Gallery: Royel Otis brings new album to life at Marquee Theatre
Sunday night at The Marquee belonged to Royel Otis. The Australian duo stopped in Tempe as part of their Meet Me in the Car North American tour, bringing their new album Hickey — released at the end of August — to life for a packed house. The night opened with Bby, whose set warmed up […]
Gallery: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats are gritty and soulful at Arizona Financial Theatre
Monday night at Arizona Financial Theatre saw Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats bring their South of Here Tour to Phoenix, delivering a set full of grit, groove and soul. Hannah Cohen opened the evening with an understated, captivating set. Her smooth vocals and reflective songs set a warm, thoughtful mood before the Night Sweats […]
Shaky Knees 2025: Final day at Piedmont Park is a melting pot of musical experiences
The final day of Shaky Knees 2025 cemented Piedmont Park as the festival’s rightful new home. From sunlit afternoon discoveries to a closing run of powerhouse performances, Sunday struck the balance between playful, nostalgic, and downright electric. If the first two days proved Shaky Knees could adapt, Day Three declared it triumphant. The day began […]
Show Review: Duckwrth and De’Wayne bring the All American Freakshow to Phoenix
Back on a headlining tour for the first time since 2022, Duckwrth is bringing the bold and fearless world of his critically acclaimed third studio album, All American F️ckBoy, to life. He’s calling it the All American Freak Show Tour, an experience that’s a “high-voltage collision of punk, rock, hip-hop, and raw performance art.” Rounded […]
Shaky Knees 2025: Nostalgic favorites and buzzy newcomers dominate day two
Day Two of Shaky Knees 2025 stretched its legs across Piedmont Park, blending fresh discoveries with career-defining performances. The festival’s new home once again proved it could handle the push and pull of nostalgia, innovation, and sheer spectacle. By the end of the night, Saturday felt less like a marathon and more like a victory […]
Shaky Knees 2025: Atlanta music festival shakes off growing pains with stacked first day
For the first time in its twelve-year history, Shaky Knees Festival set up camp in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, and the shift was felt the moment gates opened. Gone were the bottlenecked pathways of Central Park; in their place, wide green lawns, shady oaks, and city-skyline views framed the festival’s rebirth. By the close of Day […]
Gallery: Chevelle makes a raucous return to Phoenix
Chevelle is back with new music for the first time in four years, and they’re celebrating with a massive tour and plenty of festival appearances. Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society have accompanied the band on this run of shows, rounding out a loud, high-energy bill. Phoenix showed out in their emo finest to bask […]
Show Review: Bad Suns are more adored than ever on Accelerator Tour in Phoenix
Bad Suns is the gift that keeps on giving. With consistent album releases and almost yearly tours, the band has built a solid and devoted fan base over the years and is soaking up all the adoration on their Accelerator tour, which stopped in Phoenix on Thursday night. The trio has crafted a robust catalog […]
Show Review: MJ Lenderman is casually magical at The Van Buren
On Monday night, downtown Phoenix was alive with the unassuming magic of MJ Lenderman and The Wind. The Van Buren filled with the kind of anticipation that comes when word-of-mouth has carried an artist further than fanfare ever could. Canadian outfit Nap Eyes opened the evening with a gentle sway of songs that drew the […]
Album Review: grandson rages against the machine(s) on latest album, ‘Inertia’
“Welcome to the hell we’re living in.” While it’s not a sunny sentiment, this lyric in “Brainrot” really encapsulates grandson’s new record, Inertia. The album is Jordan Benjamin’s own rage against the machine- the machine being the government, capitalism, war, greed, corruption, etc. It’s also the first of his albums that lacks any noticeably hopeful […]