Each month For The Record is here to bring you the best places to find your next favorite band in different cities all over the world—right to your screen. This month we’re diving into Grand Rapids, MI.
You know when Oscars season hits and suddenly it’s the only thing anyone can talk about? That’s how we feel about the first Gibson Brands Alternative Press Music Awards – Fueled by Monster Energy Drink. With less than two weeks left until the awards show makes its July 21st debut, at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we’ve all been picking our favorites and placing our bets—which is exactly what this show is all about.
Get Involved! are a veritable post hardcore supergroup, with members having spent time in some of the genre’s most legendary bands — bands like Glassjaw, Thursday, and From Autumn To Ashes. But one act you might not expect to find on their shared resume is British boy band The Wanted.
Music videos are an interesting art form — they can be beautiful interpretations that reveal the inner meanings of the music, or they can make so little sense that they leave your brain feeling like scrambled eggs. We pay tribute to some of the biggest culprits in the latter category in this week’s Tuesday Ten.
Although American Authors are receiving a lot of attention from pop culture, they’ve adopted none of the restrictions that come along with the limelight.
Musician Jack Parker is on the Mike Herrera Hour this week. His solo EP, Homegrown, is out now! Check it out on Jack’s Bandcamp page. Find Jack on Twitter: @jackwparker. Some things talked about: Measles Vaccine Cancer Cure, Drugs, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Sting, The Police, Vinyl Collecting, Tumbledown Live, DIY Touring Advice, Q&A. Thanks for listening! Join the conversation: #mhh @mikeherreraTD The Mike Herrera Hour – every Friday 8pm EST/ 5pm PST here on Idobi.com. Visit mikeherrera.net and be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming shows in your area!
For a special edition of this week’s Tuesday Ten, our sister station idobi Howl brings you the top ten heavy acts to keep your eyes on.
In this week’s Tuesday Ten, we highlight some of our very favorite artist collaborations from over the years, featuring everyone from Fall Out Boy to La Dispute.
Gunz sat down with John D., the creator of Skate and Surf, to discuss this year’s lineup as well as the history of the Festival. John explained how he secured a Midtown reunion, what went wrong last year, and hints at more acts to be added. He also touches base on how the venue will be set up and another upcoming tour he has planned.
New emerging markets are fascinating. Like a real-life iteration of Russian Roulette and with similar unpredictability, those who dare play can seemingly become billionaire visionaries overnight, or lose millions and appear hopelessly out of touch.
