The second annual Today’s Mixtape Festival will be held April 5th-7th at 89 North in Patchogue, NY and idobi is proud to be a part of the fest. To get you prepared, we’ve come up with a list of ten bands to check out now, whether you’re attending or not.
Lines We Trace, the second album from Seattle natives Hey Marseilles, is a go-to for fans of folk, classical, and melodic pop alike.
Conditions push undeniably forward with Full Of War, providing both a fully energetic and more melodic sound as well as the contemplative lyrics that fans have come to expect.
The latest recruits to Equal Vision Records, Northern Faces recently released their debut EP Southern Places, a strong effort consisting of five self-produced tunes that spotlight the band’s indie rock roots while pulling elements from noise, experimental, and even blues rock.
idobi editor Eleanor Grace sat down with Philip Jamieson and Erin Burke-Moran of Massachusetts post rock quintet Caspian at the Toronto stop of their winter tour last week. The band touched on important topics like pizza and the weather as well as the complexities of their writing process, the incredible response to their most recent album Waking Season, South By South West, and much more.
What You Don’t See is one of the most anticipated records of 2013, yet fans have no reason to fear a sophomore slump. The Story So Far have returned with another album full of energetic, aggressive songs while still managing to demonstrate growth in their sound.
After shocking fans and supporters when his one-month long IndieGoGo campaign raised over $50,000, Mae’s former frontman Dave Elkins has independently released his first album Color (n.) Inside The Lines under the name Schematic. The album shows a musical side of Elkins that fans have yet to see, and while his creative ambition is admirable, one can only hope that his experimentation won’t backfire and leave fans confused about where his music is going.
Hummingbird, the sophomore album from indie rock foursome Local Natives, does much to carry on the legacy of its highly praised predecessor, Gorilla Manor. The album’s poignant lyrics and melodic feel offer up a complex experience, pleading with the listener to delve deep inside their psyche and explore what might be hiding in the depths.
What’s more infectious than pop punk guitar riffs, 90s angst, and catchy melodies? Add a female lead singer, and you’ve just fallen in love with Candy Hearts. We caught this band play by accident at the Topshelf Showcase, and we are sure glad we did. Isn’t that what SXSW is all about? This quad pop-punk assault are starting to break big, as they’ve teamed up with New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert, who served as producer on their latest EP The Best Ways to Disappear. They’re keeping busy all year long with a massive US tour featuring suppourting acts Pentimento, Allison… Read more »
Bleach Blonde’s self-titled first release is a 3-track EP that packs a punch in a short amount of time.
