Show Review: Neck Deep’s North American tour roars into Arizona for supercharged set
They might identify as generic pop punk but Neck Deep’s high energy headlining tour was anything but boring. The British group jumped across the pond once again for a nearly sold out appearance at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre this week. A sweaty, exuberant crowd greeted the band by giving them a night to remember. Southern California […]
Show Review: ericdoa is Dead on Arrival at packed Crescent Ballroom
In an act of group catharsis, ericdoa brought his Dead on Arrival Tour to a hyped up crowd at Crescent Ballroom on Saturday. The kids may not always be alright, but ericdoa’s music has clearly impacted his audience in a profound way and the nearly sold out show felt more like a release. Collaborator and […]
Show Review: Holding Absence brings The Noble Art of Self Destruction to AZ’s Nile Theater
Watching a band grow from small rooms to a main stage headliner is a special experience and Holding Absence is more than worthy of that growth. The Welsh quartet made the jump across the pond for their latest headlining run, bringing Casey and Capstan along for the ride. Florida group Capstan got the mosh pit […]
Artist Spotlight: BXB returns with Chapter 2. Wings and expresses hopes for the group’s bright future
Nearly a year after their debut, KPOP group BXB (Boy by Brush) has returned with their latest comeback. Chapter 2. Wings is a new step forward for the four-member group and each member has expressed their excitement about this chapter of their musical journey together. Atlas was invited to the group’s virtual press conference to […]
Show Review: The Maine takes over Phoenix for two special sold out nights at The Van Buren
The Arizona desert came alive as hundreds of fans journeyed into downtown Phoenix for two very special nights with native sons The Maine last weekend. The cult leaders of 8123 and their loyal followers were thrilled to spend this time with a band that hasn’t graced a hometown stage in a year- and The Maine […]
Show Review: VAV delivers a heartfelt performance at Phoenix stop of their 2024 US Tour: Subcönscióus
A small but mighty group of fans braved a surprisingly cold Arizona evening for a chance to dance with KPOP group VAV. The six member group took over the historic Orpheum Theatre and their performance fit perfectly against the ornate backdrop of the iconic room. The theatre was abuzz with excitement from fans who had […]
Gallery: Power 98.3’s Powerhouse lineup brings serious star power to Desert Diamond Arena
Arizona’s own hip hop radio behemoth Power 98.3 brought a stellar lineup to Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday night. The rescheduled Powerhouse concert boasted a wide range of talent that entertained an excited crowd late into the evening. There were plenty of openers to get the party going and things really started to pick up […]
Gallery: The Charlatans kicks off 2024 concert season with full album play in Phoenix
Hailing from the UK and making a laidback return to Arizona, The Charlatans visited The Van Buren this week for a show that had the crowd fully immersed in their nostalgia. The group took the stage promptly on Tuesday night, bathing the venue in blue lights and the vibes of their critically acclaimed 1992 album […]
Show Review: Something Corporate rings in 2024 with sold out California reunion weekend
With 2023 coming to a close and their festival reunion sparking major interest, Something Corporate ended the year with a pair of reunion shows in their home state of California. The prolific early 2000s rock group rang in the new year and Atlas was in the mix for the final show of 2023. In order […]
Year in Review 2023: The Atlas crew picks their favorite albums from another year of incredible music
Another year is coming to a close, and it’s perhaps the most significant one in a while because finally, finally, the music industry seems to have made a full rebound. Venues had full calendars, festivals and massive tours posted record attendance numbers, and recorded music drove all-time high revenues, thanks in part to the dozens […]