Gallery: Friday Pilots Club and The Orphan the Poet lead downtown Phoenix dance party
Four bands, one night only. That was the name of the game when The Orphan the Poet and Friday Pilots Club stopped in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night, the former’s first visit to the Valley. Local groups SweetSummer and DeathPop brought their friends to the gig, and even some out-of-towners braved the heat to catch the […]
Show Review: Dayglow delights sold-out Phoenix crowd with feel-good indie pop
Watch who the teens are following, and you’ll instantly know what the next generation of music looks like. Case in point: Sloan Struble, better known as Dayglow, selling out his first worldwide headlining tour that was cut short due to the pandemic. But after spending quarantine connecting with his fans on social media, Dayglow has […]
Artist Spotlight: The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella talks new single, returning to the road and getting back to basics
On the heels of their 2020 album In Sickness and In Flames, The Front Bottoms are finally returning to the road. Atlas spoke with singer Brian Sella about the album, what to expect on the road and getting back to the basics. Atlas Artist Group: With your latest album out, along with the new single, […]
Show Review: Half Alive provides release at sold out Phoenix show
In the midst of turmoil, it’s refreshing and cathartic to release stress and worries in the company of the right band. Half Alive provided the perfect environment for fans to let it all go at Crescent Ballroom on Friday night. Joined by openers Slenderbodies, the sold out show quickly filled up with both attendees and […]
Album Review: Stray Kids prep for world domination on ‘NOEASY’
It’s (long past) time to talk about Stray Kids. In a world where Korean music tends to be placed under the supposed all-encompassing umbrella of K-pop, SKZ stands in a class apart from their peers. Need proof? Look no further than their second full length album, Noeasy. Before we begin- yes, Stray Kids might fit […]
Show Review: Lil Lotus brings ‘Error Boy’ to Phoenix
Atlas has gone from watching Lil Lotus open the show to headlining the room in less than two years and Sunday’s performance at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix was crystal clear proof of why. The emo rapper turned superstar brought along Magnolia Park and Fats’e to open the show, and both acts turned up the […]
Show Review: Cypress Hill, Atmosphere keep summer alive for balmy weekend gig
It’s officially the dog days of summer: Labor Day is around the corner, school is back in session, and pumpkin-flavored everything is hitting the shelves. But nothing, not even uncharacteristic humidity, stops Arizonans from making the most of the season and soaking in the nostalgia on a Sunday evening. The sun began setting over Mesa […]
Show Review: All Time Low makes sold out Side Summer stop in Phoenix
All Time Low is enjoying their return to live concerts, and a stop in Phoenix mid-Sad Summer run was the perfect way to start a new week. The quartet sold out The Van Buren as showgoers eagerly celebrated their first gig back in more than a year. Philly rock group Grayscale (also on Sad Summer […]
Artist Spotlight: L E A releases ‘Pebbles’, talks upcoming music and creative inspiration
Los Angeles alt-pop artist L E A released her latest single, “Pebbles”, on July 29 and it’s already a fabulous addition to our summer playlists. After answering the creative call of an Andy Grammer TikTok, the song was born and its vibes are as spontaneous and impulsive as the manner in which it was created. […]
Show Review: Katastro kicks off a summer of ‘Sucker’ with weekend album release shows
It’s the summer of Sucker and Arizona hybrid band Katastro did it up right with back to back shows celebrating the release of their latest album. Atlas attended night two, as the quartet mixed up the setlist for a pleasant blend of new releases and older staples. Kicking off our time at Marquee Theatre was So-Cal reggae-rock […]