It’s no question that late night drives are best accompanied by great music, but sometimes choosing the playlist to fit the mood you’re in when you’re alone with your thoughts can be difficult. This week we’ve compiled some of our favorite albums to play on those long, nighttime drives when you’re feeling especially introspective.
idobi writer Alex Rudisill caught up with vocalists Dave Stephens and Kyle Pavone to talk about approaching the ten-year milestone, how their writing style changed on their most recent record, their relentless work ethic, and much more.
If you aren’t yet familiar with W.C. Lindsay, now is the time to get on board. idobi writer Alyssa Dempsey talked with frontman Will Lindsay about working with Big Footprints Records, the thrill of a live show, and the upcoming album Easy Victim, Charitable Deceptions.
With their fourth full-length, Of Mice & Men have affirmed that they aren’t just another name in the constantly growing roster of great metal bands – they’re the kings of the genre.
A little over a week into their winter tour crossing the U.S. with Reggie and the Full Effect, Mike Hansen of Pentimento joins us this week to give us his top ten tour survival tips.
Of Mice & Men will release Restoring Force via Rise Records on January 27th.
Real Friends are currently in the middle of their first coast-to-coast US headliner and idobi writer Catherine Yi caught up with bassist and lyricist Kyle Fasel to discuss constantly being on the road, his love of emo music, and the best fan experience he’s ever had.
Two weeks ago we introduced our new bi-weekly column Double Take, in which we explore the subtle connections between two seemingly-unrelated musical items. For our second installment, idobi writer Marina Oliver looks at the common themes shared between Panic! At The Disco’s mixed-reception sophomore release Pretty. Odd. and Neutral Milk Hotel’s classic In The Aeroplane Over The Sea.
Culprit has poured effort and honesty into their latest EP Totem, proving their talent musically on every track.
In the past few years, Harrisburg, PA’s Koji has become just as well-known for his activism, unrelenting positivity, and the intimacy of his live shows as he has for his recorded music. He just arrived home from an extensive North American co-headliner with labelmates Turnover, and idobi editor Eleanor Grace caught up with him at one of the tour’s final dates to talk about how the past two months on the road have treated him, working with a full band, his thoughts on the scene, and how this tour has seen him reclaim his voice.
