Gallery: Slipknot incinerates Phoenix at Knotfest Roadshow
Musical juggernaut Slipknot swept into the Valley on one of the hottest days of the year for a Knotfest Roadshow that only turned up the heat. Behemoth and Gojira opened the night, playing to a slowly-arriving crowd. The sun was still shining and both bands and fans were drenched in late afternoon sweat, rocking out […]
Gallery: Twin XL return home for sold out headliner
With catchy, whimsical tunes like alt radio favorite “Good,” it’s no wonder why Twin XL are the perfect summertime band. And it’s no wonder why their first headlining show was a quick sellout that kicked off the weekend—Thursday is the new Friday, especially in the dog days of summer—with a packed dance party to the […]
Gallery: Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World throw it back for nostalgia-filled Arizona show
Two powerhouse rock acts from the 90’s brought the Summer Gods Tour to Arizona last week. Third Eye Blind was joined by Jimmy Eat World for an epic evening of nostalgia, while also looking towards new music and more years with each band. Arguably the biggest band to come out of Arizona, Jimmy Eat World’s […]
Gallery: Bowling for Soup and Reel Big Fish party on a Tuesday in Tempe
It’s been 25 years of Bowling for Soup and these rockers aren’t ready to stop yet. Joined by ska staples Reel Big Fish for a co-headlining summer tour, the bands filled Tempe’s Marquee Theater to the brim- not bad for a weekday night. Reel Big Fish took the direct support slot for the Arizona stop […]
Show Review: Robert DeLong will ‘See You in the Future’ after closing tour in Phoenix
Phoenix is so lucky to be blessed with a Robert DeLong appearance at least once a year, a fully immersive indie rave orchestrated with video game controllers and interactive lights. It’s a lot for a Monday night, but fans laced up their dancing shoes and and filled the Crescent Ballroom anyway. Early in the night, […]
Gallery: Alex di Leo shines at solo Arizona appearance
Carefree melodies and hook-heavy songs create the perfect soundtrack for a Sunday night, the time when the Scaries are looming and you just want a few more hours of escape before the work week ahead. It means Alex di Leo is your perfect performer, especially on this solo tour that is much more low key […]
Festival Recap: The Used, Thrice, Sum 41, more DISRUPT summer with inaugural festival
In our first summer without the Warped Tour (may it rest in peace), a new crop of traveling shows have popped up in its wake. The Rockstar Energy DISRUPT Festival visited Phoenix on one of the hottest days of the year this weekend, each band determined to beat the heat with onstage excellence. DISRUPT opted […]
Gallery: The Head and the Heart and Hippo Campus celebrate Living Mirage in Phoenix
The Head and the Heart returned to Phoenix for a breathtaking show at Comerica Theatre this week. Joined by Hippo Campus, the night was filled with beautiful lights and dancing from a crowd ready to have a fantastic time. Hippo Campus drew fans to the barricade shouting declarations of love and even song requests. The […]
Show Review: Shinedown get Phoenix’s Attention Attention with sold out gig
Almost 20 years as a band and it’s safe to say that Shinedown hasn’t lost a step. In fact, judging from the sold out Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix, their career limit doesn’t exist. The band brought their Attention Attention World Tour to town, joined by Badflower, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Broken Hands for a night […]
Show Review: Yungblud’s legions of loners take over Crescent Ballroom for packed headlining show
Downtown Phoenix was overrun with fans decked out in pink and black (safety pins included) as one of today’s most outrageous performers, Yungblud, took over Crescent Ballroom on Friday. The British sensation packed the venue with a sold out crowd of highly excitable teens for a show unlike any other. SAINT PHNX was the sole […]