Year in Review: The Atlas crew picks their favorite albums from another year of amazing new music
2024 was a year of polarizing politics, global upheaval and- on our side of things- unhinged pop culture moments. In the middle of all of that was another incredible year for music. Fans of every genre were appeased with this year’s plethora of new releases- from arena pop bangers to heart pounding rock and EDM […]
Show Review: Show Review: Bear Hands celebrates 10 years of ‘Distraction’ at Crescent Ballroom
With a new album hot off the presses and a major milestone celebrating another, it was high time for Bear Hands to embark on another tour, their first since early 2020. And the four-piece was long overdue for a stop in Phoenix, which made their intimate show at the Crescent Ballroom this week even more […]
Show Review: Rainbow Kitten Surprise electrifies Arizona Financial Theatre
Rainbow Kitten Surprise washed away the Monday blues when they brought their Love Hate Music Box Tour to the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, delivering a performance that left the audience in awe. Supported by Madi Diaz, the band showcased their dynamic range and deep connection with fans to mark a memorable night on the […]
Show Review: Young Posse keeps their crowd fed with Halloween date of The Hungry Tour
Stage West at the Herberger Theater transformed into a haunted house with more treats than tricks when Young Posse visited on Halloween this week. The K-pop group assembled diehard Teleposses dressed in their best costumes for an adorably energetic show in the intimate theater. The room lit up with the group’s colorful lightstick and the […]
Show Review: I Don’t Know How But They Found Me warns of Impending Gloom at sold out Nile Theater
I Don’t Know How But They Found Me (affectionately shortened to IDK How) might not have known what city they were in until they hit the stage, but Mesa’s sold out Nile Theater let them know that Arizona was ready for them. Their Impending Gloom Tour was augmented by ALEXSUCKS and brought just the right […]
Gallery: Becky G paints Arizona Financial Theatre red on the Casa Gomez: Otro Capitulo Tour
Phoenix was invited to Becky G’s Casa Gomez for her headlining tour stop at Arizona Financial Theatre this week. The venue was packed for a Sunday night and fans of all ages sang joyfully in both English and Spanish to the pop princess’ plethora of hits. With only a DJ present to get the night […]
Show Review: Katastro celebrates the life and legacy of Andy Chaves at final album release party
“It almost doesn’t feel like Andy’s really gone!” was the emotional sentiment expressed by Katastro drummer Andrew Stravers at the band’s album release on Saturday. The Arizona rockers threw one last party to celebrate the music and life of their late singer Andy Chaves- and invited all of their friends and the whole of the […]
Show Review: Big Time Rush closes out Arizona State Fair Coliseum Concert season
The boys of Big Time Rush are still living their pop star dreams as they officially closed out the Arizona State Fair Coliseum Concert Series on Friday night. The quartet is going strong after reuniting in 2020 and fans of all ages stormed the fairgrounds to see Kendall, James, Logan and Carlos perform all the […]
Show Review: Dashboard Confessional has emotions running high at Arizona Financial Theatre
Fresh off a wild When We Were Young weekend, Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls made a stop in Arizona on their late summer tour. Both bands were tired but ready to keep the momentum going, playing all the hits to a roomful of fans spanning generations and eager to sing along. Taylor Acorn kicked […]
Gallery: Tinashe serves pop perfection on the Match My Freak World Tour in Phoenix
Those looking to match Tinashe’s freak showed up to The Van Buren in droves this week. Her headlining tour packed the place, turning Phoenix into a club for one night. The R&B superstar was joined by Raveena for a night of dancing. Pop singer Raveena emerged from the glittering forest she’d built onstage, twirling in […]