We’re excited to unveil another new column, Double Take. In this bi-weekly editorial, idobi writer Marina Oliver explores the subtle connections between two musical concepts from different moments in time, finding the threads that tie the two together. For the column’s debut, we delve into two quintessential summer albums that are musically different from one another but turn out to have a lot in common: Jack’s Mannequin’s Everything In Transit and The Antlers’ Burst Apart.
Andrew McMahon has announced his first full tour since retiring the Jack’s Mannequin monicker. Click “read more” to see the full dates!
Taking a break from opening for Jack’s Mannequin on the “Sing for Your Supper” Tour, fun. performed it’s infectious array of pop melodies to a sold out crowd of 400 people Thursday night at esteemed college bar and concert venue, The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor.
Arriving at such a crucial time in our history, Rise Against has returned with their first new music in three years titled “Nod.” “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community,” vocalist Tim McIlrath shares. “It’s about the comfort in knowing that we are not alone. This comfort can temper our anger and our frustration, at least temporarily.” Between the poignant visualizer and call-to-action lyrics: “There’s a lot here at stake/If you’re hearing what I’m saying/Just nod if you understand me,” “Nod” reminds us that we are stronger as a collective. Hear “Nod” below. The Rise Of The Roach… Read more »
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has officially announced their 2025 lineup, and it is rife with amazing alternative rock talent. Taking place on June 12-15 in Manchester, Tennessee, the fest boasts dazzling headliners, including Olivia Rodrigo and Avril Lavigne on Saturday night. Other standout artists include Hot Mulligan, Insane Clown Posse, Jack’s Mannequin, Bilmuri, and more. The pop-punk kids are certainly in for a good time. Tickets go on sale Thursday, January 9 at 10 AM CT. Grab your passes here. Bonnaroo 2025 Full Lineup:
Andrew McMahon fans, 2024 is surely going to be your year. Not only did Something Corporate reunite at When We Were Young Fest, but Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, Jack’s Mannequin and SoCo also teased a comeback at the festival. It seems as if the band teaser from October has been revealed today to be Andrew McMahon’s Holiday From Real Cruise. Beginning November 9 and running through November 13, the cruise will go from Miami, to Great Stirrup Cay, all the way to Nassau. Of course, along with headlining shows from all three of McMahon‘s projects, there are myriad equally… Read more »
Andrew McMahon joins The Gunz Show to talk about old music, new music, new tours and a live edition of The Gunz Show: Who Wants to be an Emo Millionaire
Who’s on air this week? Scroll through idobi’s Guest ‘Gram to get the 411.
Don’t you love when your pals drop by to play some acoustic tracks? Us too. Recently, Mike Naran stopped into the studios to show us how well he can do that singing thing.
Jameson Ketchum sat down with Andrew McMahon to talk about his musical career, Dear Jack, and more.
