OH BOY, IT’S TIME TO BREAK OUT THE FLANNELS AND SKINNY JEANS, FOLKS! 🎉 Hoobastank is back and celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a special performance at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood on November 20. I mean, who wouldn’t want to relive the magic of early 2000s alt-rock? 🙄
The band will be performing their debut album live in its entirety, because apparently, that’s what the people want. And by “the people,” I mean the 16 million monthly listeners they’ve somehow managed to accumulate. Joining Hoobastank for this nostalgic extravaganza will be Audiovent, because why not? It’s not like we have anything better to do on a Tuesday night.
The Return of Hoobastank
Hoobastank recently surprised fans with the release of their brand-new song, “How Do You Sleep?” – their first original music in nearly a decade. Wow, I bet the anticipation was just killing us all. The track debuted at Vans Warped Tour, because where else would you debuting a new song in 2023? Vocalist Doug Robb shared his excitement about releasing new music, saying it’s like a “creative ‘pressure valve’ has been opened.” Yeah, because that’s exactly what I want to hear from a rock band – a metaphor about plumbing.
The collaboration with producer Howard Benson marks a full-circle moment for the band, whose creative partnership with Benson helped define an entire generation. I mean, who can forget the iconic sounds of the early 2000s? It’s not like we’ve all moved on to better things or anything. “How Do You Sleep?” is a modern return to Hoobastank’s roots, channeling the raw energy, driving riffs, and melodic urgency that defined their self-titled debut. Because, you know, nostalgia is all the rage these days.
TikTok and TV Shows: The Secret to Hoobastank’s Resurgence
Hoobastank has had a resurgence back into the mainstream through TikTok and hit TV shows. Who would have thought that a bunch of teenagers lip-syncing to “The Reason” on TikTok would be the key to their success? The viral success of the #NotAPerfectPerson trend brought new attention to the hit single, garnering user-generated content of biggest fails. And when Netflix’s hit show “Beef” featured “The Reason,” it resulted in the song re-entering the iTunes Rock charts. I guess you could say Hoobastank is “beefing” up their music career.
The band also surprised fans this past summer by appearing on stage with the Jonas Brothers at their Hershey stop, performing “The Reason” to a packed arena. Because what’s more rock ‘n’ roll than a bunch of Disney stars singing a 20-year-old song? With their newfound mainstream attention, Hoobastank is clocking in at over 16 million monthly listeners. I mean, it’s not like they’re just a novelty act or anything.
In conclusion, if you’re feeling nostalgic for the early 2000s and want to relive the magic of Hoobastank’s self-titled debut, then boy, do I have the concert for you! 🎟️ Just don’t forget to bring your flannel shirt and skinny jeans, or you’ll stick out like a sore thumb. 😂
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Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
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