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From dive bars to arena stages, Burning Hot Events covers the artists shaping Arizona’s sound. Get in-depth interviews, fierce photo galleries, album reviews, and a handpicked calendar of the hottest upcoming shows – all through a fiercely independent lens.
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PHOENIX — Brand New came to Comerica Theatre alongside Modest Mouse for their co-headlining 2016 tour. The show came very shortly after the July releases of a 10" EP called 3 Demos, Reworked, and a 7" single of Mene. The band started touring on June 1 in Vancouver, and will finish on July 31 in Portland. The young crowd of Phoenicians might have had viral case of "the Mondays" spreading amongst Read more
PHOENIX — The Rockstar Energy Drink Taste of Chaos Tour landed in the Comerica Theatre on Thursday July 14, bringing with it a night of nostalgia for Phoenix’s 30-somethings. The show opened with performances from The Early November and SAOSIN and concluded with headliners Taking Back Sunday and Dashboard Confessional. SAOSIN lead vocalist Anthony Green could hardly contain his enthusiasm between songs. “We’re SAOSIN and we came here to fucking Read more
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. — Equipped with a new lineup after a six-year hiatus, Cali power-pop band Rooney's first gig of their tour had the crowd sh-sh-shakin' every moment of their performance! The dimly-lit concert at Pub Rock was opened with local Americana/Pop band Luxxe, followed by Cheeto-tossing G-punk band New Beat Fund from Los Angeles. The tour follows the release of Rooney's new album "Washed Away"; and the first single from the album is "My Heart Beats 4 Read more
PHOENIX — Haley Reinhart played at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Thursday as part of her latest tour to promote her new album, Better, which hit record stores on April 29 of this year. The show opened with melodic vocals and soft acoustic guitar tunes from Miller James followed by a hybrid mix of soul and R&B songs by Jacob Luttrell who’s also Reinhart’s keyboardist. By the time Reinhart Read more
Photos of We, Beloved performing at Shady Park in Tempe, Arizona on May 28, 2016. We, Beloved was the first opening band for Jane N' The Jungle at their music video premiere and concert. (Check out our photo albums of second opener Korbe in the Moment, and headliner Jane N' The Jungle!) Photography by Katherine Vega, © Kataklizmic Design ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO STEALING Read more
Photos of Korbe in the Moment (Korbe Canida) performing at Shady Park in Tempe, Arizona on May 28, 2016. Korbe in the Moment was the second opening band for Jane N' The Jungle at their music video premiere and concert. Coming next: Photos of the first opening band We, Beloved! Read more
TEMPE Ariz. — Jane N' The Jungle announced the official worldwide release of their new music video, “Shake Me Out,” on Tuesday, May 31. The announcement came just days after the band's successful premier of the video at Shady Park in Tempe on May 28. Created by Rachael Smith of Ray Squared Photography, the video features vocalist Jordan White, guitarist Brian Dellis, bass guitarist Leah Brooks, and drummer Tommy Acedo Read more
Photos of Jane N' The Jungle's "Shake Me Out" music video premiere and performance at Shady Park in Tempe, Arizona on May 28, 2016. Photography by Katherine Vega, © Kataklizmic Design ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO STEALING Check out our review of Jane N' The Jungle's new "Shake Me Out" music video, and watch the video here! REVIEW: Jane N' The Jungle 'Shakes Out' New Video Read more
PHOENIX — The Rocket Summer has an intense fan base. They love frontman Bryce Avary, and nowhere was that more evident than at The Rebel Lounge on Tuesday, May 10, when the indie rock headliner played there as part of their Zoetic tour. Opening for The Rocket Summer, local bandThe Foxies got the crowd warmed up for the show with some indie-pop beats and melodies. Their undeniably charismatic lead vocalist, Read more
TEMPE, Ariz. — Lacuna Coil played at the Marquee Theatre Monday, May 9, as the third stop on their Delirium tour. The Italian metal band from Milan was preceded by Painted Wives, 9Electric, and label-mate Butcher Babies, who gave an over-the-top performance that left concert-goers in a frenzy before Lacuna Coil took the stage. Finally, the introduction to "Nothing Stands in Our Way," a track from Broken Crown Halo (2014), Read more
TEMPE, Ariz. — Butcher Babies wouldn’t have been an easy act for anyone to follow Monday night. The heavy metal band from Los Angeles was the final opener for Lacuna Coil, taking the stage right after 9Electric at the Marquee Theatre. And if synchronized hair tossing and head banging were an Olympic sport, frontwomen Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey would have taken the gold. Butcher Babies’ set was short but memorable, Read more
When 9Electric took the stage at the Marquee Theatre Monday night, the crowd gathered before them was a small one. Most of the concert-goers were at the back of the house buying drinks at the bar or socializing on the patio. But it wouldn’t stay that way for long. 9Electric along with Painted Wives and Butcher Babies opened for Lacuna Coil as part of the first leg of their North Read more
TEMPE, AZ — Violent Femmes packed the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on Tuesday, May 3, as part of their tour to promote their latest album, “We Can Do Anything”. The punk-rock headliner of over 35 years drew a more mature crowd that evening, with fans eschewing sleep on a weeknight for the chance to see Violent Femmes live. They wasted no time in giving concert-goers exactly what they wanted and Read more
Phoenix, Ariz. - Jim Adkins, lead singer of Jimmy Eat World, returned home to Arizona last night, bringing his solo project super chill "dude-with-a-guitar" gig to Valley Bar. The show sold out at least a month in advance, which is no surprise considering the success of the band he fronts, the success of his recent European tour, and the special place he holds in the hearts of those in his hometown. A refreshing deviation Read more
Photos of Nate Ruess (fun., The Format) performing at ALT AZ 93.3's FestivALT in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on April 23, 2016. Photography by Katherine Vega, © Kataklizmic Design ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO STEALING CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO OF NATE COVERING "LET'S GO CRAZY" BY PRINCE! - PRODUCED BY KATAKLIZMIC DESIGN! ORDER NATE RUESS' SOLO ALBUM! Read more
Photos of KONGOS performing at ALT AZ 93.3's FestivALT in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on April 23, 2016. Photography by Katherine Vega, © Kataklizmic Design ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO STEALING PRE-ORDER KONGOS' NEW ALBUM "EGOMANIAC"! Listen to their sick new single "Take it From Me" on Spotify! Read more
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