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.
Do you feel that? That, perhaps metaphorical, chill in the air? September is here, baby! And that means it’s officially Halloween season. So, as you hang your seasonal decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these September albums. From Green Day‘s iconic American Idiot and Paramore‘s Brand New Eyes to Olivia Rodrigo‘s sophomore LP Guts and Panic! At The Disco‘s debut A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, these 45 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The 1975 — The 1975 Released on: September 2, 2013, via Dirty Hit.Standout Tracks: “Chocolate”… Read more »
Moody Joody is gearing up for the release of Plain Jane, which arrives on October 30 via Photo Finish Records. While we wait for this exciting debut album drop, the indie-pop trio has unleashed a new track and accompanying music video for “Fantasyland.” And this offering is exactly what you need for your summer playlist. Co-lead vocalist and synth player Kayla Hall says the song “was inspired by a conversation I had with my therapist. I had been caught up in a toxic cycle with an ex. And she candidly told me I was living in a ‘Fantasyland’ in regards to… Read more »
The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of July to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Sublime‘s 1996 self-titled and My Chemical Romance‘s debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, all the way to Pierce The Veil‘s Collide With The Sky and Jimmy Eat World‘s Bleed American, these 40 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Every Time I Die — From Parts Unknown… Read more »
