Gallery: Taking Back Sunday celebrates 20 years with two-night extravaganza
Taking Back Sunday has reached a milestone often unattainable in the music industry. 2019 marks 20 years of the band, so they’ve taken this calendar year to celebrate by touring on all of their classic records. The band brought the party to Tempe’s Marquee Theater on Thursday and Friday, playing four albums in total, throwing […]
Gallery: Don Broco and Periphery at the Artificial Selection Tour in Phoenix
The Artificial Selection Tour, featuring Dance Gavin Dance, Periphery, Don Broco, Hail the Sun and Covet, rolled through Arizona on Wednesday. Atlas caught Don Broco and Periphery as they brought their monstrous energy to The Van Buren. Don Broco, a quartet of multi-talented Brits, is undoubtedly the weirdest band in modern rock, but they also […]
Interview: Matthew Brue of MISSIO talks musical partnership, Austin roots and new album
Matthew Brue was writing music as a cathartic exercise to deal with his demons when he reached out to David Butler for help with production. The two had history working together, but the timing was perfect for a partnership on this new project. MISSIO was the result, the name taken from the Latin word for […]
Show Review: grandson speaks truth to power on the No Apologies Tour
“If you can find what makes you mad and defend it, you should be proud of yourself.” Rock ‘n roll ain’t dead, but it sure is mad as hell. The No Apologies Tour- featuring grandson, Des Rocs, and BarlowLN- hit Arizona and California over the last few days and Atlas was there to witness the […]
Show Review: MISSIO bends genres on eclectic Rad Drugz Tour
Some nights it’s hard to decide whether you want to see a rap show, some mellow indie pop, or adrenaline-fueled electronic-influenced alt rock. But if you’re headed to the Rad Drugz tour, you can have it all. MISSIO’s headlining tour in support of their upcoming second full-length kicked off at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom and brought […]
Album Review: The Maine’s new album a heartfelt reminder that You Are Ok
“Buckle up…and let’s go.” Frontman John O’Callaghan’s easily recognized rasp introduced The Maine’s new album, You Are Ok. The Arizona rock band previewed the album for groups of lucky fans a week before its upcoming March 29 release. The quiet groups settled into the 8123 Shop, clustered cross-legged on the floor to absorb an astounding […]
Interview: The Jacks are updating rock n’ roll for the next generation
First thing’s first: The Jacks aren’t a rock band. They’re a rock n’ roll band. And they’ll stand by that. The four-piece, all in their early to mid 20s, hail from L.A. and just finished up a tour opening for Vista Kicks and Phoenix band Wyves, but this is just the beginning of what’s sure […]
Interview: Weathers talks mental health, Grouplove and making the perfect night drive soundtrack
“Well, we’re a band, and we’re called Weathers.” Frontman Cameron Boyer takes charge and speaks for his band, a fantastic Los Angeles alt rock project that has had a whirlwind of a career so far. As the frontman, he’s both the leader and the face of the band, the one who’s usually sent to interviews […]
Show Review: William Ryan Key finds his voice on solo headlining tour
William Ryan Key knows that he’ll always be recognized as “that guy from Yellowcard”. On his current headlining solo tour, he’s determined to make his new voice heard past 20 years of pop punk. Key was joined on tour by Selfish Things and Cory Wells, alongside local opener Danielle Durack. These openers played beautifully to […]
Show Review: Set It Off make a triumphant return on the Midnight Tour
Set It Off blazed triumphantly into the Valley on Friday, bringing their Midnight World Tour another sold out date. Super Whatevr started strong, their message of overcoming your obstacles really resonating with the audience. The passion project of Skyler McKee, Super Whatevr has really come into its own over the last year. Their set started […]