‘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 »
Ahead of their full album release, Have Mercy is sharing a bouncy new song and accompanying music video with retro visuals for “Middle.” You can catch this new track, as well as their October release “Alive” on NUMB, their full-length record arriving December 8 via Rude Records. So, if you have been waiting for new Have Mercy since their August 2022 self-titled EP, your time is almost here. In the meantime, here’s one more track to enjoy before December arrives. Check out “Middle” below. Vocalist Brian Swindle says, “‘Middle’ is about being in between two places. Knowing you want or… Read more »
“Did you know there was an all female music festival back in the 90’s?” My mother asked me this question a few weeks ago as we were getting ready to go out to dinner. Standing side by side in my hall bathroom, making some last minute touches to our hair and outfits, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) blasted from the living room speakers. My mom has always been my go-to when it comes to women in music, exposing me to an endless slew of amazing female artists as I grew up. The conversation started as we praised Taylor Swift for the… Read more »
Hailing from Southern California, the melodic post-hardcore band, Movements is experimenting in ways they never have before. Their brand new album RUCKUS! dropped today, catapulting them towards new heights. The record explores fresh sounds and themes, showcasing the band’s ability to grow and change with every lyric and sonic choice. A group known for their emotional delivery of gut-wrenching and thought-provoking music, they impressively expand their approach on this album. Movements dropped several singles leading up to the record, including “Tightrope“, “Lead Pipe“, “Killing Time“, “Fail You“, and “Heaven Sent“. All five singles were beautifully intrinsic in their own right,… Read more »
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 »
As anticipation builds for their eagerly-awaited third album, RUCKUS!, to arrive on August 18, Movements continues to bewitch fans with their latest offering, “Tightrope.” The band has been steadily building excitement with the release of three singles, including “Fail You,” “Killing Time,” and “Lead Pipe,” leading up to the album drop. “Tightrope” takes listeners on a soul-stirring, nearly five-minute journey through its melancholic pop ballad structure, drawing inspiration from icons such as Justin Bieber. The song kicks off with a hauntingly pensive arrangement that sets a somber tone, reminiscent of introspective pop melodies. As the track unfolds, Movements‘ lead vocalist,… Read more »
PUP have shared two new tracks, pulled from the sessions for the latest album, and you already know you’re going to love them.
Oh June, the best month of the year if you’re a queer person. Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex or anywhere in-between on the wide spectrum of the queer community, it is YOUR month. If you are new here, my name is Tate Logan and I am a transman that has been involved in the alternative music space since I was a kid. I’ve played in bands, toured the country, released albums and obsessed over all things music for basically my entire life. I host a show right here on idobi radio called Punk Goes Pride.… Read more »
Amber is the color of your energyyyyyyyyyy! 311 have just announced a tour this fall with support from special guests, AWOLNATION and Blame My Youth. The tour kicks off in Clive, IA on September 19 and will be making stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City, and more before wrapping up in Highland, CA on October 8. There are a lot of important details for the pre-sale, so check it out: Fan pre-sale tickets will be available June 6 @ 12pm local and Spotify pre-sale tickets will be available June 7 @ 10am local. Bandsintown pre-sale tickets will be available June 8 @ 10am local… Read more »
Movements fans rejoice! The SoCal quartet has unveiled a new single/video titled “Fail You” and announced their third studio album RUCKUS! due on August 18 through Fearless Records. You can preorder the group’s forthcoming record here. Right from the opening guitar chords, “Fail You” grips you with its emotional intensity, guided by the heartfelt delivery of vocalist Patrick Miranda. It embarks on a profound journey of introspection and self-discovery, immersing you in its haunting melodies and fear-laden lyrics. Themes of disappointment and the fear of losing someone you deeply care about resonate across the track. The dynamic instrumentation steadily builds,… Read more »
