One of the most impressive bands we got to check out at CMJ this year was Austin, TX’s Quiet Company. We spoke with trombonist Cody Ackors and drummer Jef Weathers at the end of the week to talk about their CMJ experience, their plans for the next record, and their very brief career as the next big dubstep act.
Jason Lancaster has posted a lengthy blogpost regarding Go Radio’s recent breakup, explaining his reasonings behind the decision and addressing the circulating rumors.
The 33rd annual CMJ Music Marathon will take place in New York City October 15th-19th. The event, which spans across 80 venues, aims to break new artists as well as feature established artists. Acts playing the festival this year include You Me At Six, The Sounds, The Dismemberment Plan, NGHBRS, Echosmith, Braid, and more. For more information and to purchase badges, head to the CMJ website. Check out the artists announced so far below! 2/3 Goat * 6:15 Jessica Caplan * 7:00 Lisa Blanco * Aabaraki * Aaron Lee Tasjan * Aaron Lopez-Barrantes * Absolutely Free * The ACBs *… Read more »
Rookie of the Year have released what music fans are constantly calling for but rarely receive: a return to an artist’s early work. While The Goodnight Moon Part II doesn’t necessarily break any new ground, it’s guaranteed to please fans and anyone else yearning for the pop rock sound of yesteryear.
After releasing several EP’s over the years, Brighten returns to their roots of acoustic guitars and honest, passionate songwriting on their new record Peace and Quiet. Delightfully simple yet powerful, Peace and Quiet takes its listeners on an emotional journey guaranteed to drop them off at the end with a refreshed, confident outlook on life.
idobi caught up with Vinnie Caruana at the NYC date of The Acoustic Basement Tour this past weekend. Vinnie talked about his new solo album City By The Sea, how he makes time to juggle multiple bands, his side project Peace’d Out, and what lies ahead for the rest of the year.
Gainesville, FL punk rock veterans Hot Water Music and their supporting cast, La Dispute and The Menzingers, gave audiences a reason to stay on their feet when they visited Toronto last week on their winter tour.
Former Spitalfield frontman Mark Rose has been keeping us updated on life on the road as he treks across America with Hawthorne Heights vocalist JT Woodruff. Click “read more” to catch up on week #3 of the tour!
The latest from Broadway Calls is yet another victory for a hard-working, do-it-yourself band who refuse to ever give up.
The dense fog couldn’t stop show-goers from lighting up with smiles as they waited in line outside The Paramount in Huntington, NY on January 12th.
