Show Review: The Midnight’s Time Machines tour visits The Van Buren
The Van Buren hosted an explosion of color for The Midnight’s Time Machines tour on Wednesday night. The band- now composed of singer Tyler Lyle and his live crew- brought pop queen Bonnie McKee out with them for the ultimate collaborative experience in front of a packed house. Pop sensation Bonnie McKee- now an independent […]
Artist Spotlight: Brooklin Rich comes out swinging on latest single; talks finding his sound and genuine connection with listeners
Rising pop artist Brooklin Rich (great-grandson of jazz drummer Buddy Rich) is carving a place in today’s musical landscape with his latest single. “Fight Me” blurs lines across genres, while providing a raw, authentic look at Rich’s rapidly evolving songwriting. The 20 year old artist is already releasing more music via his own imprint and […]
Show Review: Knocked Loose sells out rowdy Shaky Knees late night headliner
A rainy Saturday night had festival goers and locals swarming into downtown Atlanta for a plethora of Shaky Knees late night shows. The Masquerade hosted several events, including Knocked Loose in Heaven for wild time that stretched into the early hours of Sunday morning. Local hardcore outfit Foundation opened the show at the ripe hour […]
Artist Spotlight: Riff Wood levels up on Rob Cavallo-produced ‘Butterfly in Black and White’
Carson Groves, Hyrum Russon and Shredder Winegar of Riff Wood might still be in their teens but they’re already releasing their sophomore album, Butterfly in Black and White. The Rob Cavallo-produced record draws from the band’s pop punk influences, combining Green Day-esque riffs with more melodic sounds for an album that is cohesive and had […]
Artist Spotlight: Harrison Gordon searches for ‘Bliss’ on latest album
Harrison Gordon is a guy and Harrison Gordon is also a band. The punk rockers have released their latest album, BLISS, taking themes of self-doubt, confronting the nostalgia of the past and searching for something more and combining them into 11 raw, powerful songs. From their roots in the DIY scene to their upcoming headlining […]
Artist Spotlight: INOHA readies new music; talks creative process and future goals
San Antonio indie rockers INOHA are poised to release their second full length album after teasing new music with a handful of high-energy singles. The band has cultivated a devoted fanbase with their genuine relatability and stellar live shows- and more of those are on the way with their upcoming fall tour. Atlas spoke with […]
Gallery: Avenged Sevenfold revisits legendary catalog at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Avenged Sevenfold took over Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Thursday night, bringing pop-punk nostalgia and heavy metal together for the Phoenix stop of their 2026 North American tour. The pairing of A7X and Good Charlotte mixed a lineup of two bands that came up in different corners of the rock world but who share a […]
Gallery: Thee Sacred Souls fills Arizona Financial Theatre with warm energy on The Constellation Tour
The Constellation Tour made its way to downtown Phoenix on Wednesday night, bringing Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM and The Womack Sisters to Arizona Financial Theatre for an evening rooted in soul, rhythm and musical lineage. The Womack Sisters opened the night with the kind of rich, intertwined harmonies that feel almost inevitable given their […]
New Music Friday: 3 Essential Albums from this week’s release lineup
Beartooth- Pure Ecstasy Beartooth has had a revelatory year and it has all culminated in the release of Pure Ecstasy, arguably the band’s most profoundly honest and collaborative record to date. This is a coming out album in more ways than one- a reintroduction to an established heavyweight through the lens of singer Caleb Shomo’s […]
Gallery: Mt. Joy plays colorful show at Arizona Financial Theatre
Mt. Joy returned to the Valley on Saturday, bringing their Hope We Have Fun Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix. The Philadelphia band is currently touring behind their fourth studio album, Hope We Have Fun. With a decade of music behind them and a catalog that includes fan favorites like “Silver Lining,” “Astrovan” […]