Show Review: Beach Goons cause euphoric chaos with raucous headliner
The Rebel Lounge in downtown Phoenix only hosts 300 people and nearly everyone at Beach Goons’ sold out headliner ended up onstage by the end of the night. The Southern California three-piece was joined by Junkie for one of the rowdiest nights in the venue’s history. Texas band Junkie provided the tour’s direct support and […]
Show Review: Bad Books tug at fans’ heartstrings at sold out show
Crescent Ballroom has never been so hushed as it was on Tuesday evening. Brother Bird and Bad Books visited the Phoenix hot spot for a night of melancholy and comedy gold. Brother Bird, the solo project of vocalist Caroline Swon, played a brief set before her mentors took the stage. Her sweet, high voice was […]
Show Review: Joyce Manor and Saves the Day bring high energy and nostalgia to sold out Webster Hall
Webster Hall filled with excited New Yorkers for an evening of high energy music with Saves the Day and Joyce Manor on Friday. The guys of Saves the Day don’t jump around like they used to, but the nostalgic notes of their signature early-2000s pop punk had the crowd singing and throwing their fists in […]
Gallery: Young the Giant draws returning fans for magical evening
There is a certain magic that Young the Giant bring to a room. The Los Angeles quintet balances memorable alt-rock foundations with an effervescent quality that adds depth to their live performances. This is why you’ll see the same fans at date after date, no matter how many times they’ve seen this band. That rare […]
Gallery: 311, Dirty Heads and more fill Phoenix with perfect summer vibes
Summertime was made for the combined vibes of 311 and Dirty Heads. Both bands visited Arizona’s Ak-Chin Pavilion, along with The Interrupters, Dreamers and Bikini Trill. The balmy summer air perfectly complemented the lineup, with the efforts of Dreamers and The Interrupters getting the early crowd dancing in their seats. Dreamers’ younger audience screamed their […]
Show Review: August Burns Red celebrates 10 years of iconic album with Silverstein and Silent Planet
August Burns Red celebrated 47 minutes of metalcore madness at Playstation Theater and threw down a tour-closing set to remember. Safe to say, Constellations remains a masterpiece. Backed by the stellar acts of Silent Planet and Silverstein, the 10 Years of Constellations tour came to a close. It reminds us why the album remains a landmark […]
Gallery: CJ Ramone was ready to dance with Bowery Electric
“Let’s see if we can make you dance a little bit.” That more or less sums up a Saturday night with CJ Ramone, former member of legendary punk band The Ramones. The audience may have skewed towards middle age, but it was clear that age didn’t matter. During hits like “Rockaway Beach”, the mid-40’s men […]
Gallery: PRETTYMUCH carry on boy band legacy with new twist
Boy band culture is alive and well, but it’s got a new twist thanks to the rise of hip-hop and beat-driven genres. The updated sound has become part of many an artist’s repertoire, but it is especially apparent with groups like PRETTYMUCH, a Los Angeles five piece formed by Simon Cowell and associated with French […]
Show Review: Fans congregate for a night of chaos and emotion with Frank Iero and the Future Violents
A dedicated group of emo kids and punk rockers filled Crescent Ballroom with eager buzzing in their excitement for Frank Iero and the Future Violents on Tuesday. The former My Chemical Romance guitarist brought this third incarnation of his solo project to Arizona, joined by Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly. The humble and unassuming Rickly took […]
Show Review: What’s our age again? Blink-182 celebrates 20 years of Enema of the State
Blink-182 has been a staple in rock music since the 90’s, and suddenly, we’re celebrating 20 years of their seminal album, Enema of the State. The band is commemorating this record with a cross-country tour, playing it in full, along with an assortment of their other hits. Joined by Lil Wayne and Neck Deep, the […]