As illuminati hotties gear up for their summer run with Boygenius, which kicks off next on July 29 in Quincy, WA following an appearance at Pitchfork Music Festival, the group’s mastermind Sarah Tudzin has issued the infectiously sweet new single “Truck.” “Truck” emerges as a sonic oasis, whisking us away from the predictable sounds of the mainstream. With gentle guitar melodies paving the way, they seamlessly intertwine with Tudzin’s velvety and captivating vocals, painting a unique musical tapestry. As the notes unfurl, an evocative aura reminiscent of indie mainstays such as Sparklehorse and The National envelops us, embracing the soul… Read more »
We love it when punk bands put their own original spin on classic songs. The Linda Lindas are no exception, giving us a fresh take on a ‘60s classic with their cover of “Little Bit O’ Soul” by The Music Explosion. Released today via Epitaph Records, the guitar-driven arrangement is on the soundtrack for the new Amazon Prime film, ‘Totally Killer.’ From the first riff, The Linda Lindas’ cover is as evocative and explosive as your favorite Joan Jett song. The simple arrangement of electric guitars, bass, drums, and filtered vocals make the track infectiously catchy and danceable. Plus, the… Read more »
Pitchfork Music Festival comes back around for another great year! The 3 day festival takes place in Chicago, IL with over 40 acts including JPEGMAFIA, Big Theif, Alvvays, and more! Luckily we had idobi photographer Isabel Dowell pop in and cover the whole weekend in case you couldn’t make it out. Check out her gallery below and relive the incredible summer weekend festival with us! Alvvays Leikeli47 Nation Of Language Youth Lagoon Ric Wilson Grave Ives Big Theif Weyes Blood Julia Jacklin Yaya Bey Palm JPEGMAFIA Hurray For The Riff Raff Jockstrap Illuminati Hotties Florist
Iconic dark-pop star, Poppy has unveiled the details of her forthcoming album Zig today. The new album is set to release October 27th via Sumerian Records. Supporting the announcement of the new project, Poppy dropped a brand new song, “Knockoff” as well. This surrealist alt-pop track comes as the second teaser from Zig, following “Church Outfit” that dropped in April of this year. Working with her long-term collaborative partner Simon Wilcox, Poppy also partnered with producer Ali Payami to bring fans this new collection of songs. Giving fans a taste of the experience of what is to come with Zig,… Read more »
boygenius, comprised of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, is easily one of the most iconic acts in the alternative scene. The supergroup is back with a brand new album this month and headlining tour dates. Kicking off in Pomona, CA on April 12th, the band embarks on a North American tour with support from Carly Rae Jepson, Broken Social Scene, Bartees Strange, Claud, and Illuminati Hotties on select dates. The presale begins Wednesday, March 31st at 10am local time with code “NOTSTRONG”. Tickets will be available here. Check out the dates below to see which openers are on… Read more »
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Get into the groove with new songs on idobi Radio… Blossom Reynolds – The Feelin Crazy Deer – Zombie in the Mirror Outloved – Be There for Me This Modern – Symphonies August Burns Red – Chop Suey! Illuminati Hotties – MMMOOOAAAAAYAYA Brooklane – Roll with the Punches Glow & The Dark – Kickstand Hail The Sun – New Age Filth Onlychild – Sad Fantasy Set Into Motion – Only A Sith Deals In Absolutes WHALES•TALK & THE WRECKS – Can’t Be Love Misplaced – Fell in Love with a Lie Monument Of A Memory – Seeking Somewhere Tune into… Read more »
New tunes are way better than an alarm, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: Kate Gillespie moved to Nashville five years ago to chase down a career in music. Since then, she’s been putting out indie folk songs that’ll make you swoon. What: Kate takes music back to basics on new single, “New York”. Why: The calm, easy progression of “New York” seems to slow the day down, cast everything in a sunset glow, and make you realize all your problems aren’t as big as you thought they were. FFO: idobi Anthm Find Kate Gillespie on Facebook and… Read more »
Some folks like to pick their top five, top ten, or even top 50 albums they’ve enjoyed over the course of a year… but I find keeping a collective list of albums I’ve fallen in love with is far less stressful.
