More than 20 years after the band's formation, Dance Gavin Dance is on tour with four other bands following the release of their latest album, Tree City Sessions 3, in May. On June 30th, the Phoenix bill excluded Fall of Troy and featured Novelists, Wolf & Bear, Horse The Band, and Dance Gavin Dance as headliners, which made for a powerful lineup at The Van Buren. This was a staggering 38 dates into the tour with 18 more to go, and they were seemingly unfazed. I’ll have what they’re having. 

On November 2nd, Marc “Loop Daddy” Rebillet graced Tempe, Arizona, with improvised loops and his beloved songs like “Your New Morning Alarm,” “Girl’s Club,” “Late To Work,” and oh my god, is that the Flamingo song? 

On March 7th & 8th, McDowell Mountain Music Festival will take over Steele Indian School Park with a whopping 30+ set lineup, multiple art installations by Phoenix-based artists, local food trucks curated by Phoenix Magazine, small business vendors, drinks (of course), and more.

Tele Novella and of Montreal were the two bands playing the beloved Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, Arizona on June 22nd.