The perfect concept record is hard to find. It should tell a story, take listeners to a new and exciting world, and remain authentic to the band’s sound and identity. With so many boxes to check off, many acts shy away from this kind of release. But today, Nothing But Thieves proves how magical concept records can be when done right. Dead Club City, the band’s fourth LP, takes listeners on a journey to a dystopian, members-only community. The setting itself is a metaphor for the potential future of society: a warning, almost, envisioning the chaos and turmoil that will… Read more »
Following the release of “More Like A Crush” earlier this year, Mayday Parade has shared their latest pop-punk effort “Got Me All Wrong,” primed to become the song of the summer. “‘Got Me All Wrong’ is about falling hard for someone but the other person isn’t on the same page,” drummer Jake Bundrick shares. “I met my wife on Warped Tour and the song is roughly about that. It didn’t happen immediately like I wanted but it eventually did and that’s what the song is about.” Read more: World’s First Cinema Are Calling Out For An “S.O.S” Transporting listeners to… Read more »
Our very own rockstar dad, Jaret Reddick, is hitting the road to share his love of country music with fans in Texas, Colorado, and Tennessee. Kicking things off in Amarillo, TX on July 14 and closing the tour in Wichita Falls, TX on August 19, the Bowling For Soup frontman is playing songs from his solo project at some pretty intimate venues. This includes The Bluebird Cafe, one of Nashville’s most iconic spots for both up-and-coming and experienced songwriters to share their music. Reddick shared the news with fans on Instagram yesterday with a picture of his tour flyer. “Come… Read more »
The absolute legendary rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins revealed a brand new music video for their recent track “Spellbinding” today. The song comes from their newest trilogy album ATUM, that dropped in May of this year. The Smashing Pumpkins explore a fantasy universe filled with space themes and bizarre imagery within the video. It visually feels extremely in line with something you would have seen on MTV in the mid to late nineties. Director, Kevin Kerslake shares on the visual: “We adopted a virtual production model for the Spellbinding video, creating it entirely in the gaming engine; unreal, with digital… Read more »
After kicking off his Volume One tour earlier this month, Craig Owens and his team have sadly been forced to cancel the remaining eight scheduled performances due to a severe van accident that occurred today, June 29. While this incident brings an abrupt end to Owens’ run on the road, the silver lining is that all crew members and passengers involved are in the process of recovering from the harrowing events. The highly anticipated Volume One tour commenced on June 6 in Denver, CO, and showcased Owens’ revival of tracks from his illustrious career with bands like Chiodos, Destroy Rebuild… Read more »
Sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But Caskets’ latest single “Better Way Out” is a reminder that things get better. The melodic rock band’s new song, released via SharpTone Records, is affirming, offering the listener strength and solace through hopeful lyrics and driving guitars. It’s about understanding your self-worth and opening your heart up to the people in your life. It can be challenging to ask for help, but sometimes a hug or a shoulder to lean on is the best way to begin moving away from the darkness. Frontman Matt Flood discusses… Read more »
Electrifying rock band, The Dirty Shirts, is back with an exclusive early preview of their latest single, “Gin & Roses,” set to be officially released on June 30. This dynamic track showcases the band’s unparalleled artistry, drawing listeners in with its captivating melodies and emotionally charged lyrics. With “Gin & Roses,” The Dirty Shirts effortlessly demonstrate their ability to create a spellbinding musical experience that leaves audiences on the edge of their seats, yearning for more. From the first airy vocals and delicate guitar plucks, “Gin & Roses” delivers a world seeping with passion and intensity through its evocative lyrics… Read more »
Avenged Sevenfold celebrated the release of their new album ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ with sold out show at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Legendary rock band, Fall Out Boy have treated fans to a modernized take on the Billy Joel classic, “We Didn’t Start The Fire” today. The original was a smash hit in 1989, spitting out a rapid-fire mixture of historical references to the boomer era. It was a lengthy montage of all relevant things, good and bad. Everything from pop culture to political references were strewn throughout the verses and broken up with an explosive chorus. It’s been nearly 35 years since Billy Joel’s version. Fall Out Boy deemed it necessary to give the track an up-to-date resurrection in true millennial… Read more »
It is officially summer time! You know what that means…every pop-punk band is about to ask the same burning question: “Did we just write the song of the summer?” It is hard to determine the correct answer here. Especially because music is subjective, and your song of the summer pick is probably different than someone else’s. So, how do we decide which band truly wrote the summer anthem? Look no further! Here at idobi we are kicking off the official Summertime Sadness Bracket to figure out the truth and get to the bottom of this! We need your help though.… Read more »
