“Straight to my head like I’m floating above the clouds. All I see is stars, far from the panic don’t know how I live without” The initial thought after hearing THE DRIVER ERA album Summer Mixtape: It’s addicting. Summer may be over according to the calendar but Ross and Rocky Lynch have completely captured the essence of sunny days and turned it into an album. They kick off the 11-track album with “Malibu” and it immediately has you bobbing your head. (This is not an exaggeration. I automatically danced in my seat.) Their music releases an insane amount of serotonin.… Read more »
You think you’re getting a regular R&B-tinged pop record but, oh no, my friend. You’re getting a lot more than that.
Following the release of “M” in August, Soccer Mommy is back with her new track, “Driver” from her forthcoming LP Evergreen due out on October 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. Additionally, the dazzling indie artist announced international tour dates spanning from this fall into spring 2025. Of the new track and accompanying music video, Soccer Mommy shares, “’Driver’ is a love song that’s really about someone being there for you in spite of your shortcomings. It’s more light-hearted than some of the other songs I’ve put out this year, using my distractedness as a bit of a punchline.” Check out “Driver”… Read more »
If you’re hitting the road to Warped Tour like we are at idobi Radio, queue up these 10 new songs—built for the open highway and perfect for turning up loud in celebration of pride and punk. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Nova Twins — “Anxiety” (Doechii Cover) Ahead of the release of Parasites & Butterflies, due out on August 29, Nova Twins performed a Spotify Singles Series set. Here, they offered… Read more »
Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »
Just one week out from the glorious return of Bamboozle Festival after a 10-year hiatus, the festival has announced its decision to cancel the May 5-7 event. This year’s 2023 fest would mark Bamboozle Festival’s 20th anniversary and had scheduled performances from some of the largest names across an array of genres. Today the festival deleted their twitter account, along with all posts on their Instagram. In regards to the cancellation, they quickly uploaded a statement to instagram. Read it below: “After extensive discussions, we have made the heartbreaking decision to cancel Bamboozle 2023. An incredible amount of time, dedication,… Read more »
Late For Load In returns for Season 2 this Wednesday live @ 7pm ET / 4pm PT on idobi Howl! Late For Load In is hosted by Chris Davis, guitarist of The Ghost Inside, and Josh Korel, a former tour manager turned artist manager, and founder of Contend. Mgmt. The show provides an intimate look into the human experiences that shape the artists & industry professionals they admire. On the season premiere of Late For Load In, the guys are joined by Joel Birch, Vocalist of The Amity Affliction. Breaking through the chaos of music, addiction, and mental health, Joel… Read more »
It may be April, but we are definitely not fooling around with these new music picks. With spring officially in the air, we’ve got the best new metal, indie, pop-punk, and rock finds that just dropped. From SiM to In Color, these new songs will be your fave new playlist additions. Want more new music like this? Download the free idobi App and tune into idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm. SiM — “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)” Japanese metal-fusion titans SiM, have just launched their new single, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet),” and it’s going to melt your face clean off.… Read more »
Genre disruptors People R Ugly are gearing up for their first-ever Warped Tour—and they’re doing it in style. On their episode of idobi Warped Radio, the four-piece sat down with Fish and brought five mini bottles of Jack Daniel’s along for the ride. Mid-interview shots set the tone for a loose, unfiltered conversation about everything from viral stunts to figuring out who the hell they are as a band. Bottoms up, boys! Surprisingly, People R Ugly had never heard of Warped Tour before getting the call to play it. But they’re quickly making up for lost time, becoming fast favorites… Read more »
With her sophomore album PRESSURE, Julia Wolf is shedding old expectations and stepping fully into her own. Known for her sharp lyricism and genre-blurring sound, Wolf’s latest release finds her embracing her vulnerability and emotional nuance with an unapologetic tone. As she gears up her headlining tour—alongside select supporting dates for none other than Halsey—PRESSURE arrives as both a creative breakthrough and a personal reckoning. idobi Radio caught up with Julia to talk about the sonic shift, the Twilight-fueled virality of “In My Room,” her DIY process, and what it really means to take back control of your art. It’s… Read more »
