The Riot grrrl movement began in the early 1990’s at the forefront of feminism, punk music, and political commentary. It was a genre built out of anger, frustration, and rage entirely crafted by badass women. These women aimed to express emotions considered acceptable for male songwriters at the time, but far less common for women. Growing out of the Pacific Northwest but quickly spreading across the country, acts like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney paved the way for many bands to come in the future. Speaking on topics like sexual assault, domestic abuse, anarchism, and female empowerment, the movement was much… Read more »
Heart Attack Man’s third studio album ‘Freak Of Nature’ is officially OUT! idobi caught up with vocalist Eric Egan to find out all about it.
URNE are looking to bring British heavy metal to the world with their emotional, personal and crushing new album.
photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11. Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is an exquisite shade of the Blues.
Happy Pride Month, idobi fam! We love you all and want to remind you that no matter who you love or who you are, there’s a place for you at idobi.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Public Enemy.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week celebrates Otep.
Today’s Mixtape Festival has announced its full lineup, taking place August 15-16 in Patchogue, NY.
Photos from Day 2 of Today’s Mixtape Festival shot by Tyler Andrew.
