In her latest album Wheel, Laura Stevenson contends with the confusing and contradictory cycle that is life. Through artfully-composed folk songs, rife with prose and interwoven with irony, Stevenson captures the mystifying enigmas that plague us all.
Lost in a never-ending cacophony of American-inspired guitar squeals, hammering drum beats, and amped-up vocals, the third release from the Swedish-based Her Bright Skies is an angsty young adult power piece whose volume is fit for an arena but whose calamitous structure and predictable composition should be left in the garage.
A compilation of the best elements that came from the band’s past releases, All Time Low’s new record Don’t Panic will doubtlessly be an immediate hit among both old and new fans, no matter what album made you fall in love with them in the first place.
idobi caught up with singer Joey V. of From Indian Lakes at the New York City stop of their tour with The Dangerous Summer. He told us about life on the road, the difference in music across the coasts, and some exciting things happening for the band in the fall.
Misser, the new project from Transit’s Tim Landers and This Time Next Year’s Brad Wiseman, have been making waves in the world of pop punk with the release of their debut album Every Day I Tell Myself I’m Going To Be A Better Person. We caught up with Landers to talk about the album, how he balances being in two bands, and more.
idobi caught up with John O’Callaghan and Pat Brown of The Maine at the Toronto date of the Pioneer World Tour to talk about their new album, their touring plans for the rest of the year, and how they balance their new sound with their older material.
Last week, idobi contributor Ashley Holman had the opportunity to speak with three of the four members of Permanent Ability, a funk- rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Their latest EP, Bring It On!, debuted in 2010 and secured them the title “best band of the week†from rockitoutblog.com.
After announcing the end of their “indefinite hiatus”, Yellowcard have been busy. Since the announcement, the pop-rock 5 quintet have released the critically praised When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes, been halfway across America with All Time Low and seem poised for even greater success as they prepare for a co-headlining run with Good Charlotte. Mike Skehan of idobi had a chance to chat with guitarist Ryan Mendez about getting back together, touring, the Detroit Red Wings and more.
It began with a benign four-minute ferry ride through calm waters to a little-trafficked landmass in the Upper New York Bay, but Saturday night at The Beach on Governors Island proved to be anything but gentle.
“American Idol” ratings are at their lowest since 2004, and Simon Cowell is moving on. As the season-nine finale approaches, a central question on many minds remains about the behemoth talent show: Can it stay dominant and turn its winners into stars again?
