Live Shows: Ashnikko | Phoenix, AZ
On March 18, Ashnikko kicked off the SMOOCHIES Tour at The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ, turning the sold-out show into a chaotic, glitter-filled wonderland where fans became part of the experience.
Live Shows: Black Pistol Fire | Phoenix, AZ
Black Pistol Fire delivered a blistering set at Crescent Ballroom on February 27, 2026, with explosive support from Pink Fuzz as part of the Flagrant Act of Bliss tour.
Live Shows: Joyce Manor | Phoenix, AZ
On March 9, 2026, a rare rainy night in Phoenix set the scene as emo fans packed into The Van Buren to celebrate and scream along while Joyce Manor kicked off their new tour with a high-energy, nostalgia-filled show.
Live Shows: Mustard Plug | Mesa, AZ
Mustard Plug launched their West Coast tour on January 9th, 2026 at Mesa’s Nile Theater with a high-energy night of third wave ska classics, powerful messages, and standout sets from Swigfoot, The Iron Roses, and The Toasters.
Live Shows: The Aces | Phoenix, AZ
The Aces lit up Walter Studios in Phoenix on December 5, 2025 with a high-energy, disco-pop celebration that felt both polished and deeply personal. From playful interludes to heartfelt fan interactions, the band’s chemistry and connection with the crowd made this Gold Star Baby tour stop unforgettable.
Live Shows: The Band Camino | Louisville, KY
The Band CAMINO brought their NeverAlways world tour to Louisville, Kentucky on November 18th, delivering a high-energy and emotional performance that reflected the tight-knit community they have built over the past ten years.
Live Shows: Geese | Phoenix, AZ
Geese brought their Getting Killed Tour to Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on November 1st, 2025, delivering an explosive, sold-out performance that turned a night of World Series excitement into an unforgettable celebration of music and mayhem.
Live Shows: BARDO | Los Angeles, CA
BARDO brought his West Coast tour to The Echo in Los Angeles on November 14th, 2025, delivering a magnetic performance filled with English and Spanish songs, dynamic musicianship, and heartfelt connections with fans.
Live Shows: Good Neighbors | Phoenix, AZ
Good Neighbours brought their uplifting Blue Sky Mentality tour to a sold-out Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, filling the room with energy, emotion, and hope. With powerful performances and a crowd that sang every word, the duo left fans deeply moved and wanting more.
Live Shows: Garbage | Phoenix, AZ
Garbage brought their Happy Endings tour to The Van Buren in Phoenix on November 2nd, 2025, delivering a sold-out night of ’90s anthems, deep cuts, and commanding performances, with an energetic opening set from Starcrawler.
Live Shows: Freddie Gibbs | Phoenix, AZ
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist delivered a high-energy, sold-out stop of The Alfredo Tour at The Van Buren in Phoenix. Running through both Alfredo albums, the duo gave fans a rare, unforgettable performance that showcased their chemistry and skill.
Live Shows: All Time Low | Phoenix, AZ
All Time Low brought nonstop energy to the Arizona Financial Theatre, blending fan favorites with new tracks from Everyone’s Talking! and keeping the crowd singing all night. Even after two decades together, the band’s chemistry and stage presence prove they’re still at the top of their game.
Live Shows: Rilo Kiley | San Diego, CA
Seventeen years after their last performance, Rilo Kiley’s return at Gallagher Square in San Diego felt like a rush of nostalgia and renewal.
Live Shows: Half Past Two | Mesa, AZ
Half Past Two brought their infectious ska sound to the Rosetta Room in Mesa, joined by label mates Omnigone and Hell Beach for a night of high-energy music. The show blended pop punk, hardcore, and ska, leaving fans dancing and smiling until the very end.
Live Shows: Clavera | Tempe, AZ
Cavalera Conspiracy brought their Chaos A.D. 2025 tour to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ, delivering a thunderous seven-hour showcase of Arizona’s heaviest bands alongside Fear Factory and Genocide Pact.
Festivals: Best Friends Forever 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
Once again, Best Friends Forever Festival took over Las Vegas for a weekend overflowing with mosh pits, crowd surfing, and pure nostalgia. The 2025 edition proved that emo and indie rock are not relics of the past but living, breathing forces that continue to thrive in the hearts of fans old and new.
Live Shows: Wet Leg | Phoenix, AZ
Wet Leg’s performance at Arizona Financial Theatre on October 3rd felt like witnessing the birth of a new universe—chaotic, radiant, and divine. With retina-searing lights, thunderous sound, and celestial stage presence, the band transformed the venue into a cosmic realm where music and energy collided in perfect harmony.
Live Shows: The Critical | Phoenix, AZ
On a rainy Saturday night, September 27, 2025, Nashville-based rock outfit The Criticals returned to Phoenix’s beloved Valley Bar.
Live Shows: ThxSoMch | Phoenix, AZ
After releasing his debut album The Sound Of You Laughing, Canadian artist Carter De Filippis, known as ThxSoMch, brought his North America tour to Phoenix on September 30, 2025, with a powerful show at Crescent Ballroom.
Live Shows: Bring Me The Horizon | Phoenix, AZ
Bring Me The Horizon stops at Mortage Matchup Center in Phoenix on October 2nd, 2025, bringing their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour with support from Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky.