Cinematics, the debut full-length from Tampa-based theatrical pop rockers Set It Off, may be one of the most diverse albums of the year. Having wanted to go for a more orchestral feel, listeners can expect a dramatic sound filled with perfected musical craftsmanship in each track.
Bad Books’ appropriately-named II is a collection of songs with great variety yet a common, wistful edge which ultimately creates a cohesive and earnest album. The ten tracks share a lulling musicality which allows the listener to lose themselves in the layers of tender vocals and smooth instrumentation.
This week Josh shares some independent film suggestions along with music from Strange Talk, Generationals, Lord Huron, and more.
The first challenge of properly absorbing Benjamin Gibbard’s first solo album Former Lives: separating the Death Cab For Cutie and Postal Service versions of Gibbard from the solo one. The new album is more gritty and acoustic than his former beloved gentle indie catalogue, true, but Former Lives needs to be experienced in its own right without any shackles of the past.
Following the news of their breakup last week, Underoath will be heading out across North America for one final run with mewithoutYou, As Cities Burn, and letlive. Click “read more” to see the full list of dates and a teaser video.
We’re excited to be teaming up with Patent Pending for their UK and Ireland tour with Bowling For Soup and The Dollyrots. Click “read more” to find out how you can win!
A compilation of the best elements that came from the band’s past releases, All Time Low’s new record Don’t Panic will doubtlessly be an immediate hit among both old and new fans, no matter what album made you fall in love with them in the first place.
Tune in to Rock The Walls tonight for interviews with Martin Broda and Angelo Aita of Abandon All Ships at 9:00 ET, Dan Bourke of Stray From The Path at 10:00 ET, Julien Guy-Béland and Chuck Pilon of Skip The Foreplay at 11:00 ET, and Keenan Pylychaty and Nathan Zorne of Fall City Fall at 12:00AM ET. Only on idobi Radio.
Filled with expletives and breakdowns, The Acacia Strain bring a full course meal to the table that the masses will gobble up. It’s the most complete album from them to date, filled with both power and finesse.
There’s no shame is saying no when you don’t know of a band, and Josh is the first to say it. To get you into the habit, he’s sharing a bunch of songs you probably don’t remember from the 90s—but you’re totally gonna love ‘em now.
