It’s not FELICITY’s “Last Christmas” by any means, as they have released a cover of the Wham! classic just in time for the holidays. The single is out via Zodhiac Records and takes a grittier approach to the jolly, poppy track that the late George Michael put his mark on. Guitarist Drew Rapier says they wanted to put out a cover of their favorite Christmas song as a gift for their fans. “It’s one that we’ve always played acoustically at Christmas parties or for our families. We challenged ourselves to create a version of the song that is unique to… Read more »
Arriving as the third preview to her forthcoming full-length album, Laura Jane Grace has issued her hypnotizing and melancholy new single, “Cuffing Season.” The new single, as well as “Dysphoria Hoodie” and the titular track, will appear on Grace’s new record, Hole In My Head, set to drop on February 16, 2024. “Cuffing Season” opens with the soft, melodic strumming of an acoustic guitar, setting the stage for Grace’s commanding and distinctive vocals to pierce through the music with precision. Delving into the depths of existentialism, the passage of time as you get older, heartbreak, and the raw pain of… Read more »
It’s been a decade since the Punk Goes series turned its attention towards Christmas in seriously heartwarming fashion. So, we ranked it!
Roe Kapara recently stopped by the idobi Radio studios to perform live acoustic sessions of his songs “Everything’s Fine(Nuke Song)“, “Everyone’s Dying(Grandma’s Drunk Again)“, and a lovely cover of Cage The Elephant’s “Cigarette Daydreams.” Afterwards, he sat down with our very own, Eddie Barella to discuss his rise to success, the release of his new EP I Hope Hell Isn’t Real, and more. Kapara is meticulous and clever with the way he presents his music to people, particularly online. His TikTok and Instagram Reel content feels otherworldly, as if viewers are being invited into a unique universe that he has… Read more »
Just in time for the snowy holidays, LØLØ has shared her delicate and melancholy new track, “*snow in berlin*.” Capturing the listeners in a flurry of tender acoustic guitar strums, LØLØ’s typically fiery delivery undergoes a subtle transformation, as her vocals melt into an airy whisper and she croons, “I can’t quite recall the first night that we met/But I remember the night that you took my breath/You slurred your words, but I liked what you said/You kissed me and I could taste danger ahead.” The track’s opening verse serves as a captivating prologue to a profound narrative exploring the… Read more »
Just because we’re entering the winter holiday season doesn’t mean you can’t keep the spirit of Halloween alive. Magnolia Park is continuing on with their spooky vibes with the release of their “Fell In Love On Halloween” music video via Epitaph Records. The bittersweet music video perfectly complements the acoustic emo track, which draws parallels between The Nightmare Before Christmas‘ Jack and Sally with the song’s protagonists. “I was dressed up like Jack/Should’ve known this won’t last/Every good thing comes and goes, at least I took my chance,” frontman Joshua Roberts sings. Check out the full “Fell In Love On… Read more »
As everyone heads back to their hometowns for the holidays, Wheatus reminds fans that we’re all still “Christmas Dirtbag.” The jolly re-work of their iconic song “Teenage Dirtbag” landed in listeners’ stockings yesterday from their latest release, Just A Dirtbag Christmas EP. It also features two original Christmas songs, a cover of “Feels Like Christmas,” and an instrumental strings revision of “Teenage Dirtbag.” Frontman Brendan B. Brown took to Instagram to announce the EP and to call for fans to submit videos for the single’s music video. He says, “We’re making a video! We’re making a Christmas Dirtbag…and you should… Read more »
‘Tis that season for us to collectively reflect on the masterful, put-it-on-repeat albums that have dropped this year. In a year brimming with exceptional releases, sifting through the best albums of 2023 proved to be a delightful challenge for the idobi Radio team. When we initially tried to narrow our favorite albums down to 23 to correspond with 2023, it proved absolutely impossible. So we took off the restraints and, ahem, opened up that pit! Welcome to the Best Albums Of 2023 Vol. 2. We opted for a celebration of equality, bestowing each album with its due praise for a… Read more »
It’s that time of year when we all look back on the albums that served as the soundtrack to the last 12 months. With so many incredible releases in 2023, it was pretty tricky to narrow down our most beloved releases. idobi Radio had too many favorites to pack into one list, so today, we are unveiling our Best Albums Of 2023 Volume 1! We simply weren’t capable of ranking these albums. Instead, we chose to give them all equal praise and list them based on the release date. Additionally, this list does not include EPs or reimagined albums (those… Read more »
Realizing that getting older hits hard sometimes, Garzi and Memphis May Fire‘s Matty Mullins get it. Garzi’s new single “GrowingUp” features the Mullins to create an ode to the craziness of maturing while still trying to hold onto adolescence. In tandem, Garzi announced that he has signed to Sumerian Records. The genre-blending artist says the song “is the coming-of-age youth anthem representing the anxiety around responsibility and the inevitable loss of innocence. It touches on the battle of the human mind and human experience while fighting to never let go of nostalgic experiences and values. I know growing up is… Read more »
