After being told countless times that he would never make it, TX2 stopped by the idobi Studios to chat with Nick Major about his recent found success. In this captivating interview with the young, emerging artist, Nick delves into his remarkable journey of self-discovery and sonic evolution. From his early experiences playing in rock bands during his middle school days to later experimenting with rap and hip-hop influences, TX2‘s musical path has been a dynamic and evolving one. He shares how the tragic loss of one of his bandmates in a car accident shifted his focus towards rap, yet he… Read more »
The absolutely iconic rock band, Blur dominated the Britpop scene in the nineties. Today they have returned to deliver an incredible new album The Ballad Of Darren. This is the group’s ninth studio album, and first official release in eight years. They teamed up with producer, James Ford in London in the spring of this year to carats ten fantastic tracks. The album was announced in May, followed by an epic show at Colchester Arts Centre. Blur then dropped an amazing new track, “The Narcissist“. Although Blur gained worldwide popularity for their famous grunge-rock track “Song 2“, dedicated fans know… Read more »
In a heartfelt and perplexing post that has garnered endless support from fans and fellow musicians, Frank Iero, known for his work with L.S. Dunes, My Chemical Romance, and more, has expressed his disappointment and confusion towards Lego for demanding the takedown of L.S. Dunes music video for “Grey Veins.” Iero took to social media to address the matter, questioning why the iconic toy company would hinder his creative expression. As a devoted Lego enthusiast, Iero recounts in his post the countless hours and significant investment he has poured into the world of Lego, from his childhood to now building… Read more »
Our favorite Arizona band, The Maine have shared an incredible cover of “Cruel Summer” from Taylor Swift’s Lover album. The cover starts with soft, roomy guitars before pushing forward into a synth-driven chorus. John O’Callaghans vocals are somber and beautiful as always. This is a cover we never knew we needed, but are so grateful for. The Maine have also recently announced that they will be re-recording their sophomore album, Black & White. In true Taylor Swift inspired fashion, they are doing this in order to re-claim the record, as it was their only major label release. The Maine’s vocalist John… Read more »
Last year Meet Me @ The Altar released their highly-anticipated and extremely successful debut album, Past // Present // Future. Today, the trio have announced a deluxe issue dropping on September 29th via Fueled By Ramen. Kicking off this reissue of the album, they have gifted fans with a brand new single, “Give It Up“. Maybe too early to say, but this new song might just be the best song they have ever released. The verses hold an incredibly catchy melody, while the structure of the song packs a punch. It really feels like the Meet Me @ The Altar… Read more »
Cassadee Pope is boldly reclaiming her throne in pop-punk with the release of her latest venture “Almost There.” Marking her second new release of 2023 following “People That I Love Leave,” which Pope recently performed at the idobi Studios in LA, “Almost There” presents a juxtaposing feel compared to her previous single release. “Almost There” delves into a more sensual side of Pope’s songwriting that she’s previously left untapped. Co-written by Pope, alongside renowned talents Nick Furlong (credited for work with blink-182, 5 Seconds Of Summer, and Papa Roach) and Christina Galligan (affiliated with gnash and aespa), the song invites… Read more »
Every time people debate the best pop punk bands of all time, MXPX is often in the conversation. Today, the iconic outfit have announced a brand new album and released a fresh new track to celebrate. The new song, “Stay Up All Night” sounds exactly like what you’d expect from MXPX, in the best possible way. A band that has been around for nearly three decades, they have always stayed true to their sound. Allowing room for growth within their music, but never straying too far from the path of what they do best, they are a group you can… Read more »
Metalcore juggernauts Hollow Front have unleashed their powerful new single “Letting Go.” While the track is a brutal display of their prowess, the song’s origin story adds a fascinating layer to its emotional depth following the departure of Daniel Alvarez, who is featured on the new single. In a social media post made by the group leading up to the release, they share, “We’re dropping a brand new song (ft. Dakota Alvarez) this Thursday. This is one of two final songs we created with him, before he exited the band.” Vocalist Tyler Tate reveals that the song’s initial inspiration revolved… Read more »
Grammy-nominated rock band, Code Orange have announced the details of their upcoming full-length album The Above. The record is set to drop September 29th via Blue Grape Music. The band also released a brand new single “Take Shape” which features Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. The new track comes as the third single from The Above, following “The Game” and “Grooming My Replacement“. Code Orange have also shared a captivating visual for “Take Shape” that feels straight out of the late nineties. Speaking on the new album, the band shared: “We wanted the album to be able to wash… Read more »
Last night’s headlining performance by Paramore on their This Is How Tour in Los Angeles etched itself in music history as it became even more extraordinary with the sensational surprise appearance of Billie Eilish. This wasn’t the first time these two powerhouse female artists shared the stage. In 2022, Eilish welcomed Paramore‘s vocalist, Hayley Williams, to join her for an electric rendition of the pop-punk group’s smash hit “Misery Business” and later returned the favor as Williams performed Eilish‘s soul-stirring track “Happier Than Ever” at Coachella. After delivering an explosive 19-track set last night, the band exited the stage, leaving… Read more »
