Gallery: Lewis del Mar finds purpose on stage in Phoenix
Although live music is back in full force, it still feels a little surreal for some of the bands and fans. Just ask Lewis del Mar, who made the observation while on stage in Phoenix Saturday night. “We’re all learning how to do this again,” vocalist Danny Miller commented right before closing out the headlining […]
Show Review: Arrested Youth closes out Nonfiction Tour with impassioned Phoenix show
It was the last night of their headline run, but Arrested Youth showed no signs of exhaustion. After spending the last month on the road promoting this year’s Nonfiction, Thursday’s show at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix was something of a celebration of the tour’s smash success. Tempe-based Rozotadi exuded charisma as he sauntered across the […]
Show Review: The Struts leaves Chicago breathless with exhilarating show
The wind was roaring outside, but inside Chicago’s Riviera Theatre, the steam was rising as The Struts took the stage. A packed house raised hands and glasses to the UK glam rockers and the band returned their energy tenfold all night. Backed by an enormous Union Jack, singer Luke Spiller pulled focus with his flamboyant […]
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 […]