For the last few years, the Nashville rock scene has proven itself to be a powerful hub where the best artists and songwriters in the scene cross paths and make magic. Today is no exception, as Music City’s very own Knox and Charlotte Sands have dropped an emotional new track, “We’re Not In Love Anymore.” Having worked together as writers alongside acts such as John Harvie and Arrows In Action, the single is the first that Knox and Charlotte Sands have both written and performed together. Sharing both sides of a fading relationship, the artists give their take on why… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Arizona rock band, The Maine have announced an incredibly special run of headlining tour dates this winter. To celebrate sixteen years as a band, the group is embarking on the “Sweet 16 Tour” kicking off November 10th in San Diego, CA and wrapping up on December 16th in San Antonio, TX. The tour will also see the band hitting Phoenix, AZ in January and Mexico City in March. The Maine will be supporting the release of their Self-Titled album that dropped August 1st (8.1.23) along with their entire catalogue. The are set to play hits from their debut album Can’t… Read more »
There is no better band to cover the iconic Freaky Friday track, “Take Me Away” than Meet Me At The Altar. Three incredibly badass women unleashing a fiery new rendition of a song that won all of our emo hearts back in 2003 is exactly what we needed today. It has been exactly twenty years since we were graced with the song in such a memorable and influential film, and now we can appreciate a younger generation taking an absolutely banging new stab at it. Meet Me @ The Altar also gave fans a sick and grungy visual to accompany… Read more »
Today on the Rock The Walls Podcast, Patrick is joined by Greg Puciato to talk all about his latest solo album Mirrorcell, touring/working together/becoming great friends with the legendary Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains, his new band Better Lovers, his art collective Federal Prisoner, growing as a songwriter & vocalist over 30 years plus so much more in this in-depth chat! You can follow Greg’s socials on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram & Better Lovers on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Buy his latest solo album Mirrorcell here Buy Better Lovers debut EP God Made Me An Animal Here Follow Rock… Read more »
Throughout their So Much For (Tour) Dust setlists, Fall Out Boy have incorporated a handful of cleverly crafted cover songs to inject the crowd with an extra dose of energy and enthusiasm. However, yesterday evening, July 26, the group’s frontman Patrick Stump took the opportunity to pay tribute to honor Sinéad O’Connor following the news of her passing earlier in the day. Across the tour’s 24 dates that have already passed, the four-piece unit has made Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” covers a staple of their setlists. However, last night Stump tackled the 90s ballad, “Nothing… Read more »
A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
It was never a phase. However, which phase are we talking about exactly? Truth be told, the evolution of the emo style had many, many phases. We know we were never the jocks, the preps, or the bookworms. But we certainly had something going on, and it was developing alongside the bands we loved. Sometimes we were in all black, and surprisingly, sometimes, we were in pink and yellow. Beanies may have been really tiny, and other times very baggy and oversized. Emo fashion means something different for everyone. We thought it would be fun to rank the different ways… Read more »
