idobi writer Alexa Gallo had the chance to catch up with Jake Mcelfresh aka Front Porch Step at the Long Island stop of the Acoustic Basement Tour in late February. The two discussed the release of his album Aware, persevering as an acoustic act, and the will to explore other music endeavors.
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.
Watch Transit perform “Listen & Forgive” at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY on 2/22/14 as part of the Acoustic Basement Tour.
Brian Marquis performed new song “Drink You Up” at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY on 2/22/14 as part of the Acoustic Basement Tour.
Today we’re presenting our first video from our new series idobi Goes Live, where we’ll be filming your favorite bands in live settings. First up is Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights performing “Back Breaker” at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY.
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.
Thief Club, the solo project of Nick Thompson from Hit The Lights, is streaming the new album My Heavy in its entirety. The album came out today and can be purchased here. Nick is currently on the Acoustic Basement Tour playing under the Hit The Lights moniker, you can check out the dates for that here.
I Am The Avalanche has released a new song. The track, “Two Runaways”, is taken from the band’s upcoming album Wolverines. Wolverines is set to be released on March 18th and will be their third full length. The band also announced UK tour dates to accompany their upcoming US dates.
You Blew It! have done a great job with this release, but the album shows off the potential they have to do better. The Florida quintet impresses their audience with a heavy energy and lyrics that push towards a darker side.
Gunz got to chat with Nick from Hit The Lights in preparation for the band’s appearance at the upcoming Glamour Kills Holiday show. The two discussed the band playing Skip School, Start Fights in full, gearing up for the Acoustic Basement tour, and what’s ahead as far as new music. They also talked about Nick’s new solo project Theif Club. Ballinnn.
