Beartooth kicked off their first full US tour with August Burns Red, Blessthefall, and Defeater at Union Transfer on Friday night. Frontman Caleb Shomo took some time between sets to speak with idobi writer Alex Rudisill about tour, what’s next for the band, balancing his projects, and even John Mayer.
Long Island’s NGHBRS have become one of the scene’s most buzzed-about bands in the month and a half since their music video for “Hold Up Girl” – the world’s first Instagram music video – went viral. We sat down with vocalist/keyboardist Ian Kenny, bassist Eric Vivelo, and drummer Jordan Schneider at CMJ to talk about the video, their new record Twenty One Rooms, the experience of recording in a haunted mansion, the greater New York music scene, and more.
Real Friends are currently in the middle of their first coast-to-coast US headliner and idobi writer Catherine Yi caught up with bassist and lyricist Kyle Fasel to discuss constantly being on the road, his love of emo music, and the best fan experience he’s ever had.
Seaway’s debut album Hoser combines the best elements of pop punk, including earnest vocals and bright, catchy riffs, while still displaying enough diversity to hold its own.
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare has announced its full Halloween 2013 lineup. Jello Biafra will headline the event with Agent Orange, Andrew WK, Mod Sun, and Beware of Darkness rounding out the lineup.
Anthony Green announces his third solo album Young Legs, a solo tour this fall, and streams the title track of his new album.
Alt rock band Night Terrors of 1927 (you might know their song “Dust and Bones” from rotation) have finally announced their debut EP titled Guilty Pleas. They’ve also premiered a new song from that EP, “Young and Vicious,” over at Neon Gold Records. Guilty Pleas is due out November 5th on Atlantic Records. If you’re heading to CMJ festival in New York City, make sure you check out one of the two sets they’ll be playing as well – you can see those dates below. October 16th – Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY October 17th – Santos Party House, New… Read more »
Two weeks ago we introduced our new bi-weekly column Double Take, in which we explore the subtle connections between two seemingly-unrelated musical items. For our second installment, idobi writer Marina Oliver looks at the common themes shared between Panic! At The Disco’s mixed-reception sophomore release Pretty. Odd. and Neutral Milk Hotel’s classic In The Aeroplane Over The Sea.
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 Los Angeles-based five-piece have put out a seven song EP that defies all expectations for a band that only formed a year ago.
