Today the nerds are doing literally the most to stay as positive as they can! We got some swag we can show off (via Haze Radio and Hemper). Lots of good news to report from around the country. And a little bit of editorial in between on weed and sleep! Even though *some* politicians are doing what they can to keep weed illegal, cannabis still prevails! Listen for some PMA and don’t panic, it’s organic!
A staple of any Christmas celebration is the Ugly Christmas Sweater. Some of us have competitions to see which person has the most eye aching and others just enjoy wearing something fun to celebrate the festivities. Now you may be wondering how you can strut around in one when it’s 90 degrees out. We’ve got you covered! Aud Lew is going to be showing you a few DIY tips on how to turn that Ugly Christmas Sweater into something you can rock for the summer (and the pandemic). It just doesn’t turn out the way we expected..but hey, if you get a… Read more »
When you think true-blue, rock’n’roll roots punk, you think DIY ethics. Whiplash inducing guitar work and gnarly vocals filled with passion (or resentment) have always gone hand in hand with flyering for your own shows, loading your own equipment, and making unfiltered music with no one’s opinion but your own.
Jesse Cannon – former manager of Transit and Man Overboard and the creator of popular music business blog Musformation – has released an expanded version of his book Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business.
Get in, losers, we’re listening to an indie-rock band *before* they get mega famous and take over the world. Pretoria, the quartet from Chicago by way of Grand Rapids, is poised to be your new favorite, and we don’t say that lightly. With optimism-inducing melodies akin to Cage The Elephant, Foster The People, and MGMT, Pretoria is simply a breath of fresh air—one you relaxedly inhale on a laid-back road trip with an open sunroof. Featuring a bit of Midwest emo edge, this beachy, surf-rock outfit stole our hearts with “Emerseon, Everywhere,” ahead of the release of EP If We’re… Read more »
Vans Warped Tour season is officially kicking off on June 14 in Washington, D.C., and we are already starting to apply our sunscreen and get super hydrated. Additionally, we are all rummaging through our closets, thinking about what to wear. After all, most of us are elder emos now… So, do we wear our comfy shoes and pants? Do we opt for our old-school Demonia platforms and chains? Whatever you choose to wear, just make sure it’s ready for moshing, jumping, and kicking. If you’re like us and need a bit of inspiration before your tour stop in DC, Long… Read more »
Genre disruptors People R Ugly are gearing up for their first-ever Warped Tour—and they’re doing it in style. On their episode of idobi Warped Radio, the four-piece sat down with Fish and brought five mini bottles of Jack Daniel’s along for the ride. Mid-interview shots set the tone for a loose, unfiltered conversation about everything from viral stunts to figuring out who the hell they are as a band. Bottoms up, boys! Surprisingly, People R Ugly had never heard of Warped Tour before getting the call to play it. But they’re quickly making up for lost time, becoming fast favorites… Read more »
You all know the band name Hinder and now they are back telling us all about their brand new album as well as plenty of stories and more. Plus, Morning In May – a band that has been continuing to push and get better and now have some REALLY good jams are this week’s Indie Band of the Week and a must listen!
This week we’re getting Emo……I have Dan Campbell who is the singer for The Wonder Years on the show! We talk everything from their DIY upbringing, their latest release “Burst & Decay Vol 3 and everything in between. The show this week will be dedicated the memory of our friend Dave Shapiro. Its a very special episode this week. Tune in for it.
With her sophomore album PRESSURE, Julia Wolf is shedding old expectations and stepping fully into her own. Known for her sharp lyricism and genre-blurring sound, Wolf’s latest release finds her embracing her vulnerability and emotional nuance with an unapologetic tone. As she gears up her headlining tour—alongside select supporting dates for none other than Halsey—PRESSURE arrives as both a creative breakthrough and a personal reckoning. idobi Radio caught up with Julia to talk about the sonic shift, the Twilight-fueled virality of “In My Room,” her DIY process, and what it really means to take back control of your art. It’s… Read more »
