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Plain White T's have been enjoying the success of their hit single Hey There Delilah but it's time to get back to work and make some new music! Click to read more...

Chiodos singer Craig Owens has wayyyy too many clothes. Instead of letting them overflow in his closet like I have been doing for the past four years, he has decided to put them up for auction online. Click to read more...

My Chemical Romance just can't get enough of your smiling faces. They've extended their 17-day club tour with a whole batch of new shows. Click to read more...

Artist: The Depreciation Guild
Song: Sky Ghosts
Album: In Her Gentle Jaws (self-released, 2007)
Sounds Like: Cat Power, Rilo Kiley

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on right now!
Tune in directly through Idobi Radio.

The show is on live from 7-8 pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

Both Lance and Joey from One Moment Management and Millionaires will be studio guests.

I will be making a gigantic announcement about my career during the show so don't miss it!!!

Send us an instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

--DJ Rossstar

Madina Lake are back again with another exclusive story for Buzznet's ears only. You are now part of the cool kids club. Click to read more...

Artist: Feist
Song: I Feel It All (Britt Daniel remix)
Sounds Like: Cat Power, Rilo Kiley

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now.

Tune directly through Idobi Radio.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

Tonight's guests include: Four Year Strong + A Cursive Memory

Send us questions to the screen name: staridobi

--DJ Rossstar

Epitaph Records has just released their schedule of upcoming releases and it's like you need to start saving your allowance so you can buy them all! Click to read more...

The man known as Munky has been playing guitar for the rock band Korn since the rock band was harvested 1993. Fans were stunned when he left the band last month because of personal and family reasons...but now he's back! Click to read more...

Buzznet's DJ Rossstar is giving you the chance to talk to both Four Year Strong and A Cursive Memory on the radio tonight. Find out how you can be part of the magic and get your questions answered on air. Click to read more...

Artist: The Raveonettes
Song: Black/White
Sounds Like: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Arcade Fire

Your parents are supposed to be on your side no matter what. So what happens when they think that you are on drugs? Or when you are bi-sexual and taking anti-depressants but are afraid to tell them? Vanessa Rose from One Star Story shares her messages of love and family to help you overcome these tough challenges. Check out this edition of
 Rock N Roll Therapy. Click to read more...

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show

Wednesday, February 27th 2008
Showtime: 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST
Guests: Four Letter Lie (phone), A Cursive Memory (studio)


Thursday, February 28th 2008
Showtime: 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST
Guests: One Moment Management (studio), Millionaires (studio)


Send all questions to the screen name: staridobi

ONLY on Idobi Radio!

Imagine walking across your college campus and seeing Bert McCracken of The Used carrying textbooks while listening to his iPod.  An even cooler scenario would be if The Used played a show at your college. Oh wait...they're going to! Click to read more...

Old-school fans of Panic at the Disco remember Brent Wilson, the group's original bassist, who was kicked out of the group in mid-2006. Since then, the band has gone on to worldwide success but what about Wilson? What's he been up to? Click to read more...

Fall Out Boy are known for their incredibly energetic stage show. Heck, on a recent tour they popped out of the bottom of the stage every night as their introduction! The band is letting you relive their show every day for the rest of your life with a new CD/DVD called **** Phoenix. Click to read more...

Artist: Delipub
Song: Delipub
Sounds Like: You decide!

Think back to 1999 and and one of the first songs that pops into your head will most likely be All Star by Smash Mouth. The song couldn't have been played any more than it was on both radio and television in what seemed to be all 365 days of that year. It got to the point where as soon as you heard the opening phrase, 'Somebody once told me...' you knew what it was instantly. Click to read more...

Saosin are spending the next few weeks visiting their friends on all parts of the globe. The Southern California rockers just added a whole set of dates to their tour route. I hope they have a GPS system. Click to read more...

Cartel made a name for themselves in the pop-punk scene with a really catchy single called Honestly. Once their reality show Band in a Bubble debuted on MTV in 2007, they became known as something else -- sellouts. Click to read more...

Artist: Dntel
Song: Turning Red
Sounds Like: Styrofoam, Four Tet

When I first moved to LA in 2004 I was told by many people that there was nothing to do in Downtown Los Angeles. They were so wrong.

The past few months I have checked out so many great restaurants, bars and museums in the downtown area. It's a great feeling to go from Hollywood which feels like a town and beach areas like Santa Monica to a real city in a matter of minutes.On Saturday, Kyla and I started our day off at the Natural History Musuem where were educated about mammals, dinosaurs and minerals.After the museum we had dinner at TheStandard Hotel. The hotel itself puts a modern twist on a retro-feel. There is a bar and pool on the roof as well that overlooks the entire city. If you are ever in Downtown I suggest you check this out.

