If you were a Warped Tour kid and love museums, you’re in for a surprise. Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman just announced that he will be hosting a private tour of the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. Taking place on the morning of October 21, Lyman will guide punk rock fans through the 12,000-square-foot facility designed to give visitors a lesson on the history of the genre. Today, Lyman shared the news with his followers in an Instagram video. “I’m super stoked to be coming up to Las Vegas and the Punk Rock Museum where I will be giving… Read more »
Olivia Rodrigo is a way bigger punk than we thought. In her Rolling Stone cover story, the “vampire” singer credits Rage Against The Machine as one of her major songwriting influences on her sophomore record, GUTS. Her new record, which dropped last Friday, is chock-full of gritty guitars and witty spoken-word lyrics that cut like a knife alongside the songstress’ blunt wordplay. Rodrigo says that Rage Against The Machine is the major influence behind the opening track, “all-american bitch.” “I have been listening to so much Rage Against the Machine this year,” Rodrigo shares. “That’s my favorite band right now.… Read more »
The Front Bottoms have shared a beautifully cinematic visual for their track “Paris” today. The visual created by Dad Filmed It, follows a stunning montage of the band from their recent performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Combining both live shots and behind-the-scene footage from backstage, it encapsulates The Front Bottoms in a way that feels comforting and familiar, while also larger than life. Commenting on the video, the band shared, “This was a very special night for us. Album release show at the legendary Red Rocks. For those that weren’t at the show we hope you enjoy this video as much as we do. Shot by our friends Dad Filmed… Read more »
Los Angeles-based rocker on the rise MOTHICA is back with a new collaboration sure to supercharge your weekend. Teaming up with Sophie Powers, the two released the new single “Sirens.” “I wrote ‘Sirens’ about having feelings for someone who is a walking red flag,” MOTHICA shares. “The type of toxic person you should avoid, but the tantalizing allure of ignoring your intuition about someone.” The bouncy basslines and tempting background vocals complement MOTHICA and Powers’ storytelling. The track begins with a feeling many know all too well when the brain and heart don’t get along. “Cutting ties with the angel… Read more »
Ah, music festival season is slowly coming to an end. The greatest time of year, spanning from April to September, is when we can enjoy our favorite artists at outdoor venues and under the stars. Riot Fest is one of these final events of the season, returning to Chicago on September 15 for an unforgettable weekend of performances. And now, Taylor Acorn is joining Riot Fest’s impressive lineup of artists. Surprising fans with the news on Instagram, the singer posted the fest’s flyer with a caption in all caps, “SEE YOU AT RIOT FEST SEPT. 16!!!” The news comes as… Read more »
Meet Me @ The Altar’s own Téa Campbell has some thrilling news, and no, we aren’t talking about the upcoming MMATA deluxe album release. On September 6, the pop-punk bass guitarist shared a photo on her Instagram with her long-term partner Abby Armstrong who donned a new ring, which seemed to confirm an engagement between the two. In the recent Instagram photo, 22-year-old Campbell captioned it by saying, “july was an exciting month.” Fellow bandmates responded on the post with joy. Vocalist Edith Victoria commented, “period & pur when’s the wedding.” Drummer Ada Juarez responded by saying, “she said meet… Read more »
The Ready Set is full of surprises. After dropping several singles throughout 2023, the Jordan Witzigreuter-led project officially announced his forthcoming album, Cherryland. The album will arrive on streaming platforms on October 27. There is currently no information about pre-orders. Within minutes of sharing the news on social media, fans responded with several digital screams of excitement and cherry emojis. After taking a few years off from the project, The Ready Set arrived back in full force on May 26 with “Who You Really Are,” featuring a denim-clad, vibrant music video. In an interview with idobi’s own Fish, the artist… Read more »
Ever since he was a kid, there’s one thing Sage Weeber has always loved: drumming. At just 16, he was already playing on Warped Tour, and his career quickly expanded from playing with bands in the alternative music scene like Black Veil Brides to performing with artists including rapper Ty Dolla $ign and televised appearances on Ellen, The Late Late Show with James Corden alongside Nessa Barrett and Benson Boone. I first chatted with Sage in March 2021 via Zoom during the pandemic. It was an interview that dove into his backstory, and you can check it out here. But… Read more »
Since their inception, Dizzy has ensnared audiences under a spell with their irresistibly sugary-sweet indie-pop sound. It’s as if they possess an innate ability to effortlessly conjure bittersweet earworms that dig deep into the recesses of your being, setting loose a flutter of butterflies that reside in the stomach. At the heart of this captivating sonic journey is frontwoman Katie Munshaw, whose voice wields a dizzying hypnotic power. Her lyrical expressions are akin to a timeless elixir, imbibed during the precious final hours of youth, capturing emotions that span beyond our wildest thoughts. Each word she pens encapsulates the yearning,… Read more »
The Brooklyn-based indie artist, PRONOUN has made her return with a brand new single, “SLAP ME IN THE FACE” today. Accompanied with a music video inspired by one of PRONOUN’s favorite movie scenes, it is quite lovely to have her back after nearly two years. PRONOUN is the alias of Alyse Vellturo, and her last release was 2021’s OMG I MADE IT. The EP boasted popular indie-pop tracks like “I’M RIGHT BACK IN IT” and “I WANNA DIE BUT I CAN’T (CUZ I GOTTA KEEP LIVING).” This new song has everything we love from PRONOUN. “SLAP ME IN THE FACE”… Read more »
