Gallery: Demob Happy joins Band of Skulls for timeless Thalia Hall show
Demob Happy joined Band of Skulls on tour this fall, rocking their way through the legendary music city of Chicago. The British alt-rock band kicked off the show at Thalia Hall with a fresh performance of a great mix of old and new music, including their newest single “Autoportrait”. With a timeless sound, it’s easy […]
Show Review: The Early November thrills Phoenix with new music and nostalgia
Ace Enders’ career has reached the tallest mountains and the lowest trenches, but the profoundly talented vocalist of The Early November can always see the brightest lights at the end of the darkest tunnels. Enders and TEN returned to Phoenix on Tuesday, on tour to promote the band’s upcoming album, Lilac. Fellow New Jersey conglomerate […]
Gallery: Phantogram and Bob Moses dazzle sold out Phoenix crowd
Haunting electronic beats were the name of the game at Phantogram’s headliner at The Van Buren in Phoenix, a dazzling visual feast also featuring the up-and-coming Bob Moses. Drawing from over five years of music, both acts had the crowd shaking to the rhythms ranging from mellow to heart pumping. Canadian duo Bob Moses were […]
Gallery: Andrew Bird treats Brooklyn to inspired full album performance
Andrew Bird likes to keep people guessing. Throughout his career, he’s recorded in the LA River and made a film score. He’s pushed the envelope of his music and prose. His latest album is his most political- it’s witty, dark at times, wise, and comedic and serious in turns. This Wednesday night in Brooklyn was […]
Gallery: half•alive is disco ball bliss at Crescent Ballroom
There wasn’t a lot of room to get groovy, but the crowd did it anyway when half•alive brought lights, dancers and action to downtown Phoenix. The Long Beach trio is out on tour with Sure Sure and so graciously stopped through to host what was part spectacle and part dance party for the kids—wholesome weekend […]
Gallery: Sunflower Bean filled New York with Wednesday night dancing, good vibes
Sunflower Bean on a Wednesday night. A free show put on by Steve Madden. And New York definitely showed up. Maybe people wanted to forget about 9/11, maybe it was because it was a 16+ show, or maybe it’s because this act is making waves, but the Music Hall of Williamsburg was packed for the […]
Riot Fest 2019: Celebrating 15 years of punk rock in Chicago
Riot Fest, an annual Chicago staple, celebrated 15 years in the game with one of their wildest events yet. From the return of Butter Stamos to a Village People circle pit (you had to be there), the 2019 Riot was one for the books. Atlas spent three jam-packed days in Douglas Park and we’ve compiled […]
Show Review: The End of the Beginning continues in Milwaukee with grandson and nothing,nowhere
The end of the beginning is here and it’s time for the resistance to take over. Grandson’s headlining tour stormed into Milwaukee for the latest stop on his most ambitious endeavor yet. Labelmates and friends nothing,nowhere opened the night, playing their anthemic emo jams to a receptive audience. Singer/rapper Joe Mulherin kept his eyes downcast, […]
Show Review: The Rocket Summer delivers passionate performance in Phoenix
For his first headlining tour in almost two years, Bryce Avary pulled out all the stops. The Rocket Summer returned to Arizona for the tour kickoff in support of Avary’s newest album, Sweet Shivers, and the fans gave him a welcome back to remember. Local indie group Stox provided ample opening support for the night. […]
Festival Preview: Dusk Music Festival heats up fall with Rezz, Kaskade, more
The November weather may be cooler, but Dusk Music Festival still brings the heat. The Tucson event has announced wave after wave of stellar artists, and we think the dust might be settling. We now know more about the two-day festival, which initially began releasing details at the end of July, that’s taking place over […]