Hey Violet are celebrating the end of International Women’s Month by channeling an unapologetic appreciation and love for female-identifying artists. Fresh off the release of their latest single, “Uncomplicated,” via Hopeless Records earlier this year, Hey Violet’s leading duo, sisters Nia and Rena Lovelis are poised to close out the month by spotlighting six influential female artists who have left a lasting mark on their journey as women and musicians. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of musical talent, the band pays homage to the raw emotion of alt-rock icon Alanis Morissette while honoring the poetic rebellion of Patti Smith.… Read more »
If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of experiencing Charlotte Sands and everything her music has to offer, now’s the time to dive in headfirst. The emerging artist has just released her debut album, can we start over?, an opus built on self-discovery and embracing the uncharted, new beginnings in life. With themes ranging from redefining relationships and personal growth, this ten-track masterpiece serves as an empowering rallying cry for anyone on the brink of transformative change. As the euphoria of her debut release settles in, Charlotte caught up exclusively with idobi Radio to share her top 5 female artists… Read more »
The annual Boston Calling festival will return for its ninth year at Harvard Athletic Complex this May. Spanning across three days, Boston Calling will be held Memorial Day weekend from May 26-28, and today, they have announced the set times for the upcoming three-day event. With anticipated headline performances from Foo Fighters (Friday, May 26), The Lumineers (Saturday, May 27), and Paramore (Sunday, May 28), there will be several major overlapping sets. Paramore‘s performance, which is scheduled to close out the festival on Sunday evening, will substantially overlap with Aussie rockers, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Read more: Foo Fighters… Read more »
You Oughta Know how much we love Alanis Morrisette—so Wake Up and hit play on this Jagged Little Pill on Broadway special where we talk to the musical’s producer and friend of Geek Girl Riot: Arvind Ethan David! You’ll even hear two of the show’s songs performed by the Boston cast…and they’re Perfect.
Anti Flag is debating the most important albums of all time and we’re digging back into the conversation on this week’s ANTIcast.
We spent the day with Scott Helman talking about: his plans when he finally has time to relax, what keeps him grounded, and why he is so keen to help others through his platform Solve The Solvable.
Arvind Ethan David joins Geek Girl Riot for his second Whachudoin’? round to talk what he’s working on…which makes for a whole lot of hilarious and entertaining conversation.
Lauren Mayberry is taking her power back. Releasing her new single “Shame” via Island Records, the CHVRCHES vocalist is experimenting with her love of ‘90s pop-rock, musical theatre, and synth-wave across the arrangement. It is a multi-layered piece that explores the relatable feeling of shame, which is an incredibly complex emotion. Mayberry paints a vivid picture that juxtaposes uncertainty with sarcasm, giving the song a twinge of humor that lightens the mood. “I had the idea for a while of a song that had the tagline of ‘what a shame’, but in a sarcastic way,” she says. “And the word… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot’s Sherin Nicole and Day Al-Mohamed spoke to Arvid Ethan David in the latest Whachudoin’?, where you’ll hear about how everything is connected, his new TV show adaptation of Douglas Adams’ Dirk Gently, and more.
