There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
The MTV Video Music Awards isn’t just a superficial awards show. It’s an institution that has crafted some of pop culture’s most iconic moments. Frankly, no other awards show has created massive ripples in the cultural zeitgeist such as Miley Cryus’ famous twerking moment and Beyoncé’s baby bump reveal alongside bands such as Alien Ant Farm playing their cover of “Smooth Criminal” or Rage Against The Machine and Limp Bizkit feuding onstage in 2000. However, many viewers equate the MTV VMAs to purely celebrating the efforts of most American Top 40 artists. This could not be further from the truth.… Read more »
RØRY has looked back on her life and wondered how things could be different in the most emotional of ways with their new track.
Valentine’s Day might be over but idobi’s love game is just getting started: Introducing Alternative Astrology for Music Lovers, our new series that matches the tunes + the signs that make your heart race. These Migns (music + signs) put the idobi spin on the zodiac to create all-new rocked out versions of who YOU are. And of course, our Migns tell you just who your perfect pairing would be (we got’chu). Take our quiz to find out which Mign you truly are! (Or keep scrolling for spoilers.) Whether you’re the life of the party or you prefer chillin’ &… Read more »
idobi is excited to replay the Racism in the Punk/Alternative Scene discussion, produced by Emo Nite LA, especially on the 155th Juneteenth.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re shining the light on the fantastic leading ladies in alternative.
The award categories, nominees, tickets, and several live performances have been announced for the 2015 APMAs.
After last year’s majorly successful AP Music Awards, Alternative Press have announced that this year’s awards will take place on July 22, 2015 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. This year, the hosts are idobi’s own Full Frontal radio hosts, Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat!
I spoke with one of the better dudes in the music industry, CEO and founder of Alternative Press magazine, Mike Shea for a special and timely interview regarding politics, our youth, and the upcoming midterm elections.
From the early pioneers of female badassery to those carrying that torch in 2014, find out who we chose for our list of the leading ladies of alternative — and why.
