After announcing their upcoming 8123 dates in late August, The Maine has officially shared details of who is set to support them on the lineup. “Proud to present 8123 Fest 2025! We love these artists and can’t wait to share the stage,” the band shared on Instagram. On January 17, ticket holders can see Diva Bleach, Veronica Everheart, Grayscale, Bad Suns, and a surprise guest. Plus, The Maine will do full play-throughs of both 2015’s American Candy and 2023’s The Maine. Then, on January 18, festival goers can watch Practically People, CLIFFDIVER, Hellogoodbye, Real Friends, Charlotte Sands, and The Starting Line. Then, The… Read more »
After teasing an announcement equivalent to an emo Super Bowl, The Maine has officially revealed details for their upcoming 8123 Fest 2025. The Arizona emo band is known for many things, from their always-free meet-and-greets to their pink cowboy-adorned fanbase. And now, they plan to celebrate their art, listeners, and community in their beloved home state. The two-day festival runs from January 17-18, 2025. On Friday night, The band will do full play-throughs of both 2015’s American Candy and 2023’s The Maine. On Saturday, The Maine is performing a “Career-Spanning Experience.” With nine albums under their belt, it will surely… Read more »
idobi photographer Yising Kao covered the 8123 Festival in Phoenix, AZ. The lineup included The Maine, State Champs. The Summer Set, Tessa Violet, 3OH!3, and many more. Check out photos from the entire weekend down below! [imgfull] The Maine State Champs The Summer Set 3OH!3 Tessa Violet John The Ghost Beach Weather Weathers The Maine at Arizona Federal Theatre The Technicolors at Arizona Federal Theatre The Summer Set at Crescent Ballroom Concrete Castles at Crescent Ballroom Emo Afterparty Idobi Press [/imgfull]
Are you ready for the 8123 Fest? Because Gunz is ready for the 8123 Fest. This week’s episode of The Gunz Show is a preview of what’s waiting for you in Phoenix, AZ on January 21st.
The Summer Set are BACK and they came by to play us “Lightning In A Bottle”! Be sure to catch them October 23rd at Chain Fest in Santa Ana, CA then January 22nd, 2022 at 8123 Festival in Phoenix, AZ!
The Summer Set are BACK and they came by to play us “Figure Me Out”! Be sure to catch them October 23rd at Chain Fest in Santa Ana, CA then January 22nd, 2022 at 8123 Festival in Phoenix, AZ!
This might be my last show from my kitchen cause the idobi Studio is almost done! Ashley Osborn came by to chat and I figured out how to wire my board so Pat Kirch from The Maine could call in to talk everything about 8123 Fest!
After more than a year of single releases promoting their debut record, Diva Bleach has finally unleashed their 10-track collection, Can You Keep A Secret?, via InVogue Records. Guided by a series of deeply personal and intimate tracks that the group began releasing with the launch of “Out Of My Head” in August 2023, the duo—vocalist/bassist Sydney Roten and guitarist Brie Ritter—brims with vulnerability surrounding relationships and self-discovery. With the full release now available and the push-and-pull tension of their electrifying focus single, “Obsessed,” we had the chance to chat with Diva Bleach about their creative process, navigating the uptick… Read more »
The Maine is always full of surprises, and this one might just be their biggest yet. On a random January Wednesday night, the Arizona five-piece dropped dyed (2008-2023), a compilation album of reimagined demos. Each track honors the band’s nine album eras. Vocalist John O’Callaghan noted, “Revisiting the past can stir up all sorts of feelings. Nostalgia, fondness, gratitude, and on and on and on. We felt everything in between when we uncovered these songs from over the last few decades, and sincerely hope they stir up anything of the sort for you while listening!” Read more: The Maine Announces… Read more »
Following their dazzling tour with Neck Deep and The Home Team, Bay Area emo act Like Roses is back with their new single “Stuck.” The band shares, “This song is about the nagging emptiness that follows loss. You can take the pictures down, you can put the memories away in a drawer, but it’s not just that the room feels empty; you’re empty too.” Coming up in January, you can catch Like Roses at the 8123 Fest kick-off party with Sorry X, Maeby, and Charlotte Sands. Grab your tickets here and find out more about 8123 Fest here. Check out… Read more »
