This week we chinwag about the lack of well-known female producers in the music industry. Afterward we chat with music producer, Esjay Jones. Esjay is a South African-born producer & songwriter now based between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California, who had her first major cut in the U.S. alongside co-writer Justin Tranter in 2013 with the single “I Choose U” by TimeFlies on Def Jam Records. Since then, she has worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (‘Stranger Things’), Alien Ant Farm, and many others.
Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music Industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band, Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with 4 #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more.
She is currently a part of the production team for the re-imagined ‘GREY DAZE’ album (Chester Bennington reels from 1994-1997), featuring Head & Munkey from Korn, Ryan Shuck of Orgy, Chris Traynor of Bush, and more.
Jess and Bowie chat with tour and music photographer, Betsy Martinez about her journey through the industry. Betsy has worked with amazing artists such as P!nk, Sting, Billie Eilish, Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World and so many more.
Hosted by idobi editor Eleanor Grace, The Retrospect is your trip back in time to before your favourite band broke up or released that mediocre fourth album. Tune in tonight at 7pm ET for the premiere and celebrate the best of the early 2000’s and late 90’s with classics from bands like Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, Thursday, Jimmy Eat World, The Used, and more. Only on idobi Radio.
If you don’t have tickets to HFStival in Washington DC, it might be time to grab some. The fest might be the last time in a long time to see The Postal Service. Per a press release, the days after HFStival mark “the beginning of an indefinite hiatus for the band.” And frankly, lead vocalist of both The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie, Ben Gibbard deserves a rest after the long string of international co-headlining tour dates. Gibbard shared the note, “As we bring the Transatlanticism / Give Up Tour to a close, I want you all to… Read more »
We’re heading down to Alabama for the inaugural South Star Music Festival! blink-182 and Gwen Stefani are slated to headline at John Hunt Park on September 28 and 29 in Huntsville, AL. Music fans can register to receive the passcode for Thursday, April 25’s pre-sale that will run from 10 AM ET to 10:40 AM ET, with public sale occurring at 10:40 AM ET, onward. The two-day festival includes other popular acts: Shinedown, Beck, Vanessa Carlton, Winona Fighter, and many others. Attendees who are dedicated sports fans don’t need to worry about missing any football games either; South Star Sports… Read more »
If you’ve been following Fall Out Boy‘s So Much For (2our) Dust dates, then you have probably seen how each show yields a special surprise. And no, this isn’t exclusively referring to the Magic 8 Ball songs. On Wednesday, March 27, in Pittsburgh, the band covered a unique track that sent the fandom into a spiral, “Heart Transplant” by Punchline. For those unfamiliar, Punchline is a rock band who rapidly gained popularity in the ’00s with Action, a record they”re touring for its 20th anniversary. Of note, they hail from The ‘Burgh, so Fall Out Boy definitely was sending a… Read more »
Oh, Canada, everyone is heading your way for the newly announced All Your Friends Fest. The debut weekend will take place on August 23 and 24 in Burl’s Creek, ON. Fans can sign up for pre-sale tickets that go live on Wednesday, March 27, at 10 AM ET. General sale tickets will be available starting on Friday, March 29, at 10 AM ET. Fall Out Boy and Billy Talent are poised to headline the jam-packed two days. Jimmy Eat World, Gym Class Heroes, Lights, and many more scene staples will join the lineup. Other acts are slated to be announced… Read more »
Hot Mulligan never stops making GREAT music. Well, that’s how it feels anyway with their new song, “Stickers Of Brian,” out via Wax Bodega Records. The dynamic track explores breaking the generational cycle of modern-day monotony, which the Michigan act is an expert at. A music video accompanies the release and is filled with absolute chaos in the workplace. It features male characters kissing everyone in a boardroom that starts to involve everyone in the vicinity. Vocalist Tades Sanville’s screams carry on behind this unraveling scene with lyrics, “Budgeting how long you’ll be alive/Why talk about it/If I’ve gotta hear… Read more »
Not only has Fall Out Boy delivered a thrilling “Heartbreak Feels So Good” remix with Dillon Francis, but bassist Pete Wentz has also been named “Off Court Ambassador” for the tennis-based video game TopSpin 2K25. Wentz, an avid fan and near-daily player of the sport, has offered contributions to the game’s soundtrack and will make “appearances on behalf of the game as a tennis aficionado and cultural figure,” a press release notes of the role. Frankly, Fall Out Boy should have their own tennis tournament to open up their shows. Check out Wentz as he details his admiration for tennis… Read more »
Fall Out Boy has joined forces with EDM artist Dillon Francis to remix their single, “Heartbreak Feels So Good.” The collaboration is featured in the upcoming release of TopSpin2k25, a tennis video game. Fans can hear the full version on Friday, March 15. The announcement came through a Twitter post that features the song in a trailer for the game. It boasts bass drops accompanied by a soft dance beat that blends effortlessly with frontman Patrick Stump’s vocals. Fans in the replies have expressed their excitement for the four-piece outfit to dabble in the electronic arena, but it isn’t the… Read more »
