It’s a struggle most of us have experienced with our families, at least to some degree — the parents think the kids’ music is unlistenable garbage, and the kids think their parents’ music was recorded by the first dinosaurs to ever hold guitars. But when you find those rare few bands that occupy the middle ground between everyone’s tastes, it’s a special moment that brings the family together way better than getting a pet fish ever could.
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!
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.
Long Island has always bred an iconic emo-punk sound, and Sainthood Reps continue to carry the torch of their contemporaries with their second full-length, Headswell.
Disillusion is one of the most versatile records of 2013. O’Brother blend a multitude of genres and experiment with creative instrumentals and arrangements to artfully execute their self-defining sophomore record.
The latest recruits to Equal Vision Records, Northern Faces recently released their debut EP Southern Places, a strong effort consisting of five self-produced tunes that spotlight the band’s indie rock roots while pulling elements from noise, experimental, and even blues rock.
Even though No Devolucion starts off with the urgency that we have come to know from Thursday over the past 13 years, it is quickly apparent that this album is much different.
Anyone looking for a departure from the electronic and dance inspired music that seems to be all the rage these days should be sure to check out The Last Tibetan Midnight, the latest release from psychedelic rock group The Greening.
Following speculation over the sale of Abbey Road studios, the U.K. government has listed the building at Grade II, which gives it a protected status.
Bonnaroo organizers announced Tuesday night a lineup that features the Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z at the head of a list that includes a little bit of everything.
