Artist Spotlight: Violet Night’s Connor Pohl talks new album, Death Cab for Cutie and writing music to inspire passion
Canadian alternative group Violet Night’s new album is a huge step forward for the band. The trio of singer Connor Pohl, keyboardist T.J. Rounthwaite and drummer Tay Ewart is pushing the boundaries of their sound, crafting an album bursting with a multitude of themes and genres. While the record won’t be out until September 25, […]
Artist Spotlight: Dan Croll talks new album, finding creative balance and connecting with fans via his Dial Dan line
Dan Croll came to Los Angeles via Liverpool three years ago, bringing a change of scenery and some California love into his music. Croll just released a staggering collection earlier this year as the world came to an abrupt halt. His music is honest and straightforward- and it’s exactly what Croll has been aiming at […]
Album Review: Ghetto Kumbé’s colorful rhythms bring the beat on debut album
Try sitting still throughout Ghetto Kumbé’s self-titled debut album. It’s simply impossible. The trio hails from Colombia’s Caribbean coast and draws heavily from traditional west African and afro-colombian rhythms, infusing hard-hitting percussion into each track and weaving electronic samples throughout the album. Describing their aesthetic and sound, Ghetto Kumbé sum it up succinctly: “a psychedelic […]
Album Review: KIDS take a journey into proverbial space on ‘Lost Cities’
The best thing about indie rock is that it never needs to reinvent the wheel to be excellent. Florida group KIDS already has that figured out on their latest album, Lost Cities. A self-described group of “sadboys”, KIDS is taking their sound and sending a message and a motto to everyone listening- strive for authenticity […]
Show Review: Orville Peck is commanding, mesmerizing at The Van Buren
Alt-country was the theme of the evening as Orville Peck kicked off his spring tour with Teddy and the Rough Riders on Monday. The rising star drew a sold out crowd to The Van Buren where glitter, tassels and cowboy hats abounded. Nashville group Teddy and the Rough Riders were the only support for the […]
Innings Festival 2020: Dave Matthews Band, MLB stars and a taste of Van Weezer
The third annual Innings Festival combined sports and sounds for Arizona’s festival season kickoff this weekend at Tempe Beach Park. Massive rock acts Dave Matthews Band and Weezer headlined the two-day celebration, joined by a litany of stellar performers and baseball stars for a weekend under the Arizona sun. Atlas caught all the action- here’s […]
Gallery: Crescent Ballroom grooved to a weekend show with Magic City Hippies, The Palms
“If you’re playing in Miami, you’ve got to get bodies moving,” they say, and that’s just what Magic City Hippies did at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Sunday night. The Florida-based funk/hip hop/soul group is winding down their longest […]
Show Review: Seattle’s Columbia City Theater dances the night away with joan
Seattle’s Columbia City Theater filled rapidly with excited fans for a sold out night with joan, joined by Ralph on Saturday. The Arkansas duo have been rising indie darlings and expressed their gratitude for so many people attending their headlining tour. Canadian pop singer Ralph provided the sole opening for the show and her down […]
Show Review: Seattle was Rolling 7’s with Dirty Honey, The Amazons
The temperature may have been dropping, but the line around Seattle’s Neumos venue continued to grow long before doors opened for Dirty Honey’s Rolling 7’s Tour on Friday. The Los Angeles rock band filled the unique space with fans of all ages ready to rock and roll. The Amazons, a fabulously fashionable outfit from the […]
Artist Spotlight: Dealer talk first US tour, making an album and writing music they want to hear
Australian hardcore group Dealer stormed into Club Red last weekend, supporting a heavyweight lineup including Spite and Varials. The recently-formed band is already making waves in the metal community and the buzz around their pair of debut EPs had a roomful of curious attendees at attention for their set. Of course, once Dealer jumped in, […]