There were few surprises when Blink-182’s Civic Tour 2001 rolled into the Warfield on Tuesday. Singers Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge belched and told poo-poo and pee-pee jokes. Kids crowd-surfed. Bras landed onstage. New songs – there were two – sounded like old songs. Even the encore was preceded by an assurance from bassist Hoppus that the band would be right back to play more songs. And yet the trio thoroughly entertained the capacity crowd of 2,500 fans with a 19-song, 75-minute set that mixed poppy punk rock with juvenile abandon. As usual, the jokes began before the music did,… Read more »
Blink-182 have picked a single for their forthcoming album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, and are offering fans a sampling on their Web site. An excerpt from the song, “The Rock Show” is currently streaming at www.blink182.com, a couple weeks before its May 7th radio date and some six weeks away from the June 12th release of Jacket. Of course, the track is loaded with bounce and hooks, typically youthful and reflective, “Couldn’t wait for the summer and the Warped tour,” sings singer/bassist Mark Hoppus. “I remember it’s the first time that I saw her there.” The San Diego… Read more »
With a title like Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, which must be said aloud to be fully appreciated, it’s only appropriate for Blink-182 singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge to describe his band’s fourth full-length album as hard and fast. “This record is the hardest, fastest record that we’ve done,” DeLonge said from a San Diego studio where the band recently wrapped up recording. “It’s way more punk-rock than our previous records, and we’re excited about it.” Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, due June 12, follows 1999’s multiplatinum Enema of the State and last year’s successful live album, The Mark, Tom… Read more »
While fans eagerly anticipated blink-182 to debut their aptly titled new single “WHEN WE WERE YOUNG” during the trio’s first headlining performance at When We Were Young Fest, patience is still the name of the game. An opportunity to close out the festival during tomorrow night’s headlining performance with the track? We’re keeping our fingers crossed! Yet, the iconic trio did not disappoint as they delivered an electrifying performance, showcasing a medley of hits from their storied 20+ year career, along with fresh tracks from their recently released full-length album, ONE MORE TIME… The crowd erupted in excitement as blink-182… Read more »
blink-182 are back on the road and have given their new track “MORE THAN YOU KNOW” its live debut in Madrid.
blink-182 fans are basically celebrating a straight-up holiday today. After dropping teaser after teaser and hint after hint, the band has confirmed that they are, in fact, releasing a new album. The LP, aptly titled ONE MORE TIME…, is arriving on October 20, and the pre-orders for new vinyl and merch were announced shortly after. Basically, you need to hop on their website ASAP. The band is selling seven vinyl variants, and three of them are already sold out. Currently, the standard black vinyl is available for pre-order for $32.98. Additionally, color variants including an exclusive yellow “Egg Splatter Vinyl,”… Read more »
It’s here. It’s time. blink-182 have announced the details of their hotly-anticipated new album ‘ONE MORE TIME’. Are you ready?
blink-182 have postponed the beginning of their European tour due to an “urgent family matter”. All at idobi send their best to the band!
Beauty School Dropout are filling a void in the rock world. Between their music, appearance, attitude and message, they have the entire package. The project offers a modern space reminiscent of classic acts like Mötley Crüe or Nirvana. Of course they are a new band, and have yet to reach their full potential, but the bones are there to catapult this threesome into total stardom. Today, Beauty School Dropout have unleashed their newest music video for their recent single, “dying to be you“. The video was shot by Juan Flores and edited by Flores and Mikey Newell. It features a… Read more »
Pop-punk newcomers, FRND CRCL are back with another hot single from their upcoming full-length album, Suburban Dictionary out June 30th. “Fuck California” is a summer anthem that drags the west coast as the lesser of the two, while bathed in distorted guitars and sing-along vocals. This track comes as the sixth single from the new album, following “47“, “Golden“, “ADHD“, “No Chill“, and “Clinically Insane“. Speaking on their new pop-punk banger, the band shared: “Fuck California” is a cool song that should be checked out specifically because it’s about the East Coast being better than California. Other than that, it’s… Read more »
