Cisco Adler recently visited the idobi Radio Studios to chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin about the recent reopening of his iconic venue, The Roxy, and the passions that drive him as both a businessman and a musician. He is joined by friend and collaborator Medford. The Roxy, a 50-year-old venue in a 100-year-old building, has recently been revamped—or should we say revAMPed—through the installation of a new sound system. Sound has been an incredibly important element of The Roxy throughout its existence. Cisco explains, “We did a partnership with JBL and Harmon on the sound for the 50th anniversary.… Read more »
Bonnie McKee‘s got the real Midas touch! She left her mark on 2010s POP music writing 10 #1 singles that sold over 30 million copies worldwide and defined an era of “escapist pop”. She wrote hits for Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Taio Cruz, Kesha, Cher, Christina Aguilera, among others. And Bonnie’s not just writing hits for others—her own tracks like ‘American Girl’ and ‘Forever 21’ are total bops too. Her journey mentoring under songwriting legend Max Martin, and getting a front row seat to the music industry “machine” has been a blessing and heroine’s journey for Bonnie, helping her slay… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their upcoming LP with you in spirit, Balance And Composure dropped the latest single from the album “any means.” The track is the fourth single from the upcoming release following “cross to bear,” “sorrow machine,” and “believe the hype.” Leading up to the release, Jack Appleby noticed an interesting post to tease the new song. The band posted a photo of a single New Balance shoe ahead of the drop to say that new Balance And Composure content was coming. Like its predecessors, “any means” features melodic post-punk vibes balanced by sincere lyricism as Jon… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30 in 2023, Sweet Pill has covered “There, There” by The Wonder Years for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation record. The track originally appeared on The Wonder Years’ 2013 full-length, The Greatest Generation, which celebrated its 10 year anniversary last year. “Our rendition of ‘There, There’ by TWY is out now streaming everywhere, happy 30th birthday @hopelessrecords,” Sweet Pill shares in an Instagram post. “When we were asked to pick a song to cover for this opportunity, doing @thewonderyearsband was a no brainer. We had such an incredible time with them on… Read more »
It’s a good day to be an Anthony Green fan! The Circa Survive frontman has released two new singles: the folky “Last Summer In America” and the twinkling “All Hours.” “I was walking around Europe a lot on the recent LS Dunes tour, and I found myself singing these words in this melody,” Green shares via Instagram. “I heard somebody say the ‘last summer in America’, but referring to how they were in America last summer, past tense.” He continues, “I started dreaming up the idea of writing a simple folk song about how we seem to be more inclined… Read more »
Marking their first show since 2008, the Sex Pistols—Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones—reunited last night, August 13, at Bush Hall in London, UK, with Frank Carter (Gallows, Pure Love, and Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes) taking on Johnny Rotten’s vocal duties. The reunited four-piece blasted through the entirety of Never Mind The Bollocks, delivering a raw, unapologetic set. This performance is the first of three, with two more scheduled for today, Wednesday, August 14, and tomorrow, Thursday, August 15. Both of these gigs will take place at Bush Hall. As if the evening wasn’t already monumental enough. During… Read more »
Tate Logan of Punk Goes Pride is hanging out with Scene Queen in Study Hall this week for a chat about her days in school, where she’d sit at the Mean Girls table and how those early days influenced the Bimbocore queen’s music today. Scene Queen also talks about her newly released album, ‘Hot Singles In Your Area’ and what songs she’s excited to be playing on Summer School Tour!
Indie rock darling M.A.G.S. has unveiled his latest single, “Sequence 07,” which will appear on his forthcoming full-length album CREATOR. The 9-track album is scheduled to arrive later this month on August 23 via Smartpunk Records and can be pre-saved here. Elliott Douglas, the mastermind behind M.A.G.S., shares, “This was the very last song we recorded during our time together, and we had limited time because Ehmed [Nauman] was scheduled to leave town that evening. We woke up early and just dove in head first. My nugget of inspiration was to recreate the feeling I get from the verses of… Read more »
Sophie Powers recently visited the idobi Radio Studios for a chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin. During her visit, she discussed her latest EP, Glitch: Lvl 1, her growth as a performer, and what it means to be a young female musician in the scene. Glitch: Lvl 1 just recently came out on July 12. Powers cites several recent influences, stating that “Grimes, Frost Children, The Dare, and Charli XCX—the music inspires me, the art itself…it really inspires me.” Not only is Sophie inspired by the artists she listens to, she gains inspiration from her lived experiences and emotions, as… Read more »
Following the June release of the boppy, sunny track “Last Time,” Kississippi is officially back with her full EP, damned if i do it for you. Across the four glittering tracks, she embraces change. With collaboration from The Wonder Years‘ Dan Campbell and Illuminati Hotties’ own Sarah Tudzin, Kississippi truly crafts a timeless narrative about self-growth. For the Philadelphia-based artist, damned if i do it for you is much for than an EP. It’s “a journey of introspection,” she says. “Peeling back all of your layers and searching for the love that you’ve always dreamed of within yourself.” Read more: Halsey Channels Britney Spears On… Read more »
