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 […]
Show Review: AZ gets a shot of Euphoria with Louis the Child
Louis the Child debuted their Euphoria Tour at Arizona’s Rawhide Event Center on Saturday. Closing out Relentless Beats’ summer concert series, the 32-date North American tour features a variety of guests on staggered legs of the tour, creating a unique experience at nearly every stop. Phoenix sold out the first stop and was in return […]
Show Review: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony brings concerts back with packed AZ show
Certified hip hop legends Bone Thugs-N-Harmony kicked off the Arizona summer concert season with a packed out show on Wednesday. Tempe’s Marquee Theatre saw a line down the street as eager fans flocked to the venue for a chance to leave their houses and get crazy with their favorites. In typical rap show fashion, things […]
Show Review: Payton Moormeier headlines fun afternoon of influencer pop at Boys of Summer Tour
In the ever-changing world of teen influencers, the Boys of Summer Tour has gathered some of TikTok’s top young talent for a cross-country trek full of music, meet and greets and memories. 2021’s version brought headliner and rising pop star Payton Moormeier to Arizona’s AURA nightclub for a matinee performance. He was joined by a […]
Artist Spotlight: Katastro releases new album ‘Sucker’, talks creative process and making their best songs yet
Arizona multi-genre group Katastro was sidelined during the pandemic after their spring 2020 tour was abruptly cancelled. The quartet didn’t let that slow them down- instead they hit the studio and created their strongest album to date. Sucker is 12 tracks that show off the immense talent of the band and promises to translate to […]