Time to put on your skanking shoes because Rancid’s singer/guitarist Tim Armstrong and Operation Ivy vocalist Jesse Michaels have reunited! Forming an all-new supergroup in March 2021, Bad Optix, have released their debut single, “Raid.” Read more: The Home Team Announce Summer Headline Shows with Action/Adventure The track features the former bandmates trading off vocal duty accompanied by Circle Jerks/The Bronx’s drummer Joey Castillo (formerly of Queens of the Stone Age) and Trash Talk’s bassist Spencer Pollard filling in the gaps. Seething with Armstrong and Michaels’ obvious ska influence, “Raid” is a spiritual, slow-burn anthem packed with horns, organs, and… Read more »
The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards certainly had no shortage of talent in attendance and hitting the stage at the iconic Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, where the ceremony was held on Monday, March 27. Hosted by rock legend Lenny Kravitz, the rock and alt nominees featured the likes of Måneskin, blink-182, Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Turnstile, twenty one pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more. Opening the ceremony with a tribute to the victims of the Nashville school shooting that occurred earlier Monday afternoon, Kravitz offered “healing love” and urged America to do better in regard to gun violence that… Read more »
Murder By Death and Amigo The Devil co-headline a summer run with supporting artist Samantha Crain. The tour made its way to The NorVa in Norfolk, VA where idobi photographer Crystal Huffman snapped some amazing photos that can be seen below! [imgfull] Murder By Death Amigo The Devil Samantha Crain [/imgfull]
In between playing Sad Summer Festival, State Champs have been filling up gaps on tour with their own headliner tour with supporting acts Hot Mulligan and My Kid Brother. The tour made a quick stop at The NorVa in Norfolk, VA. We were lucky enough to have idobi photographer Crystal Huffman catch the show last minute and provide her sick shots below! [imgfull] State Champs Hot Mulligan My Kid Brother [/imgfull]
More puppies, its the summer of Rosie’s on her own, and Brett wants Nathan to just throw the kids in the pool already! ]
Danish post-punks Iceage made their way to NYC’s Bowery Ballroom on Thursday, March 10th for their second of two sold-out shows on Delancey Street. The band has been on regular tour ever since last May when they released their fifth LP, and first on Mexican Summer Records, Seek Shelter. Lead singles “The Holding Hand” as well as “Vendetta” both featured on the 15-song setlist. Earlier this month, Iceage released a one-off cover of “Pull Up,” a highlight of up and coming Atlanta R&B singer Abra’s last EP Princess. The original song is somewhat of a gothic take on traditional R&B and Iceage’s… Read more »
idobi photographer Yising Kao covered the 8123 Festival in Phoenix, AZ. The lineup included The Maine, State Champs. The Summer Set, Tessa Violet, 3OH!3, and many more. Check out photos from the entire weekend down below! [imgfull] The Maine State Champs The Summer Set 3OH!3 Tessa Violet John The Ghost Beach Weather Weathers The Maine at Arizona Federal Theatre The Technicolors at Arizona Federal Theatre The Summer Set at Crescent Ballroom Concrete Castles at Crescent Ballroom Emo Afterparty Idobi Press [/imgfull]
idobi photographer Ryan Watanabe covered Chain Fest at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA. Check out some photos featuring Taking Back Sunday, Circa Survive, The Summer Set, and more from the festival below! [imgfull] Jimmy Eat World Taking Back Sunday Circa Survive Mayday Parade Anberlin Cartel Envy On The Coast The Summer Set [/imgfull]
Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride: Geek Girl Riot talks The Harder They Fall, before revisiting our talk all about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
On the latest Geek Girl Riot we get into the new Y: The Last Man series, before sharing personal stories about some of the issues facing women right now—and why we have to keep fighting.
