idobi is proud to present idobi Meltdown 2015, taking place June 26th and 27th at New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom.
Long Island is ballin this year with new albums… New music from Bayside, Taking Back Sunday, Brand New (?) and I AM THE AVALANCHE. and I had the chance to speak with long time Gunz Show fan and friend, Vinnie Caruana of The Movielife / I Am The Avalanche. The new Avalanche album is solid on so many levels and I’m a fan of it. I really feel that IATA got it right with this one – it captures a slew of emotions and lots of different feelings on it. Make sure to check it out and support… Read more »
Fans of Taking Back Sunday may want to pay attention to this. Vocalist Adam Lazzara has decided to go a slightly different route for a recent compilation EP, I Surrender Records Presents: Our Voices. It’s decidedly more folk and Americana influenced, and if you’re interested in giving it a listen, his new music video for “Because it Works” premiered today over at Rolling Stone. Check out the tracklisting below, and if you’re interested in grabbing a copy yourself, you can do so over at I Surrender’s webstore. Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday) – “Because It Works” Anthony Raneri (Bayside) –… Read more »
Diamond Youth have launched a pre-order for their upcoming Shake EP out February 4th via Topshelf Records. The EP was recorded with Brian McTernan(Senses Fail, The Movielife) at Salad Days studio in Maryland. The band have also posted a video for the track “Can’t Shake The Feeling”, which can be viewed below. In support of the EP the band will head out on tour with Turnstile, Turnover, Angel Du$t, and Blind Justice in February. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot99sFasW20
The Wonder Years are heading out on a short run of acoustic dates this winter, bringing along Vinnie Caruana (I Am The Avalanche, The Movielife) and Young Statues as support. If you wear an ugly Christmas sweater, you’ll get free cookies and hot chocolate! December 12th – Westchester, PA – The Note December 13th – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Loft December 14th – Pawtucket, RI – The Met December 15th – Patchogue, NY – 89 North Music Venue
Geoff Rickly, of Thursday and United Nations fame, has released his second mixtape Darker Matter. It’s available on a pay-what-you-want basis. He’ll also be embarking on a west coast tour with Vinnie Caruana, and you can check out those dates and a blog about the mixtape by clicking “Read More.”
At a time when many bands would rather stick to trends than take a risk, Peace’d Out shine as something fresh that hopefully won’t be another one-and-done side project. The members take elements from each of their respective bands and put a collective spin on things, creating a sound all their own.
I got to speak with my good friend Vinnie from The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche, and now Peace’d Out about the upcoming Peace’d Out project, the status of the songs, if there will be any touring. Also, what lies ahead for IATA.
Check back here every Wednesday for the latest announcements!
The Glamour Kills tour featuring The Wonder Years, Polar Bear Club, Transit, The Story So Far, and Into It. Over It. hit New York City for two lively shows on March 10th.
