idobi Radio photographer Crystal Huffman photographed the Bristow, VA stop of Rockstar Mayhem Festival! Check out photos below.
Slam Dunk returned for another year, and proved once again why it is such a vital part of alternative culture in the UK.
photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11. Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »
One of the pioneers of crossover artists, Ice T, stops to talk about his current trek on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, and being asked to attend the inaugural Gibson Brands Alternative Press Music Awards – fueled by Monster Energy.
Poppy has just unveiled her latest single, “they’re all around us,” produced by Jordan Fish, former percussionist and backing vocalist of Bring Me The Horizon. This marks her second collaboration with Fish, following the release of the electrifying track “New Way Out,” which dropped in June. Additionally, Stephen Harrison, one-half of House Of Protection and formerly of FEVER 333, contributed to the writing process of the track. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Harrison posted, “Love this one thanks for having me back guys,” showing his appreciation for the creative collaboration. Opening with a piercing shriek, “Coward!,” and backed by thunderous,… Read more »
After dropping a teaser video in July, it seems like Bad Omens is officially back and cooking up some sounds in the studio. Fans are buzzing after the band posted studio photos with the caption, “TO SOUNDLESS DARK I STARE.” Viewers can see vocalist Noah Sebastian with headphones on singing into the mic and Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson behind the computer. Check out the new band photos below. Bad Omens recently released CONCRETE JUNGLE (THE OST) via Sumerian Records, with features including Poppy, ERRA, WARGASM, and more. Though the band canceled their summer tour in Europe, they are set to headline Mayhem Festival this fall and will also appear at Knotfest in October. … Read more »
Ukrainian prog-metal act JINJER has returned with the surprise release of a new single and music video for “Someone’s Daughter” out now via Napalm Records. The gripping metal track and fiery music video explore the resilience of women spanning generations and the brighter future each is trying to forge. “’Someone’s Daughter‘ is an artistic attempt to cast the light on the inner world of women, who in various scenarios and circumstances, have had to choose a path that was historically made by men,” vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk says. “In a world where women are often underestimated and overlooked, they are still… Read more »
Could Bad Omens be up to something? It seems like it after the band shared a short video online. Since the band announced they’d be taking a well-needed break from touring, they’ve been relatively quiet, only posting about upcoming festival appearances and graphics from their latest release. With how busy they’ve been over the past few years, it only makes sense that the group would be ready to reveal something new. A loading bar on loop, the short video is simple yet intriguing. The band has used similar graphics during their concerts between songs and brief intermissions. It leaves people… Read more »
For a special edition of this week’s Tuesday Ten, our sister station idobi Howl brings you the top ten heavy acts to keep your eyes on.
I had the opportunity to speak with one of the hardest working people in the industry, the creator and founder of the Vans Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman. He’s been working on the Vans Warped Tour for 19 years and it’s still one of the biggest multi-date festivals each and every summer. This is a great, in-depth interview with Kevin about what keeps him going, how he picks the bands that play Warped, and how he has managed to continue to put on a music festival even though what is considered ‘popular music’ has changed so much over time. He… Read more »
