As we commemorate International Women’s Month, it is essential to recognize and appreciate women’s remarkable talent and invaluable contributions to the punk music scene. Women-led punk bands have been making waves for years, but their impact has been particularly significant in recent times, owing to their exceptional musical prowess, electrifying live performances, and inspiring lyrical messages. Women have proven that they are more than capable of holding their own in a predominantly male-dominated genre and have, in many cases, surpassed many of their male counterparts in terms of creativity, originality, and musical skill. It is high time that we give… Read more »
Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds promises an intimate, sweaty “punk rock show…something for everyone” on their current North American tour in our new interview.
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Linkin Park co-frontman Mike Shinoda said the band’s fourth studio album is going to be so unique, “they’re going to have to come up with a new genre name for what this record is.” Shinoda wants to shake things up in the rock world with the follow-up to 2007’s Minutes To Midnight. Linkin Park is about halfway through the writing process and hopes to have the album ready for an early 2010 release. But chief among Shinoda’s concerns is the quality of the tunes, something that could impact the release date. “If we need to take a step back and… Read more »
Tapping on fake instruments and screeching into microphones connected to video game consoles has become lucrative for both the music and gaming industries. Downloadable tunes for music-based games “Guitar Hero,” “Rock Band” and “SingStar” have become as vital as iTunes itself – and one of the last ways to expose youngsters to classic rock. The genre will evolve again later this month when game publisher Activision and developer Neversoft release “Guitar Hero: Aerosmith,” the first such play-along rhythm game pegged to one music group, instead of featuring a multi-artist compilation more akin to one of those “Now That’s What I… Read more »
Geneva, NY-based crossover rap/rock group Gym Class Hero’s are here to put fun back into hip-hop. As frontman Travis McCoy reveals, we couldn’t agree more; “Everybody takes themselves so seriously, it’s become a fashion show more or less. We want the vibe to be as fun as possible.” It’s hard to imagine anything less fun than their new single “Cupid’s Chokehold”, set for it’s UK release this month (February 12th) after already burning up across North America. The band have even catapulted themselves from relative newcomers to serious U.S. chart contenders with the cut – currently being featured atop MTV’s… Read more »
Word spreads by flyer and e-mail, drawing a small but dedicated corps of young hipsters to a nondescript club on a sleepy, dimly lit street corner. They are in search of deejays spinning a sound so new that some have crossed state lines for their first chance to dance to it. That sound is UK Garage, or Two-step, a dance genre from London’s underground club scene that has crossed the Atlantic – and not just to such likely haunts as New York and San Francisco. It’s also growing in popularity from Washington to Dallas and, in this case, Minneapolis, where… Read more »
Clocking in at 2 minutes flat, genre-fluid artist iann dior has dropped his irresistible new single “Edge Of Tomorrow.” In addition to his new release, dior announced that he’s inked a deal with the legendary Big Noise Music Group. Big Noise is also home to The Veronicas, The Used, Travis Mills-led girlfriends, Tyler Posey, and more. Marking a new chapter for dior, the track unfolds through an enthralling array of twinkling beats. The arrangement pairs perfectly with his distinctive vocal prowess. Through his melodic delivery and innovative fusion of rap with subtle hints of alternative, dior crafts an enchanting sonic… Read more »
If you listen to rock music of any kind, there’s a high probability that you know one of the many legendary artists on the Fearless Records roster. Did you know that the iconic record label is turning 30 years old this year?! Over the past three decades, Fearless Records has been home to some of our favorite artists here at idobi Radio including I Prevail, Ice Nine Kills, Pierce The Veil, Chase Atlantic, Movements, and more. To celebrate the label’s big anniversary, we’re spotlighting the latter artist on this list—Movements—and the tracks that put them on the map as a… Read more »
Point North has unleashed their boundary-pushing new single, “Bring Me Down.” Their latest sonic explosion, the three-piece seamlessly blends elements of hardcore and pop, creating a unique, experimental fusion that transcends genre. The track emerges as an instant anthem through its infectious hooks and high-octane energy. “This song is just about toxic relationships and feeling isolated,” the band shares in a press release. “It touches on feeling like no one is really out for your best interest and only after their own. It also reflects on growing older and becoming more aware of who you surround yourself with and what… Read more »
