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 […]
Show Review: Rooney celebrates 20 years with intimate storyteller show
“It’s been 20 years, can you believe that?” Robert Schwartzman brought the nostalgia and two decades of music to The Rebel Lounge last week to celebrate two decades of Rooney. The Break the Wall Tour was just Schwartzman and his guitar as he elected to eschew openers and a full band for an intimate night […]
Show Review: The Damned Things power into Tempe for outdoor headlining show
If Tempe Marketplace had a roof, The Damned Things would have torn it off. The hard rock supergroup roared into Arizona for their headlining tour stop last week, bringing some energetic friends along for the ride. He is Legend started rocking before the sun set and those already in attendance were immediately drawn to the […]
Gallery: American Football treats Brooklyn’s Warsaw to career-spanning show
A moment stood out from this killer show at Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY. During a stripped down trumpet intro to “The Summer Ends”, there were some note slips from Steve Lamos and an all-too-audible jab from an audience member making fun of him. Lets just say the quick to speak fan was booed loudly, Steve […]
Gallery: Johnnyswim ignites passion for music and life at Webster Hall
In front of a sold out show at Webster Hall, the husband and wife duo Johnnyswim kept the crowd swooning and moving to much of their latest album, Moonlight. Intimacy is Johnnyswim. From the first echoes of strings to the last, one had a sense of belonging. A part of something given gladly from Johnnyswim […]
Show Review: Blackbear’s epic, sold out dead 2 the world tour stops in Phoenix
Blackbear resurrected a sold out crowd at The Van Buren on Tuesday for his headlining dead 2 the world tour stop in Phoenix. Up and comer Gashi opened the night with a short but enthusiastic set that definitely pumped up the early arrivals. His DJ rapped and danced, backing up the “trap Phil Collins” for […]