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 […]
Show Review: Badflower’s OK I’m Sick Tour packs Club Red
“This is the last time you’re going to see this lineup in a club this size.” While Badflower singer Josh Katz was mostly being tongue-in-cheek, there’s no doubt that this statement will come to pass. Badflower, Weathers and Dead Poet Society blew the doors off Mesa’s Club Red on Tuesday for a night filled with […]
Show Preview: Sum 41 celebrate 15 years of Chuck, new album on Order in Decline World Tour
Fresh off the release of their latest album, Sum 41 have hit the road in celebration of both this new album and the 15th anniversary of Chuck. The Order in Decline World Tour visits Arizona’s Marquee Theatre on Sunday, October 20, and includes stellar support from heavyweights The Amity Affliction and The Plot in You. […]
Artist Spotlight: The Faim drummer talks new album, the perfect tour and future plans
The Faim have been on a huge upward swing, landing one of the most anticipated albums of the year and touring heavily with scene favorites. Before their show with Stand Atlantic this week at Crescent Ballroom, drummer Linden Marissen took a moment to talk with Atlas about the band’s new music, the perfect tour and […]
Show Review: Mystic Truth Tour is one magic moment with Bad Suns
From tiny shows in Tucson clubs to The Van Buren last week, Bad Suns’ career trajectory is shooting them straight to the top. The California quartet drew an impressive weekday crowd for the Phoenix stop of their Mystic Truth Tour, joined by Liily and Ultra Q. Ultra Q (formerly known as Mt. Eddy), have rebranded […]