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 […]
Gallery: Lil Wayne is ever the party starter on Tha Carter VI Tour in Phoenix
Some went to relive the glory days, some went to experience the legendary rapper for the first time, but everyone was ready to party when they got to Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre to see Lil Wayne introduce Tha Carter VI and run back 20 years of classics. After quite the delayed start, fans had […]
Show Review: Xdinary Heroes had Los Angeles feeling nice on their Beautiful Mind World Tour
The Hollywood Palladium’s marquee blazed out the name Xdinary Heroes, illuminating the sold out crowd waiting to see the up and coming Korean rock group. The band’s Beautiful Mind World Tour touched down in Los Angeles last week, shattering expectations and delivering a fiery show for their eager fans, affectionately known as Villains. The six […]
Gallery: Flipturn puts on heartfelt, upbeat performance in Tucson
Flipturn stopped through the Rialto Theatre last night as The Burnout Days Tour nears its final North American dates, marking their first time playing in Tucson. There was an unmistakable sense of anticipation as fans filed in, ready to experience the band’s high-energy live show that’s earned them a reputation as a must-see act. Sun […]
Artist Spotlight: RYLAI releases latest single; talks passion project, collaboration and connecting with listeners
If indie-pop rising star RYLAI isn’t on your radar yet, he’s about to be in a big way. The singer, songwriter and driving creative force behind his latest single “Fall For You” is already making waves since his debut in June- and listeners are taking notice. This latest song is a passion project that brought […]
Show Review: Fitz and the Tantrums makes Scottsdale’s hands clap at Talking Stick Resort
It was a night of pure groove and infectious energy at Talking Stick Resort as Fitz and The Tantrums rolled into Scottsdale on Saturday night, bringing their signature retro-pop revival and magnetic stage presence to a crowd that was more than ready to dance. But before the headliners lit up the stage, Chicago-based band Ax […]
Artist Spotlight: Minnesota Yacht Club artists talk favorite artists, what’s next and hypothetical yachts
Countless incredible musicians gathered in beautiful Saint Paul last weekend at the second annual Minnesota Yacht Club Festival. With the Mississippi River serving as the backdrop, artists also became fans, cheering on their colleagues and making new friends along the way. Atlas threw some rapid-fire questions at a few of our favorites on this year’s […]