Dinosaur Pile-Up // Live @ Marquee Theatre // 8.1.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 Photos and review by: Jason Robey TEMPE, AZ — English alternative rockers Dinosaur Pile-Up brought their electrifying set to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ on Tuesday, as the opening slot on tour with Chevelle and Black Maps. Nothing about the packed house of waving arms and bopping heads would suggest
Album Review: Goldfinger – The Knife ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Jason Robey - August 3, 2017 Article by: Jason Robey "Don't this a comeback song, because I've been here all along," John Feldman sings on the chorus of “Don’t Let Me Go,” from The Knife, the sixth album by punk rock group Goldfinger. While avoiding that word, this is the band’s first album since Hello Destiny, nine years
Wyves // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 07.22.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - July 27, 2017 Photos and review by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — The Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix was alive with the sounds of homegrown rock n’ roll and the cheering of a sold-out crowd. The main event of the night was the vinyl release of Wyves’ latest single, "Bitch Has Got Problems," but
Album Review: Portugal. The Man – Woodstock ALBUM REVIEWS by Jason Robey - July 13, 2017 Article by: Jason Robey Featured Image Cred: Rolling Stone Alaskan indie-rock band, Portugal. The Man, hold nothing back on their ambitious new album, Woodstock. Their eighth full-length studio album, their first since Evil Friends four years ago, treads heavily into experimental, psychedelic ground on each of the ten songs, while always returning
The Black Lips // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 06.18.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - June 23, 2017 Article and Photos by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Atlanta punk rockers, The Black Lips, brought their high-energy live show to the Crescent Ballroom last Sunday. The room was alive with the bouncing and moshing of their following, as they plowed through an hour-long set, comprised of 18 songs, and spanning
Bob Schneider // Live at Crescent Ballroom // 05.05.2017 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED by Jason Robey - May 7, 2017 Photos and review by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Austin singer/songwriter Bob Schneider visits Phoenix a couple times a year, always packing the venue with a loyal fanbase and a handful of new converts. Sometimes solo, sometimes with a full band, he always leaves the crowd wanting more, and Friday's show
Bleached // Live at Valley Bar // 05.03.2017 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED by Jason Robey - May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 Photos and review by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Los Angeles punk band, Bleached, concluded their latest tour with an energetic stop at the Valley Bar Wednesday night. The room began filling up well before the opening band, Wax Castle, took the stage. Local to Phoenix, Wax Castle gave the crowd
The Wind + The Wave // Live at Valley Bar // 4.10.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - April 16, 2017 Photos and review by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Austin indie folk rockers The Wind + The Wave returned to Phoenix Monday night to perform for an enthusiastic crowd at the Valley Bar. The night kicked off with an hour of music from Portland, OR songwriter, Haley Johnsen. Performing solo, with a
Hazel English & Hawai // Live @ Rebel Lounge // 2.26.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - March 4, 2017March 4, 2017 Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Phoenix, AZ -- Greeted by a growing valley following, Orange County indie band, Hawai, returned to Phoenix on Sunday night to give area fans a taste of the music they’ll be offering later this year. The evening kicked off with a half-hour of tunes by the
Mike Doughty // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 1.31.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jason Robey - February 7, 2017 Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Phoenix, AZ — Well-seasoned and innovative alternative rocker Mike Doughty made his fourth Phoenix-area appearance in twelve months at the Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday night, still finding new ways to deliver his unique style of songwriting every time. Touring to support his latest studio album,