We ended our night at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel. I hadn't heard of this place until recently but had to check it out. From the second I walked in I knew this was easily my favorite hotel in California. The lobby is filled with fountains and the first six floors composed of restaurants, a spa, gift shops and more. It's like a cruise ship but on land.We headed into the glass elevator to go to the lounge of the 35th floor. After you pass the sixth floor, the rest of the ride is outdoors. You get an insane view of the city and it honestly feels as if you are flying. Click here for video footage!

Once you get to the 35th floor you enter the lounge and are seated at a booth that gives you another great view of the city. The whole lounge gives you a 360 degree view so there really is no bad place to sit. Here's the BEST part -- The entire floor rotates! In about an hour you get to see the entire 360 degree view of the city without even leaving your seat!

Check out MY PHOTOS for pictures from the day/night.

That was my Saturday! I can't wait to see what else Downtown LA has to offer.--DJ Rossstar

Artist: Born Ruffians
Song: Hummingbird
Sounds Like: Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs

Love, dating and crazy ex's. Nothing makes our heads spin more than these three things.  Shaun from A Cursive Memory is here to play witch doctor and tell these Buzznet members what to do about their current relationship hangups. Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy. Click to read more...

Artist: Radiohead
Song: Faust Arp (thumbs_down)
Sounds Like: Coldplay, Muse

When I was young, I remember my teacher playing us songs in class like Baby Beluga and Kokomo. It's now 2008 and the music of HIM has been the soundtrack in one classroom at Excelsior Middle School... until now. Click to read more...

Artist: The Magnetic Fields
Song: Three Way
Sounds Like: Pavement, of Montreal

Los Angeles punk band Time Again will be stopping by DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show this Thursday, February 21st, 2008 to talk about their brand new album Darker Days.

The Exies will be calling in during the show to update us on their plans for 2008.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST and can be heard directly through Idobi Radio.

You can send in questions to the band during the broadcast by sending an instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

Don't forget to listen in tonight so you can gossip about the show tomorrow with your friends!

--DJ Rossstar


Time Again

Ladies and gents, we have the full line up for this summer's Warped Tour. Find out if your favorite band is on the list. Click to read more...

Los Angeles punk band Time Again will be stopping by DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show this Thursday, February 21st, 2008 to talk about their brand new album Darker Days.

     will be calling in during the show to update us on their plans for 2008.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST and can be heard directly through Idobi Radio.

You can send in questions to the band during the broadcast by sending an instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

Don't forget to listen in tonight so you can gossip about the show tomorrow with your friends!

--DJ Rossstar


Time Again

They say that being in a band is like being in a family. You have your ups and downs and can end up fighting constantly. It seems as this has affected Paramore as they have just canceled the rest of their UK/European tour dates. Could this be the end of the road for the band? Click to read more...

Have you ever read the 'Thanks to:' section of a CD booklet and wished your name was included? Backseat Goodbye is going to make your dream a reality. Click to read more...

Artist: British Sea Power
Song: Atom
Sounds Like: Interpol, Art Brut

Chicago rockers Madina Lake have spilled the beans (not literally, that would be gross) to DJ Rossstar about their plans to film a music video for the song Pandora. Click to read more...

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now.

Drive By will be calling in and One Star Story will be in the studio.

Tune in right now  via Idobi Radio.

The show will be on live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

Send us questions by instant messaging the screen name: staridobi.

--DJ Rossstar

One Star Story will be bringing their powerpop charm to DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show this Wednesday, February 20th, 2008.

Drive By will be calling in during the show for a quick ten minute interview. Get to know the band personally before they head off on their tour with My Chemical Romance.

The show airs live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST and can be heard directly through Idobi Radio.

You can send in questions to the band during the broadcast by sending an instant message to the screen name: staridobi.

Don't forget to listen in tonight so you can gossip about the show tomorrow with your friends!

--DJ Rossstar


One Star Story

Tom Oaks, founding member of the pop rock group The Higher, is out of the band. What? Why? How?  Click to read more...

Lawrence and Phyllis Nicastro thought they won the lottery when they found an unseen nude photo of Marilyn Monroe that was packed away in their house. Click to read more...

