Show Review: Dogma Society’s headlining tour packs the Nile Underground
It takes a special band to pull several hundred people into the Nile Underground in the middle of August but that’s exactly what happened when Dogma Society brought their headlining tour to Arizona last week. The Utah quintet packed the venue’s basement, going toe to toe with the upstairs Emo Nite as dedicated fans worked […]
Show Review: Franklin Jonas & the Byzantines headlines the First of Many Tour in Phoenix
A full room at Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix greeted Franklin Jonas & the Byzantines at the latest stop of their first headlining tour. Fans of all ages turned up on a Thursday night for the fledgling group and the theme that permeated the evening was pure, profound gratitude. Chicago singer-songwriter Tanner Dane opened the […]
Show Review: Arizona welcomes The Technicolors home to Crescent Ballroom
Arizona welcomed The Technicolors home to Crescent Ballroom last week on the final stop of their Heavy Pulp Summer Tour and the band ripped a set of classic favorites and new songs from their latest album. The ballroom was full of longtime fans eager for the band’s return to Phoenix and The Technicolors held nothing […]
Show Review: The Pretty Penny Tour is Passion Pit’s shiny comeback to Phoenix
It’s no “Little Secret” that synth pop darlings Passion Pit are fully back in the game, gracing stages and festival lineups across the country in recent years and now on the Pretty Penny Tour. On Wednesday, the band made its first stop in Phoenix since 2019 and were welcomed with the open arms of their […]
Show Review: Death Cab for Cutie builds Phoenix a tower at Arizona Financial Theatre
Death Cab for Cutie returned to Phoenix on Friday, bringing their I Built You A Tower Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre. The band is celebrating over two decades of classic songs alongside the release of their latest album and a packed house in Arizona was ready to get emotional. Nation of Language bounded out first, […]
Show Review: Motionless in White bathes Phoenix in fire on The Sweat and Blood Tour
Phoenix definitely put the sweat in The Sweat and Blood Tour when Motionless in White brought their massive production to Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre this week. The massive metalcore outfit was joined by Lorna Shore and Fit for a King for a lengthy display of the scene’s heavier talents. The sun was still up when […]
Show Review: Chance Peña receives enthusiastic welcome at The Van Buren
On Wednesday night, Chance Peña brought his When I Change My Mind I Don’t Mean It tour to Phoenix’s The Van Buren, continuing the North American leg of his latest tour. Joined by support from Hans Williams, the evening centered on thoughtful songwriting, meaningful stories and an unmistakable appreciation for the people who came to […]
Show Review: Story of the Year and Silverstein’s Camp Screamo takes over Marquee Theatre
A different kind of summer camp set up shop at Marquee Theatre this week as the Camp Screamo Tour brought Story of the Year, Silverstein and more to the desert. The alt rock scene staples were joined by Origami Angel for a rowdy night of crowd surfing and classic tunes that put bodies in motion […]
Show Review: CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso turn Phoenix fans into free spirits at Arizona Financial Theatre
The Free Spirits Wellness Center was open for business last week for CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso’s headlining tour at Arizona Financial Theatre. The Argentinian experimental duo brought stunning production and an unforgettable musical experience to a venue full of fans dressed in their best to see this highly anticipated show. After a cleansing sound bath […]
Minnesota Yacht Club 2026: Final festival day brought The Strokes, Cage the Elephant and a whole lot of fire to the Twin Cities
The third and final day of this year’s Minnesota Yacht Club Festival brought some of the weekend’s most highly anticipated sets to Harriet Island Regional Park on Sunday. The weather was still holding at hot and humid but the promise of Cage the Elephant and The Strokes gracing the main stage brought the fans out […]