Gallery: Anberlin makes their 2019 comeback with strong Phoenix show
It is the year 2019 and Anberlin has risen from the dead. Since playing their final shows in 2014, fans had nearly lost hope that the band would ever return. Instead, they’ve come back strong, playing a nearly sold-out show at The Van Buren last week. I the Mighty provided the only support for the […]
Gallery: Ziggy Marley and Michael Franti remind Mesa to ‘Stay Human’
Some shows are for moshing, some shows are for dancing, and some are for kicking back and enjoying the “soul rock” that’s the backbone of reggae. The last was certainly the case at Ziggy Marley and Michael Franti’s Stay Human Tour that stopped in Mesa over the weekend. Both artists are huge proponents of peace, […]
Gallery: Train and Goo Goo Dolls treated Phoenix to greatest early aughts hits
There aren’t many reasons to go outside in Phoenix in June, but thousands of fans brave the heat every summer to see their favorites rock the amphitheater at Ak-Chin Pavilion. Usually the site of country concerts, the venue hosted Train and Goo Goo Dolls on Wednesday night to the delight of fans old and new. […]
Artist Spotlight: Great Good Fine Ok are a dance-pop dream duo at Crescent Ballroom
The gentlemen of Great Good Fine Ok are fairly lowkey offstage. Singer Jon Sandler and producer/multi-instrumentalist Luke Moellman could be found relaxing backstage before their show at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom on Wednesday. Onstage, however, the reticent Moellman transformed into an instrumental mastermind- a wizard on the keys (and keytar!), effects and everything in between. He’s […]
Gallery: Aly and AJ spread love and solidarity on the Sanctuary Tour
Aly and AJ returned to Phoenix on Tuesday, filling The Van Buren with rainbows, dancing and a message of love and solidarity for their eager fans. The duo was joined by Armors, a three-piece indie rock group with grooves to spare. The band was an excellent warm-up for their headliners, bringing an early audience to […]
Show Review: The Dangerous Summer previews Mother Nature at Valley Bar
Fans around the world were ecstatic when The Dangerous Summer returned to music after a lengthy hiatus. Now, the band is prepping their second post-breakup album and they brought their headlining tour to Arizona last week to preview the new tunes. Modern Modern Chemistry started things off as attendees slowly started to fill the room […]
Gallery: Geographer resonates with fans at Bowery Ballroom
Bowery Ballroom fit Geographer perfectly. A few hundred folks, beers in hand, swayed and grooved all night long to the looped tracks and vocals that many have come to know and love since 2007. Formed in San Francisco, Geographer is the indie pop brain child of Mike Deni. Using a variety of layers, he’s resonated […]
Gallery: Local Natives showcase major growth at packed Brooklyn Steel show
Much like their listening audience, Local Natives has grown up a lot since their debut album, Gorilla Manor. Look no further than their latest album Violet Street and a sold out Thursday night show at Brooklyn Steel. The LA-based indie pop group transitioned their latest airy yet driving tunes to the stage well. Lead singer […]
Album Review: John Floreani explores heartache and the afterlife on newest solo endeavor
Trophy Eyes’ magnetic frontman John Floreani ventures back into solo territory with his latest album, sin. His first venture since 2014, this record overflows with stellar vocals, production and thought-provoking lyrics. Floreani takes a different direction with his solo work, choosing a more indie sound that really highlights his unique voice. Lyrically, sin is a […]
Show Review: Jai Wolf captures Phoenix with spellbinding show
Downtown Phoenix really embraced the vibes Thursday night when Jai Wolf’s Cure To Loneliness Tour lit up the Van Buren. As something of a genre bender himself, Wolf brought producer/songwriter Midoca and up-and-comer Giraffage to showcase different electronic styles that all complemented each other for seamless transitions throughout the night. Midoca opened the show with […]