The Nashville-based punk rock label, Pure Noise Records has announced the second installment of their Dead Formats compilation albums. Dead Formats Vol. 2 will see many bands from the Pure Noise Records roster covering classic songs across the punk and rock genres. The album will drop on September 15th and holds an impressive fifteen tracks in total. So far, three tracks have dropped. This includes a cover of “Losing A Whole Year” originally by Third Eye Blind and performed by Knuckle Puck, “Come Dancing” originally by The Kinks and performed by Less Than Jake, and “Lithium” originally by Nirvana and… Read more »
Smartpunk Records are celebrating 20 years of blink-182 releasing their ‘(untitled)’ album with a very special compilation.
Just ahead of the release of their seventh studio album Hard Reset, The Word Alive frontman Telle Smith stopped by the idobi Studios in North Hollywood and told me why the latest era of the band truly is a… hard reset. From a recent lineup change to signing with Thriller Records—a new label created by Fearless Records founder Bob Becker—Hard Reset is inspired by self-reflection in a shut down world, a fresh start within the band’s camp, and a new perspective for Smith following a healthy break-up. The Word Alive have taken their years of experience within the… Read more »
Fat Nick may have made his name in the rap game, but now he is going back to his roots and releasing a pop-punk album.
L.S. Dunes stopped at Irving Plaza in New York City for a sold-out and seriously sweaty show celebrating their debut album ‘Past Lives’.
After being told countless times that he would never make it, TX2 stopped by the idobi Studios to chat with Nick Major about his recent found success. In this captivating interview with the young, emerging artist, Nick delves into his remarkable journey of self-discovery and sonic evolution. From his early experiences playing in rock bands during his middle school days to later experimenting with rap and hip-hop influences, TX2‘s musical path has been a dynamic and evolving one. He shares how the tragic loss of one of his bandmates in a car accident shifted his focus towards rap, yet he… Read more »
A project that has always been infectiously close to our hearts, The Rocket Summer is a staple in the indie power-pop world. Bryce Avary is the brain behind all things creative. He is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. It is easy to say that he is a unique talent we only come across every now and then. Eight albums deep into his journey, the project is still shining bright. Amidst his headlining tour this summer with support from hellogoodbye and The Juliana Theory, The Rocket Summer stopped into the idobi Studio for a special live performance. Watch as he… Read more »
When you think of Cher, what comes to mind? Often coined the “Goddess Of Pop,” images of her sparkly jumpsuits, and dazzling catalog of dance hits pop up. She is beloved by every generation, and very few bands have made the choice to cover her songs. Her music’s timeless nature proves it difficult to give her music a different spin. However, Deaf Havana is stepping up to the plate and sharing their love of Cher in their emotional rendition of “If I Could Turn Back Time.” Originally released as an Amazon Music exclusive, the cover is available on all streaming… Read more »
Don Broco has announced “The Amazing Things” tour coming this fall! Hitting nearly all of North America, the tour kicks off at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA on October 5th and hits cities including New York, Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta and more before wrapping in Portland, OR on November 3rd. The boys in Don Broco are taking out up-and-coming scene icons, The Home Team on direct support. The tour will also see Ryan Oakes, Skyler Acord and The Color 8 on select dates. Don Broco released their fourth studio album, Amazing Things in October of 2021. The record boasted… Read more »
Finding out about new music is exciting, but it’s even more exciting when it includes members of a band you love. Here are five of the best.
