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 […]
Show Review: Marianas Trench brings the Suspending Gravity spectacle to Silver Spring
Canadian alt-rockers Marianas Trench brought some sunshine to rainy Maryland at the latest stop of the Suspending Gravity Tour on Sunday. A restless crowd chanted for the band after the two openers, screaming their approval at the projected intro onto screens behind the stage. The band took the stage in full costume- sequins and tails […]
Gallery: Slayer’s final world tour draws huge crowds in Arizona
The mighty Slayer kicked off the fifth leg of their final world tour in Phoenix last week. Joined by Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth and Lamb of God, Arizona metalheads came out of the woodwork to celebrate the band’s legendary career. True to form, Slayer’s production was nearly overwhelming, flooding a packed Ak-Chin Pavilion with red […]
Show Review: The Midnight visits Phoenix for a funky throwback show
Los Angeles duo The Midnight got into the groove at The Van Buren last week. The synth-pop group brought Violet Days for a vibrant show where everyone could dance the night away. Swedish artist Violet Days provided the sole support for this tour, bathing the venue in pink, blue and purple light. Singer Lina Hansson’s […]
Show Review: La Dispute returns to Mesa for powerful headlining show
La Dispute celebrated the release of their newest album, Panorama, with a packed out show at the Nile Theater in Mesa this week. Opening the evening was Slow Mass, a powerful quartet from Chicago. Their set started slow and dreamy but steadily built to a wall of sound. The main room was filling steadily from […]
Show Review: Passion Pit rediscover the joy of touring at Phoenix opener
“Ever since Manners came out, all I could talk about was how much I hated touring,” Passion Pit frontman Michael Angelakos told Tempe’s Marquee Theater on Tuesday night. “You guys have no idea how good this feels.” Angelakos basked in the cheers of his fans, most of whom have been supporting his journey for at […]
Show Review: Sum 41, SWMRS, more beat the heat for Band Splash 2019
The second annual Band Splash waterpark concert extravaganza brought an expanded lineup and scores of fans to Big Surf Waterpark on Sunday. Bands and fans dove in (literally) to the park’s wave pool, with the main stage built at the deeper end so everyone could play and swim during the show. Atlas joined the audience, […]
Gallery: Architects rain Holy Hell upon The Van Buren for Phoenix tour stop
UK heavy hitters Architects steamrolled into The Van Buren for the Arizona stop of their North American tour on Saturday. Joined by While She Sleeps and Thy Art is Murder, each band brought their brand of metal to the packed room. Fans showed up early for While She Sleeps and the room continued to fill […]