In a captivating interview just ahead of his new album drop, Craig Owens takes readers and listeners on an immersive journey into the creation of his latest, Volume 1. With a career spanning over 20 years and connections to his iconic projects such as Chiodos, Isles & Glaciers, and D.R.U.G.S., Owens unveils the detailed process of selecting and reimagining 10 tracks from his illustrious discography. As he delves into the album’s concept and the emotional journey of revisiting his music, Owens shares the meticulous thought process behind each song choice and how the reimagined renditions breathe new life into his… Read more »
Pop-punk powerhouse Pinkshift is hitting the road this fall for a special North American headliner! Hilariously titled the Eat Your Friends Tour, the three-piece unit is bringing JHARIAH and Pollyanna along for the ride. The run will kick off on September 19 at Riot Fest in Chicago, IL, and end on October 21 in Miami, FL. The Eat Your Friends Tour marks Pinkshift’s biggest headlining run to date. After an incredible summer opening slot for L.S. Dunes, along with their upcoming European appearances at Pukkelpop and Reading & Leeds, the band is excited to return home and perform for their… Read more »
One of the best-selling rock bands of our generation, Green Day has announced a massive 30th anniversary deluxe edition of Dookie today. Originally released in 1994, Dookie was the trio’s incredible breakout album that shot them to stardom. It boasted many of their most iconic tracks to this day. “Basket Case“, “When I Come Around“, “She” and “Welcome To Paradise” are all songs that are widely referenced and highly praised even now, thirty years later. Green Day has sold a whopping 75 million copies worldwide, accumulated over 10 billion cumulative streams, and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll… Read more »
England’s own Static Dress continuously outdoes themselves every time they share a new release. Today, the metal-forward band released a revamped track and accompanying music video for “Di-sinTer (GLITTER REDUX),” from their forthcoming deluxe LP Rouge Carpet Disaster (Redux) due out on September 15. You can score the pre-order vinyl for the 16-track album right now. Reminiscent of Deftones, the new version of their 2022 track combines myriad sounds of emo, metalcore, and modern rock, ultimately refining its more raw elements. As for the visuals, the recent Roadrunner Records signees take a true-to-form DIY approach to their work. Vocalist Olli… Read more »
Alt-pop duo, poptropicaslutz! are back again with another heater of a track. “Upside Down” comes as the second single from their upcoming debut album Face For The Radio due out October 5th via Epitaph Records. Following “What Would You Do To Get Ahead(line)?“, the new track is a little more digestible to a larger audience. It has an incredibly catchy chorus, something poptropicaslutz! is iconic for. They teamed up with merging hip-hop artist, PmBata to feature on the track. Courtney Ballard and KodeBlooded collaborated on the production of the new single. Speaking on the new track and their upcoming album,… Read more »
The British punk rocker, YUNGBLUD has unveiled upcoming headlining tour dates in Asia this October and November. He will be joined by Bring Me The Horizon and Jesse Jo Stark on select dates. Back in September of 2020, YUNGBLUD and Bring Me The Horizon collaborated on “Obey“, a special track that gained popularity quickly. It is certainly a heavy rock track, and they even dropped a fantastic music video for it. Bring Me The Horizon take the first verse and chorus, while YUNGBLUD comes in for an explosive second verse. Fans are surely hoping the two will perform this track… Read more »
As the curtain falls on an eventful summer of touring alongside Yellowcard to commemorate the 20-year milestone of Ocean Avenue, Story Of The Year has a tantalizing treat in store for their fans. Embarking on a nostalgic journey, the St. Louis collective has announced the 20 Years of Page Avenue tour. The group’s debut album, which catapulted the band into the spotlight in 2003, holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide, and this tour promises to be a nostalgic blast from the past. As if the announcement wasn’t thrilling enough, Story Of The Year is bringing along… Read more »
In the midst of their summer tour leading up to Four Chord Music Festival, Taking Back Sunday surprised fans with an incredibly special and beautifully intimate house show this past weekend. In a backyard in their hometown of Long Island, NY, the band performed to a small but insanely rowdy crowd. Videos have been circulating the internet for the last few days, racking up literally millions of views across different social media platforms. It is turning into somewhat of a phenomenon. Are house shows back? Did they ever go away? There are certainly smaller, up-and-coming bands playing in living rooms,… Read more »
During a recent interview with TikTok music influencer Jesea Lee, vocalist/guitarist Jaret Reddick shares an intriguing insight into why his band Bowling For Soup initially had reservations about their hit song “1985.” Reddick explains that SR-71 initially released the song in Japan, and after the band’s breakup, there seemed to be no reason for it to make its way to the US. However, fate had a different plan. Reddick recounts how their manager heard “1985” and found its sound more in line with Bowling For Soup‘s style than SR-71‘s. “So essentially SR-71 had released [‘1985’] in Japan, and then they… Read more »
Leading up to the release of their sophomore album Reflections, idobi had the opportunity to sit down with Caskets’ frontman Matt Flood to delve into the band’s creative journey. Their debut album, Lost Souls, came to life during the pandemic, a time of uncertainty and innovation. Flood reflects on this period, discussing how the unexpected lockdown found the band in a shed recording everything on the debut collection. This experience, although unconventional, taught them valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability before venturing into their sophomore LP. Across Reflections, it’s evident that Caskets forged unity amongst themselves, allowing for a more… Read more »