Artist: MIA
Song: Paper Planes (remix for the children by adrock)
Sounds Like: Spank Rock, Peaches

System of a Down went on hiatus in 2006 and fans have been waiting for the band to reunite ever since. Looks like they may be waiting for the rest of their lives. Click to read more...

Hanukkah has come very early for me this year as Green Day Foxboro Hot Tubs have announced they will release a full length album on Jingletown Records. (Note: Jingletown is referenced on two differnet songs on Green Day's album American Idiot.) The album will include seven new songs in addition to the six that are currently available for free on their Site.  Click to read more...

You may remember I interviewed rising star Matt Costa a few weeks ago. He's on tour now and enjoying regular radio play. During such an exciting time in his career, it stings to have to deliver this news: A lot of expensive equipment was stolen from Matt and his band. Here are the details as we received them at Buzznet: ...Read more

Artist: Black Mountain
Song: Tyrants
Sounds Like: Dead Meadow, Wolf Parade

Artist: Iron & Wine
Song: Boy with a Coin
Sounds Like: The Shins, Cat Power

Artist: Black Lips
Song: O Katrina!
Sounds Like: Thee Headcoats, Oblivions

It's happens to all of us.

You get a phone call from a company trying to solicit you with their product.
Most of us either hang up right away, towards the middle of their speech or say "NOT INTERESTED."

The call I received today at 10:30am takes the cake!

Man: "Hello sir. This is your phone provider. You will notice on your next bill that the amount due will be lower. This is cause....(I hang up)

Two second later the phone rings again.

Rossstar: Hello
Man: "Are you retarded?"
Rossstar: Excuse me
Man: "Are--you--retarded?"
Rossstar: No.
Man: "Well then why would you hang up on your phone company when we are offering you a great deal?"

At this point I said I was not interested and hung up! How ridiculous? Is that even legal?

--DJ Rossstar

Artist: The Dodos
Song: Jodi
Sounds Like: Bill Baird, Bryan Scary

A 17-year-old Buzznet member is interested in dating her 28-year-old stripping teacher who is currently in a custody battle for his kids. We couldn't make this stuff up guys. Luckily, Farewell is here to try and guide her and others in the right direction.  Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy. Click to read more...

Between Warped Tour, Bamboozle and Coachella -- there are a lot of festivals to choose from this year. For those of us who aren't loaded, we have to pick which one to spend our money on.  T In The Park might be yours. Click to read more...

Artist: The Raveonettes
Song: Dead Sound (Digital Leather Remix)
Sounds Like: The Kills, The Strokes

My Chemical Romance are giving you one more chance to dance the night away before they record their new album. Click to read more...

Artist: Villains
Song: Electro-Banger Remix for Bloc Party "Hunting for Witches"
Sounds Like: Mstrkrft, Hollertronix
Buzznet Page: http://villains.buzznet.com
      

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on air now!

Tune in through Idobi Radio.

The show broadcasts live from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

Tonight's studio guests are NUDE and No One Goes Home!!

Instant message us at the screen name: staridobi.

--DJ Rossstar

Were you on the fence about picking up actress Scarlett Johansson's debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head? Two collaborations with a music legend might help you finalize your decision! Click to read more...

Both NUDE and No One Goes Home will appear on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show this Wednesday, February 13h, 2008.

The radio show airs live on http://www.idobirad io.com from 7-8pm PST / 10-11pm EST.

You can send in questions during the broadcast by instant messaging the screen name: staridobi.

Both of these bands are unsigned and are about to go out on a full U.S. tour together so be sure and tune in and get to know more about them before the hit your town!

--DJ Rossstar

There's not much to do inside of a jail cell -- so why not stare at a trophy you didn't win? It's better than carving words into the walls. Singer Amy Winehouse is hoping to make her husband's stay in prison a little bit better. Click to read more...

If you think you've heard it all in our Rock N Roll Therapy segment -- think again. 2*Sweet popped into the Buzznet office to do a little advice giving for Buzznet members in need. How do they respond to a girl who just found out she has been sleeping with her soon to be stepbrother!?  Check out this Rock N Roll Therapy. Click to read more...

Artist: Death Cab for Cutie
Song: Champagne From a Paper Cup
Album: Something About Airplanes (1998)
Sounds Like: The Shins, Bright Eyes       

Do you remember running to the store in 2004 to buy Lindsay Lohan's first album Speak?  Did you camp overnight in 2005 to be the first one to purchase her second release A Little More Personal (Raw)? Me neither -- Regardless of her first two musical failures, a third album is nevertheless on the way. Click to read more...