Gallery: Felly connects with fans at intimate Crescent Ballroom show
Downtown Phoenix was buzzing as fans packed into Crescent Ballroom for an intimate evening with Felly on Friday. The rapper-singer-producer made it clear early in the set that the grind was real—it was night 15 of the tour, and they’re not even halfway through yet. Still, you wouldn’t have known it by the energy onstage. […]
Gallery: Quinn XCII and Goth Babe give fans a mid-week boost at Arizona Financial Theatre
Quinn XCII and Goth Babe are enjoying the journey, bringing the LOOK! I’m Alive Tour (supporting Quinn’s album of the same name) across the U.S. and making a stop in Phoenix for a night with good friends and even better vibes. Despite some brief sound issues, both artists were very clearly having fun on stage […]
Show Review: Lily Fitts kicks off headlining tour in Phoenix
Tuesday night at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix marked an important moment for rising indie artist Lily Fitts as the singer-songwriter launched her first-ever headlining tour. With local support from Izzy Mahoubi and touring partner Elias Hix, the night offered a snapshot of three distinct artists at different points in their journeys, each contributing to […]
Show Review: The Head and the Heart is warm and inviting at Arizona Financial Theatre
Tuesday night at Arizona Financial Theatre saw The Head and The Heart bring their Aperture Tour to downtown Phoenix, filling the room with the kind of warmth and connection that has defined their career. The evening began with Tyler Ballgame, whose relaxed stage presence and warm songwriting pulled the audience in from the very first […]
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 […]