With 2024 swiftly underway, a wave of eagerly-awaited new singles, albums, and more are poised to make their way into the heavy rotation of our go-to playlists sooner than we realize. Unlike the previous year when Fireworks dropped their new collection, Higher Lonely Power—their first full-length since 2014’s Oh, Common Life—on New Year’s Day, we’ve had a moment to decompress from the holiday madness before diving headfirst into the new release calendar marked by the turn of the new year. Ranging from long-awaited releases such as Neck Deep’s self-titled album and Ghost Atlas’ first new collection since 2017, to debut… Read more »
While She Sleeps has released their ferocious new single, “DOWN,” featuring a vocal collaboration with Malevolence‘s Alex Taylor. This new track follows the group’s earlier release, “SELF HELL,” the title track from their upcoming album set to arrive on March 29, 2024 independently. Opening through a jolting alarm, the track erupts into an electrifying spectacle, unleashing a powerful surge of synths, colossal guitar work, and the fierce vocal mastery of Loz Taylor. Verse by verse, While She Sleeps tears through an intense array of instrumentation, propelled forward by the dynamic synergy between Loz and guest vocalist Alex. The release of… 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 »
A sea of fans embellished in sequins, glitter, and cowboy hats took over the streets of Seattle this past weekend for one of the most highly anticipated tours of the summer; Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Since March, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter embarked on her stadium tour, delivering an intense 3-hour experience from her extensive discography. Lumen Field shattered attendance records with over 72,000 fans per night for the two sold-out shows. Leading up to the concerts, Seattle proclaimed July 22 and 23 as “Taylor Swift Weekend,” which doesn’t come as a surprise with how much tourism the pop powerhouse brought… Read more »
For Americans across the nation, this July 4th might not feel like one worth celebrating. June 30, mere days ago, the Supreme Court of the United States made three major rulings, which, in short, overturned affirmative action, halted President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel student debt, and legalized discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals. Additionally, last year at this time, SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, setting abortion rights back by decades. Refer back, even further, to 2020 to see the federal government’s botched response to the COVID-19 pandemic, unchecked police power used against marginalized communities, and more. So, truly, it is well… Read more »
California cool kids, HUNNY have returned today to release a brand new single “big star” and share the news of their upcoming sophomore album. Hunny’s New Planet Heaven is set to drop October 6th via Epitaph Records. “big star” glimmers with a new-wave groove, presenting the band at their purest form. Glittery guitars, catchy melodies, and a hint of shoegaze gloom show the group is back to their roots. The band released the first single from the album, “action –> reaction” back in April ahead of their support slot on the Waterparks tour. Guitarist Jacob Goldstein shares on the new… Read more »
Spanish Love Songs continue to build on their success with their latest offering, “Clean-Up Crew,” following the release of their acclaimed single “Haunted” earlier this year. This powerful new track serves as a tantalizing glimpse into their highly anticipated album, No Joy, set to release on August 25 via Pure Noise Records. “Clean-Up Crew” is a poignant and resonant song that explores themes of loss, resilience, and the human capacity for healing. Spanish Love Songs‘ signature blend of cathartic lyrics and energetic punk-rock sound creates an immersive and captivating musical experience—exactly what you’d hope for from the unit. Read more:… Read more »
Slam Dunk returned for another year, and proved once again why it is such a vital part of alternative culture in the UK.
Slam Dunk Festival is back this weekend, with a massive line-up boasting the best of alternative culture. Here’s who you simply need to see.
McFly are celebrating everything classic rock with their new album, and “God Of Rock & Roll” embodies the fun, flair and fantasy of the genre brilliantly
