In a whirlwind visit to the idobi Studios in Los Angeles, CA, emo legend Raven Shadow Bane of Our Wounded Courtship—aka comedian and musical satirist Kyle Gordon—put a fresh twist on his emo parody hit “My Life (Is The Worst Life Ever).” This track, a true sensation across TikTok and Instagram Reels, has catapulted Gordon into the spotlight, garnering millions of views and earning him legions of devoted fans who are looking for a laugh. In a clever nod to emo music and culture, Gordon‘s lyrics playfully riff on the melodrama often associated with the genre, with lines like “Black… Read more »
Scottish punks Cold Years challenge authority in their new song, “CHOKE.” The track is off of their upcoming album, A Different Life, which drops on April 26. The single is melodically driven with essences mixed in that capture anyone who’s a fan of the alt-rock scene. Even on a different continent, Cold Years writes engaging lyrics that transcend those boundaries while being introspective in challenging the status quo. Not only does frontman Ross Gordon’s vocals resonate in line with Green Day’s lead, Billie Joe Armstrong, but he uniquely stands within his own sonic realm. Similarly, the variety of elements of… Read more »
Although it is something most of us can understand and relate to, no one gets ‘GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET’ quite like NOAHFINNCE. Most of us were spectators at a young age online, while NOAHFINNCE was living directly in the spotlight. Noah Finn Adams became a very successful YouTube personality when he was in his early teens and still in school. After years of developing his artistry as a musician in the pop punk and alternative rock space, he now reflects on his journey through adolescence in the public eye. Today, his debut album, GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET dropped… Read more »
Never fear, your streaming update is here: Geek Girl Riot gives you the lowdown on Poker Face, Harlem, Shrinking, and more new TV—joined by special guest Tim Gordon of Keeping it Reel with FilmGordon.
An emotionally broken former mixed martial arts contender must overcome her fears while re-uniting with her long-lost son to fight her way back to contention in arguably the best performance of Halle Berry’s career in her directorial debut, Bruised.
Today we talk about Daniel Dae Kim joining the new Avatar: The Last Airbender series, the Wicked movie announcing their leads, and Stranger Things making vague announcements. Daniel Dae Kim Joins Avatar: The Last Airbender Once upon a time, a live action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbenderwas made and it was a giant disappointment. However, we’re giving it another go and now a live action series of the fan-favorite Nickelodeon animated series is in the works. The production announced earlier this week that Daniel Dae Kim will play Fire Lord Ozai, leader of the Fire Nation. He is also… Read more »
When I started touring with the band Kittie, we were often asked about who inspired us to start playing music. Of course, we have a diverse range of influences across both genre and gender spectrum, but what really stood out is that we could name countless women from the 90’s who inspired us. Kim Gordon, Liz Phair, Alanis, Lauryn Hill, Sheryl Crow, Hole, SWV, Bif Naked, Veruca Salt, Eryka Badu (I could go on). I didn’t realize at the time how much that representation mattered because there was so much of it. I’m a musician today because I had the… Read more »
The idobi staff shoutout the music, the memes, and the wishes for a brighter future that kept us all going this year.
It’s no secret that the music industry and specifically live performances have been hit especially hard by 2020. However, it seems there’s a new platform in town looking to fill the void and revive the musician middle class. From Tim Westergren (Pandora) and Gordon Su (Battle Camp, Beat Fever) comes Sessions: Live, a new live streaming platform that brings artists and fans together from the comfort of their home. Think of it like Twitch but for music. Fans can become patrons of artists by leaving them tips and gifts and joining their “crew” in exchange for song requests or virtual… Read more »
This week: Un(Well), Teenage Bounty Hunters, Project Power, Boys State, Little Voice, Lovecraft Country, Wynonna Earp
