It’s the most wonderful time of year once more. Eurovision is back, and it continues to get bigger and more prominent worldwide. Though it is known as the institution that turned ABBA into superstars and showcases the wildest and weirdest creations that Europe has to offer, there is still room for some rock ‘n’ roll in the ranks. Over the years, pop has been the predominant genre in which countries project their entries. Though guitars have been making their way slowly but surely, they sometimes take the whole competition by storm. From masked monsters and nu-metal stalwarts to glam-rock superstars,… Read more »
Recently, the Finnish nu-metal six-piece Blind Channel stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to grace our space with several stripped-back performances, including their August 2023 single “DEADZONE.” Additionally, the group stripped back their 2021 Eurovision Song Contest track, “Dark Side,” which earned them the sixth place of the competition. The ensemble—consisting of founding members Joel Hokka (vocals), Niko Moilanen (vocals), Joonas Porko (guitarist), Olli Matela (bassist), and Tommi Lalli (drummer)—welcomed Aleksi Kaunisvesi (percussionist) in 2020. In a seamless display, the group effortlessly unravels the heavily layered track, all the while preserving its grandeur essence, bursting with thunderous production. It’s clear… Read more »
After delivering mesmerizing performances of their hit tracks, “DEADZONE” and their 2021 Eurovision Song Contest track, “Dark Side,” which garnered the nu-metal act a sixth-place placement at the competition, Blind Channel is back…alright! This time, they’ve brought all of the gooey boy-band goodness to life at the idobi Radio Studios with their cover of the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” The six-piece—comprised of duo vocalists Joel Hokka and Niko Moilanen, guitarist Joonas Porko, bassist Olli Matela, drummer Tommi Lalli, and percussionist Aleksi Kaunisvesi—clad in all black, brings a playful albeit dark essence to the 1997 pop sensation. While the whole… Read more »
We’re all over this tour announcement because we’re not over you, Spill Canvas! But we are feeling mighty old as the legendary act has announced their 20th Anniversary Tour run, which will feature setlists spanning their entire discography. Is anyone else scratching their heads and wondering how 20 years went by so quickly? In the group’s official announcement to socials, they write, “To call this announcement surreal is a vast understatement. 2024 marks the anniversary of two decades since the gears in this machine officially began churning. In honor of your love and support after all this time, we invite… Read more »
Whether you loved 2023 or loathed it entirely, it’s time to say goodbye to this year and hello to a new one. Of course, it’s tradition to celebrate New Year’s Eve morphing into New Year’s Day donning sparkling dresses and numbered glasses that are trying too hard to look wearable. Plus, what holiday is complete without a bit of bubbly or fancy cocktails/mocktails? Aside from these New Year’s party additions, it is basically a necessity to watch the Times Square Ball Drop via Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve special. Now hosted by Ryan Seacrest, this year’s 2024 musical special… Read more »
Blind Channel are continuing their ascent to the top of the metal mountain with the announcement of their fifth album ‘Exit Emotions’.
The MTV Video Music Awards isn’t just a superficial awards show. It’s an institution that has crafted some of pop culture’s most iconic moments. Frankly, no other awards show has created massive ripples in the cultural zeitgeist such as Miley Cryus’ famous twerking moment and Beyoncé’s baby bump reveal alongside bands such as Alien Ant Farm playing their cover of “Smooth Criminal” or Rage Against The Machine and Limp Bizkit feuding onstage in 2000. However, many viewers equate the MTV VMAs to purely celebrating the efforts of most American Top 40 artists. This could not be further from the truth.… Read more »
Cyan Kicks’ new album is an ode to heart flutters and heartbreak in their most colorful and cathartic forms.
The concert that remodeled my brain was definitely Måneskin at The Anthem (Washington, DC) on December 5th, 2022.
We chat with LA based Tech house DJ, DJ Ella. Latvian born DJ Ella has had an amazing history in the music world having won a Grammy in her home country on multiple occasions, been a finalist in Latvia for Eurovision, hosted her own tv show and is now a staple in the tech house world in LA.
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