LANY Kicks off SOFT World Tour At Phoenix’ Arizona Financial Theatre With Contagious Enthusiasm (SHOW REVIEW)
On Thursday, March 26, LANY was met with a sea of iPhones in a half moon of red fluorescent light, nothing visible except the silhouette of lead vocalist Paul Klein’s body and the microphone cord dangling below him. The lights emerged to reveal his hair, sopping wet, and his dark tattoos, the guitar humming as […]
Wednesday Gives Phoenix’ Crescent Ballroom A Ride Of Whimsical, Twangy & Offbeat Aesthetics (SHOW REVIEW)
Some concerts open with LED screens and pyrotechnics, the headliner exploding onto the stage through a trap door. Wednesday’s show, however, was hosted by a menagerie of stuffed animals and old toys. On the muggy evening of October 11th, the North Carolina band took over the Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix. Before they appeared, the […]
MJ Lenderman and the Wind Roll A Loose & Enchanting Visit To Phoenix’s Van Buren (SHOW REVIEW)
MJ Lenderman and the Wind rolled into The Van Buren in Phoenix on Monday night, September 8th, in support of their acclaimed 2024 breakthrough album Manning Fireworks. In just a short span, Lenderman has gone from playing clubs to headlining theaters, winning over Neil Young devotees along the way, while also closing the chapter on […]
At Phoenix’ Van Buren Pixies Give ‘Bossanova’ & ‘Trompe Le Monde’ Spirited Revisits (SHOW REVIEW)
On June 16th, Pixies took the stage at the Van Buren in downtown Phoenix to perform a 29-song two-album show, composed of live versions of both Bossanova (1990) and Trompe Le Monde (1991). The venue was at capacity, and the setlist included over 30 songs, but it was only the first night of their Phoenix […]
Briston Maroney Keeps The Indie Surprise Factor Alive At Phoenix’ Arizona Financial Theatre (SHOW REVIEW)
Onstage, a giant snake hovers over a drum with the words “FUCK ICE” plastered on it with washi tape. Distorted tinfoil trees sway with trunks like giant fingers. It isn’t an acid trip- it’s Briston Maroney. On June 14th, artist Briston Maroney and his band took over Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, accompanied by the […]
Momma Revs Up Charming Indie Revival Sounds At Phoenix’ Crescent Ballroom (SHOW REVIEW)
On May 6th, indie band Momma hit Crescent Ballroom with an electric performance. Momma is fronted by singers Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman, who both hold a euphoric, yet familiar, charm that only the lead singer of an indie-sleaze revival band can have. They started with “I Want You (Fever)”, a hit that is also their […]
Djo Transports Phoenix’ Van Buren To Soundscape Of Nostalgic & Modern Experiments (SHOW REVIEW)
On Saturday, April 19th, Djo brought his electric energy to Phoenix’s Van Buren. Lead singer Joe Keery, known for his acting roles in films such as Free Guy, Spree, and Stranger Things, fronted the band with his confident demeanor, opening the show with the band’s 2022 track, “Gloom”. Starting with an older song isn’t a calculated move, but it […]