Show Review: Nothing More speak their Truth to Phoenix at sold out tour kickoff
Breakout rock group Nothing More sold out the first stop of their Truth Tour on Thursday, bringing Of Mice and Men, Badflower and Palisades along for the ride. Palisades opened the lineup to an already packed crowd, many of whom were clearly there for the whole package. Even the smaller stage setup couldn’t contain the […]
Show Review: KONGOS and Fitness treat Phoenix to prank war in sold out hometown show
The crowd erupted into a chorus of boos, and Max Collins looked completely stricken before cracking a smile. “For not being funny guys, that was really funny,” he laughed. Collins, frontman of L.A. synth duo Fitness, was referring to the prank KONGOS pulled on them before the show when the crowd was encouraged to “boo” […]
Show Review: Jesse McCartney had audience right where he wanted them for The Resolution Tour
Mid-2000’s nostalgia abounded on Thursday night for Jesse McCartney’s return to the Valley of the Sun. Joined by newcomer Whitney Woerz, McCartney’s visit brought out a fanbase that’s a little older, but no less enthusiastic. Woerz opened the evening with a bubbly, infectious performance as the perfect warm-up for our headliner. Making the stage her […]
8123 Fest: Celebrating the awesome impact of a band called The Maine
You Are Ok in 2019. While this was the slogan to kick of The Maine’s album release campaign, it became the de facto theme of the second 8123 Fest. Following the success of 2017’s inaugural Fest, fans from around the world poured into downtown Phoenix for a whirlwind weekend celebrating the 8123 family. Back in […]
Show Review: Andrew McMahon celebrates life, sunshine, and new album in Phoenix
It’s recently dawned on me that Andrew McMahon has been a near-constant presence in my life. From his time with Something Corporate then Jack’s Mannequin and now his latest project, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, his music has been scattered across my life soundtrack. And judging by his lively two full hours on stage Wednesday […]
Show Review: gnash gathers his Broken Hearts Club for heartfelt Phoenix concert
The Broken Hearts Club turned out this week for founder and fellow sadboy gnash at Crescent Ballroom. Guardin and Carlie Hanson started the early evening show, keeping the emotions running high. Guardin played a short set but made sure to meet every blushing fan afterwards. Carlie Hanson, fresh from a supporting slot on Troye Sivan’s […]
Show Review: Celebrating 10 years of Illuminate with Lydia
Phoenix’s own Lydia celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Illuminate with back-to-back sold out shows in Phoenix this weekend. Atlas attended the second night, where the indie rockers were joined by fellow Arizonans Anarbor and New Heat for an evening of warmth and nostalgia. New Heat may have only entered the scene in the last year, […]
Show Review: Jason Mraz brings Good Vibes and good friends to Mesa
Sometimes the best performers are the ones who don’t even make an effort to perform, rather inviting the audience in front of them to experience who they are as people rather than as longtime famous artists. One such person is Jason Mraz, who spent his final night of the Good Vibes Tour at the Mesa […]
Year in Review: Atlas Artist Group’s top albums of 2018
As with every year, 2018 gave us a lot of music—more than there was enough time to listen to, it seemed. Between exploring the albums that were critically acclaimed and cheering on artists already near and dear to us, we were overloaded in the best way. Everyone on the Atlas team has a different list, […]
Show Review: LANY closes 2018 with Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
Arizona alternative radio station ALT AZ 93.3 threw their annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party on Tuesday, bringing morgxn, Flora Cash and LANY to a sold-out Van Buren. Morgxn, ALT AZ’s 2018 darling, opened the evening. His brand of positivity, acceptance and empowerment dominated the set, and he definitely brought the energy early in the night. […]