Show Review: Relentless brings the beat back with Deadmau5, Tiesto and more
The Atlas team is still over the moon that shows have returned and Relentless Beats has been at the forefront of bringing live music back to Arizona. The summer season began with a bang, featuring two nights of epic partying with Deadmau5 and Tiesto. Friday’s Unplugged event opened with Lamorn, Speaker Honey, Spencer Brown and […]
Show Review: Krewella closes out another weekend of pod concerts in AZ
Live music is slowly crawling its way back, and the DJs are leading the charge. Powerhouse promoter Relentless Beats executed another socially distant outdoor banger over the weekend, with Saturday’s edition featuring Krewella, K?d, and JVNA. And the return of the Arizona heat called for the fans to shake the dust off their best rave […]
Show Review: Anarbor brings live music back to Arizona to celebrate new EP
Over a year into this global pandemic and live music is slowly coming alive again. With restrictions lifted in Arizona, local legends Anarbor brought the socially-distanced party to Scottsdale on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming release of their brand new Tangerine EP. Show-starved fans were on the edge of their seats as The Irie took […]
Show Review: Heartbreakers weekend brings love and live music back to AZ
Throwing a show? In a pandemic?? While many have tried (and most have failed with COVID restrictions in place), Arizona’s Relentless Beats has tested and perfected an outdoor, socially-distanced event model that threw its first party of 2021 this past Valentine’s Day weekend. The Heartbreakers Pod Concert Experience was three packed evenings of EDM at […]
Weekly Roundup: New music from MKTO, Elohim; 320 Conversations and rescheduled AZ events
Even with the coronavirus pandemic shutting down tours and events, there are plenty of new releases to fill your playlists in this time of social distancing. Check out our pick for songs to hear this week! 320 Conversations with Kevin Lyman and Talinda Bennington The first partnership event between the Kevin Lyman Foundation and Talinda […]
Gallery: Knuckle Puck fills Arizona basement for rowdy, intimate show
Despite the rain and chilly weather in Mesa, Better Love, Heart Attack Man and Knuckle Puck brought the heat back to the The Nile Underground’s sold out basement. Better Love started off the show with soft spoken lyrics that had the audience dancing to the music, while a white neon sign behind the drummer made […]
Show Review: Orville Peck is commanding, mesmerizing at The Van Buren
Alt-country was the theme of the evening as Orville Peck kicked off his spring tour with Teddy and the Rough Riders on Monday. The rising star drew a sold out crowd to The Van Buren where glitter, tassels and cowboy hats abounded. Nashville group Teddy and the Rough Riders were the only support for the […]
M3F Fest 2020: Phoenix flocked to the fest with Bon Iver, RÜFÜS DÜ SOL, many more
The best weekend of the year has come to a close, and the countdown to M3F Fest 2021 has already begun. Phoenix’s most magical festival is celebrating the smash success of its 17th year, which also marked more than $2 million given to local charities. And even though the fest has exploded in popularity with […]
Innings Festival 2020: Dave Matthews Band, MLB stars and a taste of Van Weezer
The third annual Innings Festival combined sports and sounds for Arizona’s festival season kickoff this weekend at Tempe Beach Park. Massive rock acts Dave Matthews Band and Weezer headlined the two-day celebration, joined by a litany of stellar performers and baseball stars for a weekend under the Arizona sun. Atlas caught all the action- here’s […]
DUSK Festival 2019: The very best of Tucson’s multi-genre party
The 4th annual Dusk Music Festival lit up downtown Tucson over the weekend, bringing some huge names to the San Carlos stage front and center in Armory Park. Headliners Rezz, Two Door Cinema Club, and Kaskade were huge draws for the kids who showed up in droves, but the undercard was full of surprises. Atlas […]