This week we chinwag about the lack of well-known female producers in the music industry. Afterward we chat with music producer, Esjay Jones. Esjay is a South African-born producer & songwriter now based between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California, who had her first major cut in the U.S. alongside co-writer Justin Tranter in 2013 with the single “I Choose U” by TimeFlies on Def Jam Records. Since then, she has worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (‘Stranger Things’), Alien Ant Farm, and many others.
Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music Industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band, Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with 4 #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more.
She is currently a part of the production team for the re-imagined ‘GREY DAZE’ album (Chester Bennington reels from 1994-1997), featuring Head & Munkey from Korn, Ryan Shuck of Orgy, Chris Traynor of Bush, and more.
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming My Chemical Romance Long Live The Black Parade stadium tour. And fans think that more surprises are on the way! Per a post from @endlessnightMCR, there’s a theory that My Chem may have a new video on the way as it seems like there is an unlisted private video on their channel. The band had 163 videos on November 12, but their YouTube channel now says there are 164 videos with no new posts available. Could it be a new song? Or simply a new trailer for the tour? Time will… Read more »
After headlining two momentous performances at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas last month, My Chemical Romance has announced a 10-show North American stadium tour. The Long Live The Black Parade Tour will celebrate nearly 20 years of the band’s mainstream breakout album, The Black Parade, released in 2006. Yesterday, the New Jersey natives teased fans with a cryptic message: “If you could be anything, what would you be?” The post shared across their various channels, sparked widespread excitement and speculation. The Live Nation-produced tour launches next summer with the 10 dates spread from July through September, with… Read more »
If you don’t have tickets to HFStival in Washington DC, it might be time to grab some. The fest might be the last time in a long time to see The Postal Service. Per a press release, the days after HFStival mark “the beginning of an indefinite hiatus for the band.” And frankly, lead vocalist of both The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie, Ben Gibbard deserves a rest after the long string of international co-headlining tour dates. Gibbard shared the note, “As we bring the Transatlanticism / Give Up Tour to a close, I want you all to… Read more »
Halloween is the time to put on your favorite spooky tracks or just play all the songs you love year-round for your normie friends. Of course, myriad instrumental songs are instantly recognizable and iconic, such as in the case of A24’s Talk To Me’s “Le Monde” by Richard Carter, taking over TikTok and Instagram Reels. Additionally, Michael Abels’ thrilling compositions brought Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope to life with rousing instrumentals, including “Pas de Deux” and “Preparing The Trap.” Of course, who could forget the goat, the OG, “The Master Of Horror,” himself, John Carpenter? The “Prince of… Read more »
Turn off the alarm and turn up the music, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
Ben Hilzinger is back on the podcast this week! Follow him on Twitter: @benhilzinger Violent Femmes, House of Cards, Lifetime Airline Pass, Producing/Engineering, Movies: Grand Budapest Hotel, Catching Fire, Star Wars. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation: #mhh @mikeherreraTD The Mike Herrera Hour – every Friday 8pm EST/ 5pm PST here on Idobi.com. Don’t forget to visit mikeherrera.net and be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming shows in your area!
We’re beyond stoked to announce that idobi will be partnering with Riot Fest this year for the Denver and Toronto dates of the annual travelling festival. To familiarize you with the festival as you start planning road trips and marking your calendars, we’ve put together a crash course in Riot Fest’s history and everything you have to look forward to this year.
Drive-Thru Records is proud to announce New York quintet, Steel Train, are currently finishing up work on their ambitious sophomore album. Set for an October 2007 release, the still untitled album is being produced by Mark Trombino (Rilo Kiley, Jimmy Eat World). Steel Train will embark on a 47-date North American tour with The Format beginning July 13th at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. In the last two years, Steel Train has played over 400 shows, winning fans over with their meticulously crafted rock songs strengthened by skilled instrumentation. Though in love with playing shows to their rapidly growing… Read more »
The weekend’s biggest party was off the hizzy at 4 p.m. Saturday. More than 50,000 teenagers were crowd-surfing and moshing with their pushy, sweaty peers – and loving it. The HFStival rocked RFK Stadium with performances by the Offspring, Violent Femmes, Jay-Z, P.O.D. and the Cure, to name a few. The rock star anger, angst and edge vanished as soon as the musicians left the stage and entered the backstage Elephant Room. In the blue-clad VIP oasis they ate mac-and-cheese and chicken kebabs, drank as much free beer as they could, and partied with celebs including Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington… Read more »
