An outspoken and instantly recognizable voice, letlive. frontman Jason Butler is reigniting the fire of modern punk rock with the band’s unequivocal message to the masses. One of music’s most unmistakably charismatic frontmen, the band has been tearing up stages across the country all year on Warped Tour and alongside bands like Every Time I Die and Bring Me The Horizon. idobi writers Alex Rudisill and Alexa Gallo spent some time with Jason at their appearance at South By So What?! to discuss the current state of music as well as his personal musical background.
Real Friends are currently in the middle of their first coast-to-coast US headliner and idobi writer Catherine Yi caught up with bassist and lyricist Kyle Fasel to discuss constantly being on the road, his love of emo music, and the best fan experience he’s ever had.
The 33rd annual CMJ Music Marathon will take place in New York City October 15th-19th. The event, which spans across 80 venues, aims to break new artists as well as feature established artists. Acts playing the festival this year include You Me At Six, The Sounds, The Dismemberment Plan, NGHBRS, Echosmith, Braid, and more. For more information and to purchase badges, head to the CMJ website. Check out the artists announced so far below! 2/3 Goat * 6:15 Jessica Caplan * 7:00 Lisa Blanco * Aabaraki * Aaron Lee Tasjan * Aaron Lopez-Barrantes * Absolutely Free * The ACBs *… Read more »
With their self-titled album, The 1975 have crafted an incredible debut that will without a doubt go down as one of the best of the year.
If you live anywhere around the Northeast, you may want to pay attention to this. Blink 182 have announced their 2 smallest shows since 2003, and you can see where and when they’ll be playing by clicking “Read More.”
In the past few years, Harrisburg, PA’s Koji has become just as well-known for his activism, unrelenting positivity, and the intimacy of his live shows as he has for his recorded music. He just arrived home from an extensive North American co-headliner with labelmates Turnover, and idobi editor Eleanor Grace caught up with him at one of the tour’s final dates to talk about how the past two months on the road have treated him, working with a full band, his thoughts on the scene, and how this tour has seen him reclaim his voice.
We’re excited to give you the premiere of “Bomb.com”, a new song/video from Astro Safari USA. The duo, composed of Jayce Levi and JP Clark (ex Secret Secret Dino Club, Young and Divine), venture through a trippy alternate world to the tune of their infectious single.
Saves the Day have debuted a new song titled “Remember” from their upcoming album, and you can stream it by hitting “Read More.” You can also check out the band’s North American fall tour, with openers Into It. Over It. and Hostage Calm.
idobi editor Eleanor Grace caught up with From Indian Lakes’ Joey Vannucchi and Rick Gutierrez at the Toronto stop of their tour with Lydia to talk about the band’s latest record, their decision to stay independent, the climate of the music industry for independent bands, and much more.
NBC will air a benefit concert on its networks on Friday at 8 PM ET and money collected from the program will be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts to help aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Performers include Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera, and more.
