Gallery: The Marías sell out captivating show at The Van Buren
The Marías are having a well-deserved moment and, last week, it culminated in a sold out show at The Van Buren in Phoenix. The multi-genre duo, joined by their friends as the live band, enchanted Phoenix with their soul and jazz fusion. The crowd was mesmerized by singer María Zardoya as she made each fan […]
Show Review: The Struts close out electric tour in Arizona
Watching The Struts is akin to being bathed in glitter- and the UK glam rock group didn’t skimp on the sparkle as they ended the Strange Days Are Over Tour in Tempe on Friday. Charming Liars and World’s First Cinema came along for a night of truly epic sights and sounds. After being sidelined for […]
Show Review: Robert DeLong keeps it weird at intimate Phoenix show
We’ve always known Robert DeLong was a weird one. His stage setup relies on video game controllers, he creates sound loops and beats on the fly, and his visuals take you inside a kaleidoscope cut with videos of DeLong himself playing his instruments in real time. It’s a remote controlled indie rave, and fans turn […]
Album Review: Eric Nam starts a new chapter with ‘There and Back Again’
A new year signals new beginnings and for Eric Nam, 2022 is the start of a fresh, independent chapter for the pop artist. His latest album, released on January 7, is a journey of emotions and a strong addition to his discography. There and Back Again is a sprint at just under 20 minutes in […]
Year in Review: Olivia and Taylor pick their favorites from a year of incredible releases
At the risk of filling yet another article with cliches, 2021 was a rollercoaster of a year- live music returned, artists resumed activity with a new level of optimism and we got a slew of new releases after our quarantine blues. Narrowing down our top nine is always a challenge, but we had our work […]
Show Review: Diehard fans turn up the vibes at Christian French’s Avalanche Tour
Music fans are constantly chasing good vibes and this quest has elevated some incredible artists. One such singer is pop soloist Christian French, who brought his Avalanche Tour to Phoenix on Friday. French has clearly inspired diehard loyalty in his short time as a musician and those listeners were ready to turn up to his […]
Album Review: Don Broco takes a journey on evocative ‘Amazing Things’
British rock group Don Broco has kept fans on the line the last few months with some stellar new music. Finally, their latest album, Amazing Things, is here and we’re cementing this on our best of 2021. The quartet has always pushed the boundaries of their own sound, breaking barriers to defy genre on every […]
Album Review: Blackstarkids captures turbulence, joy on ‘Puppies Forever’
After releasing one of the best albums of 2020 (and an Atlas favorite), Blackstarkids went right back to the studio for the next record. They cranked out Puppies Forever before the year was up and that album is finally in our hands. Blackstarkids is a magnetic band, drawing listeners in with their bubbly, electronic-tinged pop […]
Show Review: Bleachers takes the sadness out of Monday night with sold out show
To be at a Bleachers show is to experience almost unparalleled joy. After a COVID scare sidelined the Jack Antonoff fronted project, the band returned to Phoenix on Monday with a renewed sense of gratitude to be onstage once again. Claud is also back on the road with Bleachers and provided the only support for […]
Show Review: Mesa community event taps Young the Giant for big summer bash
In the spirit of celebrating community and music, Young the Giant paid a visit to Arizona on Saturday for a free show in Mesa. Local residents of all ages turned up to enjoy a rare cool evening under the stars while the band got the party started. The event, labeled I Love Mesa Day, provided […]