Augustana is one of Gunz’s favorite alternative rock bands. Their unique sound has always impressed him, so naturally he was stoked when they announced not only their return but also a brand new album and headlining tour. Recently, he spoke with Daniel from Augustana on The Gunz Show about the DIY circuit, having a single make it to Top 40 radio and their comeback.
Musician Jack Parker is on the Mike Herrera Hour this week. His solo EP, Homegrown, is out now! Check it out on Jack’s Bandcamp page. Find Jack on Twitter: @jackwparker. Some things talked about: Measles Vaccine Cancer Cure, Drugs, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Sting, The Police, Vinyl Collecting, Tumbledown Live, DIY Touring Advice, Q&A. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation: #mhh @mikeherreraTD The Mike Herrera Hour – every Friday 8pm EST/ 5pm PST here on Idobi.com. Visit mikeherrera.net and be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming shows in your area!
From the early pioneers of female badassery to those carrying that torch in 2014, find out who we chose for our list of the leading ladies of alternative — and why.
idobi editor Eleanor Grace caught up with La Dispute frontman Jordan Dreyer at the Toronto stop of the band’s North American tour for an in-depth chat about everything that went into their new record Rooms of the House, how they challenged themselves creatively this time around, and what they’ve learned over the past almost ten years of being a band.
If you aren’t yet familiar with W.C. Lindsay, now is the time to get on board. idobi writer Alyssa Dempsey talked with frontman Will Lindsay about working with Big Footprints Records, the thrill of a live show, and the upcoming album Easy Victim, Charitable Deceptions.
Zack, Jake, Doyle, Tyler, and AJ. Francis Does America, DIY tour, What Would You Do? show, fight stories, Limp Bizkit… Francisisaband.bandcamp.com. Song “Out Of The Blue” played at the end. Follow them on Twitter: @francis_band. Like them on Facebook. 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 the brand new mikeherrera.net and be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming shows in your area! Thanks for listening!
I Am The Avalanche are streaming the new song “Where Were You?” taken from the upcoming album Wolverines, which drops March 17.
Since its inception in 2008, Pure Noise Records has grown to become one of the strongest independent labels in our scene. As the label celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, we checked in with owner/founder Jake Round on the three most important lessons the past five years have taught him.
If the name Jesse Cannon doesn’t ring a bell for whatever reason, you may know at least one of the bands he has recorded with over the last two decades. He’s worked alongside The Cure, Saves the Day, Animal Collective, The Menzingers, Senses Fail and more. Beginning on February 12th at 9am, you’ll be able to learn a bit about how the pros mix albums from the master himself. He will be holding a three day long online course called Fundamentals of Mixing, and the best part? It’s free! He’ll cover all of the essentials of mixing rock and… Read more »
2013 was the year of the reunion, with everyone from Fall Out Boy to Knapsack teaming back up with their old bandmates, whether it was for a one-off anniversary tour or a full-blown comeback. Still, even with all of those reunions, there are still a handful of bands left who we wish would bless us with one last tour or some new music. Here are the top ten bands we wish we could see a reunion from – no matter how impossible our dreams may be.