Show Review: DREAMERS cranks up the volume, energy for sold-out Crescent Ballroom
It’s amazing to watch the growth of a band from humble beginnings and just maybe a single on alternative radio stations- if they’re lucky. That was the case with DREAMERS, the alt-rock (emphasis on the rock) group who sold out their third-ever headlining show on Saturday. It was a crazed atmosphere full of pent-up teenage […]
Show Review: Nothing but Thieves powers through illness for sold-out night with grandson, Demob Happy
As a sold out crowd trickled into Metro Chicago, the hype was building for one of the most anticipated tours of the fall. Nothing but Thieves, grandson and Demob Happy did not disappoint. British rockers Demob Happy kicked off the early show with a sound much bigger than their three-piece lineup would suggest. The band […]
Show Review: Bishop Briggs and Joywave take over The Van Buren for joyful show
“I don’t know how they do it,” confessed Bishop Briggs to the crowd at The Van Buren on Sunday night. “They’re just so cool!” She was, of course, talking about Joywave, the group that opened for her first headlining slot at Phoenix’s venue. With her commanding vocals and Joywave’s antics that have solidified them as […]
Show Review: Panic! at the Disco’s bombastic performance lights up Gila River Arena
The year is 20GayTeen and fans turned out and turned up for their queer prince- Brendon Urie. Pop icon Hayley Kiyoko opened the show, her brand of danceable and relatable music getting sections of the early audience out of their chairs. Known in internet circles as “Lesbian Jesus,” Kiyoko’s rise to fame was immediately explained […]
Show Review: Thirty Seconds to Mars closes Monolith Tour with bright, epic show
For nearly 20 years, Thirty Seconds to Mars has been one of the biggest rock acts in the world. With the final date of the massive Monolith Tour, they reminded us why that continues to be the case. The night kicked off with Welshly Arms and K.Flay in the opening slots. Welshly is all raucous […]
Interview: Charming Liars talk darker new album, respecting the craft and Sir Elton John
Sunday in Phoenix was night of rock and roll and really great hair. Los Angeles trio Charming Liars took the stage at Crescent Ballroom for their opening slot on tour with Dorothy and promptly blew us all away. Singer Kiliyan Maguire’s soaring vocals, backed by guitarist Karnig Manoukian and bassist Mike Kruger, made Charming Liars […]
Interview: *repeat repeat turn real-life romance into “sweet punk” partnership
They’re madly in love, they’re animal fanatics, and they’re waiting for the day to move to the Netherlands. Meet your new favorite band, surf-y punk rock group *repeat repeat. Atlas met up with Jared and Kristyn at a dive bar in the Phoenix area where Jared spent many a night in college playing pool and […]
Fans come together for engaging set from Red Wanting Blue
