This week I have long time friend and drumming mentor Aaron Stern from the band Matchbook Romance, I did one of my earliest tours along side him in 2006 and we’ve been friends ever since, he is also now the Vice President of Marketing for RCA records; we talk about how he got his start and how he got to where he is today.
If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 53 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »
Spring is in the air, and our summer playlists are heating up with these new offerings. We’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped in May. From Moody Joody to Arcy Drive and beyond, these new songs will be your fave new listens. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. Moody Joody — “Little Blue House” Fresh off their run supporting The Maine, Moody Joody is gearing up to release their debut album…but first, they dropped the nostalgia-inducing bop, “Little Blue House,” and it’s ideal… Read more »
Spring has officially sprung, and these April album anniversaries will fill new season with dazzling emo, alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock tunes. From Bring Me The Horizon‘s Sempiternal, all the way to Paramore‘s self-titled LP and Fall Out Boy‘s Save Rock And Roll, these 30 alternative album anniversaries will give you all the right vibes all month long. The White Stripes — Elephant Released on: April 1, 2003, via V2 Records and XL Recordings.Standout Tracks: “Seven Nation Army” & “The Hardest Button to Button” Weezer — White Album Released on: April 1, 2016, via Crush Music and Atlantic Records.Standout Tracks: “King Of The World” & “Thank… Read more »
Three Days Grace is back with their new single, “Dominate,” a track set to appear on their forthcoming album, Alienation, which arrives on August 22 via RCA Records. Vocalist and guitarist Matt Walst shared, “This song’s about the fire that wakes you up when the world doesn’t. The sun doesn’t rise or set for you — it just keeps spinning. If you want something, really want it, you’ve gotta bleed for it. You’ve gotta be willing to give up everything — sleep, comfort, peace — just to get a shot at being the best. I’ve lived that. I’ve felt the… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
Tat Tong is the A&R Director of RCA Records Greater China and a 3x Grammy/Latin Grammy nominated writer/producer who was responsible for bringing the song “Despacito” to the Chinese market. Having worked in both the American and Chinese music industries, Tat has a unique perspective on the two cultures, and is responsible for signing artists, nurturing their creativity and identifying opportunities for cross-pollination. | Brought to you by the remixer-hiring platform Mixilary.com.
After announcing their upcoming sophomore album, Loving And Losing, pop-rock duo Honey Revenge have revealed a new single from the September 18 record, “Butterfly Effect.” Vocalist Devin Papadol says, “The Butterfly Effect is a concept where small, seemingly insignificant initial changes in events can lead to drastic and unpredictable consequences in the grand scheme of things. There’s an illusion that we as human beings have a choice in our own fate. Try as we might to be in control of every little thing in our lives, sometimes the universe has other plans in mind.” She adds, “This concept is explored… Read more »
Honey Revenge is here to sweeten up your fall…pun intended! The duo, vocalist Devin Papadol and guitarist Donny Lloyd, just announced that their eagerly awaited sophomore record, Loving And Losing, is coming out on September 18, via Thriller Records. Featuring singles “Risk,” “Poison Apple Baby,” “Hot Commodity,” and “Run Your Mouth,” Honey Revenge is gearing up to release a new single this Friday, “Butterfly Effect.” Set your alarms for an exciting New Music Friday and pre-order your record here. Loving And Losing Tracklist: Honey Revenge is gearing up for the idobi Radio Summer School Tour with Games We Play, Chase Petra, South… Read more »
California hardcore outfit Human Issue just released their thrilling new song, “Vice,” with an accompanying video. The track will arrive on their upcoming album, In Flesh, out via Smartpunk Records on June 5. You can pre-order your copy here and check out the new music video below. In Flesh Tracklist: You can catch the band on the road this spring and summer. Check out the run below. Tour Dates:
