best band you’ve never heard of- until now. The indie-rock group took over The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix for a energetic show full of good vibes. Local sadboys Adult Feelings opened the night. Slick riffs and three-part harmonies carried a stellar set that included songs from the band’s latest EP. […]
Show Review: Angels and Airwaves start their comeback tour at Marquee Theatre
To the delight of fans around the world, Angels and Airwaves has returned to music after seven long years away. Tom DeLonge, David Kennedy, Ilan Rubin and Matt Rubano kicked off this momentous occasion at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre, joined by New Regime and Charming Liars. Los Angeles and London trio Charming Liars provided the epic […]
Gallery: K.Flay kicks off the Solutions Tour in Phoenix
2019 is the Year of K.Flay, and I’ll hear nothing different. Between the release of Solutions, embarking on a tour of the same name, having massive success on alternative radio, and solidifying her branding, she’s fully launching into stardom. She was even added to the NHL ‘20 video game soundtrack yesterday—amazing. Your Smith and Houses […]
Show Review: Papa Roach pulls out the hits for massive Phoenix show
Papa Roach brought their blistering Who Do You Trust Tour to Phoenix last week, igniting Comerica Theatre with their performance. Bad Wolves opened the evening, their energy spreading to the crowd. Frontman Tommy Vext stomped the length of the stage and kept his vocals tight for an amazing set that included “Killing Me” and “Zombie”. […]