Show Review: The Weeks are Southern rock perfection under light of Two Moons
Southern rock invaded the Valley on Thursday as the gentlemen in The Weeks wooed the crowd at The Rebel Lounge. Joined by H.A.R.D and Future Thieves, these Mississippi and Tennessee boys put on one stellar show from start to finish. H.A.R.D (or Have A Rad Day for those just joining the movement) kicked off an […]
Gallery: Highly Suspect wow a sold out Phoenix show
Highly Suspect appeals to the widest range of people; To quote Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, “The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, waistoids, dweebies, dickheads–they all adore him.” Indeed, they all turned out for Highly Suspect’s headliner, some for still-undecided-but-probably handsome frontman Johnny Stevens, others for early listening of tracks from the upcoming MCID. Still […]
Gallery: Tenacious D imagine the end times on Post-Apocalypto Tour
According to Jack Black, it’s been over 15 years since Tenacious D visited Arizona. Judging from the size and ardor of the crowd, time is irrelevant when it comes to Black and his duo partner Kyle Gass. Backed by a stellar band to round out their sound, Tenacious D treated Phoenix to a full performance […]
Artist Spotlight: Sage Charmaine talks new video and growing up in the industry
Don’t let her age fool you—Sage Charmaine is an L.A. veteran with acting credits in Nickelodeon’s “Victorious,” production work with Rocky Lynch of R5 and The Driver Era, and her own catalog of singles and an EP. The 16-year-old, in true Gen Z fashion, is multi-talented with pursuits of fashion and style alongside her music […]
Gallery: White Reaper vies for title of World’s Best American Band
Fresh off the release of their first Elektra record, You Deserve Love, White Reaper and friends Criminal Hygiene are on the road and ready to get rowdy. The tour stopped by downtown Phoenix’s Valley Bar on Sunday night and even though neither group is from the Valley, it felt like a homecoming party for the […]
Gallery: Sum 41’s Order in Decline Tour rocks Marquee Theatre
Sum 41 threw it all the way back to mark the 15th anniversary of Chuck on Sunday. The band was joined by The Plot in You and The Amity Affliction for a heavier show than fans have been used to in recent years. The mosh and circle pits were raging and fans from all genres […]
Gallery: Katastro’s Tropical Heartbreak Festival takes over Tempe Marketplace
A night of local love and good vibes came together for Katastro’s Tropical Heartbreak Festival at Tempe Marketplace on Friday. The band brought out The Sound Bombers and Bikini Trill, along with local rap group Belaganas, to celebrate the release of their newest album. The Sound Bombers and Bikini Trill opened the night, getting the […]
Gallery: Judah & the Lion give Phoenix a midweek pep talk
When the Pep Talks Tour rolled through Phoenix on Wednesday night, the people were ready. Fans ventured to The Van Buren for a little bit of folk, a little bit of hip hop, and a whole lot of rock n’ roll from Judah & the Lion and supporting act Flora Cash. Flora Cash met on […]
Artist Spotlight: Bootstraps talks release of new album, Demo Love
Jordan Beckett, also known as Bootstraps, is taking the next steps into indie stardom. The singer-songwriter’s latest album, Demo Love, was released on October 18, ushering in a new era for Beckett’s music. Atlas spoke with Beckett about starting a life in music, inspirations, and Demo Love. Atlas Artist Group: How did you begin your life in music? […]
Gallery: Stand Atlantic and The Faim bring epic coheadliner to Phoenix
Australia exported some of its best up and coming talent to the States for Stand Atlantic and The Faim’s co-headlining run. These killer groups visited Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom on Wednesday, joined by WSTR and Point North. Point North and WSTR took their opening band duties very seriously, warming up the room for the main attractions […]