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Legendary skaters and punk icons collide at SkaterCon’s 10th anniversary
SkaterCon 10 took over Goodyear Skatepark with pro skaters, punk bands, wild tricks, vendors, and a skate hurricane with an epic afterparty.
Justin de la Cruz
Mar 15


BONGINATOR and FROG MALLET join forces to smoke out The Nile and turn the frickin' punks gay
BONGINATOR and FROG MALLET packed The Nile on their "Froginator4 Modern Tourfare" co-headlining tour, featuring intense moshing and comedy
Alex Gold
Jan 24


RICKY HIL shows Phoenix how nepotism rarely breeds talent
Ricky Hil, rapper son of fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger, gave Phoenix a one-of-a-kind night with a confusing lineup and poorly behaved fans.
Alex Gold
Nov 23, 2024


"Enter through the coffee shop": ORIGAMI ANGEL sells out Halloween show at The Nile Theater
When The Nile has a main room show that's “enter through the coffee shop,” you should expect chaos, and ORIGAMI ANGEL delivered.
Alex Gold
Nov 5, 2024


Was PORTER ROBINSON secretly replaced with a robotic clone at his Phoenix show? Possibly.
Porter Robinson brought memes and music to the Valley on his SMILE :D World Tour.
Alex Gold
Oct 15, 2024


UNDER THE RUG and BASIC PRINTER set out to prove rules are made to be reinvented on their Fall 2024 Tour
UNDER THE RUG and BASIC PRINTER kicked off their Fall tour on August 29th in Phoenix at Valley Bar.
Alex Gold
Sep 4, 2024


MAD MONSTER attendees melt to meet their favorite horror celebrities
The Mad Monster stop in Glendale, AZ hosted an impressive amount of horror icons and celebrities, unique vendors and engaging panels
Alex Gold
Jul 29, 2024

Dab into 710 with these stand-out concentrates
In-depth review of concentrate badder and cartridge oil from 22Red, Gelato Canna Co. and Muha Meds.
Syd Schwartz
Jul 10, 2024


ELECTRIC SIX made a contractually obligated stop in Arizona on their contractually obligated annual tour
VOLK's cowpunk vibe, SUPERSUCKERS' high-energy hits, and Electric Six's fan favorites made for an energetic night.
Alex Gold
May 24, 2024


REZZ asks Phoenix fans: “Can You See Me?”
REZZ made sure the tour would be just as jam-packed, bringing Troyboi, Rusko, Holly, and Digital Ethos along with her for the Phoenix stop.
Alex Gold
Apr 27, 2024


Record Store Day 2024 brings vinyl collectors–experienced and new–together across Arizona
The 17th annual Record Store Day was another success in the books.
Syd Schwartz
Apr 24, 2024

Looking for 4/20 plans? 22Red has you covered.
Review of 2Red pre-rolls, flower and concentrate.
Syd Schwartz
Apr 13, 2024


The Callous Daoboys deliver a Pi Day special to the Nile Underground
Pi Day at The Nile Underground in Mesa, AZ went hard with DEATHDOTGOV, The Homeless Gospel Choir, The Callous Daoboys, '68 and a surprise.
Alex Gold
Mar 22, 2024


HEALTH makes Mesa love each other
Noise rock/industrial band HEALTH made a stop in Mesa on March 4, 2024 as a part of their Rat Based Warfare tour. Before HEALTH took the...
Alex Gold
Mar 11, 2024


John 5 is alive!
Closing out February, legendary guitarist John William Lowrey (better known by his stage name John 5) returned to the historic Nile...
Alex Gold
Mar 5, 2024


The Nile Underground hosts fundraiser show in memory of Ohia Aster
Friends of Ohia Aster–a member of the transgender community who recently passed away–gathered in the Nile Underground on Saturday,...
Alex Gold
Feb 27, 2024


Can anything stop Escuela Grind? When they’re funded by Big Homo™, probably f*#!n not.
Gracing The Nile Underground once again since December 2022 supporting Exhumed, Katerina “Kat” Economou wasn’t going to let a hairline...
Alex Gold
Jan 25, 2024


Days N’ Daze and Sister Wife Sex Strike visit the Valley to finish out folk punk tour
Jes-C of Days N' Daze performing at The Nile Theater on January 21, 2024. Photographed by Alex Gold. Do-it-yourself Folk Punk band Days...
Alex Gold
Jan 24, 2024

Alex Gold
Jan 1, 2024
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