After an indefinite hiatus that led We Are The In Crowd to quietly disband (sort of), the members of the beloved pop-punk band regrouped under vocalist Tay Jardine’s project, SAINTE. The new project features all WATIC members except Jordan Eckes and Rob Chianelli. However, after nearly a decade away from the U.S. stage, We Are The In Crowd has officially returned. The band made a triumphant comeback at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, NV. Their set delivered a nostalgic performance of their sophomore album Weird Kids, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary earlier this year in February. … Read more »
After releasing their new single “High Stakes” with vocalist Matty Mullins at the mic, Anberlin has given the track its live debut at When We Were Young Fest. In addition to their new track, the group performed their beloved 2008 full-length album New Surrender, featuring their hit single “Feel Good Drag.” The group then surprised fans by welcoming their original vocalist, Stephen Christian, as Mullins exited. Christian has not performed with the band in over a year after he announced he was taking an indefinite hiatus from touring in 2023. Watch Anberlin perform “High Stakes” for the first time below. Watch Anberlin… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Francesco Cavalieri of the first (in the universe) dwarf metal band Wind Rose! We talk about musical influences, essential albums, and the new Wind Rose record Trollslayer, out now! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
In a moment that has started to gain attention on TikTok, Y2K artist Middle Part posted a now semi-viral video on August 1, 2024, in which they allegedly overheard My Chemical Romance rehearsing their 2004 breakout single “I’m Not Okay (I Promise).” The track appears on the group’s album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, which celebrated its 20 year anniversary in June. Given the timing and location, it’s not impossible that a fellow musician could have heard My Chemical Romance rehearsing in a Los Angeles studio. The beloved emo-punk legends are set to headline this weekend’s When We Were Young… Read more »
While we’re waiting for what will surely be another monumental and nostalgic year at When We Were Young Fest, here are five throwback core memories we’re hoping to relive at the festival. You still have a few days to download the idobi App to enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to the SOLD OUT Saturday, October 19, When We Were Young show. Enter here or below! Win 2 Tickets To When We Were Young 1. Hearing Deep Cuts From My Chemical Romance’s Beloved Album The Black Parade My Chemical Romance has a vast discography ranging over two decades,… Read more »
Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »
Jimmi Paige is the darker alter ego side of singer/songwriter Paige Lopynski, known globally as “Bonnie” in the successful electronic dance duo Bonnie x Clyde that she’s been touring under for the past 10 years. Jimmi Paige is the alt-pop rock chick that’s been brewing inside Paige all along, and is finally bursting onto the scene with her debut EP A Bit Boy Crazy. This EP is serving nostalgic Nirvana, driving-in-your-convertible-blasting-rock-music, vibes, fused with a heavy dose of heart and pop songwriting gold. Paige joins Life Rhythms to debut her new project and talk about the inspiration behind it all.… Read more »
Following the release of her new single, “they’re all around us,” on September 17, Poppy has announced her forthcoming record Negative Spaces. The record is set for release on November 15 via Sumerian Records. The record will also feature her recent In a video called “hey there” posted on social media and on YouTube, Poppy revealed the album news and shared, what some fans believe is a new song teaser. In the video, Poppy is standing in front of a wall featuring an array of keyhole cutouts in various sizes. Light is streaming through the cut-outs as a soft track… Read more »
Following the release of their debut record earlier this year, Games We Play has stepped into a new era with their latest single, “She’s The Girl.” “It’s the first song I wrote since I moved back to Los Angeles earlier this year,” Games We Play leader Emmyn Calleiro shares. “To me, it feels like the start of a new Games We Play. I worked with a group of great people and embraced some different elements. I really like acoustic guitar, and I’m moving into a sound that’s reminiscent of the old nineties bands that I love like Third Eye Blind.… Read more »
Poppy has just unveiled her latest single, “they’re all around us,” produced by Jordan Fish, former percussionist and backing vocalist of Bring Me The Horizon. This marks her second collaboration with Fish, following the release of the electrifying track “New Way Out,” which dropped in June. Additionally, Stephen Harrison, one-half of House Of Protection and formerly of FEVER 333, contributed to the writing process of the track. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Harrison posted, “Love this one thanks for having me back guys,” showing his appreciation for the creative collaboration. Opening with a piercing shriek, “Coward!,” and backed by thunderous,… Read more »
