Hardcore three-piece Drain have released their boisterous cover of the Descendents’ 1985 single “Good Good Things” via Epitaph Records. The classic punk-rock track which assisted in launching the Descendents into fame was featured on their sophomore album I Don’t Want to Grow Up. Drain’s rendition of “Good Good Things” captures a similar essence as the Descendents’ version, albeit with a more modern punk twist that showcases vocalist Sammy Ciaramitaro’s melodic prowess. The group’s cover will also be featured on their forthcoming full-length album Living Proof which is expected to drop via Epitaph on May 5. You can preorder the record… Read more »
Today the nerds are doing literally the most to stay as positive as they can! We got some swag we can show off (via Haze Radio and Hemper). Lots of good news to report from around the country. And a little bit of editorial in between on weed and sleep! Even though *some* politicians are doing what they can to keep weed illegal, cannabis still prevails! Listen for some PMA and don’t panic, it’s organic!
Today, rock legends, Incubus, surprised fans with a massive 29-date US summer tour announcement alongside Badflower and Paris Jackson. The news comes just a few weeks after the band announced a string of UK tour dates that will kick off on June 1 in Berlin, Germany. Following their summer tour dates in the UK and US, Incubus will also be performing at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA on Oct. 5 and headlining a special performance on Oct. 6 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with Action Bronson and Paris Jackson. All tickets will be available this Friday, April 7… Read more »
Tragedy shook the metal community this past Friday evening when the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, IL collapsed during a show. At the time, the venue was hosting Morbid Angel, Revocation, Crypta, and Skeletal Remains for the “United States Tour of Terror.” While the featured acts were between sets, a tornado ripped through the area and consequently, the venue. Following the disaster, more than 40 concert-goers were left injured and one victim tragically passed away. Since these events, a GoFundMe page has been organized to help cover the funeral costs for the deceased victim, Fred Livingston Jr. Read… Read more »
It’s no secret that the Amazon Prime Video series “Daisy Jones & The Six” has quickly become a cult classic. From the pages of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name to millions of screens at home, Atlantic Records has slowly been releasing new tunes from the fictional rock group. In just a few weeks, the band have already amassed more than 2.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone with “Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)” hitting a whopping 8.6 million streams on the platform. Last Friday, the 10-episode series aired its final installment and fans… Read more »
JXDN makes a stop on his headlining tour at The Paramount in Huntington, NY. We were lucky enough to have idobi photographer Sharon Groenow swing by and capture the show! Check out the last leg of dates of the I Hope This Never Ends Tour and try to make it out to a gig. JXDN
When I was a young boy, my father took me into the city to see a…Yankees game? Yesterday, March 30, the New York Yankees kicked off Opening Day at Yankee Stadium against the San Francisco Giants. And with Opening Day, the Yankees organization has released a hype video with a surprise My Chemical Romance “G note.” While the video only runs for a minute and 49 seconds, the iconic 2006 My Chemical Romance track “Welcome To The Black Parade” echoes brilliantly behind the commentator. Cutting to the track’s epic third verse, fans are seen cheering while vocalist Gerard Way’s full-throated… Read more »
Nearly 3 years after PVRIS’ last album, Use Me, dropped, vocalist Lynn Gunn has announced her latest collection EVERGREEN. The new full-length project is due on July 14 via Hopeless Records. In addition to the thrilling news of a new body of work from PVRIS, the group has released their latest single “GOOD ENEMY.” “GOOD ENEMY” is the fourth single released from the highly-anticipated new album. Read more: “Scott Pilgrim” cast reunite for Netflix anime series Honing on her magnetic craftsmanship through songwriting, instrumentation, production, and beyond, “GOOD ENEMY” showcases Gunn’s vulnerability through distorted rhythms in the chorus and vigorous… Read more »
“We are Sex Bob-Omb and we are here to make you think about death and get sad and stuff.” Although we are feeling the exact opposite of sad and stuff, Scott Pilgrim fans rejoice! Netflix has announced that the original cast for the 2010 film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” will reunite for an all new Original anime series with Michael Cera at the helm as the titular character. Read more: Carlie Hanson in Philadelphia The full cast returning for the anime series includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Satya Bhabha, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, Alison Pill, Aubrey… Read more »
Time to put on your skanking shoes because Rancid’s singer/guitarist Tim Armstrong and Operation Ivy vocalist Jesse Michaels have reunited! Forming an all-new supergroup in March 2021, Bad Optix, have released their debut single, “Raid.” Read more: The Home Team Announce Summer Headline Shows with Action/Adventure The track features the former bandmates trading off vocal duty accompanied by Circle Jerks/The Bronx’s drummer Joey Castillo (formerly of Queens of the Stone Age) and Trash Talk’s bassist Spencer Pollard filling in the gaps. Seething with Armstrong and Michaels’ obvious ska influence, “Raid” is a spiritual, slow-burn anthem packed with horns, organs, and… Read more »
