Show Review: Two Friends turn up on a Tuesday in Tempe
Mashups and mixes have long been woven into the fabric of music and pop culture, but there’s an art to it that your average radio DJ can’t replicate. And Two Friends — really, friends Eli Sones and Matthew Halper making happy beats and mashups — might have the market cornered right now, taking up the […]
Show Review: Jackson Wang is the Magic Man at sold out New York tour closer
Putting a mark on the music world seems to come effortlessly and naturally to Jackson Wang. The GOT7 member has explored solo music for years but the real impact was felt at his Magic Man World Tour closer in New York last week. A sold out Barclays Center shook with the force of the crowd’s […]
Show Review: Tomorrow X Together’s Act: Sweet Mirage tour showers New York in bright colors and powerful energy
Tomorrow X Together continued their path towards world domination with a second sold out stop on the Act: Sweet Mirage tour in New York last week. The five member group packed UBS Arena with fans dripping in color and glitter for a bright, energetic show. Having only debuted in 2019, Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Hueningkai and […]
Artist Spotlight: Bryce Avary of The Rocket Summer returns with ambitious new album; talks revisiting his catalog and summer tour plans
Bryce Avary never intended to be away this long. The mastermind behind The Rocket Summer spent the pandemic years locked away creating his most ambitious album to date and it’s finally available for our listening pleasure. With this new record, Avary takes a step even further into experimental territory and the result is a sonically […]
Gallery: Lewis Capaldi’s sold out headliner finally lands in Phoenix
His tour is sold out, his new album is on the way and Lewis Capaldi is out here having the time of his life. The prolific singer stopped in Phoenix last week for a packed show at Arizona Financial Theatre and took the opportunity to both enjoy the moment and have a little fun with […]
Show Review: Fiesta de Taco brings all-star lineup to summer kickoff in Tempe
There’s no party like a throwback party, and that’s exactly what the crowd at Tempe Beach Park got at the Fiesta de Taco: an all-star lineup that featured Flo Rida, 2 Chainz, Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins, and T.I. The California-based event announced its triumphant return back in March after several years of pandemic-related hiatus, […]
Artist Spotlight: Devin Kennedy talks debut album and finding his creative spark
Devin Kennedy’s music is on the verge of global attention- after four new singles, a successful winter tour supporting Daniel Seavey and his debut album out this summer, the multi-genre savant is on his way to well-deserved recognition. We spoke with Kennedy about his upcoming album, future tour plans and making music with no pressure. […]
Show Review: Seal celebrates 30 year career with iconic Phoenix tour kickoff
Legendary British singer Seal kicked off his world tour celebrating 30 years of Seal I and Seal II in Arizona this week. A massive backdrop took Arizona Financial Theatre through the biggest moments of the last three decades and had the crowd on their feet when the banner dropped to reveal the icon. Dressed to […]
We Bridge Expo: Day one of Korean cultural convention boasts performances from Monsta X, Jessi, ONEUS, much more
There’s a new KPOP convention in town and it’s taking over Las Vegas. The first annual We Bridge Expo took place April 21-23 at Mandalay Bay and Atlas was in the middle of all the action with some of the biggest KPOP artists in the world. From the convention floor featuring Korean art, food and […]
Artist Spotlight: SURL talks first North American tour, interacting with fans and their evolving creative process
Korean indie group SURL is wrapping up their first North American tour with their final shows this week. After their visit to Arizona, we spoke with the band via email about the touring experience, fan reactions to their live show and carving their own space in the international music scene. Atlas Artist Group: You guys […]