Punk legends NOFX and Lagwagon showed the crowd at Paris’s Le Trianon exactly why they’ve been able to stand the test of time — and stay more punk in their 40’s than any of us will probably ever be — when they came through France earlier this month.
In what can only be seen as an effort to bring punk rock back to the dingy clubs and sweaty halls, Fat Wreck Chords has been releasing a string of live albums amusingly entitled Live In A Dive. The latest band to receive this honour, pop-punk heroes Lagwagon, who beam proudly as theirs – quite possibly the strongest so far aside from Sick Of It All ‘s – garners rave reviews. “I like the Swingin’ Utters ‘ Live In A Dive,” counters guitarist Chris Rest. “I think theirs – well, live albums in general – are cool because you can… Read more »
NORMY is the side project of many notable staple musicians in the punk scene. Consisting of Eric Egan (Heart Attack Man), Steve Perrino (Walking Wounded) and George Lucarelli (Highway Sniper, You Die First), the band could be categorized as a pop punk outfit. However, not the Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun, Lil Lotus type. They’re more in the vein of the era of Sum 41, Rise Against, and American Hi-Fi. The band is fast, loud, and full of grit. They are known for their high-energy live shows and irreverent humor. Today NORMY announced their signing to Smart Punk Records and… Read more »
Paying homage to one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history, Midtown has offered a striking rendition of Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up.” Their latest release is the third single pulled from the group’s forthcoming EP, We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write, and follows covers of Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair” and Lagwagon’s “Know It All.” While Midtown’s cover of “Pump It Up” still maintains the essence and attitude of Costello’s high-energy, punk-rock classic, the group has amplified the single with fresh instrumentation for a more modernized sound. Midtown takes a heavier, more… Read more »
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Midtown, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Meet Me @ the Altar, and more.
Today we talk about the Outside Lands Festival lineup, Doja Cat bringing back Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, and The Four Chord Music Festival in PA. Outside Lands Lineup Announced Before Coachella is even totally over, you can snag your tickets to another major festival. Outside Lands, which made its return last year during Halloween weekend, announced their lineup for this year’s festival. This time they are holding the event August 5–7 at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The headliners are: Green Day, Post Malone, and SZA. Other artists include: Weezer, Phoebe Bridgers, Jack Harlow, Dominic Fike, Kennyhoopla, and… Read more »
We’ve compiled the idobi staff’s favorite releases and moments this year.
It’s pretty apparent that we’re writing to you from a time warp, because we’re certain it’s still 2008 even though we’re discussing the biggest moments of 2015. Anything that happened this year that had you happy, sad, or anywhere in between can probably be found below. Check out what our staff remembers most from 2015, then let us know what you’d add to the list on Twitter.
Fat Wreck Chords has announced its 25th anniversary celebration tour, Fat Wrecked. The tour will feature NOFX, Lagwagon, Swingin’ Utters, The Flatliners, Masked Intruder, toyGuitar, and Bad Cop/Bad Cop, plus more to be announced.
The Fest 14 announces initial lineup for its 2015 festival weekend in Gainesville, Florida, on October 31st and November 1st. The festival expects to announce 100 more bands in the coming months.
