Ida Eskamani

1 month ago | orlandoweekly.com | Ida Eskamani

"The world around us that we experience is told through stories, whether that's the way we cognitively function from an evolutionary standpoint, but even the scientific method is a story in itself." Orlando Weekly found Menzingers co-vocalist and guitarist Tom May in his living room (converted into a recording studio) on a cold morning in Philadelphia.

Oct 16, 2024 | orlandoweekly.com | Ida Eskamani

In just a few short days, punk bands from across the world descend on the City Beautiful for Foreign Dissent, Orlando’s yearly International Punk Rock Party. A labor of love organized by local promoter Craig Mazer, this year features bands from Italy, Chile, Panama and England. The bands come to Orlando en route to Fest, Gainesville’s annual punk pilgrimage featuring hundreds of bands from all corners, near and far.

Sep 23, 2024 | orlandoweekly.com | Ida Eskamani |Jim Leatherman

“That’s one small step for Weezer, one giant leap for Weezer-kind.” That was the declaration made by Rivers Cuomo, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for Weezer, after planting the band's flag on stage during their 90-minute sold-out spectacular in Orlando Friday night. The “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour, marking 30 years since the release of the band's debut Blue Album, was a trip.

Sep 18, 2024 | orlandoweekly.com | Ida Eskamani

The ’90s are back, baby — and they’re booking sold-out arena shows. In one night on one stage, Orlando will host three bands that helped shape alternative rock: Weezer, the Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. They’re here for what headliners Weezer have dubbed their “Voyage to the Blue Planet” tour, marking the 30th anniversary of their first record, self-titled but lovingly known as the Blue Album, which they will be playing in full. It has been quite a voyage for the bands.

Aug 13, 2024 | orlandoweekly.com | Ida Eskamani

"Hey baby! I'm calling you from a landline. Hey baby! I'm not having a good time." The opening lyrics from Sincere Engineer's "Landline," off their 2023 record Cheap Grills, captures the Chicago band's sonic spirit well: wholeheartedly earnest and tragically honest, blending nostalgia with modernity, to a backdrop of infectious riffs and full-throated execution. If you were to distill these qualities into a human, you would end up with Deanna Belos, the band's founder, leader and frontperson.