Taking Back Sunday delivered a major moment at When We Were Young Fest 2025, bringing both John Nolan and Fred Mascherino onstage to perform together. The reunion followed the band’s summer announcement that Nolan would step back from touring, with Mascherino—who played with the group from 2003 to 2007—returning to fill in for their co-headlining tour with Coheed And Cambria. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop… Read more »
Throughout a remarkable journey spanning over two decades and marked by the release of eight full-length albums, Taking Back Sunday stands as an unwavering and highly sought-after presence, both for their devoted fans and within the rock music scene. With each new release, Adam Lazzara and Co. have consistently harnessed the same sonic enchantment that has become synonymous with their name. This magnetic quality, be it through Lazarra’s iconic mic swing or the group’s give-it-your-all stage presence, initially captured the hearts of fans during the golden age of MTV and VH1, cementing their place as a beloved fixture in the… Read more »
A podcast where I talk with Assuming We Survive, Jez Dior, and John Nolan so listen in cause Assuming We Survive play a couple of songs acoustic and you’ll also hear a drunken debate from Thanksgiving.
It was a fun fun show on idobi Radio (that rhymes)! It was the ‘Songs That Saved My Life’ takeover on the show and also it was the 5 year anniversary of the show I had Jayden from With Confidence co-hosting, John from Taking Back Sunday, Pat from The Maine and JRM from 7715 all called in as well!
This show marked 4 years of Gone Fishkin for me! And what a line-up I had on to celebrate! (Romance) In The Digital Age star LOLO and writer Jason Brescia stopped by then we called Chris Warren. John Nolan called in to talk (Romance) In The Digital Age and music then Eden Xo calls in to talk about her new music!
We’re excited to bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at John Nolan’s new music video “Here Comes The Wolf” from the Bridge and Tunnel soundtrack.
Believe it or not…Taking Back Sunday‘s iconic record, Louder Now, is turning 20 years old. And to celebrate two decades of beloved emo tunes, the group is releasing a special anniversary edition of the LP on October 16 via Craft Recordings. The LP features fan faves such as “MakeDamnSure” and “Liar (It Takes One To Know One)” as well as two B-sides, “Brooklyn (If You See Something, Say Something” and “Sleep” on an exclusive 7″. Adam Lazzara says, “Our record Louder Now represents a huge milestone for me, and to know it has made an impact on so many other… Read more »
Taking Back Sunday is taking it back—literally. 20 years after their third album, Louder Now, reshaped their entire music careers, the band will celebrate the milestone with a one-night-only performance of the album in full at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 14. It marks the only headline show this year centered entirely around the record, with staples like “MakeDamnSure” and “What’s It Feel Like To Be A Ghost?” set to hit exactly where they’re supposed to. The night carries even more weight with the return of Fred Mascherino, who will join the band throughout 2026 alongside John Nolan. The band… Read more »
Straylight Run made a triumphant return to the stage at When We Were Young Fest 2025, marking their first live performance in four years since 2021. The band—comprised of John Nolan and Shaun Cooper (also of Taking Back Sunday), alongside Michelle DaRosa and Will Noon—treated fans to a long-awaited reunion. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing the energy of their debut EP NSFW and the future of alternative music. $29.99 Shop now Ahead of the performance, a video shared by Taking… Read more »
If When We Were Young Fest has taught us anything, it’s that nostalgia still rules the alternative music scene. Each year, the Las Vegas-based festival manages to one-up itself with its lineup, and 2025 is no exception. With the reunion of Panic! At The Disco at the heart of this year’s lineup, the festival will see several other bands reunite. Panic! At The Disco Few bands defined the 2000s emo boom quite like Panic! At The Disco. From their breakout 2005 debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, to Brendon Urie’s time on Broadway, Panic! became one of the most… Read more »
