Show Review: Duckwrth and De’Wayne bring the All American Freakshow to Phoenix
Back on a headlining tour for the first time since 2022, Duckwrth is bringing the bold and fearless world of his critically acclaimed third studio album, All American F️ckBoy, to life. He’s calling it the All American Freak Show Tour, an experience that’s a “high-voltage collision of punk, rock, hip-hop, and raw performance art.” Rounded […]
Show Review: Aminé’s Tour de Dance turns up at Arizona Financial Theatre
Arizona was looking for a “Vacay” and they found it with Aminé’s Tour de Dance last week. The feel-good rapper has graduated to Arizona Financial Theatre’s sweeping stage and the audience turned up and turned out on a Thursday night. Aminé physically boxed in his performance with three walls of LED screens for artwork and […]
Riot Fest 2025: Reunions and full album plays closed out 20th anniversary celebration
The final day of 2025’s Riot Fest was another Midwest scorcher now that the rain had passed Chicago by. With such a stacked lineup awaiting them, fans turned up early on Sunday to camp out on the barricade for the likes of Green Day, Idles, Inhaler and so much more. Atlas jumped into the pit […]
Shaky Knees 2025: Nostalgic favorites and buzzy newcomers dominate day two
Day Two of Shaky Knees 2025 stretched its legs across Piedmont Park, blending fresh discoveries with career-defining performances. The festival’s new home once again proved it could handle the push and pull of nostalgia, innovation, and sheer spectacle. By the end of the night, Saturday felt less like a marathon and more like a victory […]
Shaky Knees 2025: Atlanta music festival shakes off growing pains with stacked first day
For the first time in its twelve-year history, Shaky Knees Festival set up camp in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, and the shift was felt the moment gates opened. Gone were the bottlenecked pathways of Central Park; in their place, wide green lawns, shady oaks, and city-skyline views framed the festival’s rebirth. By the close of Day […]
Show Review: The Academy Is… reunites once again for Riot Fest Late Night performance
It’s hard to believe that fans could have any more energy for another show after a full day at Riot Fest, but the line for The Academy Is…’ aftershow stretched down the block from Concord Music Hall on Saturday night. They were joined by pop punk newcomers The Paradox to keep the Riot Fest spirit […]
Riot Fest 2025: Weezer takes Douglass Park to The Blue Planet for wild day two
The threat of a Midwest rainstorm didn’t deter fans from making their way to Douglass Park for Saturday’s Riot Fest lineup- and day two promised a little something for everyone. Even folks weary from the previous day’s shenanigans were upbeat and ready for another day of amazing music. From hardcore to beachy pop (literally) to […]
Riot Fest 2025: Chicago’s premiere punk fest celebrates two decades of success with epic first day
The 20th iteration of Chicago’s own Riot Fest started with a bang last week at Douglass Park. Two decades of stellar music and community culminated in a three day extravaganza headlined by Blink-182, Weezer and Green Day and supported by a plethora of artists across every genre imaginable. A sold out crowd streamed into the […]
Gallery: Chevelle makes a raucous return to Phoenix
Chevelle is back with new music for the first time in four years, and they’re celebrating with a massive tour and plenty of festival appearances. Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society have accompanied the band on this run of shows, rounding out a loud, high-energy bill. Phoenix showed out in their emo finest to bask […]
Show Review: Bad Suns are more adored than ever on Accelerator Tour in Phoenix
Bad Suns is the gift that keeps on giving. With consistent album releases and almost yearly tours, the band has built a solid and devoted fan base over the years and is soaking up all the adoration on their Accelerator tour, which stopped in Phoenix on Thursday night. The trio has crafted a robust catalog […]