Album Review: State Champs – Around The World And Back
Around The World And Back is an album filled with life experiences, and each song takes you to a different place.
Around The World And Back is an album filled with life experiences, and each song takes you to a different place.
Ten years ago, four plucky young men from Las Vegas exploded onto the scene. No one quite knew what to make of them, but through a combination of more wit, a better kiss, a hotter touch, and better fuck[ing lyrics], they made a name for themselves.
We’ve heard the singles and read the explanations of it being a “celebration of depressionâ€. Still, after months of anticipation, no one could have predicted that the same guys who viciously spat out “Pray For Plague†nearly ten years ago would be the same guys taking over the music world across a multitude of genres and platforms.
(Un)covered is idobi’s exclusive take on the world’s best cover songs. “Runaway Baby” Writers: Bruno Mars, Brody Brown Original Release Date: February 15, 2012 I remember hearing his perfectly smooth vocals for the first time featured on Travie McCoy’s single “Billionaire.” Now, Bruno Mars is a household name and a prominent player in my pop music addiction. I’m still spinning “Uptown Funk.” This week, we’re looking back at a song from Mars’ debut album Doo Wops and Hooligans, “Runaway Baby.” Heavy on the bass line and snazzy vocals, Mars’s song is an upbeat, groovy kind of pop that will easily… Read more »
Dear You,
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. As a scene, we have always been more inclined to be open about mental health, and more understanding towards those who are depressed, anxious, or suffer from any and all mental health issues. It is important that we take the opportunity today to share this outlook with the rest of the world.
As Senses Fail begin their newest record with dissonance and a signature driving beat, fans will likely expect the classic post-hardcore sound the band has been known for since their start in 2002.
Audrey’s break up with Evan leads to an international hit song and the inability to leave her house without being chased by rabid fans. Robin Benway’s debut novel is a classic Taylor Swift song from the ex’s point of view.
Twenty One Pilots Debuted At Number One And My Heart Is Soaring Last week Twenty One Pilots released their second full-length album, Blurryface, which I have not stopped listening to, and they also became the second band from our scene this year to have a number one album (debuting as number one on Billboard). It’s hard to find two dudes more deserving of that honor than Tyler and Josh, who when they found out, took to the internet to completely dedicate their success to their fans and their skeletonclique. As someone who grew up in Ohio, I couldn’t be more… Read more »
You will come out of Blurryface a little shaken up with your view of music and the world overall a little bit shifted. But ultimately, what you will feel is satisfaction.
While Get Lost, Find Yourself isn’t groundbreaking in the “easycore†genre, it’s full of catchy hooks that showcase the growth and development of CNCC over the past eight years.