Festival Preview: Five can’t-miss artists at M3F Fest 2024
Rooted in a deep love of music, the arts, and the community around us, M3F was founded with the purpose to give back. The idea was simple: two thousand fans, hundreds of lawn chairs, one stage, grandma’s cooking, and 100% of proceeds donated directly to charity. Twenty years later, the fest still operates under the […]
Show Review: Ricky Montgomery kicks off headlining tour with sold out Phoenix performance
Spring tours are kicking off and Phoenix was the site of pure perfection on Tuesday when Ricky Montgomery started his latest run at The Van Buren. The Rick Tour: Another Rick in the Wall brought a sold out crowd of fans wielding roses and unfiltered emotions to pack the room for a night of immaculate […]
Show Review: Los Angeles’ Hammer Museum previews new exhibit with an evening of stunning musical performances
Hundreds of Los Angeles locals wrapped around the Hammer Museum for the opening of a highly anticipated exhibit on Saturday. Only the Young: Experimental Art in Korea, 1960s-1970s officially opened to the public on Sunday, but guests were welcomed into the free museum for a pre-party viewing and incredible musical performances to kick off the […]
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 […]