Show Review: David Archuleta’s Earthly Delights Tour kicks off in Phoenix
David Archuleta’s Earthly Delights Tour had its kickoff in Phoenix last week with a sold out show at Valley Bar. Fans of all ages descended to the basement, packing in tight for Archuleta’s first proper headlining tour in years- and the enthusiasm ran deep. His personal and musical journeys have collided in huge and public […]
Show Review: Young the Giant reimagines their iconic discography on In the Open Tour
In an unusual and refreshing move, Young the Giant has made their way across the country this summer on a pseudo-acoustic tour in support of their latest EP, In the Open Volume One. Instead of the standard full band electric performance that fans are used to, the quintet has reworked sections of their discography to […]
Show Review: My Chemical Romance revives The Black Parade for sold out stadium tour
It was a great night for a resurrection (and an execution but more on that later) as My Chemical Romance revived The Black Parade for one final night of their massive North American tour. Fans from around the country amassed in Tampa, Florida, and even the rain held off so MCR could celebrate under clear […]
Show Review: Mehro is mesmerizing at Weirdthrob Tour in Phoenix
It was Weirdthrob release day and Valley Bar was transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors for Mehro’s headlining show in Phoenix. Fans crowded in early to hear the new music live for the first time and to celebrate the weird and wonderful in all of us. Pop starlet Evie Irie opened the show and had […]
Show Review: MJ Lenderman is casually magical at The Van Buren
On Monday night, downtown Phoenix was alive with the unassuming magic of MJ Lenderman and The Wind. The Van Buren filled with the kind of anticipation that comes when word-of-mouth has carried an artist further than fanfare ever could. Canadian outfit Nap Eyes opened the evening with a gentle sway of songs that drew the […]
Show Review: Rob Thomas’ All Night Days Tour is fun for the whole family
Rob Thomas is still the coolest guy with the biggest voice in the business- both within Matchbox 20 and his solo work. The countdown to his latest album was on during his All Night Days Tour stop in Phoenix last week so Arizona got a proper celebration of Thomas’ euphoric new music mixed in with […]
Album Review: grandson rages against the machine(s) on latest album, ‘Inertia’
“Welcome to the hell we’re living in.” While it’s not a sunny sentiment, this lyric in “Brainrot” really encapsulates grandson’s new record, Inertia. The album is Jordan Benjamin’s own rage against the machine- the machine being the government, capitalism, war, greed, corruption, etc. It’s also the first of his albums that lacks any noticeably hopeful […]
Show Review: X Ambassadors properly celebrates debut album anniversary with VHS(X) Tour
Ten years after their breakout record, X Ambassadors are celebrating VHS with a proper anniversary tour that injects new life into a deeply beloved album. The VHS(X) Tour brought a devoted audience to The Van Buren this week as they dusted off some old favorites to kick off this summer tour. A backdrop of flashing […]
Gallery: Lil Wayne is ever the party starter on Tha Carter VI Tour in Phoenix
Some went to relive the glory days, some went to experience the legendary rapper for the first time, but everyone was ready to party when they got to Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre to see Lil Wayne introduce Tha Carter VI and run back 20 years of classics. After quite the delayed start, fans had […]
Show Review: Hip hop icons party in the desert for Nelly’s Where the Party At Tour
Arizona went looking for the hottest party in town last week and found it at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. Nelly, JaRule, Eve and Chingy brought the Where The Party At Tour to the desert and the fans were ready to get rowdy to all their favorite throwback club bangers. Chingy pulled up first, decked out […]