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by Rachael Smith - November 18, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith TEMPE, AZ -- Circa Survive are currently on tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their first album, Juturna. Their set started with a bang and the momentum only continued. Whether the songs were energetic or mellow, frontman Anthony Green sung to the crowd with much passion,

SOJA, J BOOG // Live @ The Marquee // 11.4.15

by Rachael Smith - November 7, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith TEMPE, AZ -- Although I’m a fan of reggae music, I’ve never actually attended a reggae concert. SOJA, a grammy-nominated reggae band, swung by The Marquee on November 4th and showered the audience with an immense amount of good vibes accompanied by J Boog and The

Gardens & Villa, James Supercave // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 9.15.15

by Rachael Smith - September 16, 2015October 16, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith I always enjoy stumbling upon bands I’ve never heard of and listening to music that is surprisingly good. James Supercave was one of Gardens & Villa’s opening bands last night in Phoenix and they fit right into that category. Their sound is a bit synth-pop

Harrison Fjord // Concert review & Interview // 9.4.15

by Rachael Smith - September 10, 2015October 16, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith I always love bands that I can’t quite place in just one genre. Harrison Fjord is one of those bands, and I had the pleasure of interviewing (see below) and seeing them perform live at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ. Not only is this band

Interview with JARED & THE MILL

by Rachael Smith - September 9, 2015September 9, 2015

Interview by: Rachael Smith Rachael got a chance to sit down and talk with JARED & THE MILL in their hometown of Phoenix. Check it out:

A month of music in PHOENIX, ARIZONA

by Rachael Smith - September 7, 2015October 16, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith I was able to experience a handful of great Arizona-based musicians throughout the month of August. The first weekend started the month out right. Ken Koshio, a Japanese taiko drummer, is making huge waves in Arizona with his powerful drumming performances. On August 7th, Ken

Andrea Gibson // Valley Bar // 7.25.15

by Rachael Smith - July 29, 2015October 16, 2015

Very rarely do I see people of my generation going out on weekends just to see a poet, but this past Saturday night, Andrea Gibson brought forth a sold out show to Valley Bar, one of Phoenix’s newest venues.

Electric Forest 2015 Review

by Rachael Smith - July 16, 2015July 25, 2017

For five years now, attendees have swarmed to Rothbury, MI, the home of the Electric Forest, to embark on an unforgettable four-day journey.