Show Review: Jake Miller takes his newest EP on the road with Wait for You Tour
The world of pop music is a fickle, ever-changing beast, but Jake Miller has defied all odds from the beginning. He’s taking his latest EP, BASED ON A TRUE STORY, on the road, bringing the Wait For You Tour to Phoenix last week. Former Big Time Rusher Logan Henderson opened the evening, kickstarting his solo pop/R&B […]
Gallery: Quinn XCII pushes through power outage for knockout show
Quinn XCII took over Phoenix’s Comerica Theatre last week, performing a power setlist for an adoring sold out crowd. He mixed elements of pop, reggae and hip hop for a diverse and unique set celebrating the release of his latest album, From Michigan With Love. Fans in the pit crowded the barricade, determined to reach out and […]
Show Review: Copeland and From Indian Lakes bring a melancholy passion to Phoenix
Rarely are two bands more perfectly suited to tour together than the combination of Copeland and From Indian Lakes. Their mellow melancholia complements each other perfectly, and this stellar package visited a sold out Rebel Lounge in Phoenix last week. From Indian Lakes is back, fresh from a fairly lengthy hiatus. With no new releases […]
Show Review: Switchfoot celebrates life, faith with emotional Arizona show
“I feel bad for everyone who came to see Switchfoot or Colony House and are all hyped up, maybe had a couple Red Bull, and they walk in and it’s…me.” Tyson Motsenbocker had no problems charming the crowd on Thursday night at Phoenix’s Van Buren. His mellow singer-songwriter tracks were a quiet kickoff for the […]
Gallery: Taking Back Sunday celebrates 20 years with two-night extravaganza
Taking Back Sunday has reached a milestone often unattainable in the music industry. 2019 marks 20 years of the band, so they’ve taken this calendar year to celebrate by touring on all of their classic records. The band brought the party to Tempe’s Marquee Theater on Thursday and Friday, playing four albums in total, throwing […]
Gallery: Don Broco and Periphery at the Artificial Selection Tour in Phoenix
The Artificial Selection Tour, featuring Dance Gavin Dance, Periphery, Don Broco, Hail the Sun and Covet, rolled through Arizona on Wednesday. Atlas caught Don Broco and Periphery as they brought their monstrous energy to The Van Buren. Don Broco, a quartet of multi-talented Brits, is undoubtedly the weirdest band in modern rock, but they also […]
Show Review: grandson speaks truth to power on the No Apologies Tour
“If you can find what makes you mad and defend it, you should be proud of yourself.” Rock ‘n roll ain’t dead, but it sure is mad as hell. The No Apologies Tour- featuring grandson, Des Rocs, and BarlowLN- hit Arizona and California over the last few days and Atlas was there to witness the […]
Show Review: MISSIO bends genres on eclectic Rad Drugz Tour
Some nights it’s hard to decide whether you want to see a rap show, some mellow indie pop, or adrenaline-fueled electronic-influenced alt rock. But if you’re headed to the Rad Drugz tour, you can have it all. MISSIO’s headlining tour in support of their upcoming second full-length kicked off at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom and brought […]
Album Review: The Maine’s new album a heartfelt reminder that You Are Ok
“Buckle up…and let’s go.” Frontman John O’Callaghan’s easily recognized rasp introduced The Maine’s new album, You Are Ok. The Arizona rock band previewed the album for groups of lucky fans a week before its upcoming March 29 release. The quiet groups settled into the 8123 Shop, clustered cross-legged on the floor to absorb an astounding […]
Show Review: William Ryan Key finds his voice on solo headlining tour
William Ryan Key knows that he’ll always be recognized as “that guy from Yellowcard”. On his current headlining solo tour, he’s determined to make his new voice heard past 20 years of pop punk. Key was joined on tour by Selfish Things and Cory Wells, alongside local opener Danielle Durack. These openers played beautifully to […]