The 1st real punk album I ever owned was “Smash” by the Offspring in 1994 and so when I was 19 years old and all of a sudden Sum 41 was opening for The Offspring my mind then was kinda blown. Sum 41 and Offspring have been friends ever since 2000. I am happy to have my old friend Dexter Holland or should I say Dr. Dexter Holland on the show this week. We talk about his school history, we talk about the early 90’s punk explosion, we talk about a lot! Tune in to hear my conversation with the… Read more »
Part 2 of Darrin’s chat with singer/guitarist/songwriter for The Smoking Popes…Josh Caterer.
K.Flay‘s iconic debut studio album Life As A Dog is turning 10 years old on June 10. The groundbreaking album combined gritty alternative sonics and euphoria-inducing hip-hop beats, and features heavy-hitting tracks “Can’t Sleep” and “Make Me Fade.” In celebration of this amazing birthday, the artist is hosting a special tenth-anniversary party. K.Flay is set to have an acoustic performance, vinyl signing, album listening session, and vintage merch raffle on June 9 at Permanent Records Roadhouse. The event begins at 6 PM PT and is open for those 21 and over. Plus, each ticket comes with an exclusive anniversary edition… Read more »
The artists signed to Fearless Records have defined the alternative and heavy music scenes for three decades. That’s right—the iconic record label is turning 30 years old this year. Over the years, Fearless Records has been home to some of our favorite artists here at idobi Radio including I Prevail, Ice Nine Kills, Chase Atlantic, Movements, Pierce The Veil, and more. It’s safe to assume that Pierce The Veil‘s album Collide With The Sky is synonymous with the label’s legendary catalog. It is one of the band’s most impactful releases that defined the 2010s decade of emo music. The fan… Read more »
Halestorm has an exciting surprise for fans everywhere. The band just announced that they’ve released a live album and video for their famous Wembley concert on December 9, 2023. Supported by Black Veil Brides and MOTHICA, Halestorm played a stunning 90-minute set. In an Instagram post, Lzzy Hale shared, “To Sell Out Wembley is a right of passage, and this one was a huge milestone on the ever stretching Halestorm Highway. We’ve been the same band mates and best friends for over 20 years, so this moment was personal for us. What a gift to be able to do the… Read more »
System Of A Down‘s Serj Tankian may have just performed a stellar 27-song-long set at Sick New World, but he’s not slowing down anytime soon. Today, the artist released a thrilling new solo track, “A.F. Day,” via Gibson Records. “This is a song I wrote in the early days of System Of A Down that I never released,” Tankian says. “The majority of the instrumentation and vocals are recordings from that time. Dystopian in mood, the song is a reflection of the angst and anti-authoritarian attitude I had to conformity.” The new brutally honest track is just a taste of… Read more »
Marking their first new music since their 2020 Grammy-winning single “Bum-Rush,” Body Count has unleashed the bone-crushing “Psychopath” featuring Fit for An Autopsy vocalist Joe Bad. The track also acts as the first preview of the group’s forthcoming full-length album, Merciless. Equipped with a rapid-fire lyric video showcasing a red-string crime board, Ice-T and co. spews a series of vicious lyrics, including “Last night/They found three slain/I torture and kill and murder at will” across punishing instrumentation. Meanwhile, as FFAA leader joins the onslaught, he adds in a subtle but apt namedrop for his main project, growling, “Just another motherfucker/Fit… Read more »
Wake up, people, we’ve officially got new music from the one and only Head Automatica. After nearly two decades of radio silence, the band has returned with their first offering since their 2006 sophomore album Popaganda, “Bear The Cross.” Having first blown up on Myspace, Head Automatica has officially entered their Instagram era, making a new account and posting their cover art to the surprise of myriad elder emos. In the comments, long-time fans dropped several comments reading “OMG,” and “Perfection!!!” as well as “Welcome back!” “Bear The Cross” sees the band reach outside of the iconic glamorous pop-rock sonics… Read more »
Rising Maryland-based indie artist Spring Silver, the brainchild of K Nkanza, returned with a glistening new track, “Another Perfect Day, Another Perfect Night.” Following up previous single release “Gold Star,” the new track sees them over grunge-laced, fuzzy instrumentals and soaring vocals. They juxtapose these upbeat elements with darker narratives surrounding the overwhelming attachment to social media and crafting the “perfect” page. Check out the new Spring Silver track below and stay tuned to their socials for upcoming announcements about their forthcoming album due in summer. “Everyone is more or less selling an idea of themselves, a slightly (or more… Read more »
The show where we celebrated Kanner’s birthday and premiere of “Rich Man”!
