Show Review: Atlas Genius praise The Van Buren, Phoenix and their massive crowd
It’s hard to go wrong with an Atlas Genius performance. They have the triple threat of a solid catalog, a friendly demeanor, and the rare quality of sounding—somehow—better live than on a recording. “This is the best venue in the country, by the way,” lead vocalist/guitarist Keith Jeffery said about The Van Buren, which is […]
Album Review: Don’t believe the hype for twenty one pilots’ Trench
“Last year I needed change of pace, couldn’t take the pace of change.” This is the lyric that accurately sums up the course of Twenty One Pilots’ highly anticipated new album, Trench. Unfortunately, upon first listen, the impression is that Trench is just….bland. The opening track is a kind of fake out for the album, […]
Show Review: Interpol and Sunflower Bean glam up The Van Buren
Sometimes the rock show is pretty low key in the grand scheme of things, but it emanates the same buzz of intensity as the most rowdy on-stage parties. That was the energy at The Van Buren on Monday night when Sunflower Bean and Interpol took the stage for a sold out crowd. In their true […]
Show Review: The Dangerous Summer joins The Early November for strong end of summer tour
A mix of nostalgia and new music swept through the Nile Theater in Mesa on Saturday for the return of The Early November and The Dangerous Summer. Joined by Save Face and Jetty Bones, the show was a beautiful journey down a sunny memory lane. New Jersey band Save Face, along with Jetty Bones, made […]
Show Review: Nothing but Thieves bounces back to transform Tucson show
British rockers Nothing but Thieves transformed Tucson’s 191 Toole from eclectic art space to nightclub at the AZ stop of their nearly sold-out tour. Atlas was also in attendance at the band’s Chicago date, and we were lucky enough to come back for more. Singer Conor Mason’s voice had recovered from a bout of illness […]
Show Review: Pub Rock turns pink for YUNGBLUD’s 21st Century Liability tour
Scottsdale’s Pub Rock transformed from its usual dive bar aesthetic into a blinding burst of pink on Friday. YUNGBLUD’s 21st Century Liability Tour stormed into Arizona and tore the roof off. New Heat opened the packed show for their debut live performance. The Phoenix duo of Austin Jones and Chris Crimmins performed unreleased material, along […]
Riot Fest 2018: Weezer, Run the Jewels, much more fill Chicago for one wild weekend
Atlas was fortunate to be part of 2018’s Riot Fest, taking place from September 14-16 at Douglas Park in Chicago. While there were endless bands to watch, one can only fit so many into three days. We saw a lot and we bring you the best of this year’s Riot Fest. The Fever 333 Jason […]
Show Review: DREAMERS cranks up the volume, energy for sold-out Crescent Ballroom
It’s amazing to watch the growth of a band from humble beginnings and just maybe a single on alternative radio stations- if they’re lucky. That was the case with DREAMERS, the alt-rock (emphasis on the rock) group who sold out their third-ever headlining show on Saturday. It was a crazed atmosphere full of pent-up teenage […]
Show Review: Nothing but Thieves powers through illness for sold-out night with grandson, Demob Happy
As a sold out crowd trickled into Metro Chicago, the hype was building for one of the most anticipated tours of the fall. Nothing but Thieves, grandson and Demob Happy did not disappoint. British rockers Demob Happy kicked off the early show with a sound much bigger than their three-piece lineup would suggest. The band […]
Show Review: Bishop Briggs and Joywave take over The Van Buren for joyful show
“I don’t know how they do it,” confessed Bishop Briggs to the crowd at The Van Buren on Sunday night. “They’re just so cool!” She was, of course, talking about Joywave, the group that opened for her first headlining slot at Phoenix’s venue. With her commanding vocals and Joywave’s antics that have solidified them as […]