Album Review: grandson rages against the machine(s) on latest album, ‘Inertia’
“Welcome to the hell we’re living in.” While it’s not a sunny sentiment, this lyric in “Brainrot” really encapsulates grandson’s new record, Inertia. The album is Jordan Benjamin’s own rage against the machine- the machine being the government, capitalism, war, greed, corruption, etc. It’s also the first of his albums that lacks any noticeably hopeful […]
Show Review: X Ambassadors properly celebrates debut album anniversary with VHS(X) Tour
Ten years after their breakout record, X Ambassadors are celebrating VHS with a proper anniversary tour that injects new life into a deeply beloved album. The VHS(X) Tour brought a devoted audience to The Van Buren this week as they dusted off some old favorites to kick off this summer tour. A backdrop of flashing […]
Gallery: Lil Wayne is ever the party starter on Tha Carter VI Tour in Phoenix
Some went to relive the glory days, some went to experience the legendary rapper for the first time, but everyone was ready to party when they got to Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre to see Lil Wayne introduce Tha Carter VI and run back 20 years of classics. After quite the delayed start, fans had […]
Show Review: Hip hop icons party in the desert for Nelly’s Where the Party At Tour
Arizona went looking for the hottest party in town last week and found it at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. Nelly, JaRule, Eve and Chingy brought the Where The Party At Tour to the desert and the fans were ready to get rowdy to all their favorite throwback club bangers. Chingy pulled up first, decked out […]
Gallery: Modest Mouse shelters from Arizona’s summer storms with sold out show
Arizona’s first major monsoon of the year howled into town right alongside Modest Mouse as they brought their summer headliner to a sold out crowd at The Van Buren this week. Friko joined the tour’s lineup as a bedraggled, damp audience took shelter at one of the best rock shows of the season. Indie rock […]
Show Review: Big Time Rush showers Phoenix in confetti and good vibes on the In Real Life Worldwide Tour
Saturday promised to be a big night when Big Time Rush’s In Real Life Worldwide Tour braved the Arizona heat at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. Fans dressed to the nines in BTR gear and even costumes from the group’s popular TV show descended on the pavilion to celebrate the band’s career from TV to today. […]
Show Review: Toto and friends supply the love and the nostalgia at sold out Arizona Financial Theatre
In the decades since their inception, Toto has traversed the world with their stellar catalogue of hits and that journey brought their latest headlining tour to a sold out crowd at Arizona Financial Theatre last week. The band was joined by Men at Work and Christopher Cross- a perfect lineup of classic favorites that had […]
Show Review: Xdinary Heroes had Los Angeles feeling nice on their Beautiful Mind World Tour
The Hollywood Palladium’s marquee blazed out the name Xdinary Heroes, illuminating the sold out crowd waiting to see the up and coming Korean rock group. The band’s Beautiful Mind World Tour touched down in Los Angeles last week, shattering expectations and delivering a fiery show for their eager fans, affectionately known as Villains. The six […]
Show Review: ATEEZ turns fantasy to reality with latest North American tour
Arizona K-pop fans’ dreams became reality when ATEEZ’s 2025 World Tour [In Your Fantasy] landed at Desert Diamond Arena last week. The eight-member powerhouse group visited the States last year as well, continuing their love affair with Phoenix fans at yet another sold out spectacular. For longtime fans of the group, this tour skirted the […]
Gallery: Shaq’s Bass All-Stars brings heavy beats to the desert
The rave returned to Rawhide Event Center on Saturday night as Shaq- otherwise known as DJ Diesel for this sidequest- brought his Bass All-Stars event to Arizona. The carefully curated lineup had the beats bumping throughout a long night of dancing in the desert. While the grounds were full of food and fun for attendees, […]