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 […]
Show Review: Harbour and friends serve up feel-good vibes at Crescent Ballroom
It was a triple bill that hit all the right notes Sunday night at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom, where Sam MacPherson, Hate Drugs, and HARBOUR took the stage for an evening of feel-good indie pop perfect for summer nights. Sam MacPherson opened the night with nothing but his guitar, his voice, and stories about his songs. […]
Show Review: Goo Goo Dolls continues their story on the Summer Anthem Tour
When a band with over three decades of history steps onto a stage, the air carries more than just anticipation. It hums with memory. That hum turned electric on Sunday, as the Goo Goo Dolls kicked off their Summer Anthem Tour at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, co-headlining with Dashboard Confessional. For fans who’ve held […]
Show Review: Betty Who extends Pride Month celebration at Crescent Ballroom
Here’s the thing: Betty Who belongs on a bigger stage. That, and when you’re watching her and her dancers move in sync as colorful lights flash behind them, you forget you don’t have floor tickets to an arena show (SWEAT Tour, I’m looking at you). It’s better, though, the intimacy of a smaller format show […]
Gallery: The Blue Stones are full speed ahead at sold out METRO tour stop in Phoenix
All aboard the METRO for a rip-roaring Saturday night with The Blue Stones and Meltt, who sold out Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom so far in advance that a second show was added for Sunday. Formed in Vancouver, Meltt — featuring Chris Smith (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keys), Jamie Turner (drums, percussion), James Porter (guitar, keys, vocals), […]
Gallery: Tash Sultana captivates a packed house at The Van Buren
Sunday night at The Van Buren delivered an electric blend of artistry, precision, and soul as Tash Sultana brought their Return to the Roots tour to downtown Phoenix. The crowd, a diverse sea of longtime fans and new listeners, filled the venue with contagious energy from the moment the lights dimmed. Opening the night was […]
Show Review: Peach Pit and Briston Maroney co-headline heartfelt Phoenix tour stop
Saturday night in downtown Phoenix was alive with sound and feeling as Peach Pit and Briston Maroney brought their co-headlining tour to the Arizona Financial Theatre. From the moment the lights went down, the crowd was all in, and both artists delivered sets that were equal parts heartfelt and electric. Briston Maroney opened the night […]
Gallery: Coco Jones radiates genuine star power in Phoenix
Coco Jones delivered a magnetic performance Wednesday night at The Van Buren, turning downtown Phoenix into a celebration of self-worth, soul, and sisterhood. From the moment she stepped on stage, the night was hers. Her presence was commanding yet warm, with vocals that rang out effortlessly and moments of quiet that drew the crowd in […]
Show Review: Alex Warren and Michael Sanzone’s Arizona performance is definitely Cheaper Than Therapy
A little heat never stopped fans in Phoenix, and the proof was in the line that wrapped around the block waiting in hundred-degree temps to see the Cheaper Than Therapy tour featuring Alex Warren and Michael Sanzone on Friday night. The show had been sold out for weeks, packing The Van Buren full of twenty-somethings, […]