Show Review: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness plays special summer set in Arizona
There’s magic in the air when Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness emerges to play music for an adoring audience and that energy was crackling through the stifling heat at Marquee Theatre last week. The latest project of McMahon landed in Arizona for a special summer concert previewing their fall tour. Marquee’s stage was set with […]
Artist Spotlight: Milky Day introduces his new era with ‘Losing My Grip’; talks artistic journey and creative process
Korean-New Zealander artist Milky Day is introducing a new era of music today with his latest single. Known for his R&B and indie melodies, “Losing My Grip” takes him into darker, more experimental territory prior to the release of his upcoming EP. We spoke with Milky about this new song, his journey into music full […]
Show Review: Peso Pluma’s Doble P Tour warms up two sold out nights in Phoenix
The energy inside Arizona Financial Theatre thrummed on the precipice of chaos as Peso Pluma took the stage on Saturday night. The 24-year-old superstar has brought regional Mexican music into an explosive moment in the mainstream and the sold out crowd raised voices and glasses all night long. The banner came down on the stage […]
Artist Spotlight: Arrows in Action chat about summer tour, building their community and the last three years
By steadily releasing new music and creating a tight-knit community both on and off TikTok, Arrows in Action has become a band to watch within the pop-rock scene since their launch in 2017. The trio is now on their biggest headlining tour to date promoting new record Built to Last, and they sat down with […]
Show Review: 3 Doors Down celebrates 20 years of hit album on Away From the Sun Anniversary Tour
It was both an anniversary and a funeral at Arizona Financial Theatre this week with 3 Doors Down and Candlebox. A huge crowd turned out to celebrate the 20th year of 3 Doors Down’s classic album Away From the Sun while Candlebox is going out on their own terms after 30 years on stages around […]
Show Review: The Drums paints The Van Buren with beautiful colors at groovy Phoenix tour stop
One thing about fans of The Drums- they will ride or die for Jonny Pierce. The now solo project of the charismatic singer took over The Van Buren this week for a jaunty little journey through the band’s discography and gave the audience a taste of their upcoming album. Pierce and co. took the stage […]
Show Review: Nickelback continues to fill arenas on their Get Rollin’ Tour
If you forgot that Nickelback is still an arena-selling rock band then they’re here to remind you. The Canadian quartet packed out Phoenix’s Footprint Center last week for a raucous show that drew a crowd of all ages. Country rapper Brantley Gilbert opened the show and had hands and beer glasses raised to the sky […]
Artist Spotlight: Brooklyn Juliana is ‘Thinking About You’ on latest single release
With his new single out and a new era in the works, Brooklyn Juliana is eager to show the world how passionate he is about his craft. The singer-songwriter-sometimes guitar player released “Thinking About You” on July 14 and, in his words, it’s his realest song to date. We spoke with Juliana about his upcoming […]
Show Review: Arizona shows Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit pure adoration at packed Marquee Theatre
Jason Isbell is in the middle of quite possibly his busiest year to date. Between his HBO documentary, political activism, album recording, and now tour with his band, The 400 Unit, the country rocker has no intention of slowing down. And with the sheer admiration and support from his fanbase, he won’t have to. As […]
Show Review: Arrows In Action are built to last with biggest headliner to date
“You’ve literally never heard of Arrows In Action,” the banner above Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom stage reads. But the room full of fans would disagree — hundreds gathered at the venue for the band’s largest headlining show to date, a stop on their Built to Last Tour named after the album they released in May. Also […]