Show Review: Watsky’s Intention Tour sells out hometown gig at The Fillmore
Ten years after his first headlining show at The Fillmore in San Francisco, Watsky returned to his iconic hometown venue for a celebratory sold out show. The Intention Tour rolled through on Saturday and the rapper and his crew gave the crowd a night to remember. Daniel Riera- also known as Tito Tunes- started things […]
Show Review: Seal celebrates 30 year career with iconic Phoenix tour kickoff
Legendary British singer Seal kicked off his world tour celebrating 30 years of Seal I and Seal II in Arizona this week. A massive backdrop took Arizona Financial Theatre through the biggest moments of the last three decades and had the crowd on their feet when the banner dropped to reveal the icon. Dressed to […]
We Bridge Expo: Day two closes out the concert series with Enhypen, BamBam, Be’O and plenty of confetti
Round one of We Bridge Expo continued with a Saturday full of epic fandom. Even more attendees filed into the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for a chance to glimpse the members of Enhypen, dance along to their favorite choreography and immerse themselves in the music. Atlas closed out our time at this event with a […]
We Bridge Expo: Day one of Korean cultural convention boasts performances from Monsta X, Jessi, ONEUS, much more
There’s a new KPOP convention in town and it’s taking over Las Vegas. The first annual We Bridge Expo took place April 21-23 at Mandalay Bay and Atlas was in the middle of all the action with some of the biggest KPOP artists in the world. From the convention floor featuring Korean art, food and […]
Show Review: Arizona parties like it’s Coachella weekend at Sofi Tukker’s latest tour stop
If you’ve ever wanted to see a show that’s part DJ set, part Drag Race, and full dance party, Sofi Tukker’s newest live show is for you. The duo is touring with dance troupe Bob’s Dance Shop in support of their newest album, Wet Tennis, and stopped at the Marquee Theatre this week to liven […]
Show Review: Wage War brings stellar heavy lineup to Arizona Manic Tour stop
The circle pit pushed the crowd to the edges of Marquee Theatre and still Wage War wanted more. The Manic Tour boasts one of the best heavy lineups of the spring and this traveling show hit Arizona on Tuesday, including nothing,nowhere and Spite. Backed by deep red lights and plenty of strobes, Spite reminded the […]
Show Review: Sunset Rollercoaster illuminates Phoenix at post-Coachella tour stop
Sunset Rollercoaster zoomed over to Phoenix- fresh from their weekend one Coachella appearance- for a stunning, colorful show at Crescent Ballroom. The Taiwanese indie pop group was joined by acoustic guitarist Edison Song and the two acts perfectly complemented each other’s laidback energy. Song took the stage bathed in warm light and armed only with […]
Show Review: SURL brings Korean indie music stateside on Review of Us Tour
Not only is KPOP on the rise in the United States, bands of various genres are emerging as driving forces in Korean music. Indie group SURL is gaining recognition overseas and visited Tucson last week as part of their first Review of Us North American tour. The high school friends turned bandmates had a great […]
Show Review: CIX’s Save Me, Kill Me world tour lights up Tempe
As the KPOP wave continues to grow, more groups have made Arizona a regular stop on their tours- and Tempe’s Marquee Theatre was treated to an appearance by CIX last month. The five member group showed off their incredible performing chops on the Save Me, Kill Me Tour. The LED screen behind them lit up […]
Show Review: half alive takes fans through the seasons at Phoenix tour opener
A massive white sheet obstructed the stage as the first notes of “Tip Toes” resounded through the speakers, and shadows danced behind the curtain to create dizzying changing shapes — such was the memorable introduction to half alive’s set in Phoenix, their first show on the U.S. leg of their Conditions of a Punk tour. […]