This week I have Singer/Songwriter Christo Bowman from the band Bad Suns, we met each other recently at a mutual friends birthday and decided to hang out and get to know each other a little better, I learn about his story and more on this weeks episode.
Your perfect sunny weekend playlist just arrived. This week’s standout tracks are turning up the volume with nostalgia-inducing indie-pop à la Bad Suns, a face-melting single from PSYCHO-FRAME, plus a raw Midwest emo track from Arm’s Length. Download the free idobi App and catch these new releases spinning all weekend long. You don’t want to miss this lineup! And if you needed one more reason to jump in on the app, idobi just launched a brand-new series of free games—starting with Word Mosh. For a limited time, top scorers will be entered for a chance to win the sold-out Build-A-Bear Emo Axolotl. Yup,… Read more »
Bad Suns is back with their first new music of 2025 and it is an indie dream come true. “Communicating” and its accompanying music video are preceded by the band’s “Lovefool” cover released in October 2024 as well as their 2023 EP Infinite Joy. Bad Suns frontman Christo Bowman explains, “It had been a cold and rainy couple of weeks in February but that morning, the clouds parted, and the sun emerged for a beautiful, sunny day in Los Angeles. There were palm trees all around me and I just wanted to write a song that captured that essence.” Check… Read more »
After releasing their self-titled album this May, electro-pop trio A R I Z O N A have now released A R I Z O N A (R E M I X E D) on Fueled By Ramen. This new rendition of the album features remixes of all 12 tracks by rising and establishing EDM artists, such as T. Matthias, Alle Farben, Leondis…oh, and Bilmuri, who remixed “Dark Skies.” Wait… Bilmuri, the one-man post-hardcore project by Johnny Franck, formerly of Attack Attack!? The Bilmuri remix might come as a surprise to those not familiar with this bit of A R I… Read more »
Indie alt-pop darling Lauran Hibberd is turning up the excitement with her latest release, the empowering queer anthem “Mary.” But that’s not all—Hibberd has also announced the release of her forthcoming sophomore full-length Girlfriend Material. Her new collection will arrive on March 22, 2024, via Virgin Music. With “Mary” as the herald of what’s to come, the anticipation reaches a fever pitch for Hibberd’s eagerly-awaited record. “Mary” is a feel-good sensation that celebrates Hibberd’s personal journey as a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. With a masterful blend of candor and infectious energy, she crafts a tongue-in-cheek anthem that resonates… Read more »
After the gripping release of their fierce single “Vampyre” earlier this year, it’s no secret that New Years Day is priming themselves for an explosive 2024. The dynamic five-piece, fronted by the commanding Ash Costello, continues their momentum by unveiling their latest single, “Secrets.” Accompanying this exciting news is the announcement of their highly anticipated fifth album, Half Black Heart, slated for release on March 1, 2024. Of the group’s forthcoming release, Costello shares, “One of the reasons why Half Black Heart is so special is because we were able to reunite with our original lineup.” “Secrets” emerges as a… Read more »
As Bad Suns bask in the infinite joy emanating from their new EP, the six-track collection is more than meets the eye. In the creative universe of Christo Bowman, the visionary force of the group alongside Gavin Bennett (bass) and Miles Morris (drums), the group paints an ocean of emotions across each song, musing in on sorrow, pain, and joy. Ultimately, the amalgamation of the tracks on Infinite Joy reflects a picture of immense personal growth and resilience. In idobi Radio’s exclusive interview with Bowman, the vocalist/guitarist hones in on the influences that fueled the writing and recording of Infinite… Read more »
Marking their first full collection of music since 2022’s Apocalypse Whenever, Bad Suns have returned with their third new single, “Living Or Dying,” to be featured on their forthcoming Infinite Joy EP. The 6-track body of music additionally features already released singles “The One I Used To Love” and “Astral Plans.” The full release will arrive on November 17 via Epitaph Records. The new single “Living Or Dying” is emphasized by an array of glistening piano notes, infectious hi-hat fills, and an irresistible groove in the guitar work. All of these elements and more converge into a breathtaking crescendo, underpinned… Read more »
Indie rock darlings Bad Suns are ending 2023 with a bang via their brand-new music video for the bittersweet track for those recovering from addiction in “The One I Used To Love.” Preceded by the 2022 LP Apocalypse Whenever and collab with PVRIS “Maybe You Saved Me,” the new song sees vocalist Christo Bowman examining the hardships that come with ending a relationship: his own one with alcohol. “Forgot who I am, so I swam in the ocean/I fuck up the plan, just to feel some emotion/Drink all that I can, like I want to be broken/I don’t give a… Read more »
Alt-Pop trio, Bad Suns are back with a brand new single “The One I Used To Love” today. The track is their newest endeavor after last years theatrical album, Apocalypse When. A cathartic track about a relationship fizzling out in its final moments, the lyricism is somber along with instrumentation that glides with a welcoming groove. The chorus says “Now I’m lost at sea / at what cost I’m free / On an odyssey of apologies / My dependencies got the best of me / Now the rest of me struggles endlessly / But you’ll always be the one I… Read more »
