Musician and artist Jhariah recently stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin about his newest album, TRUST CEREMONY. The pair also discussed the major influences behind Jhariah’s music, his progression as an artist, and how music serves as a full-circle reflection on his creative process and progress. Favorite artists and sounds influenced the outcome of his sophomore album, an album five years in the making. Jhariah emphasizes the impact of J-Rock (Japanese Rock) as a significant inspiration to the sound on the album, as well as emo classics close to his heart, such as… Read more »
If you’re anything like this writer, your emo heart is bursting, counting down the days until Disney releases their pop-punk-inspired album, A Whole New Sound. With covers from Simple Plan‘s reworking “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King and Magnolia Park‘s cover of “I2I” from A Goofy Movie, New Found Glory has unearthed their rendition of “Part Of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. “In approaching this song, I sat with the lyrics and melodies for a while,” New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert shares. “I realized that to make people feel what Ariel’s feeling, we needed… Read more »
Following the release of summer singles “Lost In Space,” “Take Me Back,” and “Chasing Low Vibrations,” Foster The People has officially released their fourth studio album, Paradise State Of Mind, via Atlantic Records. This marks the indie rock sensation’s first full album drop since 2017’s Sacred Hearts Club, featuring hit single “Sit Next To Me.” Across its 11 tracks, Paradise State Of Mind is widely inspired by the 1970s, notably infused with a range of jazz, gospel, and Motown. While Foster The People returns to the indie scene with their beloved ethereal vocals and sultry synth tones, they have matured… Read more »
Known for his work with The Used, Bert McCracken recently dropped his latest single under his solo project robbietheused with “The Feels.” The track follows the singer’s previous release, “Just A Little Bit.” Like its predecessor, “The Feels” is accompanied by a bright claymation music video. This time, the visualization includes cute animations of McCracken singing to an audience of emojis, zombies attempting to plant a garden, and a little ghost enjoying it all. “This song was inspired by my ongoing battle with mental health and is about learning to lean into love and acceptance,” McCracken says. “It was written… Read more »
After teasing a “very cute” surprise for the Summer School Tour date in Denver on August 6, Scene Queen officially shared that she got to be part of a fan’s engagement. On Instagram, the “Whips & Chains” singer shared, “Operation engagement was a success. I was so excited when I got a dm asking if I would help out with this weeks ago and it finally happened in Denver last night. Congrats to @jennchak and @jessicapaigelynn.” Additionally, Scene Queen noted on Twitter/X, “One of the most magical moments I’ve gotten to be a part of happened in Denver last night.”… Read more »
Miss May I is back with a new version of “Architect,” and this time, they reimagined their track with Currents vocalist Brian Wille. In mid-July, the band announced their signing to Solid State Records and announced their 15th anniversary re-recording of their 2009 full-length, Apologies Are For The Weak. Plus, they shared their reworked version of “Forgive and Forget” with Fit For A King’s vocalist Ryan Kirby and bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary. The full re-recorded album featuring the likes of The Word Alive‘s Telle Smith, Silent Planet‘s Garrett Russell, and beyond arrives on August 23. “This was one of the first songs we ever wrote as… Read more »
2024 is the year of Laura Jane Grace! Following the release of her solo album, Hole In My Head, a long run of touring, and two more tours on the books for later this year, Laura Jane Grace has announced her debut EP alongside The Mississippi Medicals. The EP, Give An Inch, is scheduled to arrive on September 6 via Dial Back Sound and can be pre-ordered here. In the announcement post on social media, Laura Jane Grace writes, “Let’s now all “Give an Inch” and see what happens! Me, @dialbacksound & @pariscampbellgrace & @mikeyerg recorded a 6 song ep… Read more »
The film anticipated to be the summer’s biggest blockbuster, just got even more exhilarating. Yesterday, Marvel Studios announced the tracklist for Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring the beloved Green Day track “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life).” Jokingly entitled Deadpool & Wolverine Van Jamz, the tracklist also features songs from Avril Lavigne, Fergie, and *NSYNC. If you’ve seen any prior Deadpool movies, you may have expected a great soundtrack to accompany this film. Oldies but goodies are inherent to Deadpool’s character, often seen juxtaposing gruesome, action-packed fight scenes with iconic feel-good songs. With Ryan Reynolds acting as a co-wroter for Deadpool… Read more »
After revealing its full lineup in June, Riot Fest has officially shared its day-to-day schedule. Running from September 20-22, Riot Fest is taking place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Headliners include Fall Out Boy on Friday, Beck and Pavement on Saturday, and Slayer on Sunday. Additionally, attendees can see the likes of Hot Mulligan, The Aces, and Sum 41 on September 20. Then, Saturday, September 21 artists include Taking Back Sunday, L.S. Dunes, and Bright Eyes. And finally, Sunday artists include Something Corporate, Laura Jane Grace, Gel, and more. Additionally, NOFX fans can catch the band on all three… Read more »
Miss May I fans have been flooded with good news today! After inking a deal with Solid State Records, the metalcore mainstays have announced the 15 year anniversary re-recording of their 2009 full-length, Apologies Are For The Weak. In addition to the re-recorded album, which will include special guest appearances on each track and arrives on August 23, the group has issued the first preview with “Forgive And Forget.” The reimagined recording sees Fit For A King’s vocalist Ryan Kirby and bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary on the release. “When it came to choosing which song went best with each one… Read more »
