Artist Spotlight: Young the Giant returns with stunning new album; talks creative process and bringing new music to life on tour
Young the Giant has returned with their stunning sixth album, Victory Garden. The band returned to the studio for their most collaborative and connective album yet, citing it as an ode to radical empathy- a sentiment woven deeply into every song. Atlas spoke with guitarist Eric Cannata about the creative process for the album, bringing […]
Show Review: Barns Courtney turns intimate acoustic performance into a real rock show in Phoenix
When artists get back to their roots — acoustic sets in tiny venues — it’s best not to miss it. That’s the premise of the Unplugged Solo Sessions Tour, featuring Barns Courtney with support from Belle & Chain. The artists stopped by Phoenix’s Last Exit Live (capacity ~200) for a more intimate, yet sold-out, show […]
Gallery: Kid Cudi’s Rebel Ragers Tour takes over Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Kid Cudi’s Rebel Ragers tour rolled through Phoenix with a stacked four-artist lineup, and the amphitheater went up on a Tuesday. An opening DJ set by A-Trak led into bars by Big Boi and beats by M.I.A. to warm up the crowd, who packed nearly every inch of the venue to see Mr. Rager himself. […]
Artist Spotlight: Big Ocean wraps up successful North American tour; talks memorable moments, new music and connecting with fans
Big Ocean, the first all-deaf K-pop group, recently concluded their latest North American tour in support of their latest album. The trio of PJ, Chanyeon and Jiseok brought The Greatest Battle to stages across the country, showcasing their musical talents to adoring audiences and redefining the musical experience in light of their hearing impairments as […]
Breakaway Music Festival 2026: Heavy hitting lineup brings EDM community together with massive AZ event
The sophomore slump did not hit Breakaway Festival Arizona — the two-day event only got bigger in its second year, bringing artist sensations Marshmello, Kygo, Isoxo, James Hype and plenty more to the desert for all the lights, bass, and action the fans could handle. With its well-thought-out logistics and quite a bit of luck […]
High Water Festival 2026: Caamp, Peach Pit and more close out a lovely weekend on the riverfront
Day two of High Water Festival came with clouds and cooler weather, and honestly, it was a relief. While the rain threatened to fall at any moment, the air still felt lighter, people stayed out instead of hiding in the shade and it gave the whole day a different kind of energy without slowing anything […]
High Water Festival 2026: Day one settled into place with The Runarounds, Maren Morris, Alabama Shakes, much more
Festival season is ramping up for 2026 and got an early start with last weekend’s High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in Charleston, South Carolina. True to its name, Riverfront Park boasted incredible river views, surrounded by stunning southern greenery for the perfect backdrop to the weekend’s events. Saturday’s lineup included a wide variety of […]
Artist Spotlight: Midnight Til Morning releases new single; talks building a community and connecting with fans
From their start on Netflix’s Building the Band to concluding their second North American tour, Midnight Til Morning are truly just getting started. The quartet’s fanbase- known officially and affectionately as Midnighters- have launched the group to new heights as they prepare for even more shows and plenty of new music later this year. Atlas […]
Gallery: Marlon Funaki sells out intimate Crescent Ballroom performance
A sold-out Tuesday night at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix drew a crowd that showed up early and stayed locked in from the start. Harf. opened to a full room, with little separation between opener and audience. The connection was immediate. People who came in early weren’t just passing time- they were fully engaged and […]
Gallery: Cannons is incandescent on Afterglow Tour in Phoenix
Indie electro-pop trio Cannons has already dominated radio charts with songs like “Fire For You” and “Bad Dream,” but instead of coasting, they’re staying busy — they’ve reinvented how they work, write, record, and even sound over the past few years. The result? The highly anticipated album, Everything Glows, that they released last Friday. On […]