After announcing the end of their “indefinite hiatus”, Yellowcard have been busy. Since the announcement, the pop-rock 5 quintet have released the critically praised When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes, been halfway across America with All Time Low and seem poised for even greater success as they prepare for a co-headlining run with Good Charlotte. Mike Skehan of idobi had a chance to chat with guitarist Ryan Mendez about getting back together, touring, the Detroit Red Wings and more.
The colors were a bit faded, but the design of Lawrence Ori’s only tattoo was still visible. He couldn’t raise his arm proudly to show you anymore, but you could still see the Aerosmith logo there on his bicep.
It’s not just the tattoo. Aerosmith weaved its way through Ori’s life in both obvious and subtle ways. His license plate read “ROCKN” and his cell phone played the band’s classic “Dream On”.
The endorphins has worn off, and Josh is just in pain… but that won’t stop him from bringing you a brand new First Person tonight.
On the menu, Josh talks about his obsession for Native Shoes, tumblr, and the R&B music he would’ve had playing in the background if he had the opportunity to make out with any girls in high school.
Justin Bieber won two awards at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in LA on 2 April. Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Selena Gomez also picked up gongs.
Early Morning Blues is a new band formed out of Boston and features Bryan Donahue (Boys Like Girls), Travis Alexander (Therefore I Am), Danny Poulin (Ex Lions Lions), and Chris Fernandes (Therefore I Am).
In a recent interview, Anthony Rainville, vocalist of the Boston, MA pop-rock group Stay, discusses their upcoming LP American Cherry Bomb, the band’s recent rise in popularity, playing Never Say Never Festival and more.
Do you know The Smiths? If not, you will after the latest First Person podcast. From “Girl Afraid” to “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” we get deep into the English rock band’s catalogue.
Currently touring the US with Circa Survive and Foxy Shazam, Anberlin has been keeping busy. With new album Dark is the Way, Light is a Place under their belt and spirits higher than ever, idobi’s Matt Vogel was able to talk to lead singer Stephen Christian about their latest album and why they’ve experienced such success and longevity as a band.
On December 19th in New York City, a few hundred fans forgot all of that and took the time to relax and witness some amazing bands. Appropriately decorated for the holidays, Highline Ballroom would become home to the “How Valencia Stole Christmas†tour for it’s last night.
Not often does a band deliver on the mountains of acclaim piled on top of the music it has produced.
