Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump might be the well-known face of pop-punk and scene music, but in his heart, he is an OG ska fan. So much so, that the singer was recently interviewed for the upcoming second expanded edition of In Defense Of Ska by author and journalist Aaron Carnes. The book is set to arrive on October 29 via Clash Books. The book’s second edition boasts “an additional 30,000 words of compelling stories, research, and analysis” of ska legends such as Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Operation Ivy, the Slackers, Hepcat, Mephiskapheles, and Reel Big Fish. In addition to his… Read more »
In what could seem like an unlikely collaboration to some, pop icon Britney Spears and skate company Welcome Skateboards recently dropped a brand new merch and skate deck line. Before their partnership with Spears, Welcome Skateboards launched a collab with My Chemical Romance. Since then, they’ve worked with Nine Inch Nails and Avenged Sevenfold, among others. Where those skate decks were decorated with sharp designs and moody undertones, their collaboration with Spears is not as dark but still features a bit of edge. In the days before the final release, Welcome posted several previews on Instagram to excite fans. When… Read more »
It’s time for our yearly pop culture deep dive with Maysa Askar! Maysa is a talented photographer, designer, and creative who loves pop culture and celebrity news. This week we deep dive into the big pop culture moments of 2023 from music, television, movies and much more. I look forward to this episode each year and know you will enjoy Maysa’s fun take on what happened in 2023, and what we might see in 2024.
Listen Up! In today’s episode, its FREEZING outside, How to feel good through winter … enjoy! The Brett Davern Show is streamed LIVE daily at 12pm (eastern) and 9am (pacific) on idobi Radio at https://idobi.com. Follow Brett on social media @BDavv, Katie : @KatieLeclerc, the show @BrettDavernShow
Hey, Footballhead! The Chicago alt-rock band, which includes The Academy Is…’s Adam Siska and suburban indie rockstar, Snow Ellet dropped their single “Like A Blister.” The track comes from their upcoming debut album, Overthinking Everything, which arrives on March 1 via Tiny Engines. Vocalist Ryan Nolen started the project in 2022, and the latest song encapsulates a montage of melancholia. This is the third single off of their upcoming LP, and relishes the dreariness of a winter in a prominent early 2000s young adult, indie flick. The opening guitar riff is reminiscent of alt-radio faves Everclear and Gin Blossoms. It… Read more »
In an announcement made by Lionsgate Films today, September 7, Hollywood horror heartthrob Bill Skarsgård is set to reprise Brandon Lee’s iconic and final role as Eric Draven in ‘The Crow’ remake. The original film was released in May 1994 following Lee’s tragic March 1993 passing due to an accident on set, and the reboot film is currently slated for release in 2024. In addition to Skarsgård portrayal of the titular character, the forthcoming reimagined film will also star FKA Twigs (Honey Boy) as Eric Draven’s fiancée Shelley Webster, and Danny Huston (30 Days Of Night, American Horror Story: Coven)… Read more »
Turns out, Welcome Skateboards are the saviors of the broken, the beaten, and the damned. Today, the board company launched an exclusive collaborative collection with My Chemical Romance to pay homage to the band’s storied career. The collection features three decks inspired by the band’s first three studio album releases: 2002’s I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, 2004’s Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, and 2006’s The Black Parade. Of the collaboration, Welcome Skateboards shared on their collection page, “Welcome is honored to announce our collaboration with the incomparable My Chemical Romance. As they return to the… Read more »
Uber-talented Idobi Radio photographer Maysa Askar joins this week to help make sense of some pop culture moments of 2022. From the Don’t Worry Darling behind-the-scenes hubbub, and Paramore’s new music, to a deep dive into the celebrity skincare boom of 2022, Maysa broke it all down with me for this hilarious episode. It was a blast to have her back on and switch up the show’s vibe for an episode. This episode is brought to you by; HelloFresh; visit HelloFresh.com/scoggs21 and use code scoggs21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping! Please don’t be shy; email me!… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot dives into Interview with the Vampire’s S1 finale, before revisiting our conversations about Wakanda Forever and Alaska Daily.
This week’s Geek Girl Riot is overstuffed with good content—our Rioters talk Wendell & Wild, Ghostwriter, Black Adam, One Piece Film Red, Alaska Daily, and more TV. We also encourage you to vote for your lives!
