It is a special thing when two bands come up in the music industry together. Typically sharing interests, music styles, and simply having a good time together, these ‘buddy bands’ support each other’s endeavors and often cross paths in more ways than one. Whether it be a split release, a tour, or a feature, two bands with a strong friendship will find a way to work together. Wavves and Cloud Nothings are a great example of this. Back in 2015, they released the collaborative album, No Life for Me, and have shared the stage together numerous times. Wavves and Cloud… Read more »
Indie-pop darlings Nation Of Language has released their second single, “Weak In Your Light,” pulled from their freshly announced third full-length album. The trio’s eagerly-anticipated third album, Strange Disciple, will arrive on Sept. 15 via Play It Again Sam. The 10-track album will include “Weak In Your Light” and “Sole Obsession,” which the group unleashed earlier this year. Unlike their previous albums, the three-piece approached the writing and recording of the album while thinking about how it would relay in a live performance setting. Consequently, the album will feature more drums and guitars acting in full force when the band… Read more »
It has been nearly 5 years since the legendary lead vocalist of Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, passed away. But the surviving members of the band are doing everything in their power to keep his memory alive. Today, the group unleashed Meteora|20 featuring an outstanding 89 tracks to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of their sophomore album Meteora. Read more: Join Linkin Park For A Global Fan Q&A Livestream The band issued “Fighting Myself” and “Lost” earlier this year in anticipation of the album drop, both marking two previously unheard tracks featuring vocals from Bennington. Included on the 20th Anniversary Edition of… Read more »
Halsey has proven her talent on stage and on the big screen time and time again, and now, she has been tagged to join the cast of the forthcoming A24 film ‘MaXXXine.’ ‘MaXXXine’ will mark the third installment to A24’s Mia Goth-led X franchise, but a release date has not been announced for the eagerly-anticipated horror film. With four full-length albums and a multitude of film work including 2023’s ‘Americana’ opposite Sydney Sweeney, 2021’s ‘Sing 2,’ and her album companion film ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power,’ Halsey has demonstrated her on-screen presence and aptitude to hold her… Read more »
Blondshell had us eating out of the palm of her hands during her late night TV debut on Jimmy Fallon yesterday evening. Ahead of her self-titled debut album which drops on Friday, April 7 via Partisan Records, Blondshell joined The Late Night Show to perform her new single “Salad.” Having already garnered massive success with her previous releases “Olympus” and “Veronica Mars,” both of which will appear on her forthcoming full—length, Blondshell invokes a similarly empowering presence to the late Dolores O’Riordan. Commanding the stage with her unfaltering delivery, Blondshell rips through “Salad” detailing a revenge scenario to get justice… Read more »
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, 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 »
Get ready to hit the road—pop-punk trio Meet Me @ The Altar have announced their next massive headline tour “The Pink Couch Tour.” The tour will see the group alongside support acts Kid Sistr and Chloe Lilac, and will kick off on May 23 in Richmond, VA following the completion of their premier headline tour. “The Pink Couch Tour” will also feature performances at the 2023 Hangout Music Fest, the inaugural Adjacent Festival, and several PRIDE events, including LA’s OUTLOUD Raising Voices Festival. Tickets will be available on Friday, March 31 at 12 PM ET. You can get tickets here.… Read more »
The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards certainly had no shortage of talent in attendance and hitting the stage at the iconic Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, where the ceremony was held on Monday, March 27. Hosted by rock legend Lenny Kravitz, the rock and alt nominees featured the likes of Måneskin, blink-182, Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Turnstile, twenty one pilots, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more. Opening the ceremony with a tribute to the victims of the Nashville school shooting that occurred earlier Monday afternoon, Kravitz offered “healing love” and urged America to do better in regard to gun violence that… Read more »
idobi photographer Yising Kao covered the iDKHOW show at The Roxy in Los Angeles, CA. Check out some photos from the show below! [imgfull] iDKHOW [/imgfull]