VIVA PHX 2024 in Phoenix - Oct 19, 2024

Glixen

9 concerts

Glixen, a Phoenix shoegaze band, blends influences like Björk and My Bloody Valentine. Founded in 2020 by Aislinn Ritchie, they’ve toured with Interpol and DIIV. Their EP, "She Only Said," gained national attention. Produced by Jack Endino and Sonny DiPerri, they capture a modern, intense sound.

HiTech

2 concerts

HiTech is a Detroit-based trio of rapper-producer-DJs King Milo, Milf Melly, and 47Chops, known for modernizing the city's ghettotech with vibrant techno beats.

Dougie Poole

5 concerts

Los Angeles-based musician Dougie Poole blends country with modern elements like drum machines and synthesizers. Known for his deep voice, he toured with Tonstartssbandht and Jerry Paper and guested on Drugdealer's "Raw Honey."

The Walters

10 concerts

The Walters, a Chicago-formed, LA-based indie-rock band, went from forming at DePaul University in 2014 to seeing their song "I Love You So" achieve viral fame. Known for their layered harmonies and progressive-pop sound, they draw inspiration from The Beach Boys, Neil Young, and more. They've played Lollapalooza, signed with a major label, and chosen independence. Their debut LP, "Good Company," features diverse tracks like “Tell Me” and “Ole Years,” blending nostalgia with modernity.

Freddie Gibbs

1 concert

Freddie Gibbs, born in Gary, Indiana, is renowned for his technical skill and provocative lyrics in gangsta and underground rap. Notable works include collaborations with Madlib on "Piñata" and "Bandana," and the 2020 album "Alfredo" with The Alchemist, which earned a Grammy nod. He's worked with Young Thug, Jeezy, DJ Drama, and Statik Selektah. Gibbs' 2022 album "$oul $old $eparately" hit No. 11 on Billboard, featuring collaborations with Pusha T and Anderson .Paak. Known for his gritty mixtapes, his sound blends modern trap with classic breakbeats.

Zella Day

2 concerts

Zella Day's "Sunday In Heaven" marks a new era, blending expansiveness and intimacy. Known for her artistic evolution, she crafts music defining personal empowerment.

Liv.e

2 concerts

Liv.e, from Dallas, blends R&B, soul, jazz, and hip-hop with a lo-fi aesthetic. Known for "Couldn't Wait to Tell You…" and "Girl in the Half Pearl," she mixes introspective lyrics with experimental sounds, drawing influences from SA-RA and Madlib. Her work includes visual and performance art, solidifying her as a unique voice in music.

Provoker

21 concerts

Provoker’s "Mausoleum" deepens their dark, bold style, enhanced by Kenny Beats. Their songwriting moves from sci-fi to personal struggles with vivid imagery.

Crumb

11 concerts

New York psych-pop band Crumb, known for blending psychedelia, pop, jazz, and rock, releases their third album AMAMA. Celebrated for hypnotic sounds and led by Lila Ramani, they've collaborated with producers Johnscott Sanford and Jonathan Rado.

El Michels Affair

2 concerts

El Michels Affair, led by Leon Michels, is an instrumental soul group known for their lo-fi, bottom-heavy style. They've collaborated with Wu-Tang Clan members, and were widely sampled by Jay-Z, J Dilla, and J.Cole. Their debut "Sounding Out The City" and follow-up "Enter the 37th Chamber" established them as a distinctive force. In 2020, they released "Adult Themes," a complex and eclectic album.