What better way to spend a Friday night than with a bunch of people who like the same music as you? Not to mention: live bands, DJs, one-of-a-kind beer and exclusive merchandise! On August 5th the folks right here at idobi Radio hosted a SonicTap event at the Frogtown Brewery in Los Angeles, CA. This kicks off one of many upcoming activations from idobi, as we continue to make huge strides building a unique community in our area. idobi Radio is a team of extremely passionate, like-minded, and dedicated individuals who strive to bring alternative music to the masses. We… Read more »
As the summer draws to a close, we at idobi are determined to savor every last moment, and we’re doing it in style with an event you won’t want to miss! Get ready for the Best Night Of My Life, presented by idobi SonicTap and American Authors, taking place on August 5 at Frogtown Brewery in Los Angeles. Kicking off the Best Night Of My Life right at 6 PM PT, Frogtown Brewery will come alive with an electrifying, exclusive DJ set from Smallpools, immediately followed by live performances from Tillie, Young Rising Sons, and finally with American Authors closing… Read more »
Jo Koy hosted the Golden Globes and his presence was, without a doubt, memorable. And, our very own Tommy Wooldridge worked on the short filmed version of ‘Night Swim’ back in 2014. The feature film is in theaters now so he reflects back on helping with the short a decade ago, which was filmed in Michelle Branch’s pool.
Every punk knows that the best music comes from outside the mainstream. The same goes for movies and TV. That’s why idobi is proud to highlight 13 of the best indie horror films currently streaming—just in time for Halloween! Stopmotion Robert Morgan’s feature-length debut, Stopmotion, stars Aisling Franciosi in a live-action/animated hybrid as a stop-motion animator working on completing her late mother’s final film. As she grows consumed by the project, she finds that the horrifying creations for the project are taking on lives of their own. Stream it on AMC+. Skinamarink Kyle Edward Ball’s microbudget directorial debut, Skinamarink, shocked the box… Read more »
Hey Monday made a triumphant return to the stage at this year’s When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, marking their first live performance since 2019. The pop-rock band, led by vocalist Cassadee Pope, was billed for an unforgettable full album playthrough of their 2008 studio album Hold On Tight. While this isn’t the first time that Pope has performed on the acclaimed When We Were Young stage—she joined Yellowcard and Michelle Branch for special guest appearances in 2023—this is the first Hey Monday set at the annual festival. Kicking off the set, as the band bled into… Read more »
Petti Hendrix came by the idobi Radio studios to talk all about his new EP CHOOSE LIFE, which is officially out via MDDN Records before his first show in LA in Bardot as a part of September’s Emo Nite. Since it was beforehand, I have to fill y’all in—the performance was awesome. It’s one of the only live sets I’ve gotten to see at Emo Nite and Petti proved to be a rockstar on stage. He and Hooks crushed it up there and I can’t wait for him to come back out here for a show. For an up-and-comer—Petti has… Read more »
In honor of Hopeless Records turning 30, Scene Queen has covered “The Best Thing (That Never Happened)” by We Are The In Crowd for the label’s Hopelessly Devoted To You compilation album. The song originally appeared on We Are The In Crowd‘s 2014 LP Weird Kids. The compilation will also boast The Wonder Years’ cover of Thrice’s “Deadbolt,” Point North’s cover of Avenged Sevenfold’s “Unholy Confessions,” NOAHFINNCE‘s rendition of Waterparks‘ “I Miss Having Sex But at Least I Don’t Wanna Die Anymore,” and Bayside‘s reworking of The Weakerthans‘ “Aside.” Plus, it features LØLØ‘s cover of New Found Glory‘s “Vicious Love,” Hey Violet‘s and Jayden Seeley‘s Yellowcard cover of “Hang You Up” and Sincere Engineer‘s cover of “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie. In a recent Instagram post,… Read more »
Marking their third single of the year following the successful release of “Charlie Sheen” alongside Point North’s Jon Lundin in February and “Lovesick Blues” in May, FELICITY has dropped “Nights In Your Bed.” “‘Nights In Your Bed’ is an extremely personal song for us, and the writing process was a very therapeutic experience,” the band shares in a press release. “Several of us suffered our own heartbreak this past year. As we crafted the song, we delved into the depths of our own tumultuous breakups, transforming pain into poetry and heartache into harmony. Although all good things must come to… Read more »
“One Night Stand You” is a damn good example of all the things Beauty School Dropout does best in their musicality. Clever lyricism, charismatic vocal delivery, verses that swell with anticipation before bursting into an explosive chorus—there’s a reason this track was a hit from their sophomore album, READY TO EAT. They gave the song proper love and attention with a beautifully cinematic black-and-white music video. Beauty School Dropout also released a recent acoustic reimagining. “Much like drugs I believe love (or lust) is a substance. It can just as easily be turned into a crutch to alleviate the pains… Read more »
