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.
The Fall of Troy have officially reunited. In September of last year, the band announced three reunion shows for December 2013, each one a full performance of one of their albums. The weekend of shows went so well, the band have decided to make the reconciliation last. The Fall of Troy will now be a DIY band and have announced plans to record new music, as well as a show in Seattle on February 22nd. You can read a statement from the band below. Last month was the first time we played together, in front of anyone, in over five… Read more »
2014 is already shaping up to be an insane year for music, and some of our favorite bands are on their way to huge things this year. For our inaugural Tuesday Ten column, check out our list of ten bands you need to have your eyes and ears on in 2014.
SoCal heavy-hitters Rotting Out are on the road right now with pop punk youngsters The Story So Far. Taking cues from their idols the Suicidal Tendencies, Rotting Out are carrying on the tradition of aggressive West Coast punk and hardcore. idobi writer Alex Rudisill spoke to frontman Walter Delgado after their set at the Philadelphia date of the tour and discussed the band’s history, his permanent love for Tegan and Sara, the next great merch idea, and much more. How did Rotting Out get started? This is not the original lineup. We started in about ’08. We used to be… Read more »
Balance and Composure have released a music video for the track “Tiny Raindrop”. The video was directed by Alex Henry and focuses on the concept of a dream.
Sleepy Kitty are an indie rock duo based out of St. Louis that are constantly putting a spin on music in new creative ways. idobi writer Alexa Gallo had the chance to sit down with the band during CMJ to discuss the festival, the band’s upcoming album Projection Room, and what it’s like to have your music synced to a laser light show.
Kevin Devine and the Goddamn Band just released a new music video for “Bubblegum” off their upcoming record of the same name, which comes out on October 15.
We’re stoked to be premiering our new column Moore Music with Nick Moore, owner of InVogue Records and frontman of Before Their Eyes. As someone with years of experience in the music industry both as a label owner and as a musician, Nick will be bringing us his unique perspective in a bi-weekly column focusing on a range of industry-related topics. In the first installment of Moore Music, Nick introduces himself to our readers and answers one of the most commonly-asked questions he faces as a label owner: “What do you look for when signing a band?”
California’s From Indian Lakes have signed with Triple Crown Records. The label will reissue the band’s 2012 self-released, debut full length, Able Bodies, on vinyl in mid-October. The band will begin recording their Triple Crown debut in early 2014
East Coast Tsunami Fest is back for its 4th year and will take place September 27th-29th at Reverb in Reading, PA. This year’s lineup includes Hatebreed, Terror, Comeback Kid, The Bouncing Souls, Man Overboard, The Menzingers and more.
