Artist Spotlight: Rags and Riches talk upcoming releases, positivity and the blessing of music
Kentucky group Rags and Riches are just starting their upward climb to be the next pop sensation in your ears. The pop rock brothers (and their band) recently released their latest single, with plans for more music and touring in 2020. Atlas spoke with vocalist Tanner Whitt between current tour stops about influences, 2020 plans […]
Gallery: PUP brings the party to Phoenix on Full Blown Meltdown USA Tour
PUP is a party and a half- just don’t chuck your lost items at them in the pit. The Canadian punk rockers had The Van Buren moshing, dancing and crowdsurfing for their entire set- a frenetic whirlwind of fan favorites. They were joined by The Drew Thomson Foundation and Screaming Females, each of whom had […]
Gallery: Armors gives Phoenix a taste of new tunes at The Rebel Lounge
Hard work and consistency pay dividends, and Armors are seeing greater and greater payoff. After spending much of last year as direct support for Aly & AJ, the Orange County duo was ready for another tour: The Space Tour with Transviolet and Elluna. They stopped by The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix to give the fans […]
Weekly Roundup: New releases from The Deadnotes, Tour Guide Saul, WYLDLIFE, more
As we reach the end of February, check out what Atlas is listening to with our lineup of new releases! “Keep On Keepin’ On” by Andy Frasco & the U.N. https://open.spotify.com/album/1jxiogPqUhYblFxABjYAhh?si=HIMhbe8QR7qQcQqkVSlrsw “What’s the use of therapy if you don’t wanna change?” Andy Frasco’s latest is part acknowledgement of needing help and part feel-good singalong. And […]
Weekly Roundup: New music from Ceramic Animal, Bowling for Soup, more
Atlas Artist Group presents a weekly roundup of exciting new releases! Check out what we’re listening to this week. “Caroline” by Boy in Space https://soundcloud.com/imaboyinspace/caroline Robin Lundbäck, better known as Boy in Space, is back in 2020 with new single “Caroline,” a buzzy pop track about an unattainable crush. The song starts out with a […]
Gallery: Atmosphere and The Lioness’ Wherever Tour touches down in Arizona
“Are you trying to take my job?” Slug asked the crowd at Tempe’s Marquee Theater on Tuesday night, laughing. Everyone had just gotten done rapping along with him on one of the classics— “Sunshine,” “Yesterday,” “Godlovesugly,” one of the know-every-word tracks. He looked back to Ant, who of course had nothing to add. And he […]
The Format Reunite: Live at the Mayan screening turns into band’s comeback gig
This is a love letter to some Arizona originals and the inspiration behind so much of our devotion to the Phoenix music scene. Where were you when The Format returned? For about 100 lucky Phoenicians (and this ecstatic Atlas writer), the location was 850 W. Lincoln on a chilly February Monday. After announcing their hiatus […]
Show Review: Band of Brothers Roadshow forms American Authors, Magic Giant supergroup
Some perfect tour lineups could never be dreamed up until the show is happening onstage. The Band of Brothers Roadshow, featuring American Authors and Magic Giant, is one such epic example. The two ideally suited acts were joined by PUBLIC for a night that filled The Van Buren with uplifting vibes and plenty of dancing. […]
Gallery: King Princess brings drag queens, more to Cheap Queen Phoenix show
The first thing to know about King Princess is that she was offered a record deal at age 11. The second thing is that she turned down the offer because she wanted to better define her music and maintain creative control when she finally did sign a deal. Her decision showed a surprising maturity even […]
Show Review: Saint Motel’s Motion Picture Show captivates Phoenix
Saint Motel has been working their way up in Phoenix’s live music scene for the past five years, from having onstage dance parties at Pub Rock with their fans in 2014 to nearly selling out The Van Buren in 2020. This tour, dubbed the Motion Picture Show and featuring LA-based KOLARS, is the world’s introduction […]