There’s a time to be serious, and there’s a time for fun and games. Well, for Patrick Gilchrist—the charismatic vocalist of Not My Weekend—and Jared Gaines—the mastermind behind Rat Park, touring guitarist for Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and former Hopeless Records signee with his project Vaines—they never take life too seriously. In fact, they’re so laid back, they’re practically horizontal. As Los Angeles transplants grinding in the music industry, the two have partnered up with idobi Radio to exclusively launch their new show titled The Mean Time. Episodes are scheduled to air every Tuesday at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT,… Read more »
The first episode from The Mean Time on Idobi Radio! Hosted by Patrick Gilchrist and Jared Gaines!
The Mean Time is a show hosted by aspiring musicians Jared Gaines and Patrick Gilchrist about life in LA on the road to success.
Jared Gaines is an artist/songwriter/producer with an extensive catalog who tours as a full time guitarist. Patrick Gilchrist is an artist/director with a dedicated following on tiktok who has toured around the world.
Each week we will recount events that take place “in the mean time” from the glamorous writing sessions, video shoots, and tours, to the not so glamorous gig work, side hustles, and part-timing that comes standard with living in Los Angeles. The show will feature occasional guests, pulling from artists we’ve met in these sessions, shoots, and tours to share stories about their own journeys.
Dane cook, if you’re reading this, we’d love to have you on the show! The Mean Time on Idobi Radio! Hosted by Patrick Gilchrist and Jared Gaines! TUNE IN EVERY TUESDAY AT 6PM EST AND STREAM WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS!
The whimsical and cheeky pop-punk outfit, Not My Weekend have returned today with a brand new music video for their track “OVERLOAD” featuring Josh Roberts of the beloved, Magnolia Park. This tune comes as the fifth single from their third studio album SHIMMER.SEASON out today! “OVERLOAD” follows singles, “SHUT.UP“, “HURRICANE.WEATHER“, “OTHERSIDE.(BREAK.UP.SONG)” and “KNOCK.ME.OUT” featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens. The new record is arguably Not My Weekend’s best work to date, honing in on the best parts of their song writing and delivery. Even the album’s b-sides shine, such as “AMERICAN.DREAM” and “HELL(SEND.ME.DOWN)“. The stand out track is definitely… Read more »
Have you ever felt like the bad guy in a breakup? Not My Weekend expresses the complex emotions that come with that situation in their new single, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song).” The guitar-driven track blends the nostalgia of your Myspace era with today’s pop-punk sound. From a Hellogoodbye-esque autotune effect in the bridge to a clean, plucky verse riff, “OtherSide.(Break.Up.Song)” finds the balance between nostalgia and new. Vocalist Patrick Gilchrist sings, “Long nights in the rearview mirror/Like sugar on my tongue/This is how it goes when it all goes wrong/Now I’m on the other side of a breakup song.” This vulnerability, paired with… Read more »
The pop-rock quartet is back with another smash. NOT.MY.WEEKEND’s latest single “SHUT.UP” is an angst-driven track about the difficulty of biting your tongue in certain situations. When you don’t know where your relationship is headed, it can be challenging to express how you really feel. Frontman Patrick Gilchrist’s unabashedly honest lyrics are paired with a full bodied arrangement that bridges the gap between the pop and alternative worlds. There are hints of the Jonas Brothers’ vocal melodies, mixed with the guitar tones and heavy-hitting drum fills of early Fall Out Boy and All-American Rejects. It is a compelling combination that… Read more »
Intertwining elements of pop-punk and rock with a touch of lo-fi, NOT.MY.WEEKEND‘s latest single “KNOCK.ME.OUT” featuring Sleeping With Sirens‘ Kellin Quinn is a powerful and captivating collaboration. “KNOCK.ME.OUT” explores the themes of finding someone who can instantly uplift you while grappling with an internal identity crisis and the quest for self-discovery. Quinn‘s distinctive vocals blend seamlessly with NOT.MY.WEEKEND‘s energetic sound, striking a perfect balance between vulnerability and intensity. Watch: Beauty School Dropout And jxdn Perform “FREAK UNPLUGGED” Live At The idobi Studios The song’s rich and layered production enhances its musicality. The combination of powerful guitar riffs, pulsating beats, and… Read more »
