Long Island’s NGHBRS have become one of the scene’s most buzzed-about bands in the month and a half since their music video for “Hold Up Girl” – the world’s first Instagram music video – went viral. We sat down with vocalist/keyboardist Ian Kenny, bassist Eric Vivelo, and drummer Jordan Schneider at CMJ to talk about the video, their new record Twenty One Rooms, the experience of recording in a haunted mansion, the greater New York music scene, and more.
On October 17th, idobi Radio held its first CMJ showcase at The Paper Box in Brooklyn, NY. Our photographer Becca Green was there to capture the show.
We know it’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early for Christmas carols, right?
By now, you’re probably aware that indie darlings Arcade Fire are releasing a new album. From their performances at CMJ under the moniker “The Reflektors” to the countless new videos and album trailers they’ve posted, they’re everywhere. Today they finally have put their highly anticipated new record Reflektor up to stream, and it’s absolutely fantastic. It’s due out on October 29th via Merge Records and you can listen to it below. Pre-order Reflektor on iTunes here, or on vinyl/CD at their website. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBjqUEMlHTY
The Swellers are streaming The Light Under Closed Doors in full before it releases on October 29.
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare has announced its full Halloween 2013 lineup. Jello Biafra will headline the event with Agent Orange, Andrew WK, Mod Sun, and Beware of Darkness rounding out the lineup.
Stream Perma’s debut album Two of a Crime in full a week before it releases October 29.
Death Cab for Cutie are streaming the 10th anniversary reissue of their much-loved album Transatlanticism over at NPR. It hits shelves on October 29th. The album features a second disc of demo versions in addition to the classic record – it offers a really unique look at how the songs formed into what we all know and love today.
Continuing the string of 10th anniversary tours, Blink 182 have revealed that they’ll be doing a few dates in celebration of Untitled in California. Radio station KROQ has posted the details a bit early, and you can see them below! November 6 – Hollywood Palladium, CA November 7- Red Bull Sound Space, CA November 7 – Hollywood Palladium, CA Tickets for the Palladium shows go on sale Friday, October 25th at 10am via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets for the Red Bull Sound Space show can’t be purchased, but you can listen to win all week long or click the link at the
Divided By Friday released a track by track commentary for their new EP Modern Memoirs. Original
Divided By Friday release commentary on Modern Memoirs
