Edith Victoria is the vocalist of American pop-Punk band Meet Me at the Altar. In this episode, Edith sits down with De’Wayne to discuss how the MMATA project came together, their creative process and what’s ahead in the future.
Meet Me @ The Altar is officially back with their new EP, Worried Sick, featuring bouncy and vicious pop-punk singles “Karma and “Straight Up (Needy).” Alongside the six-track release, the duo revealed their music video for “Dead To Me”—a track that pulls no punches, showing Meet Me @ The Altar in their rawest, most exciting era. Vocalist Edith Victoria says of the single, “‘Dead To Me’ is about the harsh reality of carrying the weight of hatred. Many people have trouble admitting that this emotion is one that they do indeed feel; of course, there’s lots of shame attached to it,… Read more »
After revealing their new single and music video for “Straight Up (Needy),” Meet Me @ The Altar has shared another look into their new era with “Karma.” The duo, Edith Victoria and Ada Juarez offer their heaviest and brightest sonics to date with metal-tinged drum fills and pop-rock riffs, striking the perfect modern alternative balance. 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 For MMATA, there is much more… Read more »
Meet Me @ The Altar has officially kicked off a new era with the arrival of “Straight Up (Needy)” and its accompanying music video. The track offers a heavier vibe with guitarist Kaylie Sang‘s thrilling riffs and Edith Victoria‘s voice simply soars in the chorus as she sings, “I know you swore/We’re better off alone/That I’m just not the one.” And, of course, drummer Ada Juarez keeps the pop-rock beats flowing from behind her kit. Notably, this marks the first Meet Me @ The Altar release without original member and guitarist Téa Campbell. Campbell stepped back in April to “embark… Read more »
The first Pride was a riot—the Stonewall riots, to be exact. And it feels like the spirit of those early movements needs to return. As the United States legislates against transgender individuals, incites attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights, and defunds valuable health programs such as HIV research, it might feel like there’s a looming dark cloud over the month. However, celebrating who you are and who you love is an act of resistance! Not only does the whole team at idobi Radio celebrate Pride, these alternative musicians and brands are also celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in their lives this June and… Read more »
Meet Me @ The Altar are major Jonas Brothers fans. Don’t believe us? Just check out our most recent interview with them. In the spirit of their love for Nick, Kevin, and Joe’s tunes, the Past // Present // Future artists gave their own pop-punk spin to the “Sucker.” The 2019 Happiness Begins banger is pushed to new heights by lead vocalist Edith Victoria‘s punchy, sassy verse deliveries and soaring chorus runs. Check out the cover below. “On the list of artists who have inspired us to make music and be in a band, the Jonas Brothers sit right at… Read more »
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month by empowering and amplifying the voices in our music community, it’s crucial to remember that embracing diversity—whether that includes people of color, women, nonbinary individuals, or LGBTQIA+ voices—is essential every day and not just throughout the 28-30 day monthly calendar period designated for celebrating these individuals. We caught up with the empowering, progressive, pop-punk three-piece Meet Me @ The Altar on February 1 while they were performing in Cleveland, Ohio, to chat with them about diversity and the celebration of marginalized voices. Throughout the day we spent with MMATA and their electrifying… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
Fueled By Ramen trio Meet Me @ The Altar might be winding down from their tour support 5 Seconds Of Summer, but they’re not stopping the fun. Today, the “Garden” artists launched a deluxe edition of their debut LP Past // Present // Future, as well as a brand-new music video. Featuring bouncy basslines and urgent pop-punk vocal screams courtesy of their dynamic vocalist Edith Victoria, the band reveals their musical maturity on the deluxe track music video for “Changes.” Check out the new vintage-inspired video below. Other new tracks featured on the extended album include “Give It Up,” “Take… Read more »
Meet Me @ The Altar have shared “Strangers”, an electric and honest ode to the voices in your head that make you doubt yourself.
