An outspoken and instantly recognizable voice, letlive. frontman Jason Butler is reigniting the fire of modern punk rock with the band’s unequivocal message to the masses. One of music’s most unmistakably charismatic frontmen, the band has been tearing up stages across the country all year on Warped Tour and alongside bands like Every Time I Die and Bring Me The Horizon. idobi writers Alex Rudisill and Alexa Gallo spent some time with Jason at their appearance at South By So What?! to discuss the current state of music as well as his personal musical background.
The Deep End feels like an amalgamation of every current trend in pop and electronic music, but while the album is no doubt entertaining, it leaves you unsure of Itch’s intentions.
idobi editor Eleanor Grace caught up with La Dispute frontman Jordan Dreyer at the Toronto stop of the band’s North American tour for an in-depth chat about everything that went into their new record Rooms of the House, how they challenged themselves creatively this time around, and what they’ve learned over the past almost ten years of being a band.
One of the inspiring artists for the so-called, “emo,” scene or whatever one may want to call it was obviously Chris Carrabba. Being a fan of his from the days when he literally used to get booed off stage as he sat up there with an acoustic guitar – pre Swiss Army Romance days, to just the build up of performing on MTV’s Unplugged with R.E.M. to pretty much taking over a whole entire genre of music, Carrabba has done it all. And we can’t forget Further Seems Forever either. But now he’s in something new and… Read more »
In this week’s Tuesday Ten, we talk about some of our favorite sonically unmistakable bands and what sets them apart in 2014’s flooded musical climate.
Metalcore legends August Burns Red are truly a force to be reckoned with. Their latest release, Rescue & Restore, pushed the band’s boundaries to whole new level to create an essential part of any metal fan’s catalogue. idobi writer Alex Rudisill spoke with vocalist Jake Luhrs on how the band progressed while writing their latest masterpiece.
In a bold move today, energy drink brand Rockstar announced they are teaming up with Simple Plan to play the first ever concert in space.
Brian Marquis, former guitarist of Boston hardcore band Therefore I Am, has announced signing a deal with Equal Vision Records as a solo artist. Marquis will release his debut full-length album, Blood & Spirits, on May 13.
idobi writer Alexa Gallo had the chance to catch up with Jake Mcelfresh aka Front Porch Step at the Long Island stop of the Acoustic Basement Tour in late February. The two discussed the release of his album Aware, persevering as an acoustic act, and the will to explore other music endeavors.
Eddie Jason & Chris are back with another all new live show tonight at 9p ET, after The Mike Herrera Hour, and Monday at 8pm ET following Full Frontal. I Fight Dragons raised over $100,000 to fund their new album, and are poised to do some serious damage. EJC will check in with Warped Tour travelers, I Fight Dragons, as they prepare for the summer grind. Also, what’s more impressive than a power-trio? How about a power-duo? Guitar and drum indie rock tag-team, In The Whale, phone in. Watch their music video for “Girlfriend”: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJScIHvCeGs&feature=share&list=UUA_3rmBwkoyPfKUlKEcWGJw As always, EJC will also… Read more »
