Cage The Elephant and Dexter And The Moonrocks are set to headline an entirely free festival in Nashville on Friday, June 5…and the full lineup is a dream. Featuring the likes of Mod Sun, Edgehill, Dogpark, Willa Mae, and more, guests can check out the all-day rocknite fest at JBJ’s Nashville beginning at 11:30 AM. Uniquely, the festival coincides with CMA Fest—the city’s massive country music festival—and for good reason. Cage The Elephant’s guitarist Brad Shultz shared with The Tennesean, “Nashville’s always been full of rock bands, punk bands, indie artists and people making loud, weird, creative music every night… Read more »
Entering the idobi Studios, Roe Kapara graced the space with an aura of anticipation and musical prowess, ready to share his artistry through two captivating live performances. The spotlight was cast upon his standout tracks “Everything’s Fine (Nuke Song)” and “Everyone’s Dying (Grandma’s Drunk Again),” carefully chosen from his debut EP I Hope Hell Isn’t Real, released under the reputable banner of Epitaph Records. These selections weren’t just songs but portals into Kapara‘s soul and hard work, revealing his unique musical identity characterized by the stripped-back arrangements and a poignant, vulnerable narrative. With the echoes of these compelling performances still… Read more »
idobi photographer Taylor Rambo covered Cage The Elephant at Main Street Armory in Rochester, NY. Check out some photos from the show below! Cage The Elephant Silversun Pickups Foals Bear Hands
Arguably the most promising up-and-coming rock outfit, Olive Vox has released a brand new track, “We Are Not The Same” today. Olive Vox has been cementing their place in the rock scene over the last year, proving they are here to stay. Although the band is composed of fairly young guys, they have a massive, timeless sound. “We Are Not The Same” has an explosive chorus that impresses on the first listen. Speaking on the new track, Oliva Vox says, “This track explores the emotional self-destruction and the fallout of a relationship.The internal struggle of a person who realizes they… Read more »
Following the releases of “Rain,” “Ready Or Not,” and more, Common People has officially revealed their debut EP Games, produced by Cage The Elephant‘s Brad Shultz. The Los Angeles indie rockers stun across all six tracks, and we know this is just the beginning of a beautiful career. Lead vocalist Nicky Winegardner notes, “The songs on this EP came together as we grew from being friends at school to being a band. We are very grateful and excited to be able to put out our first body of music.” Check out the full EP below. This spring, Common People has an exciting… Read more »
Get in, losers, we’re listening to an indie-rock band *before* they get mega famous and take over the world. Pretoria, the quartet from Chicago by way of Grand Rapids, is poised to be your new favorite, and we don’t say that lightly. With optimism-inducing melodies akin to Cage The Elephant, Foster The People, and MGMT, Pretoria is simply a breath of fresh air—one you relaxedly inhale on a laid-back road trip with an open sunroof. Featuring a bit of Midwest emo edge, this beachy, surf-rock outfit stole our hearts with “Emerseon, Everywhere,” ahead of the release of EP If We’re… Read more »
Shaky Knees Festival is back for its 12th iteration, with My Chemical Romance, blink-182, and Deftones leading performances for the three-day event. The fest is set to make its return to Atlanta, GA, September 19-21, 2025, at Piedmont Park. Beyond the powerhouse headliners, Shaky Knees 2025 boasts an impressive lineup across all three days this year. Friday, September 19, will bring sets from Lenny Kravitz, The Marías, Pixies, IDLES, and more. Saturday, September 20, keeps the momentum high with The All-American Rejects, Johnny Marr (formerly of The Smiths), Mannequin Pussy, Die Spitz, and others. The festival will wrap up on… Read more »
During the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, history was made on and off the official February 2 evening broadcast. Of course, Beyonce notably won Album Of The Year with Cowboy Carter and also became the first Black performer to win Best Country Album at the show. Plus, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album. Alongside these mainstream artist wins, the alternative community was eager to see which of their faves would take home a Grammy. Notably, Knocked Loose and Poppy‘s track “Suffocate” and Spiritbox‘s “Cellar Door” were nominated for Best Metal Performance. (And it’s clear many mainstream… Read more »
We are less than one week into 2025 and we already have a dazzling music festival to look forward to in the spring. Boston Calling just announced their roster for the May 23-25 event, and Saturday’s lineup was practically made for elder emos. Fall Out Boy and Avril Lavigne are slated to headline on May 24. Plus, Luke Combs and Megan Moroney will headline on May 23, while Dave Matthews Band and Vampire Weekend will headline on May 25. Additionally, must-see rock and punk acts include Future Teens, The Maine, Tom Morello, I Dont Know How But They Found Me,… Read more »
The Recording Academy just announced a long list of nominations for the forthcoming 2025 Grammy Awards. Excitingly, many rising pop artists lead the pack with Album Of The Year and Best New Artist nominations—we see you Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Additionally, some of our favorite rock and metal artists topped the list this year. For starters, Knocked Loose and Poppy are up for Best Metal Performance for “Suffocate.” Additionally, Green Day is walking away with three nominations for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Performance (The American Dream Is Killing Me”), and Best Rock Song (“Dilemma”). Check out the full… Read more »
