Siiickbrain (Caroline Miner Smith) came by the idobi Radio Studios to chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin about her new EP dizzy spells, which officially dropped earlier this summer on May 31. During the chat Siiickbrain talked about the new EP, her aesthetic approach to the EP’s videos, and how she works to change her set depending on who she’s opening for. Only 5 years into her musical career, she has and continues to accomplish so much by raising the bar with each release. Siiickbrain is known for her monstrous scream across her discography and has been dubbed one of… Read more »
There’s this sensation when you’re experiencing a good book and a great album that feels somewhere in between flying and falling. It’s a weightlessness that has many readers and listeners searching for that next spell of satisfaction. Bringing the two mediums together might just be the delicious fix. Like a proper cheese and wine pairing, these 9 combinations of alternative albums and classic literature might give you that delectable feeling of floating. 1. ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë & Take Me Back To Eden by Sleep Token Wuthering Heights’ Katherine and Heathcliff are the exemplars of a toxic, tragic relationship.… Read more »
Ashton Irwin recently popped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk to Fish on Gone Fishkin, all about his newest album, BLOOD ON THE DRUMS! The album was released in two separate parts: The Thorns, which came out on June 12, and The Roses, which was just released on July 17. During the interview, Irwin touches on his creative process throughout making the album, including the reasons behind a two-part release and the significant role of mental health and human resilience throughout the project. According to Irwin, he names of the two parts of the album come from the lyrics,… Read more »
The emo cover of the century has just dropped. Anthony Green (Circa Survive, Saosin, The Sound of Animals Fighting, L.S. Dunes) covered Title Fight‘s “Numb, But I Still Feel It.” The track comes from Title Fight’s 2012 record Floral Green. In Green‘s cover, he softens the punk edges of the OG track with his iconic psychedelic rock sonics and glowing vocals. Additionally, Green shared accompanying visuals for his rendition made by his son, James. Prior to releasing his cover of “Numb, But I Still Feel It,” the vocalist released his solo record Doom. Spun. on June 26 featuring “3am,” “Megadeath”… Read more »
After releasing their supercharged singles “It’s Supposed To Hurt” and “Learn To Forget” House Of Protection is showing the softer side of their musical vision with new track, “Being One” via Red Bull Records. Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta (ex-FEVER 333 musicians) “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos. Starting again was the whole point of this [project].” This synth-laced, pop-rock-infused offering proves that this is the alternative dynamic duo of your dreams. Harrison’s vocals shine on the record, revealing a new level of brilliance for his range. Of “Being One,” Improta says, “‘Being One’… Read more »
Featured on their debut EP Paper Hearts which arrived in September 2023, Sleep Theory dropped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles, CA, to perform one of their breakout singles, “Gone Or Staying.” Opening with a vibrant array of acoustic guitar strums and soft percussion, the band—comprised of vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt—brings a fresh perspective to “Gone Or Staying.” With little to no effort, Cullen Moore’s vocal delivery fills the studio space, dancing between his soulful range and the alternative soundscape of the instrumentation. As Paolo Vergara’s voice intertwines with… Read more »
There aren’t many bands contending with The Killers for the widest breadth of sonic profile. Since the day that cage door opened, they’ve strayed worlds away from their grit-and-glam ethos of post-punk revival. The trek’s seen them over the washboard roads of heartland rock, through flashbangs of synth-driven pop, and the wildflower fields on the softer side of folk. And still, now 20 years removed from their Hot Fuss debut, they continue to fire off their early staples with the same love-scorned ferocity that had first lit the fuse. In celebration of the bi-decadal anniversary today, June 7, we reached… Read more »
For fans across the pond, today is your lucky day. SeeYouSpaceCowboy is heading out to the UK and Europe in August and September. The Coup de Grâce artists are kicking off their run overseas on August 29 in Southampton, UK, at Joiners and wrapping their shows up in Köln, DE, at Helios 37 on September 15. Hardcore act Killing Me Softly and Madrid post-hardcore musicians Boneflower will be along for the ride and are offering support. All tickets for the forthcoming tour go live on June 7 at 11 AM CET. Their headlining North American tour begins on July 16.… Read more »
Following the original release of “Reasons,” which arrived in April 2023 alongside electronic artists Excision and Wooli, The Devil Wears Prada has reissued the collaborative single. Only this time, they have tapped Hopeless Records artist LØLØ to lend her talents to the track. “I was really excited when TDWP asked me to feature on this track,” LØLØ shares in a press release. “I’ve always thought they were so awesome but never thought I’d end up collaborating on a track with them. I think I probably just got a lot cooler.” “When we made ‘Reasons’ with Excision and Wooli, we knew… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of year once more. Eurovision is back, and it continues to get bigger and more prominent worldwide. Though it is known as the institution that turned ABBA into superstars and showcases the wildest and weirdest creations that Europe has to offer, there is still room for some rock ‘n’ roll in the ranks. Over the years, pop has been the predominant genre in which countries project their entries. Though guitars have been making their way slowly but surely, they sometimes take the whole competition by storm. From masked monsters and nu-metal stalwarts to glam-rock superstars,… Read more »
