Amid the massive festivities in Las Vegas, NV, leading up to When We Were Young Fest this past weekend, legendary frontman and newly published author Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 sat down with idobi Radio. The occasion? A 30th Anniversary celebration of Hopeless Records held at the Punk Rock Museum. In their conversation, Whibley delved into his newly released memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell, shared reflections on Sum 41’s enduring legacy as the band prepares for its final chapter in January, and discussed the pivotal decision to sign with Hopeless Records. Chatting with Fish of Gone… Read more »
Marky Capicotto, founder of the recently relaunched Glamour Kills was in attendance at the Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary Party at The Punk Rock Museum this past weekend in Las Vegas, NV. He stopped by the idobi Radio nook of the museum to talk about the return of Glamour Kills for the first time publicly. Launched in 2005 by Capicotto, Glamour Kills was the brand every single one of your favorite bands wore in nearly every promo picture or on stage. When Patrick Walford of Rock The Walls asked Capicotto what the relaunch has been like, he was very honest. “The… Read more »
After inking a deal with Hopeless Records earlier this month, Australian metalcore darlings Melrose Avenue has unleashed a larger-than-life remix of their single “Fool And The Beggar.” Ahead of the remix’s release, Melrose Avenue—composed of powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Vlado Saric, guitarist Mitchell Black, drummer Jed McIntosh, and guitarist and supporting vocalist Shawn ‘Red Curl’ Mayer—chatted with idobi Radio while attending the Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary celebration at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, NV. There, they reflected on their journey leading up to this latest release and what fans can expect from the band’s future under the new… Read more »
Just over a month ago, rumors began swirling across the internet about the highly anticipated return of the Vans Warped Tour, the beloved festival founded by Kevin Lyman, which last rocked fans more than five years ago in California in 2019. After running through its final stops in Cleveland, OH; Atlantic City, NJ; and Mountain View, CA in 2019, Warped Tour is SO back! On September 17, in an exclusive statement to Pollstar, Lyman confirmed the festival’s monumental comeback. “We have something cooking for 2025. Details should be ready in a few weeks,” he revealed, igniting a wave of excitement… Read more »
If you’re a certified museum lover, alternative-obsessed, or a combo of both, you need to add this new exhibit to your bucket list. Based in London, the Barbican Music Library is currently home to an exhibit that is examining the emo era from 2004-2009, aptly named “I’m Not Okay.” And oh yeah, did we mention that it’s free? Per the City Of London Corporation, “The exhibition examines how this scene intertwined with internet fame and drama, with teens expressing their angst through confessional lyrics, tight jeans, and dyed black hair. ‘I’m Not Okay’ delves into how Emo became a positive… Read more »
The Hopeless Records’ 30th Anniversary celebration rolls on, and this time with Pinkshift at the helm. The Baltimore-based punk rockers unleash a mesmerizing reimagined rendition of Illuminati Hotties’ “Knead.” The track is on the forthcoming Hopelessly Devoted To You tracklist. Illuminati Hotties dropped “Knead” in 2021, which was featured on the Sarah Tudzin-led full-length record, Let Me Do One More. While Pinkshift stays true to the original’s quirky charm, they elevate it with their own raw intensity, breathing rejuvenated energy into the song. The band’s reinterpretation supercharges the track with jet fuel, adding an infectious urgency that complements Tudzin’s vision.… Read more »
Knocked Loose is currently on a massive tour supporting Slipknot before they venture out on their own headlining run. Following their recent release You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, the busy traveling artists just dropped their official music video for “Moss Covers All / Take Me Home” via Pure Noise Records. Lead singer Bryan Garris shares, “I’ve had the idea for these two videos since before the album was announced. They didn’t make the cut as the original singles, but I knew eventually I wanted to bring this idea to life. I knew I wanted to do it with… Read more »
After recent rumors about Deryck Whibley possibly joining Linkin Park, the Sum 41 frontman set the record straight when he let fans know that, unfortunately, he will not be the scene staple’s new lead singer. It began when Linkin Park shared a 100-hour countdown to their social channels and website, with it reaching zero on Wednesday, August 28 at 2:15 pm ET. Sum 41 also posted they would be making an announcement on Wednesday, which had fans thinking that Whibley would possibly be joining Linkin Park. Alas, Whibley had to make it clear that he will not be joining Linkin… Read more »
Following the release of summer singles “Lost In Space,” “Take Me Back,” and “Chasing Low Vibrations,” Foster The People has officially released their fourth studio album, Paradise State Of Mind, via Atlantic Records. This marks the indie rock sensation’s first full album drop since 2017’s Sacred Hearts Club, featuring hit single “Sit Next To Me.” Across its 11 tracks, Paradise State Of Mind is widely inspired by the 1970s, notably infused with a range of jazz, gospel, and Motown. While Foster The People returns to the indie scene with their beloved ethereal vocals and sultry synth tones, they have matured… Read more »
Very happy to have my guest John Reis on the show this week. John has played or is currently playing in such bands as Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, Me First + The Gimme Gimmes and many many more. John is a legend. If you’ve ever wondered how musicians can play in multiple different bands at the same time well check this out. We also talk about the 80’s and 90’s San Diego (violent) punk scene and how he prepares to do guided tours at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. This episode is a fun one!
